The Best Episodes Written By Akira Kindaichi

Every TV Episode Written by Akira Kindaichi Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Gods and People
    8.6/10(21 votes)

    #1 - Gods and People

    S1:E9

    Sagiri's group sets off in search of Horai. Gabimaru goes ahead and encounters the same powerful being that confronted Tenza...

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Screening and Choosing
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Screening and Choosing

    S1:E2

    The condemned criminals are gathered on the beach to prepare for the expedition to Shinsenkyo, but first, they must reduce their numbers.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Umbrella and Ink
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #3 - Umbrella and Ink

    S1:E12

    Mu Dan confronts Sagiri's party and reveals shocking truths about the island's true nature.

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Weak and Strong
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Weak and Strong

    S1:E11

    Chobe brings new abilities to bear as he faces the Tensen's servants. A secret of Mei's is revealed to Gabimaru, hardening his resolve to fight and opening him up to a new perception of the world.

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Dreams and Reality
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Dreams and Reality

    S1:E13

    Sagiri's party faces Mu Dan's seemingly unstoppable true form. Shion does his best to rise to the challenge with his mastery of waves.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Yin and Yang
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Yin and Yang

    S1:E10

    Mei attempts to explain something very important to Sagiri's party in the forest. Shion tries to explain how he interacts with the world to Nurugai. A mysterious servant of the Tensen tries to explain why Aza Chobe and Toma shouldn't escape.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Student and Master
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Student and Master

    S1:E8

    Tenza and Nurugai also encounter one of the island's strange denizens with unfathomable power. All seems lost before they encounter another Yamada Asaemon...

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Weakness and Strength
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Weakness and Strength

    S1:E3

    Gabimaru, Sagiri, and the others arrive on Shinsenkyo, and their battle for survival begins.

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Watching the Same Moon
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Watching the Same Moon

    S4:E13

    The team head to the source of the petrification beam in South America as they flee from Stanley's ship.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Story of the Cursed Sword
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #10 - The Story of the Cursed Sword

    S1:E4

    Dororo Onikimaru confronts Tanosuke, a manly slaughter. The sword he wields was a cursed decoy where the devil lives. Although barely dismissing Tanosuke, the military sword has passed over to the hands of the hands and the horsemans are manipulated by the weapon.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Hell and Paradise
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Hell and Paradise

    S1:E4

    Gabimaru and Sagiri are in trouble during their first fight against the island's mysterious creatures. Gabimaru is unaware of these monstrosities and this puts him at a disadvantage in battle. The sudden arrival of Yuzuriha, the female ninja, will change the situation, but Gabimaru does not see clearly in her game.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Flowers and Offerings
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Flowers and Offerings

    S1:E7

    Chobe and Toma encounter people unlike any they've ever encountered before. Gabimaru and Sagiri's party finally meet people who live on the island.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Heart and Reason
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Heart and Reason

    S1:E6

    Rokurota starts to cause serious problems for Sagiri and Gabimaru, and now they must think of a strategy to defeat him!

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - oath/meaning
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #14 - oath/meaning

    S1:E10

    When he learns of Nox's existence and their role in Jin Taejin's confinement, Mori swears to win the tournament and save him. But his opponent, Ilpyo, also has a good reason why he can't afford to lose. Four years ago, Seungah's sister and Ilpyo's cousin, Seungyeon, had her leg broken by Jegal and had to give up martial arts for good, and Ilpyo has made up his mind to become cold-hearted for her sake. Meanwhile, Feilong, whose attack on Mori failed, is eliminated... as Jegal wears a cruel smile.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Death Row Convict and the Executioner
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #15 - The Death Row Convict and the Executioner

    S1:E1

    Gabimaru, a ninja member of a clan of assassins, is sentenced to death. He claims to have nothing to tie him to life, yet no method of execution manages to end his life. His meeting with Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, who seems to be investigating him, will change everything.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Samurai and the Woman
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #16 - The Samurai and the Woman

    S1:E5

    Gabimaru and Sagiri's group cross paths with another Yamada Asaemon, Genji, who takes a dim view of Sagiri's involvement in the present matter. Meanwhile, Yamada Asaemon Tenza tries to find a way off the island along with his charge, Nurugai.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Aska rescues Higan from certain doom and her true identity is unveiled. Meanwhile, Mike learns that he is now wanted by his own agency, the FBI.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Higan mourns Emma's death when a letter challenging him to a duel arrives from Zai. Mike and Jason want to leak the data they hacked from AUZA to the public but discover they can't due to Emma's external memory drive being encrypted.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - The Story of Nue
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #19 - The Story of Nue

    S1:E20

    While traveling along a mountain path in search of a demon, Dororo and Hyakkimaru encounter a young man named Dice-spot Saburota. The man says that he too is hunting the demon, and they set off to exterminate it together.

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - The Story of Tahomaru
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #20 - The Story of Tahomaru

    S1:E10

    A village within Daigo's domain is being terrorized by a ghoul that dwells in a nearby lake. Tahomaru, accompanied by his aides Hyogo and Mutsu, volunteers to exterminate the ghoul.

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - anima/force
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #21 - anima/force

    S1:E7

    In the first match of the national tournament, Mori loses his team’s opening bout by applying a pressure point he learned from Bongchim of The Six, which renders him immobile. The second bout pits Daewi the tournament’s oldest competitor, 38-year-old Jin Pumgwang, who overwhelms Daewi with powerful attacks acquired through years of hard physical labor. Meanwhile, Commissioner Q is attacked by Drake, a member of Nox, and seriously injured. Q ends up removing his limiter so he can call upon the power of the gods, and the charyeok Joker materializes!

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Yamaji addresses questions from one of his lieutenants regarding Higan's survival. Meanwhile, Mike joins forces with Higan and Emma to launch their own independent investigation into AUZA.

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - wisdom/kingdom
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #23 - wisdom/kingdom

    S1:E3

    Mira faces off against WWD women’s pro wrestler Mah Miseon, but her swordfighting can’t keep up with Miseon’s well-built body and overwhelming strength. Mori faces the risk of being disqualified from the tournament after interfering with the match between Gang Manseok and Go Gamdo. Park Mujin, a National Assembly member and God of High School’s sponsor, tells Mori that if he can defeat Commissioner Q in a match, he will be allowed to return to the tournament. Meanwhile, as regional preliminaries continue across Korea, a secretive organization schemes behind the scenes. The "key" to fulfilling their desires turns out to be…

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - The Story of Shiranui
    6.0/10(10 votes)

    #24 - The Story of Shiranui

    S1:E16

    Dororo has been captured by Itachi and is being taken to the cape where Hibukuro supposedly hid the money. As Itachi and his men look for boats to get across to the cape, they are approached by a one-armed boy named Shiranui.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    As Higan and Lil engage in combat, Higan achieves complete synchronization with his Gusoku Gear, known as "Kamui." Afterward, Yamaji finally orders Zai to eliminate Higan.

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Akira Kindaichi Ratings Summary

"Gods and People" is the best rated episode written by Akira Kindaichi. It scored 8.571/10 based on 21 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 6/3/2023 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Screening and Choosing".