The Best Episodes Written By Mamiko Ikeda

Every TV Episode Written by Mamiko Ikeda Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 26 - Too Cruel Ayuzawa & Usui the Idiot!
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Too Cruel Ayuzawa & Usui the Idiot!

    S1:E26

    Misaki and Usui decide to enjoy the festival together, and end up joining a contest called 'Love Trial.' The prize is a premium ticket to the post-festival event, and the only rule is that you must never let go of your partner's hand.

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Seat Change
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Seat Change

    S1:E2

    Sawako finds a lost puppy and Kazehaya decides to take him in. The class seats are shuffled and Sawako learns that she might have more friends than she first thought.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - A Rice Ball in a Fruits Basket
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - A Rice Ball in a Fruits Basket

    S1:E5

    Things are going great at Shigure's house. Just when Tohru feels the days will always be like this, she gets a call from her grandpa. His house is finished, so Tohru can move back with him.

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Sohma Curse
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Sohma Curse

    S1:E2

    Tohru is quite surprised to see Yuki, Shigure, and Kyo turn into animals. While still in their animal forms, they tell her about the Sohma Family Curse. Whenever a member of the Sohma family is hugged by a member of the opposite sex, they turn into animals from the Chinese Zodiac. Later on at school, Yuki confronts Tohru and tells her that her memory may have to be erased because she found out the family secret. When they return home, Shigure informs them of Akito's decision: Tohru can stay at the house and won't have her memories erased as long as she doesn't tell anybody about the family secret.

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Don`t Cry, For the Snow will Surely Melt
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Don`t Cry, For the Snow will Surely Melt

    S1:E8

    Tohru visits the main Sohma residence for the first time. After the warning Yuki gave her at the festival, she's a bit nervous to talk to Hatori, one of the senior family members. Why is Hatori so insistent that Tohru leave the Sohma family alone?

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Everybody Loves Chocolate
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Everybody Loves Chocolate

    S1:E11

    It's Valentine's Day, and Tohru has given all the Sohma's chocolates. But it seems that after finals, she's also working harder than ever earning money. Could something be the matter?

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - A New School Term Starts!
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - A New School Term Starts!

    S1:E13

    Tohru's second year at high school begins, and Yuki is helping out with orientation. It turns out some of the younger Sohmas are entering the same high school. Hatsuharu gets in a conflict with the class president, but a deeper situation occurs when one of the Sohmas unexpectedly shows up and confronts Tohru!

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - If We've Three Then We Don't Need To Fear Jason
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - If We've Three Then We Don't Need To Fear Jason

    S1:E16

    Shigure invites Tohru and the Sohmas out to a lake in the woods, where not only will they have to contend with Jason, but some other surprises. Also, Tohru worries that Kyo and Yuki don't seem to be their usual selves.

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - The Strongest Tag - The Cursed Electric Wave Brother and Sister
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - The Strongest Tag - The Cursed Electric Wave Brother and Sister

    S1:E18

    The Prince Yuki Fan Club takes center stage in this episode, where they plot to break up the friendship between Tohru and Yuki. They use a school newspaper interview visit to Saki Hanajima's house to search for Hana's weaknesses. But even with their trusty camcorder, the fan club is in for some freaky and some normal surprises as they tour Hana's home.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Is the Rumored Ri That Mother's Daughter?
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Is the Rumored Ri That Mother's Daughter?

    S1:E23

    Shigure's house receives yet another visitor - Ritsu Sohma, the daughter of the Hostess at the hot springs. Whenever Ri's around, it seems to be one mishap after another. But Ritsu's biggest bombshell is yet to come. Tohru is in for the surprise of her life!

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 25 - True Form
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - True Form

    S1:E25

    Kyo's shocking transformation into his true form is finally complete! Unfortunately for Tohru, she witnesses the entire spectacle leaving her disoriented and confused. Kagura comes up with the family's last hope to save him…whether Tohru likes it or not!

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Misaki Is a Maid!
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Misaki Is a Maid!

    S1:E1

    Student school president Misaki is overly stern due to some tough going in her life. This sparks the interest of exceptional student Usui.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Saturday Evening
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Saturday Evening

    S1:E7

    Sawako is invited to hang out with friends for the first time ever. She meets up with Ayane and Chizuru, and then spend some time at Ryuu's place. Kazehaya is invited over and everyone has a wonderful time.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Holiday
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Holiday

    S1:E17

    Sawako is invited to a group get-together on a day off. She is inundated with wonderful memories of that evening, having pictures taken, singing karaoke, and-though she was not aware of it-falling asleep on Kazehaya's shoulder.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Collaboration
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Collaboration

    S1:E10

    Sawako finds herself unable to avoid Kurumi, who pops up around every corner to offer support or ask for something. An unfamiliar feeling surrounds Sawako and Kazehaya, who grow too flustered to speak with one another like they used to.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode Three
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Episode Three

    S1:E3

    It is summer vacation and Nanami goes to school for the play rehearsals, but she's pretty annoyed that Motoharu doesn't turn up to any of them. Even at the summer festival he doesn't turn up, so Nanami goes to his house to see him. Motoharu reminisces on his past relationship with Nana.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode Six
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Episode Six

    S1:E6

    Nanami is thinking about the things she's enjoyed with Motoharu but "crossing the line" is the one thing she still cannot do. The pair meets up one day to do some shopping, when they run into Takeuchi's older sister who is a store clerk. One day after school while Motoharu is waiting for Nanami, he has a run in with Yuri.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode Nine
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Episode Nine

    S1:E9

    All alone with Motoharu at his house, Nanami actually suggest that they finally "do it". Even though it seems like such a dream that dream is then cut short when Motoharu's Mom returns home and they are forced to ends things there. So he decides save up money, so that the same thing won't happen again.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Episode Eighteen
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Episode Eighteen

    S1:E18

    After some thinking Motoharu decides to tell Nanami all about Nana, so he invites her out. But it quickly becomes sort of like a date, when they go to see a movie to pass the time. Though soon afterwards thing become serious as Motoharu finally decides to open up, however it may not entirely be what Nanami wants to hear.

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Episode Twenty
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Episode Twenty

    S1:E20

    It is another day of school but that quickly comes and goes when Takeuchi is forced to go along on a double date with his classmate. Surprisingly on the date Takeuchi accepts the girl's confession and they start going out, but Motoharu is angry at him because he doesn't even like her. On Sunday Motoharu goes out on a date with Nanami, to spend the day having fun. Everyone is shocked by Yuri's new appearance but is there any deep meaning to it?

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Episode Twenty-Three
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Episode Twenty-Three

    S1:E23

    Motoharu tells Takeuchi that his Mom is getting a divorce and will be moving to Tokyo and while they're out Takeuchi feels the need to tell Motoharu that he confessed his feelings to Nanami. Nanami remains unsure of what to do about her deteriorating relationship with Motoharu, because of all that has happened with Takeuchi and Yuri.

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 26 - Episode Twenty-Six
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Episode Twenty-Six

    S1:E26

    Christmas is only a few weeks away however Nanami and Motoharu may not be able to spend it together as he's decided to follow his Mom to Tokyo. Even though he wants to spoil her during the days they have remaining, Nanami wants to spend those remaining days like they usually do.

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Night Story
    2.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Night Story

    S1:E16

    This episode is a recap of episodes 1 through 15 narrated by the tiny men Pin sees.

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Mamiko Ikeda Ratings Summary

"Too Cruel Ayuzawa & Usui the Idiot!" is the best rated episode written by Mamiko Ikeda. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/23/2010 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Seat Change".