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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - You Aren't E-Rank, Are You
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #1 - You Aren't E-Rank, Are You

    S1:E13

    After a scheduled meeting with Jinah's teachers, Jinwoo is asked to talk to one of her classmates, Han Song-yi, who is working as a hunter. In an effort to show her the harsh reality of the job, Jinwoo takes her to a raid designated for new hunters of the White Tiger guild.

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    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - This Is What We're Trained to Do
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #2 - This Is What We're Trained to Do

    S1:E17

    Before attempting to finish the Demon's Castle, Jinwoo decides to earn some money to help prepare.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - It Was All Worth It
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #3 - It Was All Worth It

    S1:E21

    Jinwoo tries to cure his mother with the Elixir of Life while preparations for the 4th Jeju Island Raid begin.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Let's See How Far I Can Go
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Let's See How Far I Can Go

    S1:E7

    As Jinwoo continues his training, he completes a daily quest one day by doing more than the quest requires, and a key that leads to a certain item appears in front of him.

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    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - The Story of Mercilessness
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Story of Mercilessness

    S1:E9

    Dororo comes down with a high fever. While woozy from its effects, the youngster catches a glimpse of some red spider lilies, which stirs up memories of past days spent with parents Hibukuro and Ojiya.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Love-Dancing Woman
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Love-Dancing Woman

    S1:E8

    In Kirari's absence, pop idol sensation Yumemi offers to play against Yumeko, asking her to wager total control of her life.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Dreaming Woman
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Dreaming Woman

    S1:E9

    With her pop idol career on the line, an enraged Yumemi seeks to ruin Yumeko after a scandalous voice recording is used as a bargaining chip.

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    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - The Story of Breaking the Cycle of Suffering
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #8 - The Story of Breaking the Cycle of Suffering

    S1:E21

    Daigo Kagemitsu continues to prepare for war with the neighboring land of Asakura. Upon receiving word that Hyakkimaru is approaching his domain, Kagemitsu sends Tahomaru to dispose of him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Spots to Kiss
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Spots to Kiss

    S2:E4

    Nasa's knowledge is a big help to the people around him, but even he's not sure about the list Kaname finds on the internet that describes the symbolism behind different kisses.

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    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Story of the Jorogumo Silk Spider
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #10 - The Story of the Jorogumo Silk Spider

    S1:E7

    The spider-like ghoul Jorogumo is wounded by Hyakkimaru. To heal itself, it transforms into a woman and takes advantage of the hospitality of a young man named Yajiro. Having let Jorogumo slip through their fingers, Dororo and Hyakkimaru stop at a village where they hear rumors of a kidnapper at large.

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    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - An Expanding World
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - An Expanding World

    S2:E7

    Scorching summer heat motivates the Yuzakis to purchase a new air conditioner, which ends up resulting in some new encounters.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Story of the Amanojaku
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - The Story of the Amanojaku

    S1:E19

    To fix Hyakkimaru's broken sword, he and Dororo travel to a village where a master swordmaker named Munetsuna lives. Upon arriving at Munetsuna's house, they are met by his daughter Okowa.

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    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - renewal/soul
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #13 - renewal/soul

    S1:E2

    Mori, Daewi, and Mirahave made it through the first preliminary round. With the next round coming up, the three of them talk about their reasons for entering the tournament. Mira says she’s hoping to find a strong man who can become the successor to her late father’s Moon Light Sword Style and rebuild her family’s dojo. On the day of the tournament, one of the favorites to win the tournament, Gang Manseok, faces off against tai chi user Go Gamdo.

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    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Story of the Blank-faced Buddha
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #14 - The Story of the Blank-faced Buddha

    S1:E13

    Having left Daigo's domain, Dororo finds a statue of Fudo, one of the wisdom gods. But the statue is actually a demon that is harvesting humans' faces in an attempt to find one for itself.

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    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - A Summer Day
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - A Summer Day

    S2:E9

    After Tsukasa grapples with her technological anxieties, the Yuzakis are greeted by two different visitors.

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    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - close/friend
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #16 - close/friend

    S1:E8

    The team led by Park Ilpyo, one of the participants considered a top Key candidate, faces the team led by Gwim Gi. Gwim Gi calls upon his charyeok, Jack the Ripper, but Ilpyo uses his antiquated taekkyon fighting style rather than relying on charyeok. Meanwhile, Daewi is suspended from the competition after interfering in a match and hitting Taek. Mira scolds him, but Mori seems distracted. Something he sees on Ilpyo's back looks familiar...

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    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - lay/key
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #17 - lay/key

    S1:E11

    In his battle with Mori, Ilpyo unleashes the charyeok Nine-Tails and awakens as the Key. Mori uses his Blue Dragon Tempest, but Ilpyo stops it easily. The difference in strength between them seems clear, but then, energy suddenly surges forth from Mori's body...

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    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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Shigeru Murakoshi Ratings Summary

"You Aren't E-Rank, Are You" is the best rated episode written by Shigeru Murakoshi. It scored 8.389/10 based on 18 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 1/5/2025 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "This Is What We're Trained to Do".