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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S2E8 8.5
Curry Ramen

A pachinko parlor employee and the middle school classmate he idolized seem to reconnect over curry ramen, but appearances can be deceiving.

#2
S2E10 8.4
Crab and Toshikoshi Soba

It's never too late for a fresh start. One year ends and another begins as familiar faces gather to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Midnight Diner.

#3
S2E1 8.3
Chicken Fried Rice

Game designer Akai grew up in an orphanage. He finds solace in a chicken rice dish that also holds the key to reconnecting with his birth mother.

#4 Kitsune Udon S2E7 8.3
#5 Omelette Rice S1E4 8.2
#6 Ham Cutlet S1E9 8.2
#7 Fried Chicken Wings S2E4 8.2
#8 Sweet Rolled Omelet S2E9 8.2
#9 Sautéed Yam S1E8 8.0
#10 Plum Rice Ball S2E3 8.0

Lowlights

#20 S1E6 Umeboshi and Plum Wine 7.2

Upon finishing the last of his late mother's pickled plums, a man suddenly wonders what will become of his erotica after he passes away.

#19 Corn Dog S1E2 7.2
#18 Hot Pot for One S1E7 7.4
#17 Egg Tofu S1E5 7.5
#16 Yakisoba Dog S2E5 7.6

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Season Momentum

Did each season build or fizzle? Green means the finale outscored the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows, bigger swings.

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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