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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E3 8.3
Mackerel in the Morning

After a board game session with an old friend goes late, Kasumi decides to spend the night by himself at a local seaside bed-and-breakfast.

#2
S1E7 8.3
Umbrellas at the Dinner Counter

"After receiving a clean bill of health, Kasumi decides to celebrate by dining and drinking at a beaten-down but cozy izakaya gastropub." (Netflix)

#3
S1E4 8.1
Yakiniku Her Way

Shizuko asks Kasumi to give their college-aged niece Masako career advice. He takes her out to dinner but has trouble controlling the conversation.

#4 The White-Haired Knight S1E10 8.1
#5 A Memory of Hashed Beef and Rice S1E12 8.1
#6 Lunch at an Old-Fashioned Café S1E6 7.8
#7 Anniversary Oden S1E11 7.8
#8 Mid-Day Beer at a Restaurant S1E1 7.7
#9 Bento Lunch on Set S1E5 7.7
#10 Croquettes of the Heart S1E9 7.7

Lowlights

#12 S1E2 The Demoness's Ramen 6.7

At Shizuko's suggestion, Kasumi decides to take up walking as a hobby. Soon he's hungry for ramen, but the popular places are too crowded.

#11 Pasta the Samurai Way S1E8 7.6
#10 Croquettes of the Heart S1E9 7.7
#9 Bento Lunch on Set S1E5 7.7
#8 Mid-Day Beer at a Restaurant S1E1 7.7

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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