Episode Ratings Grid

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Episode Power Rankings

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

#1
S1E2 7.9
Uncensored

Muranishi and Toshi move onto selling porn magazines, starting their own bookstore chain in Hokkaido. But their success attracts unwanted attention.

#2
S1E5 7.9
Blossoming

Blacklisted by Ikezawa and squeezed by the regulatory commission, Sapphire nears bankruptcy. After confronting her mother, Megumi seeks out Muranishi.

#3
S1E3 7.7
Shake Things Up

After living on the lam in Tokyo, Muranishi and Toshi are arrested in Sapporo. Once they get out, they reunite with Kawada with a new goal: video.

#4 The Hidden Side S1E1 7.6
#5 The Real Thing S1E4 7.6
#6 A Sexual Revolution S1E8 7.5
#7 More, More, More S2E2 7.5
#8 Don't Dream It's Over S1E7 7.4
#9 Diamond in the Rough S2E3 7.4
#10 The Fall S2E7 7.4

Lowlights

#16 S2E4 Our Dream 6.9

Kaoru enthusiastically promotes her upcoming video. Umino finally gives his response regarding the satellite deal. Miyuki is nervous about her debut.

#15 Out of Control S2E6 7.1
#14 Sex Will Come Raining Down S2E1 7.1
#13 The Bubble Bursts S2E5 7.2
#12 Delusions of Grandeur S1E6 7.2

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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