Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

M
S1
S2
E1
7.7
8.3
E2
7.2
7.8
E3
7.6
8.0
E4
8.2
8.2
E5
7.5
7.6
E6
7.2
7.8
E7
7.4
8.3
E8
8.0
8.5
E9
8.2
8.2
E10
7.8
8.4
Avg
7.7
8.1
Great
Good
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Episode Power Rankings

The best and worst episodes at a glance. Use this to find must-watch episodes or ones you might want to skip.

🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.5

S2E8 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.

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

📉 Bottom Episodes

#20
S1E6 7.2

Umeboshi and Plum Wine

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.

  1. 19. S1E2 "Corn Dog" 7.2
  2. 18. S1E7 "Hot Pot for One" 7.4
  3. 17. S1E5 "Egg Tofu" 7.5
  4. 16. S2E5 "Yakisoba Dog" 7.6
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The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted chronologically. The colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for upward or downward trends to see if quality improved or declined over time.

S1 S2 6.577.588.59 Rating 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Episode 10 9 8 7 6 5
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Episode Engagement

Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

Rating threshold:
7 Standouts
3 Infamous
10 Hidden Gems
0 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 7.27.57.78.08.28.5 Rating 72 103 147 210 300 Votes (log scale)
Top Standout: S1E1 Tan Men
Most Infamous: S1E2 Corn Dog
Best Hidden Gem: S2E8 Curry Ramen

Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.

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Season Momentum

Did each season build momentum or fizzle out? Green arrows mean the finale rated higher than the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows = bigger swings.

5678910 Rating S1 7.5 8.0 +0.5 S2 8.1 8.3 +0.3
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Season Consistency

Some seasons are reliable bangers. Others are hit-or-miss. Each dot is an episode. Tightly clustered dots mean consistent quality. Scattered dots mean a mixed bag.

6789 Rating S1 Typical avg 7.7 S2 Typical avg 8.1 Episode Premiere/Finale

Each dot is an episode. Clustered dots = consistent quality. Scattered dots = variable season. Hover for episode details.

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