The Best Episodes of A Galaxy Next Door Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(71 votes)

   #1 - Crunch Time With the Princess

   S1:E14/9/2023

   Ichiro Kuga is a manga artist struggling to support his two young siblings, and he's in need of an assistant. Shiori Goshiki wishes to become that assistant, but her background is unusual in more ways than one.

   Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto

   Writer:Gigaemon Ichikawa

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   Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto

   Writer:Gigaemon Ichikawa
2. 

   7.7/10(64 votes)

   #2 - Shopping With the Princess

   S1:E24/16/2023

   Ichiro learns the hard way some of the physical implications of his newfound bond with Shiori. Now that she has a permanent place to live, it's time for the two of them to do some shopping.

   Director:Koji Shimada

   Writer:Gigaemon Ichikawa

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   Director:Koji Shimada

   Writer:Gigaemon Ichikawa
3. 

   7.8/10(51 votes)

   #3 - Drama Bomb With the Princess

   S1:E34/23/2023

   Shiori and Ichiro explore the ins and outs of how daily life will function under the terms of their Engagement Pact. Ichiro's friend and mentor Momoka comes over for a visit, but this has an unexpected effect on Shiori's state of mind.

   Director:Ichirou Suzuki

   Writer:Misaki Morie

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   Director:Ichirou Suzuki

   Writer:Misaki Morie
4. 

   8.0/10(48 votes)

   #4 - Weather Conditions With the Princess

   S1:E44/30/2023

   Rainy weather complicates plans for Shiori and the Kugas. When Machi and Fumio are down in the dumps as a result, Ichiro and Shiori get creative in their efforts to make the most of the day's disappointing weather.

   Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto

   Writer:Koki Hashimoto

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   Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto

   Writer:Koki Hashimoto
5. 

   8.1/10(49 votes)

   #5 - At the Zoo With the Princess

   S1:E55/7/2023

   Shiori and the Kugas finally make it to the zoo, and it's Shiori's first time visiting one. It's also her first date with Ichiro since they officially became a couple, and there are unexpected hurdles to clear.

   Director:Hideaki Uehara

   Writer:Gigaemon Ichikawa

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   Director:Hideaki Uehara

   Writer:Gigaemon Ichikawa
6. 

   8.3/10(47 votes)

   #6 - A Letter With the Princess

   S1:E65/14/2023

   Shiori meets with mixed results when she tries to get additional assistant work with local manga artists. In an effort to encourage her, Ichiro takes a leaf from her book and decides to put his thoughts down on paper.

   Director:Aoi Mori

   Writer:Misaki Morie

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   Director:Aoi Mori

   Writer:Misaki Morie
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7. 

   8.0/10(47 votes)

   #7 - A Slight Fever With the Princess

   S1:E75/21/2023

   Shiori goes with the Kugas to visit their father's grave, as her relationship with Ichiro slowly deepens. When she comes down with a fever, it becomes Ichiro's turn to help her get back on her feet again.

   Director:Shigeru Ueda

   Writer:Koki Hashimoto

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   Director:Shigeru Ueda

   Writer:Koki Hashimoto
8. 

   8.5/10(48 votes)

   #8 - Christmas With the Princess

   S1:E85/28/2023

   It's time for the Christmas party, an annual tradition at Hiiragi Apartments. Shiori continues to grow closer to Ichiro, but she also spends time with some of the other friends she's made since her arrival.

   Directors:Aoi Mori, Masato Suzuki

   Writer:Misaki Morie

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   Directors:Aoi Mori, Masato Suzuki

   Writer:Misaki Morie
9. 

   8.7/10(47 votes)

   #9 - A Hot Spring With the Princess

   S1:E96/4/2023

   Some amazing New Year's luck sees Shiori and the Kugas take a trip to a hot spring resort. But Shiori's mother Miyako is growing impatient, and she begins taking steps to get her daughter to return to the island.

   Director:Kunihiro Mori

   Writer:Koki Hashimoto

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   Director:Kunihiro Mori

   Writer:Koki Hashimoto
10. 

    8.7/10(44 votes)

    #10 - Family Meeting With the Princess

    S1:E106/11/2023

    Shiori's parents track her down and confront her in person about her situation, which she and Ichiro now must find a way to explain. Can they convince them to let her stay, and is there any way to annul the Engagement Pact?

    Director:Hideaki Uehara

    Writer:Koki Hashimoto

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    Director:Hideaki Uehara

    Writer:Koki Hashimoto
11. 

    8.5/10(41 votes)

    #11 - Stinger Removal With Kuga-kun

    S1:E116/18/2023

    The fated day arrives, the day when Ichiro and Shiori will annul their Engagement Pact. But there's a risk their feelings for each other will vanish in the process, and there's no way to be sure without performing the ceremony.

    Director:Aoi Mori

    Writer:Misaki Morie

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    Director:Aoi Mori

    Writer:Misaki Morie
12. 

    8.6/10(46 votes)

    #12 - Fireworks With the Princess

    S1:E126/25/2023

    With the pact no longer hanging over them, Shiori and Ichiro are free to live and love on their own terms. But that doesn't necessarily mean there are no complications left to address.

    Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto

    Writer:Gigaemon Ichikawa

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    Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto

    Writer:Gigaemon Ichikawa