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The Best Episodes of Ai Tenchi Muyo!

Every episode of Ai Tenchi Muyo! ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ai Tenchi Muyo!!

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In this story, the world is in chaos, thanks to Washu. Now in order to save it, Tenchi Masaki must go undercover as a student teacher at an all-girls school. Unfortunately for him, trouble always

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 7 - One Day Down
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #1 - One Day Down

    S1:E7

    Tenchi returns to the simple Inn that Tenchi is sharing with Sasami, Ayeka, and Ryoko. They pledge their support in helping Tenchi with his task. Washu sends a box of armor and charms she says he'll need for the job.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 9 - Festival Preparation
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Festival Preparation

    S1:E9

    Tenchi tries to negotiate between the Science Club who are begging for funds from the council, who says they are misappropriating the money they have gotten. Ukan tells him teachs can't interfere.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 1 - Tenchi's Arrival
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Tenchi's Arrival

    S1:E1

    Tenchi is lost in the wooded mountain outside Junai Academy and has violent encounters with the main characters of the series there before he is able to arrive. Ukan Kurihara introduces him to the class where he will be the student teacher. All primary characters who are high school student are conveniently members of this single class.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 11 - Walking the Maze
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Walking the Maze

    S1:E11

    This episode features prominent references to Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Tenchi and Hachiko wander a cavernous warehouse full of booby-traps to gather resources for the upcoming Cultural Festival. According to Hachiko, a guidebook is needed to navigate it. The Science Club follows them and immediately get lost and end up running for their lives from a giant rolling iron ball. Tenchi and Hachiko also have to run and lose the guidebook.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 13 - Break Right Through
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Break Right Through

    S1:E13

    Beni and Hachiko temporarily cured by using a broom for a weapon) can't defeat Goriki and Tenchi is forced to take it down with the Tenchi-ken. A dazed Beni is hazily aware of the extreme power he shows in the battle. Everyone finds their way out. Yuki and Rui run off with a cart full of "borrowed" supplies for the festival.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 14 - Slip of the Tongue
    6.5/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Slip of the Tongue

    S1:E14

    Hachiko and Kinojo may be strong, but they're not the best pair to be stuck in a labyrinth with.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 4 - Looking Back Part 1
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Looking Back Part 1

    S1:E4

    A summary of episodes 1 to 4

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 6 - Dodging a Bullet
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Dodging a Bullet

    S1:E6

    Following a tracker hidden on Tenchi, the council interrupts the Science Club and discover the large excavation project under the building. Tenchi protects Momo as a cave-in occurs and they all have to flee.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 12 - Stuck Together
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Stuck Together

    S1:E12

    Tenchi amd Hachiko have to team with Beni to find their way out of the warehouse. When Beni tries to smash her way out, she activates the robot Goriki, which starts attacking them. Hachiko's wooden sword is broken, which reduces her to a crying mess.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 16 - Tenchi's Discovery
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Tenchi's Discovery

    S1:E16

    After witnessing an abrupt end to a pitched battle, Tenchi and young Momo start to draw closer to their goal.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 2 - Orientation
    6.1/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Orientation

    S1:E2

    Momo Kawanagare, the Student Council President, gives Tenchi a tour of the school. The council's Vice President, Treasurer and Auditor Hana Saryu, Touri Fueyama, and Hachiko. The latter three strip, tie, and gag Tenchi and take out torture devices in an effort to "question" him.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 3 - Tenchi Departs
    6.1/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Tenchi Departs

    S1:E3

    In the show's first flashback, Washu explains to Tenchi that two people got caught in a dimensional warp during her experiments and she needs him to return them to their previous location for her. He is sent back in time and quickly "finds" a child Momo and they use his phone to look for her partner.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 8 - Tenchi Encounter
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Tenchi Encounter

    S1:E8

    In an episode that heavily references the story of Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto, Tenchi and Momo encounter Inukai Takeru, Sasa Morihiko, and Tome Tamaomi (retainers of the Emperor's prince in the original story), who resemble Hachiko, Touri, and Hana. While Tenchi continues their search, they come along, in search of a monster ravaging the area. They discover and have a short battle with a Ryoko (the monster) that doesn't recognize Tenchi. First Class Detective Mihoshi arrives in a battle suit to arrest her. (In the original story, the prince and the three retainers defeat an Oni).

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 21 - Banquet of Beauty
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Banquet of Beauty

    S1:E21

    The Student Council and the Science Club light up the runway; The group learn that beauty is a game for the grown-ups.

    Director:Masahiro Takata
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 34 - Meeting on the Roof
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Meeting on the Roof

    S1:E34

    Kinojo and Tenchi have a frank and fraught heart-to-heart as they both count on Momo to save the day.

    Director:Nanako Shimazaki
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 17 - The Festival Begins
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #16 - The Festival Begins

    S1:E17

    Looks like the school is getting a new transfer student. Meanwhile, Ryoko puts on a masterclass in cooking.

    Director:Masahiro Takata
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 24 - Obstacle Course
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Obstacle Course

    S1:E24

    Goriki makes an appearance, throwing the first challenge into disarray and the Student Council still has teamwork on their side.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 26 - Mounted Battle
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Mounted Battle

    S1:E26

    Goriki's not out of the running yet, and in the second challenge, the Science Club aims to settle the score.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 47 - Search and Seizure
    5.8/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Search and Seizure

    S1:E47

    The Science Club asks for Tenchi and his friends help looking for the treasure that they are so eager to find.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 18 - Tenchi's Kiss
    5.6/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Tenchi's Kiss

    S1:E18

    A massive misunderstanding and flare-up of egos lands Tenchi in an unexpected, yet major role in Hachiko's play.

    Director:Masahiro Takata
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 19 - Tenchi's Metamorphosis
    5.6/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Tenchi's Metamorphosis

    S1:E19

    That's "Mr. Tenchi" to you! Our ponytailed hero braves treacherous nature and bewildering encounters en route to his new gig: assistant teacher at an all-girls' high school.

    Director:Masahiro Takata
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 29 - Dorm Duty Begins
    5.6/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Dorm Duty Begins

    S1:E29

    Goriki makes an appearance, throwing the first challenge into disarray. But the Student Council still has teamwork on their side.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 43 - Gathering Storm
    5.6/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Gathering Storm

    S1:E43

    As Tenchi and the others regroup with the Student Council, the Science Club finds a new mission and Ms Kurihara intercepts a telling communication.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 23 - The Opening Announcement
    5.4/10(6 votes)

    #24 - The Opening Announcement

    S1:E23

    The Student Council gets psyched up for Sports Day; Ms. Kurihara's explanation raises the stakes for the clubs, and even more so for Tenchi.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Ai Tenchi Muyo! Season 1 Episode 27 - Battle of the Buns
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Battle of the Buns

    S1:E27

    After things wind down, Saryu comes by with an unusual request. The school's factions prepare for a new challenge.

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Best Episodes Summary

"One Day Down" is the best rated episode of "Ai Tenchi Muyo!". It scored 6.6/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/15/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Festival Preparation".