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The Best Episodes of Brynhildr in the Darkness

Every episode of Brynhildr in the Darkness ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Brynhildr in the Darkness!

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When he was a child, Murakami was friends with a girl he called Kuroneko. One day, while trying to prove the existence of aliens to Murakami, she is killed in an accident that he barely

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 6 - The Reason for Her Smile
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #1 - The Reason for Her Smile

    S1:E6

    The truth behind Kana's forecast of Kotori smiling over Neko's dead body is revealed, and Murakami has a possible lead on extending their pill supply.

    Directors:Kenichi Imaizumi, Yuuta Takamura
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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  2. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 3 - Death Suppressants
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #2 - Death Suppressants

    S1:E3

    Murakami learns that witches need to take "death suppressants" in order to stay alive. Can they find a way to get more pills before tragedy strikes?

    Directors:Kenichi Imaizumi, Kenichiro Komaya
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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  3. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 9 - Fake Memories
    7.9/10(42 votes)

    #3 - Fake Memories

    S1:E9

    Lab witch Nanami and her handler are looking for #1107, but Ryota and the rest wonder whether they really have to be enemies. Couldn't they rescue her instead?

    Directors:Kenichi Imaizumi, Kenichiro Komaya
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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  4. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 12 - Witch Hunt
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #4 - Witch Hunt

    S1:E12

    The identity of #1107 and the objectives of the witch lab are revealed as Murakami and the rest work not only to save themselves, but suddenly the whole planet.

    Directors:Kenichi Imaizumi, Shu Watanabe
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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  5. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 13 - Things to Protect
    7.9/10(44 votes)

    #5 - Things to Protect

    S1:E13

    Valkyria's relationships with both Ichijiku and Neko are revealed in the final episode. Will everyone make it out alive?

    Director:Kenichi Imaizumi
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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  6. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 5 - Astronomical Observation
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Astronomical Observation

    S1:E5

    To welcome Kazumi and Kotori as members, the astronomy club goes stargazing on a mountaintop. Then Kana sees a forecast that wrecks the atmosphere.

    Directors:Kenichi Imaizumi, Hiroaki Nishimura
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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  7. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 8 - The Clue that was Left
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    #7 - The Clue that was Left

    S1:E8

    Murakami learns how reckless it is to act alone as he investigates the map. Meanwhile sex-obsessed Kazumi causes all kinds of awkward situations.

    Directors:Kenichi Imaizumi, Shu Watanabe
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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  8. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 10 - Proof She's Alive
    7.8/10(38 votes)

    #8 - Proof She's Alive

    S1:E10

    Kogoro is enlisted to attempt to remove the beacon from Nanami's harnest. Later on, Murakami motivates the girls to study for final exams by promising them a trip to the ocean.

    Directors:Kenichi Imaizumi, Yuuta Takamura
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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  9. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 1 - While I Wait for You
    7.6/10(49 votes)

    #9 - While I Wait for You

    S1:E1

    Murakami Ryota's best friend, Kuroneko, died in an accident trying to prove aliens existed when they were kids. Now, a girl who looks just like her transfers into his high school. When confronted Kuroha Neko insists she isn't Kuroneko, but she ends up revealing something else even more surprising...

    Directors:Kenichi Imaizumi, Kenichi Takeshita
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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  10. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 4 - Lost Memories
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    #10 - Lost Memories

    S1:E4

    Having overcome the immediate death suppressant shortage issue, the witches start to settle into their lives as astronomy club members. A visit to the local onsen ends painfully for Murakami.

    Directors:Kenichi Imaizumi, Shu Watanabe
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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  11. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 7 - Fragments of Hope
    7.5/10(41 votes)

    #11 - Fragments of Hope

    S1:E7

    The gang waits out the result of Kogoro's initial analysis of the pill to find out if he'll be able to copy it in time. Neko tries karaoke. Murakami and Kazumi head to Akihabara.

    Directors:Kenichi Imaizumi, Masayuki Matsumoto
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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  12. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 11 - A Sudden Reunion
    7.4/10(40 votes)

    #12 - A Sudden Reunion

    S1:E11

    Murakami's kindness is put to the test when a new witch shows up: is she friend or foe? Later, the truth about Kuroneko is finally revealed.

    Directors:Kenichi Imaizumi, Hiroaki Nishimura
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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  13. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 Episode 2 - Witches
    7.3/10(47 votes)

    #13 - Witches

    S1:E2

    Now that Murakami knows Kuroha is a lab-made witch on the run, he can't just leave her to fend for herself. Overcoming rejection, he manages to learn a bit more about her living situation... and her companion.

    Directors:Kenichi Imaizumi, Hiroshi Tamada
    Writer:Yukinori Kitajima

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Reason for Her Smile" is the best rated episode of "Brynhildr in the Darkness". It scored 8.1/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Kenichi Imaizumi, Yuuta Takamura and written by Yukinori Kitajima, it aired on 5/11/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Death Suppressants".