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The Best Episodes of GANTZ Season 1

Every episode of GANTZ Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of GANTZ Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    GANTZ Season 1 Episode 1 - It's the Beginning of a Brand New Day
    7.2/10(248 votes)

    S1:E1

    After Kei and his childhood friend, Kato, are torn into bloody pieces by a speeding train, they awake in an unfamiliar room, surrounded by strangers. In the middle of the room is a bizarre black sphere: the Gantz.

    Director:Takashi Yamana
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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  2. GANTZ Season 1 Episode 4 - That Means at the Time...
    7.0/10(178 votes)

    S1:E4

    Seemingly back among the living, Kato must protect his brother from their hateful aunt. Meanwhile, Kei’s special suit gives him an advantage against the bullies at school. But will it help him when Kishimoto appears at his door?

    Director:Hazuki Mizumoto
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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  3. GANTZ Season 1 Episode 9 - He Can't Shoot
    6.9/10(160 votes)

    S1:E9

    Kato is forced to take action to save Nishi from certain death, but he may not be ruthless enough to kill the Suzuki alien. Time is running out for yet another player trapped in the cruel world of the Gantz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. GANTZ Season 1 Episode 11 - Please Die
    6.9/10(158 votes)

    S1:E11

    Kei, suitless and outnumbered by the Suzuki aliens, must face the biggest monster alone. When the battle ends and the scores are tallied, the group sees that there might be a way to escape their strange fate.

    Director:Masahiro Sekino
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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  5. GANTZ Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.8/10(210 votes)

    S1:E2

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    Director:Jun Fujiwara
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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  6. GANTZ Season 1 Episode 3 - OK, Here Are Your Scores
    6.8/10(184 votes)

    S1:E3

    The scores are tallied and Nishi explains some of what he knows about the rules of the strange world of the Gantz. The unusual situation grows even odder the next day when Kei wakes—and finds that this nightmare is no dream.

    Director:Atsushi Nigorikawa
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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  7. GANTZ Season 1 Episode 5 - All Right!
    6.7/10(174 votes)

    S1:E5

    Despite his best efforts, Kei remains unsatisfied during Kishimoto’s overnight stay at his apartment. At the place Kato calls home, more ugly evidence of abuse piles up.

    Director:Takashi Sano
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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  8. GANTZ Season 1 Episode 10 - Kato, You Wait Here
    6.7/10(159 votes)

    S1:E10

    The group is beginning to figure out the rules of the twisted game in which they are caught, but survival is still far from guaranteed as the battle with the remaining Suzuki aliens erupts.

    Director:Hirotaka Endo
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. GANTZ Season 1 Episode 6 - We're After You
    6.6/10(167 votes)

    S1:E6

    Kato’s patience is being tested. At home, the abuse dished out by his aunt pushes him to the breaking point. Meanwhile, at school, a group of bullies forces him to take decisive and drastic action.

    Director:Takashi Yamana
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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  10. GANTZ Season 1 Episode 7 - Uh-oh!
    6.6/10(163 votes)

    S1:E7

    A new round begins for the gang. Appearing before the Gantz, they find themselves joined by a diverse group of fresh players. As the game gets underway, Kei panics when he realizes his suit is nowhere to be found.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Masashi Sogo

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  11. GANTZ Season 1 Episode 8 - I'll Kill You Without a Moment's Hesitation
    6.5/10(165 votes)

    S1:E8

    As the group prepares to track down the Suzuki alien, Tetsu’s gang is creating conflict and Nishi’s smart mouth isn’t helping the situation. When tensions boil over, blood is spilled before the hunt even begins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"It's the Beginning of a Brand New Day" is the best rated episode of "GANTZ" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 248 votes. Directed by Takashi Yamana and written by Masashi Sogo, it aired on 4/13/2004. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "That Means at the Time...".