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The Best Episodes of Gungrave Season 1

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

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For Brandon Heat, death doesn't matter. Driven by his need for revenge, he returns from beyond the grave to cripple Milleneon, the huge mafia organization which uses undead monsters as its enforcers. His ultimate goal

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Gungrave Season 1 Episode 1 - Destroyer in the Dusk
    6.0/10(165 votes)

    #1 - Destroyer in the Dusk

    S1:E1

    After emerging from his death-like slumber, Beyond the Grave must defend Mika and Dr. Tokioka from a bloodthirsty hoard of shape-shifting creatures.

    Director:Tetsuro Araki
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  2. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 2 - Young Dogs
    7.6/10(160 votes)

    #2 - Young Dogs

    S1:E2

    Kenny is abducted by ruthless thugs after stealing a priceless necklace, so Harry rounds up the gang for a rescue mission.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  3. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 3 - Rain
    8.5/10(168 votes)

    #3 - Rain

    S1:E3

    Harry and his men return from their mission only to find Joris dead. Later, Mad Dog responds to his brother's pathetic cowardice by going on a killing spree.

    Director:Ko Matsuo
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  4. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 4 - Go
    8.2/10(161 votes)

    #4 - Go

    S1:E4

    A somber visit to the graveyard turns ugly when Brandon and Harry make a dangerous enemy. Lucky for them, a powerful mourner is there to bail them out.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Yoshimoto
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  5. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 5 - Millennion
    7.5/10(146 votes)

    #5 - Millennion

    S1:E5

    After joining up with Millennion, Brandon is put to work persuading gamblers to make good on their bets, and Harry becomes the right hand man to a top executive.

    Director:Masahiko Ohta
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 6 - Big Daddy
    7.9/10(152 votes)

    #6 - Big Daddy

    S1:E6

    Brandon's visit with Maria raises concern among his new friends. Elsewhere, a rival gang makes plans to crash a Millennion party and take a shot at Big Daddy.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 7 - 5 Years Later
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - 5 Years Later

    S1:E7

    Half a decade after joining Millennion, Brandon has become one of the gang's top sweepers and Harry is more powerful than ever. Their success was hard-earned, and they've got the enemies to prove it.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 8 - Family
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Family

    S1:E8

    Brandon and Harry are officially inducted as members of the family, but the party screeches to a halt when a murderous traitor is discovered amongst the guests.

    Director:Tetsuro Araki
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 9 - Dispute
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Dispute

    S1:E9

    A ruthless hit man responsible for over three hundred kills is released from prison only to discover that an old friend has been working on a project that will literally raise the dead.

    Director:Ryo Miyata
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 10 - Conflict
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Conflict

    S1:E10

    Millennion's top executives are being murdered, and Harry is given three days to deal with the problem. Elsewhere, Brandon receives a job offer from a murderous madman.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Yoshimoto
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 11 - Heat
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Heat

    S1:E11

    Harry strikes a bargain with a traitor, and Brandon puts a bullet in an assassin who doesn't plan on staying dead for very long.

    Director:Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 12 - Kind
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Kind

    S1:E12

    While Brandon takes a long look at his solitary existence, Harry considers life as a married man. Meanwhile, Bunji botches a job, and Bid Daddy finally tells Maria the truth.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 13 - Betrayal
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Betrayal

    S1:E13

    Big Daddy tricks Brandon into visiting Maria before dropping a bombshell on his number one killer. Harry frames an innocent man to protect his interests in a very secret project.

    Director:Tetsuro Araki
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 14 - Die
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Die

    S1:E14

    Harry's true nature is finally revealed when he asks Brandon to do the unthinkable. The sweeper draws on his old friend, but his inability to pull the trigger may lead to his downfall.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  15. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 15 - Harry
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Harry

    S1:E15

    Before making his play for control of Millennion, Harry covers his bloody tracks by painting Brandon as an embezzler. Back at the lab, Dr. Tokioka breathes new life into a slain gunslinger.

    Director:Ko Matsuo
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 16 - Letter
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Letter

    S1:E16

    Big Daddy learns the truth about Harry's underhanded dealings, so he sets out to settle the score with his once-trusted ally. Maria is given the job of protecting Brandon while he "sleeps".

    Director:Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 17 - Mika
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Mika

    S1:E17

    Years after Bid Daddy's murder, Harry orders his men to eliminate a rumored heir to the dead man's kingdom. When Maria is killed in the process, Brandon moves one step closer to his awakening.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 18 - Grave
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Grave

    S1:E18

    Upon his resurrection, Brandon is a given a new name, Beyond the Grave, and a new job: protect Mika from harm as she investigates her mother’s murder.

    Director:Mitsuyuki Masuhara
    Writer:Yosuke Kuroda

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  19. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 19 - Superior
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Superior

    S1:E19

    Grave begins his quest to track down Harry, and Bob volunteers to test out a risky procedure in the hopes of saving his best friend's life.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Yoshimoto
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 20 - Brother
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Brother

    S1:E20

    After escorting Mika on a walk down memory lane, Grave prepares for a showdown with Bunji, who has a few deadly tricks up his sleeve.

    Director:Masahiko Ohta
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 21 - Duty
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Duty

    S1:E21

    Dr. Tokioka risks his life to gather top secret information on the enemy's weaknesses, and Lee goes on a murderous rampage to avenge the death of his friend.

    Director:Ko Matsuo
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 22 - Remorse
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Remorse

    S1:E22

    Lee uses Mika as bait to lure Grave within striking distance, and Dr. Tokioka races to the scene of the fight with powerful new ammunition he prepared for the occasion.

    Director:Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 23 - Daughter
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Daughter

    S1:E23

    Grave and Mika bury their dead friends before the resurrected assassin readies himself for a violent altercation with Bear.

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 24 - Last Bullet
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Last Bullet

    S1:E24

    The Millennion board members make an ill-fated attempt on Harry's life, but someone he cares about is mortally wounded in the process. Meanwhile, Grave shows signs of long-overdue decay.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Yoshimoto
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Gungrave Season 1 Episode 25 - Then
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Then

    S1:E25

    Harry lays his wife to rest before being attacked by those who would see him dead. He's knocked unconscious during his escape attempt, and when he comes to, Grave has him cornered.

    Director:Tetsuro Araki
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Destroyer in the Dusk" is the best rated episode of "Gungrave" season 1. It scored 6/10 based on 165 votes. Directed by Tetsuro Araki and written by Yosuke Kuroda, it aired on 10/7/2003. This episode is rated 1.6 points higher than the second-best, "Young Dogs".