The Best Episodes of Gunslinger Girl Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.2/10(63 votes)

   #1 - Fratello (Siblings)

   S1:E110/8/2003

   Following a gruesome night of terror, Henrietta is taken in by The Social Welfare Agency. It’s up to José to show her the ropes.

   Director:Kenichi Kawamura

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Kenichi Kawamura

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2. 

   7.1/10(58 votes)

   #2 - Orione (Orion)

   S1:E210/15/2003

   Henrietta works to find her place at the Agency after the mistakes of her recent assignment. Feeling responsible for her shortcomings, José tries to learn what Henrietta needs to help her flourish as an assassin.

   Director:Koji Aritomi

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Koji Aritomi

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3. 

   7.9/10(59 votes)

   #3 - Ragazzo (Boy)

   S1:E310/29/2003

   After years in a body she couldn’t move, the Social Welfare Agency gave Rico a new one. While scoping out a mission, she meets a boy who makes her question who she’s supposed to be.

   Director:Masahiko Yoda

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Masahiko Yoda

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4. 

   7.5/10(52 votes)

   #4 - Bambola (Doll)

   S1:E411/12/2003

   The friction between Hilshire and Triela could jeopardize their mission of protecting Mario Bossi, a retired criminal who’s turned government witness in a case against organized crime.

   Director:Ryosuke Nakamura

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Ryosuke Nakamura

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5. 

   7.7/10(54 votes)

   #5 - Promessa (Promise)

   S1:E511/19/2003

   Captain Raballo accepts a Handler job with the Agency. But when he’s teamed with Claes, he wonders if his selfish needs justify the pain he must inflict on the young assassin.

   Director:Masahiko Ohta

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Masahiko Ohta

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6. 

   7.3/10(48 votes)

   #6 - Gelato (Frozen)

   S1:E611/26/2003

   José, Henrietta, and Enzo are tracking terrorist Enrico Berdini, who’s negotiating to buy an explosive device to use in an attack on Rome.

   Director:Akira Iwanaga

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Akira Iwanaga

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7. 

   7.3/10(48 votes)

   #7 - Protezione (Protection)

   S1:E712/3/2003

   Jean and Rico befriend an accountant named Filippo who carries a ledger coveted by a terrorist. Unbeknownst to Filippo, his two new friends are his only protection from impending death.

   Director:Kazuhiro Ozawa

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Kazuhiro Ozawa

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8. 

   7.3/10(47 votes)

   #8 - Il Principe del Regno della Pasta (The Prince of the Kingdom of Pasta)

   S1:E812/17/2003

   Angelina was hit by a car and left for dead. With the help of the Agency, she was reborn as Angelica - but the negative side effects of the cybernetic implants began to show.

   Director:Michita Shiraishi

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Michita Shiraishi

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9. 

   7.1/10(45 votes)

   #9 - Lycoris Radiata Herb (Be Struck Off Herb)

   S1:E91/4/2004

   When Henrietta reaches out to new recruit Elsa, a cold shoulder is all she gets in return. When Elsa’s handler brings José and Henrietta in on a hit, strained tensions place the mission in jeopardy.

   Director:Kenichi Kawamura

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Kenichi Kawamura

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10. 

    7.1/10(45 votes)

    #10 - Amare (To Love)

    S1:E101/28/2004

    After a grizzly murder, Section One attempts to get to the bottom of the cyborg problem. Jean becomes embroiled in a cover-up, and José and Henrietta are sent away for their own "safety."

    Director:Sayo Yamamoto

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Sayo Yamamoto

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11. 

    7.2/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Febbre Alta (High Fever)

    S1:E112/4/2004

    Henrietta and José are tailed in Sicily by Section One agents. Pietro and Elenora's suspicions grow as Henrietta reveals she knows more about Elsa and Lauro’s death than anyone thought.

    Director:Daisuke Chiba

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Daisuke Chiba

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12. 

    7.2/10(47 votes)

    #12 - Simbiosi (Symbiosis)

    S1:E122/11/2004

    Claes is in trouble after her mission to foil a Republican Faction kidnapping plot goes awry.

    Director:Takeshi Yamaguchi

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Takeshi Yamaguchi

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13. 

    7.5/10(48 votes)

    #13 - Stella Cadente (Falling Star)

    S1:E132/18/2004

    The girls are excited about tonight's meteor shower, but everyone's thoughts are with hospitalized Angelica. Her time is short, and Henrietta must convince Marco to go to her side.

    Director:Kenichi Kawamura

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Kenichi Kawamura

    Writer:Unknown