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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - File 1: Red
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E1

    Red, along with his rival Blue, sets out on a quest to realize Professor Oak's dream of completing the Pokédex. However, his journey is not going as smoothly as he would like. Blue seems to be more gifted, and Red is struggling to keep up. Can Red learn quickly enough to make it as a Pokémon Trainer? How will he win his first Gym Badge at the Pewter City Gym?

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - File 3: Giovanni
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E3

    Red arrives in Saffron City to find Team Rocket's fingerprints on everything. When he rescues a Silph Co. secretary, he learns that Team Rocket has taken over the company! This stems from their desire to get their hands on the Master Ball, the ultimate Poké Ball that has been in development for years. However, one more surprise lies in wait for Red at Viridian City, and this may be the biggest one yet!

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 26 - BELIAL GORE
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E26

    After defeating Madame Kurenai and leaving the planet Sun Jewel, Shiki and his comrades continue their journey and attempt to infiltrate Belial Gore, the enormous urban-type battleship of Drakken Joe, who has been targeting Edens Zero.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 35 - The x True x Pass
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    S1:E35

    Gon and Killua begin training in Hatsu, the culmination of everything they've learned about Nen. And finally, Gon challenges Hisoka to return the favor from the Hunter Exam.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 44 - Buildup x To A x Fierce Battle
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    S1:E44

    After Uvogin slaughters the Mafia's pursuit, the Mafia dispatches their secret weapon, the Shadow Beasts. However, Uvogin is able to defeat them by himself. During the battle, the spider tattoo on Uvogin's back is revealed, and Kurapika springs to action.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 51 - A x Brutal x Battlefield
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    S1:E51

    The auction has been rescheduled, and the Mafia expects the Phantom Troupe to attack again. The Ten Dons have hired multiple assassins to deal with the Phantom Troupe. Light Nostrade sends Kurapika to join the assassins in dispatching of the Troupe.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Rivals x For x Survival
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    S1:E3

    With the navigators' help, Gon, Kurapika and Leorio arrive at Zaban City, the venue of the exam. The navigator leads them to a small restaurant, which is revealed to be the front for the venue. Gon's group is led to an elevator disguised as a back room, which leads a hundred floors underground. Below, they meet the rest of the participants and given their numbers. There they meet Tonpa, a regular participant who claims to have tried and failed 35 times in the exam.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 50 - Rental Girlfriend
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E50

    How will Mami respond to Chizuru? And can Kazuya process what he thinks is a rejection?

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 60 - Loneliness and Girlfriend
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E60

    Loneliness torments poor Kazuya, but there is a solution to everything.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 50 - PRELUDE TO THE AOI WAR
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E50

    Shiki and Laguna's former companions prepare to launch an attack on Nero and try to stop Orc from placing the bombs on the planet.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 63 - A x Hard x Master?
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    S2:E63

    Gon and Killua have finally realized Biscuit's true strength and asked her to teach them Nen. With that said, they begin their hard training.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 37 - Routine and Girlfriend
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E37

    Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 38 - Sigh and Girlfriend
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E38

    Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 39 - Daikanyama and Girlfriend
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S1:E39

    Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 42 - Family Trip and Girlfriend
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E42

    It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - The x Guard's x Duty!
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    S1:E23

    Gon and his friends have decided to pass through the Trial Gate to see Killua. First, they must train in the servants' residence until they can open the gate. Meanwhile, Killua has learned that Gon and the others are here to see him. Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika are able to open the gate after completing their training, but the apprentice butler Canary stands in their way.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 31 - Destiny x and x Tenacity!
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    S1:E31

    A month has passed since Gon was seriously injured, and Hisoka and Kastro are about to fight in Heavens Arena. Kastro was able to knock Hisoka down in the past and sounds very confident in his interview. Hisoka appears unperturbed by the upcoming fight.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Friend and Girlfriend
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    S1:E4

    Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 54 - Fortunes x Aren't x Right?
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    S1:E54

    Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio are finally reunited. Kurapika reveals his Nen powers to the others. However, Killua is afraid that Kurapika is now in danger because one of the Troupe members can read minds. Meanwhile, Chrollo is using the fortune telling power he stole from Neon to tell the fortunes of the Troupe members.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 31 - OUR FUTURE
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E31

    Rebecca is devastated by Shiki's death and Drakken Joe finally explains to her in detail what it is he wants to extract from her. Apparently, she has a very particular Ether Gear.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 34 - SHIKI VS. DRAKKEN
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E34

    Shiki and the gang grasp a secret clue about Drakken Joe. As they discuss strategies for their next course of action, they notice that something is wrong with Labilia… Suddenly, Drakken Joe appears, sensing an Ether reaction. A head-to-head battle between Shiki and Drakken finally begins!

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 37 - Clash of the Cosmos
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E37

    Before they venture beyond the cosmos in search of Mother, the Goddess of the Cosmos, Edens Zero visits Granbell at the request of Shiki, where he has an unexpected reunion.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 36 - Edens One
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E36

    "You've lived enough, time to sleep," says Shiki, who has reached Overdrive and defeated Drakken Joe. However, Weisz's anger does not subside, and he stands over and points his gun at the barely alive Drakken Joe.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 44 - DARLING LITTLE PIECE OF JUNK
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E44

    The battle in Foresta continues its course. Rebecca tries to experiment a little more with the use of Cat Leaper, but Hermit meets someone from her past that causes her to relive certain traumas.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 46 - THE DOOMSDAY SYSTEM
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E46

    The Doomsday System is activated and all of Foresta is in danger.

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    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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Mitsutaka Hirota Ratings Summary

"File 1: Red" is the best rated episode written by Mitsutaka Hirota. It scored 8.8/10 from 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on October 2, 2013. It is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "File 3: Giovanni".