The BEST episodes directed by Rarecho
#1 - When You Count to Ten
Aggretsuko - Season 3 - Episode 10
She's shaken, but Retsuko acts normal in front of her bandmates after a deranged fan accosts her. Haida struggles to choose between Retsuko and Inui.
#2 - Wonderful Life
Aggretsuko - Season 2 - Episode 10
The world learns all about Retsuko’s high profile relationship and Tadano declares that he wants to be with her forever -- without getting married.
#3 - He Lives Above the Clouds
Aggretsuko - Season 2 - Episode 8
The unassuming Tadano turns out to be a rising tech mogul. He offers to take Retsuko out for ramen, but it's nothing like she imagined.
#4 - Bursting Her Bubble
Aggretsuko - Season 3 - Episode 8
Manaka’s devotion to instrumental mastery inspires others to step up. Haida agrees to teach Retsuko guitar, but he invites Inui over on the same day.
#5 - The Duel
Aggretsuko - Season 1 - Episode 7
Ton acts uncharacteristically nice following his warning, only for him to discover who it was who reported him.
#6 - Exposed
Aggretsuko - Season 1 - Episode 5
Gori and Washimi end up taking Retsuko to her usual karaoke bar, where her penchant for death metal is exposed.
#7 - She's Dreaming
Aggretsuko - Season 2 - Episode 9
Retsuko begins to dream of a happy future with Tadano. She joins him on a business-related golf outing, and is horrified when Director Ton shows up.
#8 - United Front
Aggretsuko - Season 2 - Episode 5
Everybody hates Retsuko’s badly-prepared yakisoba. Anai doesn’t lift a finger to help, until Kabae gives him some words of encouragement.
#9 - An Urchin in the Desert
Aggretsuko - Season 3 - Episode 5
After seeing Retsuko sing, Hyodo proposes that Retsuko become the lead vocalist, demoting Manaka in the process.
#10 - Winds of Change
Aggretsuko - Season 3 - Episode 4
The OTMGirls turn a profit for the first time thanks to Retsuko’s business acumen. Haida hits it off with Inui after an unexpected encounter.
#11 - The End of the Moratorium
Aggretsuko - Season 3 - Episode 9
Inui opens up to Haida about her feelings, but he's unable to respond. Director Ton lectures Retsuko when he learns she has a side gig.
#12 - The Out of Pocket Prince
Aggretsuko - Season 1 - Episode 8
Retsuko attends an office mixer, where she meets Resasuke from the sales department.
#13 - The Dream Ends
Aggretsuko - Season 1 - Episode 10
Retsuko is forced to realise that she can't keep ignoring the pain she is going through.
#14 - Crossroads
Aggretsuko - Season 3 - Episode 6
The group’s popularity soars after a blogger's favorable review. Concerned by Retsuko's recent odd behavior, Haida secretly tails her to Hokkaido.
#15 - The New Hire Named Anai
Aggretsuko - Season 2 - Episode 2
Without Retsuko's approval, her mother sets up an arranged marriage meeting. At first glance, new hire Anai seems like a nice and eager employee.
#16 - An Impenetrable Wall
Aggretsuko - Season 3 - Episode 7
The OTMGirls receive an offer to perform at a rock festival. Hyodo rebrands the idols as a band, and the members must now learn to play instruments.
#17 - Stoking Rebellion
Aggretsuko - Season 1 - Episode 6
Hearing about Retsuko's troubles with her boss, Ton, Washimi uses her connections with the company president to help her out.
#18 - Unauthorized Access
Aggretsuko - Season 4 - Episode 9
Retsuko uncovers Haida's actions after he gets his own office and seeks advice from Ton. Finally, Retsuko decides to confront Haida.
#19 - Deep in the Hole
Aggretsuko - Season 3 - Episode 2
Retsuko inadvertently backs into a parked car, damaging the other vehicle. Desperate for repair money, she reaches out to Gori for a loan.
#20 - A Sheltered Life
Aggretsuko - Season 3 - Episode 3
To repay her debt, Retsuko starts working as the accounting manager for an underground idol group. In reality, she's at their beck and call.
#21 - Unavoidable Impact
Aggretsuko - Season 2 - Episode 4
Retsuko and Anai have to host a food stall for the company’s Family Appreciation Day event, but Retsuko does all the work herself to avoid conflict.
#22 - Headhunting
Aggretsuko - Season 4 - Episode 8
Encouraged by Tadano, Retsuko tries to get Ton to manage her Death-Voice channel. Haida accepts a nefarious task from Himuro.
#23 - Growing Affection
Aggretsuko - Season 2 - Episode 7
Now with a driver's license, Retsuko takes Gori and Washimi on a road trip, but things go south when the two ladies get into a heated argument.
#24 - Moving Up
Aggretsuko - Season 4 - Episode 7
Himuro praises Haida's work; Retsuko learns about Ton's new job. Feeling guilty, she tries to talk to Haida, but he's too busy doing Himuro's bidding.
#25 - Rendezvous
Aggretsuko - Season 4 - Episode 10
Retsuko's friends join up to gather evidence of fraud. After Haida admits his involvement and Retsuko berates him, he makes one last critical decision.
#26 - A Rosy World
Aggretsuko - Season 1 - Episode 9
Retsuko falls head over heels for Resasuke, becoming oblivious to how bad things really are.
#27 - Double Moratorium
Aggretsuko - Season 2 - Episode 3
Director Ton berates Retsuko for Anai's lack of progress on the job. Meanwhile, Anai continues to react very badly to any feedback from Retsuko.
#28 - The Blessings of Life
Aggretsuko - Season 3 - Episode 1
With her romance over, Retsuko fills the void with a virtual boyfriend. Her savings take a massive hit when she spends recklessly on in-game purchases.
#29 - Short-Timer
Aggretsuko - Season 1 - Episode 3
Retsuko becomes more inclined to stand up to her superiors, which backfires when she learns her dream job isn't what she hoped it would be.
#30 - Struggle for Survival
Aggretsuko - Season 4 - Episode 6
Ton resigns without telling his family. Yagyu nags Kabae after she leaves early to care for her son. Retsuko and her friends worry about more changes.
#31 - Unknown Future
Aggretsuko - Season 2 - Episode 6
Hearing that Shirota has officially moved on, Retsuko lets herself be talked into attending a matchmaking event -- where she runs into Director Gori.
#32 - A Good, Hard-Working Girl
Aggretsuko - Season 1 - Episode 2
Retsuko experiences a glimmer of hope when her free-spirited friend, Puko, proposes starting up her own business.
#33 - Time to Grow Up
Aggretsuko - Season 2 - Episode 1
Retsuko becomes increasingly frustrated with her mother's overbearing ways. Director Ton demands the team be tough on their incoming new hire.
#34 - A Day in the Life of Retsuko
Aggretsuko - Season 1 - Episode 1
Office worker Retsuko lets out her daily frustrations with her job by going to a karaoke bar and singing death metal.
#35 - Walking Down the Aisle
Aggretsuko - Season 1 - Episode 4
Feeling she can have a happy life by marrying someone with a huge salary, Retsuko takes up yoga classes, where she meets her co-workers Gori and Washimi.
#36 - Options
Aggretsuko - Season 4 - Episode 5
Ton despairs about his demotion while Yagyu becomes the new director. Haida gains a confidence boost after Retsuko reaches out to him.
#37 - Dirty Work
Aggretsuko - Season 4 - Episode 3
Retsuko and Haida's relationship worsens, and Fenneko panics. Himuro orders Ton to lay off several workers to save costs, but Ton refuses.
#38 - The New Boss
Aggretsuko - Season 4 - Episode 2
Haida helps the company president to the hospital after avoiding Retsuko. Changes come to the office when Himuro is chosen as the company new lead.
#39 - Unkept Promises
Aggretsuko - Season 4 - Episode 4
Retsuko and Fenneko blab to Himuro about Ton's past work harassment during a night of drinking. Retsuko tells Haida she only wants to be friends.
#40 - Someone from Work
Aggretsuko - Season 4 - Episode 1
With a new apartment and a collection of weapons, Retsuko moves forward after her attack, but her relationship with Haida remains at a standstill.