The BEST episodes of Aggretsuko

Every episode of Aggretsuko ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Aggretsuko!

Frustrated with her thankless office job, Retsuko the Red Panda copes with her daily struggles by belting out death metal karaoke after work.

Last Updated: 6/13/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

8.42

79 votes

#1 - When You Count to Ten

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/27/2020

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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8.08

83 votes

#2 - Bursting Her Bubble

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/27/2020

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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8.08

115 votes

#3 - Wonderful Life

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/14/2019

The world learns all about Retsuko’s high profile relationship and Tadano declares that he wants to be with her forever -- without getting married.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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8.05

110 votes

#4 - He Lives Above the Clouds

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/14/2019

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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8.00

137 votes

#5 - The Duel

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/20/2018

Ton acts uncharacteristically nice following his warning, only for him to discover who it was who reported him.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.98

82 votes

#6 - An Urchin in the Desert

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/27/2020

After seeing Retsuko sing, Hyodo proposes that Retsuko become the lead vocalist, demoting Manaka in the process.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.95

85 votes

#7 - Winds of Change

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/27/2020

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.95

110 votes

#8 - She's Dreaming

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/14/2019

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.93

149 votes

#9 - Exposed

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/20/2018

Gori and Washimi end up taking Retsuko to her usual karaoke bar, where her penchant for death metal is exposed.

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Writer: Rarecho

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7.93

108 votes

#10 - United Front

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/14/2019

Everybody hates Retsuko’s badly-prepared yakisoba. Anai doesn’t lift a finger to help, until Kabae gives him some words of encouragement.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.89

83 votes

#11 - The End of the Moratorium

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/27/2020

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.86

86 votes

#12 - Deep in the Hole

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/27/2020

Retsuko inadvertently backs into a parked car, damaging the other vehicle. Desperate for repair money, she reaches out to Gori for a loan.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.84

77 votes

#13 - An Impenetrable Wall

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/27/2020

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.83

80 votes

#14 - Crossroads

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/27/2020

The group’s popularity soars after a blogger's favorable review. Concerned by Retsuko's recent odd behavior, Haida secretly tails her to Hokkaido.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.81

124 votes

#15 - The Dream Ends

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/20/2018

Retsuko is forced to realise that she can't keep ignoring the pain she is going through.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.79

117 votes

#16 - The New Hire Named Anai

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/14/2019

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.79

126 votes

#17 - The Out of Pocket Prince

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/20/2018

Retsuko attends an office mixer, where she meets Resasuke from the sales department.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.79

81 votes

#18 - A Sheltered Life

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/27/2020

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.78

133 votes

#19 - Stoking Rebellion

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/20/2018

Hearing about Retsuko's troubles with her boss, Ton, Washimi uses her connections with the company president to help her out.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.78

63 votes

#20 - Unauthorized Access

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/16/2021

Retsuko uncovers Haida's actions after he gets his own office and seeks advice from Ton. Finally, Retsuko decides to confront Haida.

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Writer: Rarecho

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7.74

62 votes

#21 - Headhunting

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/16/2021

Encouraged by Tadano, Retsuko tries to get Ton to manage her Death-Voice channel. Haida accepts a nefarious task from Himuro.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.72

107 votes

#22 - Unavoidable Impact

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/14/2019

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.70

110 votes

#23 - Growing Affection

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/14/2019

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.68

56 votes

#24 - Moving Up

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/16/2021

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.66

65 votes

#25 - Rendezvous

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/16/2021

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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