The BEST episodes of Aggretsuko

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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: 11/18/2022Network:Netflix

8.36

73 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

8.08

107 votes

#2 - 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

8.07

76 votes

#3 - 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

8.06

101 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

7.99

128 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

7.97

139 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

7.93

100 votes

#7 - 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

7.92

102 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

7.91

77 votes

#9 - 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

7.89

76 votes

#10 - 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

7.88

78 votes

#11 - 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

7.84

74 votes

#12 - 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

7.84

117 votes

#13 - 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

7.83

117 votes

#14 - 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

7.80

55 votes

#15 - 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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

7.80

109 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

7.79

124 votes

#17 - 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

7.79

70 votes

#18 - 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

7.76

78 votes

#19 - 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

7.75

75 votes

#20 - 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

7.72

99 votes

#21 - 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

7.70

50 votes

#22 - 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

7.70

53 votes

#23 - 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

7.66

100 votes

#24 - 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

7.65

57 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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