The WORST episodes of Aggretsuko

Every episode of Aggretsuko ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 2/17/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

6.90

52 votes

#1 - A Disconnected World

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/16/2023

Running for office isn't for the faint hearted — or the empty pocketed. They need to come up with a 3 million yen deposit fast.

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7.08

48 votes

#2 - A Mysterious Messenger

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/16/2023

A suspicious looking man comes up to Manaka after an OTM Girls' show and asks her about "Aggressive Retsuko." Haida meets up with Tadano.

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7.17

54 votes

#3 - Rage Mission

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2023

Retsuko gets approached by a suspicious, but somewhat familiar-looking man who really, really wants her to run for office.

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7.20

54 votes

#4 - A Prison Called Freedom

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/16/2023

Haida still doesn't have a job, and doesn't seem interested in getting another one any time soon – which makes Retsuko feel uneasy.

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7.22

51 votes

#5 - Rising to the Challenge

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/16/2023

The day after taking to the stage with Ikari, Retsuko is filled with stress and regret. Time for an epic karaoke session!

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7.24

68 votes

#6 - Someone from Work

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/16/2021

With a new apartment and a collection of weapons, Retsuko moves forward after her attack, but her relationship with Haida remains at a standstill.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.31

65 votes

#7 - The New Boss

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/16/2021

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.35

54 votes

#8 - The Other Side of Rage

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/16/2023

The pressure almost gets the better of her, but after a quick interaction with Ton, Retsuko picks up the microphone to speak to her potential voters.

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7.38

63 votes

#9 - Unkept Promises

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

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.41

49 votes

#10 - Spooky Shikabane

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/16/2023

With no job, no home and no girlfriend, Haida hunkers down in an internet cafe and, mortifyingly, bumps into an online friend in real life.

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7.42

64 votes

#11 - Options

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/16/2021

Ton despairs about his demotion while Yagyu becomes the new director. Haida gains a confidence boost after Retsuko reaches out to him.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.43

63 votes

#12 - Dirty Work

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/16/2021

Retsuko and Haida's relationship worsens, and Fenneko panics. Himuro orders Ton to lay off several workers to save costs, but Ton refuses.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.45

51 votes

#13 - ANAGURA and Reality

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/16/2023

Under the avatar "Fennelope," Fenneko befriends Haida and Shikabane in the online game and sets up a meeting with them in real life.

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7.45

144 votes

#14 - Walking Down the Aisle

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

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.51

51 votes

#15 - Restart

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/16/2023

Haida now has to visit Retsuko's parents in two weeks. He'll have to tell them that he's unemployed — unless he can find a job before then.

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7.52

147 votes

#16 - Short-Timer

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2018

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.56

124 votes

#17 - A Rosy World

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/20/2018

Retsuko falls head over heels for Resasuke, becoming oblivious to how bad things really are.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.57

102 votes

#18 - Unknown Future

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

Hearing that Shirota has officially moved on, Retsuko lets herself be talked into attending a matchmaking event -- where she runs into Director Gori.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.58

216 votes

#19 - A Day in the Life of Retsuko

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

Office worker Retsuko lets out her daily frustrations with her job by going to a karaoke bar and singing death metal.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.58

159 votes

#20 - A Good, Hard-Working Girl

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/20/2018

Retsuko experiences a glimmer of hope when her free-spirited friend, Puko, proposes starting up her own business.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.59

123 votes

#21 - Time to Grow Up

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/14/2019

Retsuko becomes increasingly frustrated with her mother's overbearing ways. Director Ton demands the team be tough on their incoming new hire.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.59

63 votes

#22 - Struggle for Survival

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/16/2021

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.59

107 votes

#23 - Double Moratorium

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/14/2019

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.65

85 votes

#24 - The Blessings of Life

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/27/2020

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.

Directors: Rarecho

Writer: Rarecho

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7.65

51 votes

#25 - A Family Emergency

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/2023

Haida tells her she doesn't have to come, but Retsuko insists on going with him to visit his family home — and it's nothing like what she expected.

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