The BEST episodes of Atelier

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

A young "fabric geek" lands a job at an upscale Japanese lingerie company — and quickly discovers she'll need help to survive.

Last Updated: 5/10/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
A Change of Pace
star
7.02
55 votes

#1 - A Change of Pace

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/2/2015

President Nanjo wants to expand into big department stores. Preserving the brand while growing fast creates many issues for a small business to solve.

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Making My Mark
star
6.98
53 votes

#2 - Making My Mark

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/2/2015

Sometimes you have to take risks to make a company grow. Mayuko is learning how to take chances while finding her place in the company.

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A Brand New Challenge
star
6.89
56 votes

#3 - A Brand New Challenge

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/2/2015

Nanjo pushes Mayuko to decide whether she wants in or out of the lingerie industry. A life-changing experience helps Mayuko grapple with the decision.

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The Runway
star
6.41
51 votes

#4 - The Runway

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/2/2015

Emotion is holding its first runway show ever. It’s an experience that goes beyond what the staff could have imagined. An incident occurs.

Race to the Top
star
6.40
52 votes

#5 - Race to the Top

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/2/2015

Mayuko plans an ambitious runway show -- which she wants to rival those of the top designers -- but no one is sure how it will turn out.

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The Past is Present
star
6.33
54 votes

#6 - The Past is Present

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/2/2015

Mayuko creates the ideal lingerie. Nanjo visits the old site of a lingerie maker from her thwarted past. Emotion’s founding secret is revealed.

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Lingerie 101
star
6.31
72 votes

#7 - Lingerie 101

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/2/2015

Mayuko steps into a curious new world: the lingerie industry. On her first day of work the office is busy with an upcoming floor show.

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Marketing Matters
star
6.27
51 votes

#8 - Marketing Matters

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/2/2015

You can't sell products and build a strong brand without a bold advertising strategy. Mayuko volunteers so she can learn, but finds it perplexing.

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You Are What You Wear
star
6.26
61 votes

#9 - You Are What You Wear

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/2/2015

The atelier's owner, Nanjo, teaches Mayuko about brand strategy. Mayuko helps her first customer and finds she has much more to learn about lingerie.

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When the Cat's Away
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6.23
52 votes

#10 - When the Cat's Away

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/2/2015

The employees are all worried about work even though they are on extended leave. Mayuko begins to actually create the lingerie that she wants to make.

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Out in the Open
star
5.98
54 votes

#11 - Out in the Open

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/2/2015

Emotion preps for a new runway show themed "elegance," but it unfolds like a memoir of Nanjo's past. Mayuko learns about Nanjo's true intentions.

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What's Next?
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5.81
52 votes

#12 - What's Next?

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/2/2015

With the big show finished and Emotion transitioning, Mayuko begins to think about her own future. What is lingerie to her? Where is Emotion headed?

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Opportunity Knocks
star
5.71
51 votes

#13 - Opportunity Knocks

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/2/2015

The runway show is a success, and Emotion receives more attention from the fashion industry, which in turn brings the new request Mayuko has been longing for.

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