The WORST episodes of Atelier

Every episode of Atelier ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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
Opportunity Knocks
star
5.71
51 votes

#1 - 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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What's Next?
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5.81
52 votes

#2 - 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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Out in the Open
star
5.98
54 votes

#3 - 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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When the Cat's Away
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6.23
52 votes

#4 - 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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You Are What You Wear
star
6.26
61 votes

#5 - 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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Marketing Matters
star
6.27
51 votes

#6 - 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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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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The Past is Present
star
6.33
54 votes

#8 - 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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Race to the Top
star
6.40
52 votes

#9 - 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 Runway
star
6.41
51 votes

#10 - 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.

A Brand New Challenge
star
6.89
56 votes

#11 - 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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Making My Mark
star
6.98
53 votes

#12 - 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 Change of Pace
star
7.02
55 votes

#13 - 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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