The BEST episodes of Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki
Every episode of Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki!
Tomozaki is one of the best gamers in Japan, and in his opinion, the game of real life is one of the worst. No clear-cut rules for success, horribly balanced, and nothing makes sense. But then he meets a gamer who's just as good as him, and she offers to teach him a few exploits...

#1 - A single choice can change everything
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/19/2021
An overheard conversation between Mizusawa and Hinami gives Tomozaki a different perspective on his private lessons in conquering the game of life.

#2 - Multiplayer games have their own special appeal
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/12/2021
Tomozaki gets a taste of the traditional overnight normie camp activities he'd always shunned as the group plots to get Izumi and Nakamura together.

#3 - When you go back to the starter town with the full party, new stuff tends to happen
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/5/2021
Tomozaki rehearses with Hinami to prepare for his movie date with Kikuchi and is invited to an overnight barbecue with his popular normie classmates.

#4 - Equipment for girls has special effects
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/26/2021
A talk with Kikuchi helps Tomozaki realize what he really wants, and a confrontation with Hinami sets the course for the future of their relationship.

#5 - Sometimes the Main Character Can't Enter the Village of Another Species on His Own
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2024
Tomozaki and Mizusawa scope out a girls' school festival (and its girls). Tomozaki has a deep discussion with Fuka the author. Mimimi drops a bomb.

#6 - Sometimes you conquer a dungeon only to find a strong boss back in your village
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2021
Tomozaki begins tutoring Izumi in his favorite game, comes clean to Kikuchi, and gets roped into playing against the vengeful Nakamura after school.

#7 - There are some problems a bottom-tier character can't fix alone
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2021
Mimimi's at her breaking point. A deeper dive into her past reveals why she's so driven to beat Hinami, while Hinami's motivation remains a mystery.

#8 - When a girl's your first friend, life feels like a date for a while
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2021
With Hinami's help, Tomozaki gets a crash course in dressing well and talking to girls, getting unexpectedly close to one classmate in particular.

#9 - Once you start speedrunning the minigames, you seriously can't stop
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2021
The student council election is approaching, and Tomozaki joins Mimimi's campaign. Turns out they both have their reasons for wanting to beat Hinami.

#10 - It feels awesome to gain a bunch of levels after a battle
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2021
Hinami tasks Tomozaki with starting and joining conversations; after his first few attempts fall flat, he comes away with some astute observations.

#11 - If You Keep Upgrading Your Initial Equipment, It'll Usually Become Your Most Powerful Weapon
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2024
Simmering classroom unrest over Konno and Tama reaches a boiling point as Aoi steps in, revealing a side of herself that Tomozaki didn't want to see.

#12 - When a mentor character becomes a boss, they'll push you to the edge
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2021
Tomozaki brings his gamer's cunning to Mimimi's campaign speech--but Hinami's a gamer, too. Tama tells Tomozaki how she and Mimimi became friends.

#13 - The characters who become your friends after you clear a hard event usually have high stats
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2021
Tomozaki makes a new friend, then goes on a shopping trip for Nakamura's birthday--of all things. Naturally, Hinami turns it into a teaching moment.

#14 - A Happy Ending Doesn't Mean This Game Is Over
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2024
Erika Konno starts lashing out at her classmates after the school's sports festival, and opinions are deeply divided on the best way to shut her down.

#15 - The Best Games Make Reconnaissance Fun
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2024
As the second term begins, Tomozaki's first task (courtesy of Hinano) is getting popular girl Erika Konno motivated for the school sports tournament.

#16 - If You Don't Make Up Your Mind, the Story Won't Advance
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2024
Things get awkward around Mimimi. Tomozaki finally chooses the two girls he'd like to pursue, and Hinami gives him more tasks in pursuit of his goals.

#17 - Battles Are Better When You're Against Someone Whose Signature Move Is the Opposite of Yours
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2024
Tomozaki enlists the help of friends to help Tama improve and boost the mood at school, but Aoi Hinami is vehemently opposed to Tama changing at all.

#18 - Important Items Are Usually Lying Around in Enchanted Forests
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2024
It's up to Tomozaki to find a suitable play to perform at the culture festival, all while trying to check more of Hinami's tasks off his Pinsta list.

#19 - Say what you want; famous games are usually fun
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2021
Ace gamer Fumiya Tomozaki has given up on the "garbage game" of life, until a classmate offers to teach him the rules of this ultimate god-tier game.

#20 - Everyone Has Different Expectations About a Big Event
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2024
Tomozaki confronts Hinami over her handling of the Konno affair. He's tasked with making a good impression on his classmates, plus a big decision.

#21 - The Patterns Carved into the Stone Tablet Are Connected to the Mysteries of the World
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2024
Roles are assigned in the class play, and Kikuchi goes in a new direction while revising her script; as research, she wants to know more about Hinami.

#22 - Even Fairies Feel Lonely When They're Away from Their Spring by Themselves
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/2024
As rehearsals begin and Kikuchi polishes her script, she reveals her philosophy to a concerned Tomozaki. Mimimi and Tomozaki work on their comedy.

#23 - Villagers Have Their Own Way of Life
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2024
Team Tomozaki continues to coach Tama in becoming more integrated with the class. Tomozaki brings in a special pinch-hitter with wise words to share.

#24 - Sometimes the Ancient Tome in the First Town Is the Key to the Final Dungeon
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/2024
Tomozaki tries to show Kikuchi the issues with her world view. Mimimi and Tomozaki perform their comedy routine. The curtain rises on the class play.

#25 - You're Sure to Find What You Want on the Other Side of the Magic Door
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/2024
The class play goes off without a hitch, but with a surprise twist. Afterward, Tomozaki seeks out Kikuchi for a conversation about their relationship.