The BEST episodes of Hakone-chan
Every episode of Hakone-chan ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Hakone-chan!
After many years of dormant rest, a hot springs fairy awakens in modern-day Japan. However, while she slept, she took on the appearance of a young girl. She decides to cooperate with the locals whilst trying to regain her powers.
#1 - Hakone-chan and Hakone-sama
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2015
Hakone gets a level up!
#2 - Hakone-chan Has Descended!
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2015
While wishing to the shrine of the hot spring spirit that he would get closer to Haruna, Tohya drops a steamed bun into the water, and out pops a strange little girl.
#3 - Hakone-chan and the Secret Box
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2015
Haruna's sister, Aki, doesn't believe is the spirit of the hot springs, but while they're taking a bath, she shows them her powers.
#4 - Hakone-chan and the Box Cat
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2015
Hakone-chan shows off her talents and lands a job.
#5 - Hakone-chan and the Tourism Ambassador
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2015
Hakone, the new tour ambassador for Yumoto, works a little too hard.
#6 - Hakone-chan and Miya-chan
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2015
A new hotel opens up next to Shunjusou. The owner is a girl named Miki, another hot spring spirit.
#7 - Hakone-chan and the Hot Spring Pool
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2015
Miya invites the gang to her hot spring pool. Something's fishy, but seeing Haruna in her swimsuit, Tohya goes along with it.
#8 - Hakone-chan and Jigokudani
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2015
Tour ambassador Hakone goes to Jigokudani, where Aki gives her a scare by saying there are still demons there.
#9 - Hakone-chan and Otamagaike
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2015
Hakone-chan and the ghost.
#10 - Hakone-chan and Goura Park
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2015
Hakone and the gang visit Goura Parks, where they're attacked by the resident spirit.
#11 - Hakone-chan and the Tekkosen
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2015
It turns out that there are more hot spring spirits out there.
#12 - Hakone-chan and the New Hot Spring Spirits
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/20/2015
Hakone and Miya, accompanied by Haruna, Aki, and Tōya, are returning to Motohakone via the Tekkosen. Miya tries using her Water of Servitude to deal with the crowds, but that left her open for Gōra to snatch her secret puzzle box. Hakone goes after them to retrieve it, making Miya realize (through Tōya) that Hakone does not see her as an enemy, but as a friend. Miya is then urged to help Hakone. Miya is able to lunge at Gōra and take her puzzle box back. She then unleashes its powers, making Gōra grovel uncontrollably. As the ship returns to Motohakone, everyone races back to the shrine.
#13 - A New Day with Hakone-chan
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/27/2015
For a moment Hakone and Miya regained their full powers upon reaching the shrine. Hakone mentions that no hot spring spirit can warm the soul with stolen powers. Sensing wisdom in her words Gōra tells Ashinoko to stop. Ashinoko turns on Gōra as a result, but that is because Ashinoko, being still too young, cannot fully handle her powers yet. Hakone and Miya return to their weakened states because of using too much power, but Hakone manages to neutralize the enraged Ashinoko, causing her to disappear. They fail to find her, but managed to return to her well a few seasons later. Gōra and Ashinoko started working around Haruna's family-owned resort, and things return to normal.