The BEST episodes of House of Five Leaves

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

Masterless samurai Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled and loyal swordsman, but his naïve, diffident nature has time and again caused him to be let go by the lords who have employed him. Hungry and desperate, he becomes a bodyguard for Yaichi, the charismatic leader of a gang called "Five Leaves." Although disturbed by the gang's sinister activities, Masa begins to suspect that Yaichi's motivations are not what they seem. And despite his misgivings, the deeper he's drawn into the world of the Five Leaves, the more he finds himself fascinated by these devious, mysterious outlaws.

Last Updated: 3/16/2025Network: Fuji TVStatus: Ended

8.69

35 votes

#1 - Please Excuse Me

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/25/2010

Masanosuke begins to understand what motivates Yaichi to keep kidnapping, even when the rest of the gang sees no need. Hoping to learn more of Yaichi's past, Masanosuke visits Elder.

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7.80

5 votes

#2 - Gradually Drag Him In

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/30/2010

Thanks to Yaichi, Masanosuke's found a job as a bodyguard at a rice wholesaler. The work is steady and the samurai hopes to keep the position for a long time - but the situation might be too good to be true.

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7.50

6 votes

#3 - I Have Two Benefactors

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/4/2010

When Matsukichi hears that Kiku-ya's owner is having problems, his decision to try and help out results in even bigger troubles. Masanosuke and Umezo's growing concerns lead them to investigate.

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7.40

5 votes

#4 - It'll be Fine

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/14/2010

Masanosuke recuperates from an illness at the Elder's house, where he is encouraged to leave the world of the Five Leaves behind. The samurai also learns the reasons behind Umezo's involvement with the gang.

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7.40

5 votes

#5 - Dirty Stray Cat

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/18/2010

Yaichi's strange behavior is becoming a concern for people at Katsura-ya. Meanwhile, Masanosuke learns more about Yagi's past following a graveside visit.

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7.33

6 votes

#6 - I've Come to Rescue You

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/11/2010

Masanosuke sets out to rescue Matsukichi and settle the matter of the stolen wooden tags. Meanwhile, Sachi, Masanosuke's little sister, is on a mission of her own after running away from home.

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7.17

6 votes

#7 - Sure Gets Carried Away

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/7/2010

Masanosuke gets hired as a bodyguard at the brothel where Yaichi lives. If he can keep from getting fired, he'll be able to send his family some money - and maybe learn more about the elusive leader of the Five Leaves.

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7.17

6 votes

#8 - Count Yourself Lucky

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/21/2010

Masanosuke's still healing at the Elder's house, and while Umezo occasionally visits to check up on him, Yaichi remains reluctant to make an appearance. Meanwhile, Denshichi investigates the source of Senkichi's funds.

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7.17

6 votes

#9 - Already Staggering

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/2/2010

Yaichi joins Yagi for a drink, where they reminisce about the past and old friends. Later, tensions escalate after a confrontation between Jin and Yaichi leads to a confession about the kidnapping.

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7.00

6 votes

#10 - Make Love to Me

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/23/2010

Masanosuke begins to grow more comfortable within the world of the Five Leaves, but despite his efforts to learn more about Yaichi, the gang leader remains a riddle.

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6.86

37 votes

#11 - In Name Only

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/16/2010

Masterless samurai Masanosuke Akitsu' life is changed after a chance encounter with Yaichi, who offers the timid swordsman a bodyguard job and invites him into the mysterious world of the Five Leaves.

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6.67

6 votes

#12 - Thoughtless Of Me

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/28/2010

Masanosuke's back in Edo after recovering from his recent illness, but the samurai finds he still has problems when a tough adversary from the past challenges him to a new face-off.

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