The WORST episodes of Orient
Every episode of Orient ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Orient!
At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojiro sat in excited silence as Kojiro's father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world. But as they grow up, Kojiro turns cynical, and Musashi comes to realize that he can't turn back 150 years of demon rule on his own. He's being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he's almost ready to settle for a life of labor. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act…and, soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand…
#1 - Older and Younger Brothers
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/13/2022
The struggle to keep the white serpent from empowering Yamata no Orochi becomes desperate, as the truth behind the friction among the Shimazu brothers is revealed.
#2 - Musashi & Kojiro
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2022
With the appearance of otherworldly oni, headed by the massively powerful Kishin, humanity has been forced to serve their new demonic masters. After 150 years of oni rule, the only force left to fight for human freedom are bands of Bushi. This is the story of two young men and their dream of forming the strongest Bushi band!
#3 - Clash of the Shimazu
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/6/2022
It's up to Musashi's squad to defeat Yataro, but the Shimazu siblings heading up their assault don't seem to be on the same page anymore.
#4 - Where This Road Leads
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/24/2022
Musashi, Kojiro, and Tsugumi are lost in the wilderness when a chance encounter sets them on course for a new adventure.
#5 - Shipboard Disgrace
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/19/2022
After volunteering to take part in a duel for the leadership of his unit, Musashi is confronted with a grim reality.
#6 - Choosing Tomorrow
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2022
Musashi and Kojiro are forced to find a way to escape the Kosameda Castle prison, while Tsumugi is trapped between her desire to protect her friends and the commands of her domineering father.
#7 - Leaving Your Mark
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/30/2022
Shiro's unique powers are enough to overwhelm an entire group of Bushi by himself. Does Naotora really stand a chance?
#8 - What's in a Katana
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/24/2022
With the help of the obsidian goddess, the Kanemaki Bushi have managed to survive the attack by Shiro and Nanao. Before setting out for the next stop in their journey, there's one last thing Musashi needs to do.
#9 - The Goddess's Power
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/2022
Musashi, Kojiro, and Tsugumi face off against Nanao and Shiro, and their only hope for victory might be the mysterious entity inside of Musashi.
#10 - A Matter of Trust
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/23/2022
Naoe Kanetatsu of the Uesugi Bushi is facing off against Inukawa Seiroku of the Obsidian Eight. But how can he hope to defeat someone whose power seems to be inflicting physical trauma at will?
#11 - Bushi's Pride
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2022
Musashi and Kojiro try to tackle the powerful Kishin that has appeared, but will the two of them really be able to stand up to the class of oni that has dominated Hinomoto for over a hundred years?
#12 - A Bushi's Way of Life
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2022
As Shiro preys on the other Bushi who have gathered to hunt a Kishin, Musashi has to find a way to escape the lava pit and help his friends.
#13 - The Kosameda Band
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2022
Musashi and Kojiro's journey runs immediately into trouble when a mysterious girl steals their vehicle.
#14 - Equals
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/26/2022
Musashi's troubles in the Shimazu Unit seem to get worse and worse, with accusations of desertion and espionage thrown his way. At least he can turn to the gentle Michiru to take his side... or can he?
#15 - Tactician Battle
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/16/2022
Battle lines are drawn, with the Obsidian Brotherhood out to defend Yamata no Orochi and capture the Obsidian Goddess, while Musashi works with the Uesugi Band to slay the Kishin and rescue his friends.
#16 - Getting Stronger
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2022
Tsumugi struggles with deciding what to do next, and Musashi encounters a mysterious, and unhinged, Bushi in black.
#17 - The Outside World
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2022
With the arrival of the Takeda Bushi band, Musashi is desperate to defeat the Kishin before they can.
#18 - You Can't Survive Underwater
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2022
Musashi and Kojiro are out to obtain the Kitetsu Blades they'll need to fight oni, but a mysterious ritual involving the mystical swords might prove to be an unexpected hurdle.
#19 - The War God's Mantle
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/2/2022
With the connection between Musashi and Michiru, the location of the Goddess Obsidian ends up being discovered by Yataro, who immediately warns the Black Dogs, and the group assembles a strategy to recover her.
#20 - A Vow
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/27/2022
Musashi has unlocked a portion of the Obsidian Goddess' power. But even if he manages to defeat the Kishin-powered Yataro, will he be able to save Michiru from her father's machinations?
#21 - Greatsword of the Black Goddess
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/20/2022
Yataro re-emerges, a greater threat than ever. With Michiru enslaved to his will, he may be unstoppable...
#22 - Memories of Stone
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/9/2022
Two of the Obsidian Eight are assaulting the Uesugi castle with Yamata no Orochi, while a third member kidnaps Musashi and tries to convince Michiru to kill him.
#23 - The Obsidian Goddess
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2022
Shiro offers to help Musashi overcome his difficulties with Kitetsu Blades and get stronger, but can he be trusted?
#24 - The Uesugi Band
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/12/2022
Musashi, Kojiro, and Tsugumi meet up with the gathering Uesugi Alliance in an effort to learn more about Kojiro's father. But with a battle against the Kishin of Awaji Island looming, the assembled forces might not be in the mood to indulge outsiders...