The WORST episodes of Saikô no Rikon

Every episode of Saikô no Rikon ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Saikô no Rikon!

About 30-year-olds with an immature view on marriage that focuses on themes related to married couples and families in general.

Last Updated: 11/5/2024Network: Fuji TVStatus: Ended
So much pain and suffering. Marriage is like being tortured for a long long time.
star
7.00
7 votes

#1 - So much pain and suffering. Marriage is like being tortured for a long long time.

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/10/2013

Not even two years into the marriage, Mitsuo already regrets getting married. He laments about married life and how he and his wife doesn't get along. At this time, he meets his ex-girlfriend, Akari, who moved to his neighborhood recently and opened a shop in the area.

Directors: 宮本理江子
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Going out on the town, taking initiative and talking to someone you happen to meet, wanting to sleep with just anyone, what if you become that type of person... why not, shall we sleep with each other
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7.00
3 votes

#2 - Going out on the town, taking initiative and talking to someone you happen to meet, wanting to sleep with just anyone, what if you become that type of person... why not, shall we sleep with each other

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/28/2013

Yuka's dad comes to Tokyo for Mitsuo. They visit Skytree together. Yuka's dad then finds out they have divorced for a period of time. Mitsuo and Akari goes to Shibuya for dinner. They go to the place they have been to together. They drink together and talk about the past. Meanwhile, Yuka is drinking with Ryo.

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Why don't you just admit it already!? I've already come to realize this a long time ago!? You don't love me! You only love yourself!
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7.33
3 votes

#3 - Why don't you just admit it already!? I've already come to realize this a long time ago!? You don't love me! You only love yourself!

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/31/2013

Mitsuo confronts Ryo for not submitting the marriage papers. When Ryo shows it to him, he accidentally takes the papers as Akari shows up. Yuka and Mitsuo have a fight when she comes back from Junnosuke’s. She tells him about how she feels about their marriage. Mitsuo then suggests getting back together but Yuka refuses. Akari finds her marriage papers in Mitsuo’s jacket and realizes the truth.

Directors: 加藤裕将
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To be honest, it's so hard. I thought that marriage was a torture, but I was wrong. Marriage is like a food chain. I just shut up and wait to be eaten. Oh so much pain and suffering. It's 4 times hard
star
7.50
2 votes

#4 - To be honest, it's so hard. I thought that marriage was a torture, but I was wrong. Marriage is like a food chain. I just shut up and wait to be eaten. Oh so much pain and suffering. It's 4 times hard

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/21/2013

Mitsuo's dad comes to pick up Aiko to live with him. Mitsuo and Yuka take the opportunity to tell him about their divorce. This leads to a family meeting between the Hamasakis and Hoshinos. In the process, the pair finds out how their parents are also encountering troubles in their marriage. Ultimately, Ryo and Akari rekindle their relationship and decide get married once again.

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If only you would just drop dead.
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7.60
5 votes

#5 - If only you would just drop dead.

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/17/2013

Yuka goes back to her parent’s house after submitting the divorce papers. She then comes back with Mitsuo for his grandma, Aiko's birthday when he goes to get her. As Mitsuo catches Ryo cheats on Akari with different women, he goes to her house to tell her about it. Akari avoids the topic and interrupts Mitsuo when he starts to reminisce their past. She convinces herself that she doesn't mind about Ryo cheating on her.

Directors: 並木道子
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The other couple's secret and truth.
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7.67
3 votes

#6 - The other couple's secret and truth.

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/24/2013

Mitsuo and Yuka tries to outdo each other on social media while they were on a date with other people. Yuka finds out who Mitsuo's ex-girlfriend is. Meanwhile, Mitsuo finds out why Akari broke up with him.

Directors: 並木道子
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No, I'm not ever gonna say that you shouldn't cheat on others. Every guy feels that way one way or another. If I could, I would cheat!
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7.67
3 votes

#7 - No, I'm not ever gonna say that you shouldn't cheat on others. Every guy feels that way one way or another. If I could, I would cheat!

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2013

Mitsuo gets discharged from the hospital. Mitsuo, Yuka, Ryo and Akari goes on a hot springs vacation together. Ryo proposes to Akari again.

Directors: 並木道子
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Even though I was the one who decided to break this off, I can't help but feel a bit lonely. But one day if I ever wanna see you, or if I ever want to talk to you...
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7.67
3 votes

#8 - Even though I was the one who decided to break this off, I can't help but feel a bit lonely. But one day if I ever wanna see you, or if I ever want to talk to you...

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/21/2013

Seeing Ryo's condition, Mitsuo tries to help Ryo get back to his house. Aiko tries to convince Yuka to reconsider their divorce. Meanwhile, Junnosuke proposes to Yuka.

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Because men are childish, women end up like this. In the end, a wife has 2 choice, becoming a strict wife or a crying wife. It's so stupid. Being a husband and wife is such a joke.
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8.00
3 votes

#9 - Because men are childish, women end up like this. In the end, a wife has 2 choice, becoming a strict wife or a crying wife. It's so stupid. Being a husband and wife is such a joke.

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/14/2013

Nana confesses her feelings to Mitsuo. Meanwhile, Aiko stumbles upon Junnosuke when Yuka invited him to sleep in her house after his night shift. Mitsuo finds out the truth behind Ryo not being able to commit to one person. He then invites Ryo and Akari to his house to talk about it, but the four of them end up having a fight.

Directors: 加藤裕将
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I don't think that divorce is the worst case scenario. I think that it's the worst thing to be with someone you have no love or expectation for. The next time you marry, I hope that it is for the abso
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8.00
2 votes

#10 - I don't think that divorce is the worst case scenario. I think that it's the worst thing to be with someone you have no love or expectation for. The next time you marry, I hope that it is for the abso

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/7/2013

Yuka tells Akari about kissing Ryo when she got drunk. Mitsuo tries to tell Ryo about him and Akari, but accidentally finds out about Yuka and Ryo's kiss. Their relationship gets more complicated. Again, four of them tries to talk it out.

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Why don't you just become the child's father!? Isn't that the best way to get around the problem? It's not so much about the responsibility per se but shouldn't you look after them?
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8.00
3 votes

#11 - Why don't you just become the child's father!? Isn't that the best way to get around the problem? It's not so much about the responsibility per se but shouldn't you look after them?

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/14/2013

Akari finds out that she is pregnant with Ryo's baby. Mitsuo tries to help Ryo and Akari patch things up. Meanwhile, Yuka gets convinced by an agent to shoot an adult film. In Yuka's absence, Mitsuo finds solace in an idol group when he was invited to their show by his client.

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