The WORST episodes of Sengoku Youko

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

Humans and katawara are at war, but there are those on each side who join forces. Tama is a fox spirit who loves humans, while her sendou brother, Jinka, despises them. Together, they use the power of spirit transformation to defeat the monstrous katawara and put an end to the evils of this chaotic age. What destiny awaits the duo at the end of their journey?

Last Updated: 12/26/2024Network: Tokyo MXStatus: Ended

Shakugan

7.40

35 votes

#1 - Shakugan

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2024

The party retreats after failing to defeat the rampaging katawara. The monks in their party are shocked when they learn exactly who taught Jinka the secret of spirit transformation. Shinsuke, in turn, is shocked to learn the katawara's true origins.

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We Are Those Who Lament This Barbaric Age

7.40

35 votes

#2 - We Are Those Who Lament This Barbaric Age

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/2024

Shinsuke plans to attack a local group of brigands, only to be beaten to the punch by the eccentric Tama and Jinka. Impressed by their prowess in battle, Shinsuke becomes determined to follow them, and offers to take them to the brigands' leader.

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Year Seven of the Eiroku Period

7.43

30 votes

#3 - Year Seven of the Eiroku Period

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2024

Jinka pours his fury out on the Dangaisyuu temple, prompting the local leaders to discuss moving operations elsewhere. Meanwhile, Tama tells Shinsuke and Shakugan a little more about herself and Jinka's spirit transformation.

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Senya & Tsukiko

7.60

10 votes

#4 - Senya & Tsukiko

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/8/2024

The Shōgun himself takes charge of the group and introduces them to the local goddess. Tsukiko is kidnapped by Mudo, but Senya doesn't have enough control over his Katawara to rescue her.

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Jinka and Humans

7.68

25 votes

#5 - Jinka and Humans

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/2024

Shinsuke and Shakugan are staying with Jinka and Tama, but Shinsuke isn't learning much in the way of fighting skills. Instead, Shinsuke is left behind to do chores when Tama and Jinka are informed of trouble with a local katawara.

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Tama & Jinka

7.71

7 votes

#6 - Tama & Jinka

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/19/2024

Senya clashes with the enormously powerful Thousand-Tailed Youko, as his friends look for the chance to rescue Jinka.

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Mystic Swordsman

7.73

26 votes

#7 - Mystic Swordsman

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/29/2024

The group's latest battle against the Dangaisyuu pushes Shinsuke to the brink, making him more desperate for strength than ever before. Luckily, they also encounter what appears to be a powerful new ally.

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Fukou

7.73

26 votes

#8 - Fukou

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2024

Raidou departs the party, but not without giving Shinsuke a surprising gift first. The journey to Kagan's home is long, and the others are exhausted when they cross paths with a group of monkey katawara.

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Mad God of the Wild City

7.75

12 votes

#9 - Mad God of the Wild City

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/1/2024

After escaping a clash with the black dragon, Mudo, Senya and his party arrive in Kyoto, but they find that the big city isn't much safer than the country roads.

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Higan

7.75

28 votes

#10 - Higan

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2024

Shinsuke starts training with Zanzou, who's recuperating in a mountain cave and requests payment in the form of food. Zanzou tells Shinsuke about his sister, and how she came to join the Dangaisyuu as a nun.

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Kagan & Shakuyaku

7.76

25 votes

#11 - Kagan & Shakuyaku

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/22/2024

The party finally reaches Kagan's hometown, a settlement of katawara. Coincidentally, a pregnant human arrives at the same time, seeking shelter so she can give birth. Not coincidentally, some Dangaisyuu agents also arrive...

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When the Time Comes

7.82

11 votes

#12 - When the Time Comes

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/15/2024

Senya struggles to unify the Katawara inside of him in order to face Mudo and rescue Tsukiko. But with Shinsuke and Yoshiteru's guidance, he might just stand a chance.

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Senya & Jinun

7.82

11 votes

#13 - Senya & Jinun

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/12/2024

A meeting with the Mountain Goddess could lead to Tama and Senya getting what they want, but first, they have to go through another one of her trials.

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Thousand Demon Night March

7.85

13 votes

#14 - Thousand Demon Night March

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/18/2024

Senya wakes up in a strange village with no memories and is immediately greeted by Shinsuke. Shinsuke wants to use the boy's memory loss to turn him into a normal child. However, the thousand battle-hungry Katawara in his body make this task difficult.

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Feast of the Uncanny

7.90

10 votes

#15 - Feast of the Uncanny

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/21/2024

As Mudo struggles to defeat a katawara made up of all of Japan's weather, it may take even more than the black dragon has to win.

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The Mountain Goddess (Part 2)

7.90

21 votes

#16 - The Mountain Goddess (Part 2)

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/14/2024

With their training complete, the Mountain Goddess intends on having the party attack the Dangaisyuu. But Tama has a different plan in mind.

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Dawn

8.00

7 votes

#17 - Dawn

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/5/2024

Negotiations between Senya and the People of the Void are at a standstill. Jaki, the tiger living in Douren, calls on Hakkeneko to intervene and find a solution.

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The One Who Is With Many

8.00

9 votes

#18 - The One Who Is With Many

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/12/2024

Shinsuke and the others are ready to rescue Jinka and Takeru, but first Senya will have to confront his past.

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Above the Clouds

8.00

11 votes

#19 - Above the Clouds

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/22/2024

Senya and Mudo clash, with Senya's new outlook giving him the strength to stand his ground. Meanwhile, the confrontation between Yoshiteru and Matsunaga makes history.

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End of a Journey

8.08

13 votes

#20 - End of a Journey

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/29/2024

With the battle against Mudo and Matsunaga over, it's time to return to the road... But some complications may keep Shinsuke from being able to meet up with Tama again, as he originally intended. And just who are the mysterious five who keep hounding Senya?

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Black Dragon

8.09

11 votes

#21 - Black Dragon

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/25/2024

The battle in the village has shaken Senya's willingness to fight, as Tsukiko tries to become strong enough to prevent future tragedies.

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Senya's Eight Years

8.11

9 votes

#22 - Senya's Eight Years

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/19/2024

Senya fights to force Jinun to compromise, but when the Void People interfere, can either of them survive?

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Furuon

8.11

9 votes

#23 - Furuon

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/5/2024

Senya, Tsukiko, and Tama manage to find Jinka, but he remains out of reach behind a barrier. As they seek a way past it, they run into some old acquaintances of Jinun...

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A Renewed Encounter

8.13

8 votes

#24 - A Renewed Encounter

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/24/2024

Senya, Mudo, and Douren arrive at the Dangaisyuu main temple in order to battle the forces of the Void People. They're some of the strongest warriors in the land, but can the three of them really overcome an army?

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Jinka & Douren, Takekichi & Barry

8.14

21 votes

#25 - Jinka & Douren, Takekichi & Barry

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/28/2024

Battles unfold in parallel with Jinka and Shinsuke taking on Douren and Resshin. But even if they succeed, how can they take down Taizan, who's been turned into a walking fortress?

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