Hell's Paradise: Season 1
2023 · 25 episodes · ★ 8.3
What Season 1 of Hell's Paradise
Gabimaru, a ninja from Iwagakure sentenced to death for deserting, awaits his execution, but nothing seems able to finish him off. The executioner Yamada Asaemon Sagiri offers him a way out: if he finds the Elixir of Life in Shinsenkyo, a territory southwest of the Ryukyu Kingdom, the shogunate will pardon his crimes. Alongside other dangerous criminals, Gabimaru arrives on an island where monsters and fellow travelers complicate the search. Criminals and executioners soon discover that the place is more dangerous than it seemed. The series adapts the manga by Yuji Kaku.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 The Death Row Convict and the Executioner
Gabimaru, a ninja member of a clan of assassins, is sentenced to death. He claims to have nothing to tie him to life, yet no method of execution manages to end his life. His meeting with Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, who seems to be investigating him, will change everything.
Directing: Kaori Makita · Writing: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Kenji Nomura, Mugihito, Chafurin, Takahiro Sumi
1x02 Screening and Choosing
The condemned criminals are gathered on the beach to prepare for the expedition to Shinsenkyo, but first, they must reduce their numbers.
Directing: Yasuhiro Geshi · Writing: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Chafurin, Hinata Tadokoro, Makoto Furukawa, Kazuya Saji
1x03 Weakness and Strength
Gabimaru, Sagiri, and the others arrive on Shinsenkyo, and their battle for survival begins.
Directing: Kayona Yamada · Writing: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Mugihito, Makoto Furukawa, Shunichi Toki, Shunichi Maki
1x04 Hell and Paradise
Gabimaru and Sagiri are in trouble during their first fight against the island's mysterious creatures. Gabimaru is unaware of these monstrosities and this puts him at a disadvantage in battle. The sudden arrival of Yuzuriha, the female ninja, will change the situation, but Gabimaru does not see clearly in her game.
Directing: Tetsuya Wakano · Writer: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Mugihito, Minami Hinata, Miyuu Ogura, Makoto Furukawa
1x05 The Samurai and the Woman
Gabimaru and Sagiri's group cross paths with another Yamada Asaemon, Genji, who takes a dim view of Sagiri's involvement in the present matter. Meanwhile, Yamada Asaemon Tenza tries to find a way off the island along with his charge, Nurugai.
Directing: Shu Watanabe · Writing: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Hinata Tadokoro, Shunichi Toki, Volcano Ota, Yusuke Kobayashi
1x06 Heart and Reason
Rokurota starts to cause serious problems for Sagiri and Gabimaru, and now they must think of a strategy to defeat him!
Directing: Yasuhiro Geshi · Writer: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Kenji Nomura, Mugihito, Hinata Tadokoro, Volcano Ota
1x07 Flowers and Offerings
Chobe and Toma encounter people unlike any they've ever encountered before. Gabimaru and Sagiri's party finally meet people who live on the island.
Directing: Kento Shintani · Writer: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Junichi Suwabe, Yuhko Kaida, Cho, Mamiko Noto
1x08 Student and Master
Tenza and Nurugai also encounter one of the island's strange denizens with unfathomable power. All seems lost before they encounter another Yamada Asaemon...
Directing: Fumito Yamada · Writer: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Makoto Furukawa, Yusuke Kobayashi, Junichi Suwabe, Yuhko Kaida
1x09 Gods and People
Sagiri's group sets off in search of Horai. Gabimaru goes ahead and encounters the same powerful being that confronted Tenza...
Directing: Ryuta Yamamoto · Writing: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Mugihito, Cho, Junichi Suwabe, Yuhko Kaida
1x10 Yin and Yang
Mei attempts to explain something very important to Sagiri's party in the forest. Shion tries to explain how he interacts with the world to Nurugai. A mysterious servant of the Tensen tries to explain why Aza Chobe and Toma shouldn't escape.
Directing: Taro Kubo, Yuki Nishibata · Writer: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Cho, Junichi Suwabe, Yuhko Kaida, Yuu Wakabayashi
1x11 Weak and Strong
Chobe brings new abilities to bear as he faces the Tensen's servants. A secret of Mei's is revealed to Gabimaru, hardening his resolve to fight and opening him up to a new perception of the world.
Directing: Yasuhiro Geshi · Writing: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Minami Hinata, Miyuu Ogura, Takahiro Sumi, Shunichi Maki
1x12 Umbrella and Ink
Mu Dan confronts Sagiri's party and reveals shocking truths about the island's true nature.
Directing: Teruyuki Omine · Writing: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Cho, Junichi Suwabe, Yuhko Kaida
1x13 Dreams and Reality Season Finale
Sagiri's party faces Mu Dan's seemingly unstoppable true form. Shion does his best to rise to the challenge with his mastery of waves.
Directing: Kaori Makita, Yasuhiro Geshi · Writer: Akira Kindaichi · Starring: Cho, Junichi Suwabe, Yuhko Kaida, Yuu Wakabayashi
1x14 Dawn and Confusion
Shugen and Jikka are sent to Shinsenkyo, while Gabimaru and his companions battle Aza Chobe and Toma.
Directing: Kaori Makita · Writer: Akira Kindaichi
1x15 Reality and Fantasy
Aza Chobe and Gabimaru lose themselves in battle, but Mei stops their fight.
Directing: Kaori Makita, Yuka Fujiwara · Writing: Akira Kindaichi
1x16 Immutability and Change
While Aza Chobe battles Rien, Gabimaru regains his memories and begins training in the use of tao.
Directing: Kayona Yamada · Writing: Akira Kindaichi
1x17 The Samurai Code and Carnage
Sagiri believes Shugen will be an ally and eagerly anticipates the expedition's arrival, but Shion is skeptical.
Directing: Yasuhiro Geshi · Writing: Akira Kindaichi
1x18 Humans and Sages
As the expeditioners prepare, Gabimaru asks Mei if she's sure she wants to leave the island with them.
Directing: Ai Yoshimura · Writing: Akira Kindaichi
1x19 Hindering and Restoration
Gabimaru's group finally enters the sacred mountain, but the Tensen can see everything they're up to.
Directing: Masahiro Mukai · Writing: Akira Kindaichi
1x20 Two People and One Person
Gantetsusai and Fuchi struggle against Tao Fa, but they seem to be enjoying themselves.
Directing: Ryota Hoshikawa · Writer: Akira Kindaichi
1x21 Chrysanthemum and Peach
When Tao Fa asks Ju Fa for help, Ju Fa recalls the time they spent together.
Directing: Hajime Ohtani · Writing: Akira Kindaichi
1x22 Love and Karma
The expeditioners work together to take on Tao Fa and Ju Fa, who have undergone Kishikai transformations.
Directing: Yasuhiro Geshi, Kayona Yamada · Writer: Akira Kindaichi
1x23 Master and Student
Shion and Nurugai take on Zhu Jin, but both sides lack the ability to finish the other off.
Directing: Kaori Makita · Writer: Akira Kindaichi
1x24 Ephemeralness and Fire
Gabimaru recalls the days he spent with Yui. How will his battle against Rien end?
Directing: Masahiro Mukai · Writing: Akira Kindaichi
1x25 Endings and Beginnings Season Finale
As Gabimaru and his companions finish their respective battles, the additional expedition arrives.
Directing: Ai Yoshimura, Iho Ishikawa · Writing: Akira Kindaichi
Season 1 Cast
Ryohei KimuraAza Chobei (voice)25 episodes
Tetsu InadaTamiya Gantetsusai (voice)25 episodes
Aoi IchikawaYamada Asaemon Fuchi (voice)25 episodes
Makoto KoichiNurugai (voice)25 episodes
Junichi SuwabeMu Dan (voice)6 episodes
Yuu WakabayashiNinja A (voice)6 episodes
Yuichi MizuguchiCriminal A (voice)6 episodes
MugihitoVillage Chief (voice)5 episodes
ChoHoko (voice)5 episodes
Takahiro SumiVoice of the Wooden People (voice)5 episodes
Shunichi MakiTwisted Keiun (voice)4 episodes
Takaaki TorashimaAdachi Matagoro (voice)4 episodes
Hinata TadokoroRokurota (voice)3 episodes
Yu OkanoOfficial with Flower (voice)3 episodes
Volcano OtaYamada Asaemon Genji (voice)3 episodesWhere to Watch Season 1 of Hell's Paradise
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 1 of Hell's Paradise have?
Season 1 of Hell's Paradise has 25 episodes.
When did Season 1 of Hell's Paradise premiere?
It premiered on April 1, 2023.
Where to watch Season 1 of Hell's Paradise?
Available with a subscription on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 1x16, «Immutability and Change», with a 8.9.