Kaguya-sama: Love is War

10 Worst Episodes of Kaguya-sama: Love is War

Considered a genius due to having the highest grades in the country, Miyuki Shirogane leads the prestigious Shuchiin Academy's student council as its president, working alongside the beautiful and wealthy vice president Kaguya Shinomiya. The two are often regarded as the perfect couple by students despite them not being in any sort of romantic relationship.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 22, 2023.

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Kaguya-sama: Love is War - S2E5

#10 - Miyuki Shirogane Wants Girls to Fall for Him / Nagisa Kashiwagi Wants to Console / Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Sing / Kaguya Wants to Kick Them Down (Season 2 - Episode 5)

No one surpasses Shirogane when it comes to academics, but he has never been very confident with his musical skills and always faked it by lip-syncing whenever they had to sing the school anthem. Though Shirogane’s secret is soon discovered by Fujiwara, if the other students find out that he can’t carry a tune, his reputation as the perfect former student council president would be ruined. Since Fujiwara was able to help Shirogane overcome his lack of athletic skills in the past, she agrees to help him with singing lessons… However, little does she know that Shirogane’s level of tone deafness may be beyond hope!

The episode was rated 8.30 from 100 votes.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War - S1E7

#9 - Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Work / Kaguya Wants Him to Join In / Kaguya Wants to Control It (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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Kashiwagi’s boyfriend returns, seeking more romantic advice from Shirogane, while Kaguya yet again attempts to eavesdrop on the two. Shirogane’s advice the first time around successfully brought this couple together, but the boyfriend tells Shirogane that he hasn’t been able to hold hands with Kashiwagi after a month of dating. Kaguya is dumbfounded when she hears him ask, “How can I hold hands with her?” but Shirogane is relieved by this simple question that seems manageable even for someone with no experience in romantic relationships. However, Shirogane’s advice seems to once again take an unexpected turn and…

The episode was rated 8.29 from 120 votes.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War - S1E10

#8 - Kaguya Won’t Forgive / Kaguya Wants to Forgive / Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Go Somewhere (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Kaguya and Shirogane have seemingly reconciled after their fight from Shirogane’s visit when Kaguya was sick. However, resentments linger, ready to explode at any moment. Kaguya decides to consult Kashiwagi since she has a boyfriend and tells her that she is “asking for a friend.” Meanwhile, Shirogane asks Ishigami, who watches a lot of romantic comedy, about how to make up with a girl after a fight, but Ishigami ends up getting heated… As Kaguya and Shirogane get advice, the two slowly begin to realize how they truly feel about each other.

The episode was rated 8.25 from 117 votes.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War - S1E6

#7 - Yu Ishigami Wants to Live / Chika Fujiwara Wants to Test You / Kaguya Wants to Be Noticed (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Yu Ishigami is the fourth member of the Student Council. Despite being a first-year, he was scouted by Shirogane for his expertise and was appointed as treasurer. Because he is introverted, Ishigami often goes unnoticed, but he is also the most indispensable member of the council. Suddenly one day, Ishigami comes to Shirogane to request his resignation. No matter how desperately Shirogane tries to persuade him to stay, he seems to have firmly made up his mind. Apparently, the situation is beyond Ishigami’s control, as he begins to tear up and explains that “he’s likely to get killed…”

The episode was rated 8.22 from 124 votes.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War - S2E9

#6 - Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes, Part 2 / Kaguya Wants to Touch / Kaguya Doesn’t Say No (Season 2 - Episode 9)

In an effort to break out of his shell and become a normie, Ishigami decides to join the Cheerleading Squad for the school sports festival, but much to his dismay, the team is essentially the "Tribe of Yay!" While Ishigami feels hesitant, the team meeting intensifies fueled by enthusiasm and zeal, where it is decided that all the boys will dress up in girls’ school uniforms while cheering. However, Ishigami, who is a loner, can’t think of any female friends who would casually lend him a uniform. As he begins to consider quitting the team, Kaguya appears…

The episode was rated 8.21 from 98 votes.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War - S1E8

#5 - Kaguya Wants Her to Say It / Miyuki Shirogane Can’t Lose / Ishigami Closes His Eyes (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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As final exams approach, the psychological war between Kaguya and Shirogane intensifies within the Student Council Office. Kaguya is an all-around genius with her pride at stake but she has never been able to surpass Shirogane in academics. On the other hand, Shirogane is a genius through hard work, who won’t allow anyone to take his position at the top of the class. In an attempt to get ahead of the other, the two lie through their teeth and it becomes a battle of finesse. At last, it’s the day of finals, but which of them will the goddess of victory smile upon?

The episode was rated 8.19 from 115 votes.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War - S1E11

#4 - Ai Hayasaka Wants to Get Soaked / Chika Fujiwara Really Wants to Eat It / Miyuki Shirogane Wants to See You / I Can’t Hear the Fireworks, Part 1 (Season 1 - Episode 11)

Half a month into their summer vacation, Kaguya spends her days moping around, unable to see Shirogane without the Student Council meetings. However, the Student Council members are planning on going to see the fireworks together at the end of the break. Due to her strict upbringing as the daughter of the head of a conglomerate, Kaguya has had no memorable summer experience and has been looking forward to the day she gets to see everyone. That is until…

The episode was rated 8.18 from 125 votes.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War - S1E5

#3 - Kaguya Wants to Handle It / Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Show Off / Kaguya Wants to Be Covered (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Despite his excellence in academics, Shirogane severely lacks in athletic ability. Which is why he has been tirelessly practicing volleyball after school. With only a week left until they begin playing in class, it all seems hopeless as there are no signs of progress and his image as the perfect Student Council President could soon be tarnished. Just as Shirogane starts losing hope, Fujiwara shows up. Swallowing his pride, he pleads her to coach him, and so Shirogane’s days of training under the intense tutelage of Fujiwara begin. Will his volleyball serve improve to the level of an average person in time?

The episode was rated 8.16 from 128 votes.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War - S1E1

#2 - I Will Make You Invite Me to a Movie / Kaguya Wants to Be Stopped / Kaguya Wants It (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Shuchiin Academy is a beacon for talented students with a bright future ahead of them. The vice-president of the student council, Kaguya Shinomiya, and the president, Miyuki Shirogane, are attracted to each other, but they are both too proud to be honest about their feelings. As a result, all they do is think about how to get the other person to confess their love. Six months pass without anything happening, when one day, a pair of tickets to “the movie that turns boys and girls who see it together into a couple” won by the secretary, Chika Fujiwara, triggers the cunning battle of love…

The episode was rated 7.77 from 170 votes.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War - S1E2

#1 - Kaguya Wants to Trade / Chika Wants to Go Somewhere / Miyuki Wants to Hide His Ignorance (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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The students at Shuchiin Academy are under the impression that Shirogane is an expert in romance too. But in reality, he has no romantic experience whatsoever when a male student comes to him for advice regarding a crush. In a desperate attempt to cover his lack of experience and to protect his dignity as the Student Council President, he takes on the student’s request and claims, “Leave it to me!” For Kaguya, who has been eavesdropping, this becomes an excellent opportunity for her to find out Shirogane’s views on love. But Shirogane’s advice on love seems very absurd…

The episode was rated 7.74 from 148 votes.

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