The essential episodes of A Galaxy Next Door

Watch these 12 in order and you've got A Galaxy Next Door — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · April 9, 2023 · 24m

   Crunch Time With the Princess6.2

   Ichiro Kuga is a manga artist struggling to support his two young siblings, and he's in need of an assistant. Shiori Goshiki wishes to become that assistant, but her background is unusual in more ways than one.

2. 02

   S01E02 · Top rated · April 16, 2023 · 24m

   Shopping With the Princess6.3

   Ichiro learns the hard way some of the physical implications of his newfound bond with Shiori. Now that she has a permanent place to live, it's time for the two of them to do some shopping.

3. 03

   S01E03 · Top rated · April 23, 2023 · 24m

   Drama Bomb With the Princess7.0

   Shiori and Ichiro explore the ins and outs of how daily life will function under the terms of their Engagement Pact. Ichiro's friend and mentor Momoka comes over for a visit, but this has an unexpected effect on Shiori's state of mind.

4. 04

   S01E04 · Top rated · April 30, 2023 · 24m

   Weather Conditions With the Princess7.0

   Rainy weather complicates plans for Shiori and the Kugas. When Machi and Fumio are down in the dumps as a result, Ichiro and Shiori get creative in their efforts to make the most of the day's disappointing weather.

5. 05

   S01E05 · Top rated · May 7, 2023 · 24m

   At the Zoo With the Princess7.0

   Shiori and the Kugas finally make it to the zoo, and it's Shiori's first time visiting one. It's also her first date with Ichiro since they officially became a couple, and there are unexpected hurdles to clear.

6. 06

   S01E06 · Season 1 peak · May 14, 2023 · 24m

   A Letter With the Princess7.5

   Shiori meets with mixed results when she tries to get additional assistant work with local manga artists. In an effort to encourage her, Ichiro takes a leaf from her book and decides to put his thoughts down on paper.

7. 07

   S01E07 · Top rated · May 21, 2023 · 24m

   A Slight Fever With the Princess6.5

   Shiori goes with the Kugas to visit their father's grave, as her relationship with Ichiro slowly deepens. When she comes down with a fever, it becomes Ichiro's turn to help her get back on her feet again.

8. 08

   S01E08 · Top rated · May 28, 2023 · 24m

   Christmas With the Princess7.0

   It's time for the Christmas party, an annual tradition at Hiiragi Apartments. Shiori continues to grow closer to Ichiro, but she also spends time with some of the other friends she's made since her arrival.

9. 09

   S01E09 · Top rated · June 4, 2023 · 24m

   A Hot Spring With the Princess7.0

   Some amazing New Year's luck sees Shiori and the Kugas take a trip to a hot spring resort. But Shiori's mother Miyako is growing impatient, and she begins taking steps to get her daughter to return to the island.

10. 10

    S01E10 · Top rated · June 11, 2023 · 24m

    Family Meeting With the Princess7.5

    Shiori's parents track her down and confront her in person about her situation, which she and Ichiro now must find a way to explain. Can they convince them to let her stay, and is there any way to annul the Engagement Pact?

11. 11

    S01E11 · Top rated · June 18, 2023 · 24m

    Stinger Removal With Kuga-kun7.5

    The fated day arrives, the day when Ichiro and Shiori will annul their Engagement Pact. But there's a risk their feelings for each other will vanish in the process, and there's no way to be sure without performing the ceremony.

12. 12

    S01E12 · Series finale · June 25, 2023 · 24m

    Fireworks With the Princess7.5

    With the pact no longer hanging over them, Shiori and Ichiro are free to live and love on their own terms. But that doesn't necessarily mean there are no complications left to address.