Top 10 Best Ouran High School Host Club Episodes

From laugh-out-loud comedy to emotional depth, Ouran High School Host Club has something for everyone.

This list is all about celebrating those episodes that made you laugh the hardest, tugged at your heartstrings, or left you thinking about them long after the credits rolled. Maybe it's the episodes where the Host Club pulls off one of their outrageous schemes, or perhaps it's the ones that give us a glimpse into the more serious sides of Haruhi, Tamaki, or the rest of the gang. No matter your favorite kind of Ouran episode, everyone has their top picks that deserve to shine.
The Top Ten
The Fujioka Household's Daily Life The Host Club members visit Haruhi's home to understand her commoner lifestyle, leading to humorous interactions with her father, Ryouji Ranka Fujioka. This visit deepens their understanding of Haruhi's background and family dynamics.
The Twins Fight A quarrel between Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin disrupts the Host Club's harmony, prompting Haruhi to mediate and explore the complexities of their bond. This incident reveals the depth of the twins' relationship and their individual personalities.
The Sun, the Beach, and the Host Club The Host Club takes a trip to the beach, where they engage in various activities and attempt to uncover Haruhi's fears. This episode highlights the group's camaraderie and individual character traits.

I was just wondering why you can't fight because you're a girl. I understand that Tamaki was worried for Haruhi, but I think that generalizes girls as being weak. It also gives the impression that you shouldn't fight if you're a girl, and it really shocked me how angry Tamaki became just because Haruhi stood up for what she believed was right.

Haruhi learns a lot in this episode on how the boys think. Kyo stands up for Tamaki and Tamaki helps Haruhi with her fear of thunderstorms but gets found out, and the other guys think he's pulling some foreplay trick on her.

This Is Our Ouran Festival During the Ouran Academy Fair, Tamaki faces pressure from his family regarding an engagement, leading the Host Club to rally and prevent his departure. Their collective efforts underscore the strength of their friendship and commitment to the club's unity.

This episode made me bawl my eyes out! It was so romantically sad!

Until the Day It Becomes a Pumpkin The class organizes a Halloween event featuring a test of courage, during which the Hitachiin twins delight in scaring their classmate, Kazukiyo Soga. The episode delves into themes of fear and friendship.

This episode is the one that solidified Kaoru as my favorite character, a position he's kept to this day. It may seem like a silly Halloween episode on the surface, but viewers come to realize that it's much more than that. As Kaoru's prediction becomes more fleshed out, we see that he's right: things are changing, for better or worse.

We get one last appearance of Nekozawa, and he goes out with a bang, let me tell you. The class rep's side romance was a nice touch as well, making it an enjoyable episode.

Haruhi and Hikaru's First Date Battle Plan After a misunderstanding, Hikaru takes Haruhi on a date to a commoner's department store, navigating unfamiliar territory and emotions. This experience challenges Hikaru's perspective and brings them closer.

It's a good episode, but I think Hikaru belongs with someone else.

Kyoya's Reluctant Day Off Tamaki drags Kyoya to a commoner's shopping mall, disrupting his planned day and exposing him to everyday experiences. The outing offers Kyoya a new outlook on life outside his affluent background.
And Kyoya Met Haruhi Kyoya recalls his initial encounter with Tamaki and the formation of the Host Club, providing insight into their friendship and Kyoya's motivations. This backstory enriches the understanding of Kyoya's character development.

Just so perfect. Oh my god. I wasn't expecting this episode to hit so hard. I still tear up when I see the splash of red paint hit and watch as Kyoya's canvas of life opens up in the most wondrous way.

Most poetic and sweet episode in the whole show between my two favorite characters. Best episode hands down.

So sweet when Kyoya met Tamaki. It made me laugh a lot when Tamaki showed Kyoya some weird things on his TV. Although there were some roasting moments, I love the fact that this anime is made! Bravo, Kyoya! Mon ami! Mon ami!

A true friendship is blooming wonderfully!

Honey's Three Unsweetened Days Mitsukuni Honey Haninozuka experiences a forced separation from sweets, leading to unexpected challenges for the Host Club. The episode showcases Honey's character depth beyond his sweet tooth.

The premise: Honey gets a cavity and can't eat the one thing he values most, sweets. This is the definition of the term "simple yet effective." Tamaki and the twins' terror after spilling tea on Usa-chan is still one of my favorite moments.

We also get elaboration on possibly the two characters that have the least development, so it was nice to see a Honey-Mori centric episode.

The Door the Twins Opened A flashback reveals how Tamaki persuaded the reclusive Hitachiin twins to join the Host Club, breaking through their isolated world. This narrative explores the twins' transformation and integration into the group.

The twins' backstory was something we only ever had pieces of, but their full origins finally come to light in this episode, and it was well worth the wait. The maid was a big surprise to me, and their cruel antics masking their sadness, as well as Tamaki's determination, made it very endearing to me as well.

Kaoru's animation is on point as always, and overall, one of the best backstory episodes I've ever seen.

Truly my favorite episode. It has so much meaning. The twins are not as mean as you think, and they have a backstory like everyone else. The twins are pure awesome. Watching this makes people see that.

The Newcomers

? The Refreshing Battle in Karuizawa During a summer trip to Karuizawa, the Host Club members compete to prove who is the most refreshing, vying for a coveted room. The friendly rivalry reveals their competitive spirits and deepens their bonds.

Whenever I think of well-balanced episodes, this one always comes to mind. It's got plenty of comedy, what with Misuzu (REFRESHING!) and the twins' rivalry with Tamaki. However, there are definitely more serious moments too, such as when Tamaki panics about Haruhi's respect for him being on the line and the various twin moments that solidify Hikaru and Kaoru's closer bond, something that begins to change next episode.

Overall, at least 9/10.

? The Host Club Declares Dissolution External pressures threaten the existence of the Host Club, prompting its members to confront personal challenges and reaffirm their commitment to each other. This pivotal episode tests the resilience of their friendships.

The first part of the two-parter finale, everything comes to a head here. We have Éclair, Kyoya and Tamaki's family drama, and Haruhi's debt being paid off in the middle of a cultural fair. Add in an arranged marriage and fantastic character development, and you've got yourself one heck of a finale starter!

The Contenders
Haruhi in Wonderland Haruhi dreams of a Wonderland-like scenario where her friends assume fantastical roles, reflecting her subconscious thoughts. This whimsical episode offers a creative twist on classic literature.

I just think this was a brilliant episode that gave some important character development to Haruhi. Plus, the end where they switch from her dream to real life and she sees how similar it is and comes to realize her host club activities are like a dream is absolutely brilliant and just incredible direction.

Tamaki's Unwitting Depression Tamaki becomes melancholic after realizing his feelings for Haruhi, causing concern among the Host Club members. Their attempts to cheer him up highlight the group's dynamics and Tamaki's internal struggles.
Jungle Pool SOS A visit to an indoor tropical pool park turns chaotic due to unexpected hazards, testing the Host Club's ability to handle crises. The adventure emphasizes their teamwork and adaptability.
Starting Today, You Are a Host Scholarship student Haruhi Fujioka accidentally breaks a costly vase and is compelled to join the Host Club to repay her debt, all while concealing her true gender. This initiation sets the stage for ensuing comedic and heartfelt events.
Covering the Famous Host Club The Newspaper Club seeks to boost their readership by writing an exposé on the Host Club, leading to a battle of wits and publicity. This episode explores themes of media influence and reputation.

The plotline for this was something I thought was going to be a waste of time, perhaps filler at best, Lobellia-quality at worst. Boy, was I wrong. Even though the first 10 minutes are essentially just the usual host antics, seeing them stand up for Tamaki was probably one of my favorite moments in the series.

We also got some TamaHaru and rose symbolism with a sprinkle of character info that makes for one of the best episodes here.

Mori-senpai Has an Apprentice Candidate A young boy aspires to become Takashi Mori Morinozuka's apprentice, hoping to learn the art of gaining friends despite a stern demeanor. The storyline delves into mentorship and personal growth.
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