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What are the single most gratifying episodes of series without an overarching plot?

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A lot of series are trying to tell a plot with a definite conclusion, at least at some point. But what is the greatest episode you've seen of a series that could truly end at any moment? Whether it be a CGDCT anime, a detective series or even an anime like Cowboy Bebop. What is your favorite single episode of a series that isn't so concerned with a serialized narrative?

I hope I explained exactly what I mean...
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When Leina defeated Aldra was so satisfying and sexy.

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I don't have a favorite episode. I've seen lots of episodic anime, and the best ones each have many amazing episodes.
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When Leina defeated Aldra was so satisfying and sexy.

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For Cyborg soldier 009. When 009 goes through the operation that bugs his time stop device and he lives in the slowed time space for what looks like an eternity. (Frozen Time)
For Aria, is the Auguri, Buon anno episode. The new year episode.
Violet is probably 10 or 9. The one about her writing letters for a little girl.
For D. Conan's was Kogoro's Class Reunion Murder Case, because Kogoro is surprisingly cool there.
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That Pierrot Le Fou episode of Cowboy Bebop is so different in tone to the rest of the show that even though the series as a whole had to grow on me, I loved that episode since the first watch.
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First episode of Space Cobra would totally work as a standalone short film
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Azur Lane episode 6
Gabriel Dropout episode 7
Girlfriend kari episode 5
Iya na Kao sare nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai 2 episode 4
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Episode 17 of Lupin III: Part 5 is a very nice standalone murder mystery and episode 25 of Gallery Fake is a heartwarming slice of life story that mostly takes place in a bar.
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Space Dandy season 2 episode 7 where they form a band with an ikemen intergalactic commander is some of the funniest TV I've ever seen. Ending up with a crazy musical number with the voice actors singing was brilliant. Probably my favorite standalone episode of all time, I rewatched it more times that any other anime episode.
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Space Dandy season 2 episode 7 where they form a band with an ikemen intergalactic commander is some of the funniest TV I've ever seen. Ending up with a crazy musical number with the voice actors singing was brilliant. Probably my favorite standalone episode of all time, I rewatched it more times that any other anime episode.
@Galletita

You should check out Irresponsible Captain Tylor since you are into space shpws and comedy
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@Galletita

You should check out Irresponsible Captain Tylor since you are into space shpws and comedy
@JoeChip thanks for the rec! I've had it on my backlog for many years, should watch it someday
"Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!" - Bill & Ted´s Excellent Adventure

Check my introduction to Char´s Counterattack interest stack if you´re interested in watching UC Gundam. Also check my Legend of the Galactic Heroes OVA Chronological Watch Order for LoGH info!
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@JoeChip thanks for the rec! I've had it on my backlog for many years, should watch it someday
@Galletita

I would also recommend Vandread as a lesser known but great mecha anime with comedy

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