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1x1
Study of the Modern Visually Oriented Culture
Episode overview
An introduction episode explaining how Kohsaka, Kasukabe and Sasahara got involved with Genshiken; after some uncertainty, Sasahara decides to fully participate in the club.
1x2
Comparative Classification of the Modern Youth through Consumption and Entertainment
Episode overview
Genshiken takes Sasahara to Akihabara for dōjinshi shopping while Kohsaka and Kasukabe go to Harajuku for clothes; Kasukabe discovers Kohsaka's hentai collection and gets an introduction on the subject from the others.
1x3
Problems and Merits of Local Culture Promotion
Episode overview
Genshiken goes on a club trip to Comifes, a large comic convention; Madarame seriously injures his hand, but pretends to be fine in the name of fandom until the pain becomes too great to bear.
1x4
The Sublimating Effects of the Dissimulation Brought on Through Makeup and Costume on Mental Obstacles
Episode overview
Ohno is introduced as she joins Genshiken, while Genshiken takes part in a university club fair and Kasukabe's ex-boyfriend pays her a visit.
1x5
Limits of Rejection and Reception as Observed in Autonomous Behaviour
Episode overview
Due to Genshiken's lack of "activities" as defined by the school, the club is threatened with closure; salvation comes from an unlikely source as Kasukabe intervenes personally.
1x6
Theory of the Individual Outside the Boundaries of the Subculture
Episode overview
Kasukabe tries to make herself more appealing to Kohsaka by taking an interest in his hobbies by trying to learn how to play Puyo Pop Fever. Sasahara's sister Keiko also makes an appearance and calls on her brother for help.
1x7
Aspects of Behavioral Selection in Interpersonal Relationships
Episode overview
Two freshmen take an interest in Genshiken and join them for a night out on the town. Kasukabe, however, has no intention of making them feel welcome.
1x8
Comparative Research in Production Models and Processes
Episode overview
Ohno and Sasahara start a plamo project and get the whole club involved, while Kasukabe learns an important lesson.
1x9
Concerning the Existence and Non-Existence of Explanatory Duties Under Specially Confined Circumstances
Episode overview
Madarame is stuck in the club room with Kasukabe and tries to strike up a conversation, running through different scenarios in his head which parody the visual novel format.
1x10
Leisure Time Expenditures on Fetishism Considered as an Economic Result
Episode overview
The club, along with Keiko, pays a visit to the beach, much to the dismay of some of the members; Keiko decides to compete for Kohsaka's feelings and tries to become an otaku.
1x11
The Theory of the Existence of Malice Within Urban Crimes
Episode overview
Kasukabe decides the club room needs a cleanup, but an accident causes Genshiken to be banned from the university fair. As an apology, Kasukabe takes Ohno's place in the fair's cosplay contest.
1x12
Countermeasures for Issues that Arise during the Reorganization of a Group
Episode overview
The club is depressed due to their punishment of community service. Sasahara becomes the new President and proposes that the society attend Comifes as a circle.

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