The BEST episodes directed by Akiko Nakano
#1 - Takes Me Away In Haste
Chihayafuru - Season 3 - Episode 16
"You can't be Queen." Chihaya didn't lose heart even after being soundly defeated in her practice match with the Master, but she can't help feeling stunned by his comment. And Taichi, after seeing the Master's play style up close, begins to think about the style of karuta he wants to play. Christmas is also around the corner, and the Mizusawa Karuta Club has a plan in mind..
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#2 - War of Words
Overlord - Season 3 - Episode 9
Ainz sends Aura and Mare to the Empire with a message. Come and apologize or watch as your country burn to the ground. With no other option, Emperor Jircniv heads toward Nazarick with the head of a noble in tow. Though, things are not as they seem.
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#3 - As Helpless Autumn Leaves Are Caught Against the Flow
Chihayafuru - Season 3 - Episode 15
Chihaya is still lost in the clouds after Arata confessed his feelings to her, making her unable to concentrate on studying for her exams. Kanade and Sumire, who happened to overhear Arata's confession, are debating whether they should tell Taichi or not. In the midst of all this, Chihaya gets a phone call from Sudo, who says someone in his college karuta club wants to play a match with her.
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#4 - As Friends and Strangers
Chihayafuru - Season 3 - Episode 8
Omi Jingu. Sudo intends to withdraw from the Master tournament due to the bet he made earlier with Taichi. Taichi tells him to play and withdraw only if he matches against him, which Sudo agrees to. Arata is suffering from food poisoning but sees Taichi's name on the list, shocking him. Suō gives Shinobu a ride to the tournament on his motorcycle, and everyone is surprised to see the Queen and Master at the West qualifiers.
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#5 - The Hazed Early Dawn Light Comes Not From the Moon
Chihayafuru - Season 3 - Episode 2
Seeking to play against Chihaya's team, Arata addresses his school during an assembly in an attempt to join a karuta club, getting some interest from the students. In Chihaya's class, the students are given a future plans questionnaire, which Chihaya doesn't know how to fill out. Horikawa, another student, tells her she went to Kyoto with her family to scout out the best places, as their class field trip will take place there. During club practice, the Karuta team members talk about their wishes to become better karuta players, everyone having become more competitive.
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#6 - Confluence
The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window - Season 1 - Episode 9
Perhaps inspired by the example of Hiyakawa and Mikado, Erika takes advantage of her father's strange disappearance to search her office for compromising documents. However, it is mainly trouble that she will find there.
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#7 - Giant of the East, Demon Snake of the West
Overlord - Season 3 - Episode 4
Ains decides to go and see the Giant of the East and Demon Snake of the West himself. If they are similar to Hamusuke, they may have some worth as experimental subjects. They may also be useful in testing Lupisregina's capabilities with the village.
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#8 - Those Who Pick Up, Those Who Are Picked Up
Overlord - Season 2 - Episode 6
Sebas happens upon a near-lifeless woman, and takes her under his protection. Brain, left defeated by his encounter with Shalltear, meets up with Gazef. Members of the Blue Rose take measures against a drug plantation
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#9 - A Tiger May Die, but It Leaves Its Skin
Juni Taisen: Zodiac War - Season 1 - Episode 10
Tora's warrior, Tora, was born in a family line of the department, and knowing that fighting is a "road", he goes to the battlefield with a sense of mission. However, he was frustrated and drowned in sake before the reality of no justice. Envy, who drinks and keeps fighting, meets a warrior with overwhelming "correctness" on a certain battlefield. Having participated in the Twelve Wars to meet the warrior again, she is now trying to fulfill her wish to duel with him.
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#10 - First Exchange Match
Cardfight!! Vanguard - Season 10 - Episode 32
The Cardfight Club heads towards an exchange match. Their opponents, Fukuhara High VG Club, feature familiar faces from Asteroid such as Ren and Asaka, and also ULTRARARE member, Suiko.
#11 - Lost Imagination
Cardfight!! Vanguard - Season 11 - Episode 5
Some fighters are tormented by mysterious disorders. Kamui Katsuragi brings Kyou Yahagi to visit Voyage, where he encounters Rekka Tatsunagi. Meanwhile, Tetsu Shinjou chases after Kyou, and Toshiki Kai meets Kenji Mitsusada again.