The BEST episodes directed by Atsushi Nigorikawa

There's Route, But There's No Loop!
star
9.54
35 votes

#1 - There's Route, But There's No Loop!

Genshiken - Season 3 - Episode 8

In the special issue of Mebaetame, Sue proposes a collaborative method in which Ogiue draws a name and Hado draws a picture. I was at a loss. While he was wondering if he should be told about the collaboration, she dressed up as a woman, so she went to the spotted room. When one person is indulged in BL delusion, he encounters a spot of returning home earlier than usual. She asks for a little talk after a long absence.

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Kakashi: Shadow of the ANBU Black Ops – A Shinobi of the Leaf
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8.63
81 votes

#2 - Kakashi: Shadow of the ANBU Black Ops – A Shinobi of the Leaf

Naruto Shippuden - Season 16 - Episode 8

After being saved by the target he was ordered to kill, Tenzo realizes that the man known as “Kakashi the Friend Killer” is someone who values the lives of his comrades more than anyone.

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Guerrillas in the Jungle
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7.89
313 votes

#3 - Guerrillas in the Jungle

Black Lagoon - Season 1 - Episode 12

Rock is being interrogated by Takenaka about the papers but he remains silent as Takenaka tries to use some Japanese diplomacy. Meanwhile Revy, Shenhua, and Legarch go on a rescue mission for Rock by sneaking into the base, that is, until Revy decides she would rather blast her way through. Revy and Shenhua must fight the troops and make their escape to a demilitarized zone, while Ibraha continues to question Takenaka’s loyalty to the mission.

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Vibrations
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7.85
33 votes

#4 - Vibrations

Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor - Season 1 - Episode 18

Makishima san leads Sho and Mizuki through a secret path to the group's secret base inside Relic's Point lower levels. During the trip, he explains how Murakami san helped him and the others survive to Guyot's gravitational attack. Inside Relic's Point they meet prof. Odagiri, former prof. Yamamura's assistant, now trying to heal Murakami san. Suddenly, the Crypt starts resonating, effecting Guyot's Zoacrystal and Murakami san's healing process.

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Comrades
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7.80
61 votes

#5 - Comrades

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 2

Rein learns the full implications of his contract with Kanade while doing basic jobs for the Adventurer's Guild.

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Absolutely... Nothing... x There's Just Something Wrong With Me...
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7.75
63 votes

#6 - Absolutely... Nothing... x There's Just Something Wrong With Me...

Love Tyrant - Season 1 - Episode 9

It's time for the school cultural festival! Excitement is in the air as life seems to be back to normal for Seiji, Akane, and the rest, but all is not what it seems. Shikimi suddenly has transferred into Seiji's class and it now has Akane on edge. When its decided that their class will be putting on a play with Shikimi in the leading role of the princess Akane is roped into playing the prince while Guri gets to play the rival pirate to the prince. On top of all this even Yuzu has started acting strangely and Seiji finds himself stuck in the middle, as always.

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Beast Tamer VS Hero
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7.74
58 votes

#7 - Beast Tamer VS Hero

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 5

Rein and his new friends are forced to reckon with the Hero's party, who want him back for their own purposes!

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Another Ultimate Species
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7.69
58 votes

#8 - Another Ultimate Species

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 3

An open job for the Guild pits Rein and Kanade against the Guard Dog of Stride Bridge... a violent raider with a surprising identity!

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Brotherly Love
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7.60
5 votes

#9 - Brotherly Love

Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! - Season 2 - Episode 3

With the Student Council studying abroad, the Defense Club is asked to present a reading to children. Tagaru Katari, a member of the Speaking Poets Society, is upset at this development as he thinks that only someone with passion can do this job. Thanks to a suggestion from Yumoto, the group decides to do the story "Jizo and the Hats" for the children. But when Vepper transforms Katari into the Mic Monster, it's up to the Battle Lovers to keep the children safe and save the play.

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The Lost Woods
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7.55
56 votes

#10 - The Lost Woods

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 6

When Rein's next job comes from the Hero himself, he and his party attempt to conquer the aptly named "Lost Woods."

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Strive to Ease the Burden on Your Future Self!
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7.48
64 votes

#11 - Strive to Ease the Burden on Your Future Self!

I'm Quitting Heroing - Season 1 - Episode 2

Shutina is a model employee, but she’s overworked, overwhelmed and stressed out. If he can stop irritating her for five minutes, Leo can help her delegate and avoid burnout.

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The Chemical Substance of Love
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7.40
5 votes

#12 - The Chemical Substance of Love

Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! - Season 2 - Episode 9

The Beppu Brothers declare outright to the Defense Club that they're the ones who have been sending the monsters, but the Defense Club members just brush them off, spending their days in their usual slow pace while ignoring the brothers for two whole months. The Beppu Brothers, enraged over this slight, choose February 14th as the day they will have their revenge. And so the Valentine's Day grudge match begins!

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Let's Make Weapons
star
7.39
49 votes

#13 - Let's Make Weapons

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 8

With his reward fresh in hand, Rein goes shopping at the best weapons shop in town. But there's something off about the old dwarf's wares...

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Meeting of Fate
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7.38
64 votes

#14 - Meeting of Fate

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 1

Beast Tamer Rein is kicked out of the Hero's party, but his fortunes change when he meets the Cat Spirit, Kanade!

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A Home for All
star
7.37
51 votes

#15 - A Home for All

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 13

The town is rebuilding in the wake of the demon's attack, which means there's just one more thing for Rein to do...

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Dragonoid Power
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7.35
57 votes

#16 - Dragonoid Power

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 4

With Tania added to the team, Rein unlocks new power and takes the team on a series of new quests!

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I Can Handle This Myself! x Wassup
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7.32
74 votes

#17 - I Can Handle This Myself! x Wassup

Love Tyrant - Season 1 - Episode 3

Guri finally meets Seiji's younger sister, Akua and is surprised by her rather cold attitude towards her big brother. The cupid decides to learn more about what changed this once loving sister, and Yuzu is right there to help (or make things worse...). But while the girls are getting acquainted the demon Stolas appears and a panick ensues! The strangely psychotic penguin seems to have a special affinity for Akua and sends her running. It's up to her big brother Seiji to save her like he used to.

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Black Waves
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7.27
44 votes

#18 - Black Waves

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 11

While attempting to rescue the kidnapped townspeople and find proof of the lord's wrongdoing, Rein and his comrades make an unexpected discovery.

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Champion
star
7.20
40 votes

#19 - Champion

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 12

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Sniff Sniff x The Only One Who May Hurt Seiji-kun... Is Me
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7.19
73 votes

#20 - Sniff Sniff x The Only One Who May Hurt Seiji-kun... Is Me

Love Tyrant - Season 1 - Episode 2

During Yuzu's daily routine of stalking through her sister, Akane's trash, Guri suddenly appears and the two girls begin taking love consultations at school. Seiji and Akane reluctantly agree to help look for coupling candidates and soon the group thinks they have found a pair of ideal targets. However, things get much more complicated when no one can agree if the intended couple really share each other's feelings. In the midst of all this Yuzu and Guri scheme an elaborate plan to prove their instincts are right.

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Farewell x We're Rivals, Obviously!!
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7.16
67 votes

#21 - Farewell x We're Rivals, Obviously!!

Love Tyrant - Season 1 - Episode 8

Yuzu and Guri are off to save Akane! Several obstacles are placed in their path but the girls overcome them with ease, only to find that Akane is not herself. A happy reunion quickly turns to shock as Akane turns her blade on her sister. Yuzu tries desperately to reach her beloved sister but nothing seems to get through. When Seiji finally appears Akane's love is put to the test, will she do as her mother commands and get rid of Seiji once and for all?

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Beast Tamer VS Beast Tamer
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7.15
53 votes

#22 - Beast Tamer VS Beast Tamer

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 9

In order to stop a group of mine thieves, Rein must fight another beast tamer, who has an unexpected creature in his repertoire!

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I'm Here to Stay the Night x I'm... Growing Up, Too
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7.13
63 votes

#23 - I'm Here to Stay the Night x I'm... Growing Up, Too

Love Tyrant - Season 1 - Episode 10

Seiji is happy to be spending time by himself, only for Akane, Yuzu, Guri and Shikimi to all turn up at the same time. After spending the day with them Seiji tries to take a bath but his privacy is repeatedly invaded. Later with Akane in the garden Seiji keeps his promise and kisses her. At night the girls all sleep in Seiji’s room while Seiji sleeps in the living room, however in the morning all the girls have moved into the living room with him. Aqua returns, sees Seiji with four girls and punishes him. Seeing Aqua is upset Guri promises to help Aqua get some attention from Seiji. Aqua questions whether Guri has any actual feelings for Seiji. Stolas the Penguin returns, stronger than before. While escaping Aqua is defended by Korari. Aqua, tired of being afraid, stands up to Stolas and kicks him in the face. Seiji arrives to protect Aqua but finds she no longer needs protecting. Aqua realises her brother is still the same person he always was, despite his multiple girlfriends. Guri worries that something is missing between her and Seiji. Shikimi offers to talk with Guri about it and they disappear together.

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The True Trap
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7.11
27 votes

#24 - The True Trap

Space Patrol Luluco - Season 1 - Episode 9

Luluco wants relationship advice, and who better to turn to than a detective agency?

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Darkness in Horizon
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7.10
48 votes

#25 - Darkness in Horizon

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 10

While defending Sora and Runa from a demanding aristocrat, Rein learns of an insidious darkness in the city of Horizon.

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The Captive Fairy
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7.04
51 votes

#26 - The Captive Fairy

Beast Tamer - Season 1 - Episode 7

The party forges a plan to save Runa from the Shadow Knight, but receives an unexpected reception back in town.

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I'm Getting In on This, Too x Whoa! Forbidden Love?!
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7.01
81 votes

#27 - I'm Getting In on This, Too x Whoa! Forbidden Love?!

Love Tyrant - Season 1 - Episode 1

Aino Seiji, a typical male high school student, meets Guri, who is... a shinigami? No, a pervert--no! An angel?! Guri introduces him to the Kiss Note and explains that if he doesn't kiss someone within 24 hours, she will die. So it's off to Seiji's school to find his school crush, his classmate, Hiyama Akane, but of course nothing is ever so simple...

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Pass, No Fail / Sun Sun Go Away Sunscreen Gel
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7.00
15 votes

#28 - Pass, No Fail / Sun Sun Go Away Sunscreen Gel

Drug Store in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist - Season 1 - Episode 11

Normally Paula visits Kirio Drugstore every day in hopes of scoring a free meal, but for the past week she hasn't been showing up. Reiji is concerned and goes to her tool shop to check on her, where oddly enough, she is studying. Reiji is surprised, so Paula explains that the exam to renew the license she needs to make her customers comfortable doing business with her is tomorrow, and she is currently studying for that. However, the results of her practice test were terrible, and Paula begs Reiji for help.

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I'm Not Going to Lose! x Are You Like Me?
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6.77
69 votes

#29 - I'm Not Going to Lose! x Are You Like Me?

Love Tyrant - Season 1 - Episode 4

Despite harsh words from Akane, Yuzu will go to great lengths for her beloved older sister. Yuzu refuses to relinquish her forbidden love even for someone like Seiji, who she may care about more than she realizes. Meanwhile, on the hunt for a new couple to match, fortune smiles upon Seiji and Guri when a classmate approaches them saying she has a crush she would like paired with.

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It's a Festival x How Did It Come to This?!
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6.72
64 votes

#30 - It's a Festival x How Did It Come to This?!

Love Tyrant - Season 1 - Episode 7

After an argument with Seiji, Guri goes wandering the city on her own. During a stop at the bookstore for the latest volume from her favorite manga artist, a handsome stranger stops to talk to her. When the unknown young man invites Guri out on a date she can't bring herself to refuse. Getting to experience a date with someone other than Seiji seemed like a good idea but Guri can't help be feel something isn't quite right. Meanwhile, things have gotten more complicated in Akane's family and she's suddenly under house-arrest!

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Go to the Beach With Me? x It's Not a Matter of Knowing or Not
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6.68
65 votes

#31 - Go to the Beach With Me? x It's Not a Matter of Knowing or Not

Love Tyrant - Season 1 - Episode 6

Summer vacation! Seiji, Guri, Akane and Yuzu have invited Akua to go with them to the beach. Akane tries to get Akua to go swimming with her in attempt to get closer to Seiji's little sister, but Akua gives her the cold shoulder. Pouting at her brother and his harem Akua goes to swim by herself but a dark shadow looms beneath her. Meanwhile, summer also means tests of courage! Guri suddenly invites Seiji, Akane, and Yuzu to the school after dark for a test of courage but her real motives are to pair another young couple who have asked for her help. Seiji thinks something isn't quite right about the pair though...

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What Is Love? x Kami Is Prostrating Himself Now lolol
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6.58
67 votes

#32 - What Is Love? x Kami Is Prostrating Himself Now lolol

Love Tyrant - Season 1 - Episode 5

Struggling to find Seiji, Akane and Yuzu are worried when Guri tells them that he is off with Shikimi searching for her crush. The concern is warranted when Seiji finds himself in the midst of a torture session! Her ultimate goal isn't just Seiji, but Akane and Yuzu. What is her link to the two sisters and what is it that she's after?

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Right, Let's All Die! x I Finally Understand
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6.21
63 votes

#33 - Right, Let's All Die! x I Finally Understand

Love Tyrant - Season 1 - Episode 12

Kamisama suggests Seiji and Yuzu go to hell to retrieve Guri. Guri refuses Maou’s offer to become the new Satan so he can retire. Seiji and Yuzu are found by Shikimi, forcing them to flee. They are rescued by Akane, who reached hell in an unusual manner, and after reaching Guri demands she either return to normal or stay a demon forever. Seiji finally realises how badly he really had been treating Guri and pleads with her to return to normal. After Guri instinctively makes a dirty joke Seiji realises normal Guri is not gone after all. Shikimi explains Guri’s plan to disappear and the pain she felt when no one seemed to miss her. Guri becomes so confused by her feelings she almost faints. Seiji, following advice from Kamisama, asks her what she really wants. Guri’s demon wings are suddenly replaced with angel wings as she returns to normal, having realised she wants Seiji to love her and kisses him. The heartfelt moment abruptly comes to an end when Akane, furious at the kiss, throws a knife at Guri’s head. With everything back to normal Guri promises to add Shikimi to the harem if she gives love a try.

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Let's Dancing! Sparkling with Sweat!!
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5.38
8 votes

#34 - Let's Dancing! Sparkling with Sweat!!

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 1 - Episode 5

Asami, Eri, and Shizuno teach the viewers on how to do the "Vital Exercise" dance. During the lesson, Eri suggested to name that dance company for themselves as "Eri with Dancing Flowers".

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Vital ☆ Exercise! Smiling More!!
star
5.33
9 votes

#35 - Vital ☆ Exercise! Smiling More!!

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 1 - Episode 12

The girls will now perform the "Vital Exercise" dance, with the viewers dancing along. During the dance, scenes from the past episodes are shown.

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Where Did She Go? x I Apologize for Troubling You Until Now
star
5.21
61 votes

#36 - Where Did She Go? x I Apologize for Troubling You Until Now

Love Tyrant - Season 1 - Episode 11

Guri has been missing for over a week and Korari is concerned Seiji is not taking it seriously. Seiji suspects Shikimi is responsible and confronts her. Shikimi captures Seiji and kisses him with Guri secretly watching. Guri had confided in Shikimi her fear something was missing between her and Seiji. Shikimi suggests staying away from Seiji and observing him with with Akane. Guri saw that Seiji did not seem to be looking for her. Akane and Yuzu arrive and Shikimi reveals the depressed Guri. Shikimi tells her to ask Seiji how he feels about her. Seiji angrily responds that Guri has only ever been a nuisance, causing Guri to become cocooned in black feathers. Maou appears, having been working with Shikimi to manipulate Seiji into breaking Guri’s heart so she would fall from heaven and be reborn as a demon. The new demon Guri nonchalantly announces that the old Guri is dead and it is Seiji’s fault, then leaves to begin breaking up all the couples she ever brought together. Shikimi leaves with Maou. Yuzu blames Seiji for neglecting Guri and insists he help her save Guri. Akane refuses to help while Seiji decides he also wants to save Guri.

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Let's Go to the Gym! Fun Exercises!
star
5.11
9 votes

#37 - Let's Go to the Gym! Fun Exercises!

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 1 - Episode 10

Asami and Yū have arrived at the sports gym, but when Yū is unsure if she can do it, Asami helps her out, by teaching her, and the viewers, on how to lift weights in the butterfly machine, work on the Synchro machine, work on the leg press, and work on the adduction and abduction machines.

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More Push-ups! Because it's For Breast Enlargement!!
star
4.78
9 votes

#38 - More Push-ups! Because it's For Breast Enlargement!!

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 1 - Episode 2

Eri Higuchi, despite getting annoyed about her breast size that she tried to work on, teaches the viewers the Hindu and Reverse Push-ups.

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Back Extension Squats! Aiming for Classical Japan Feminine Virtues!!
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4.71
7 votes

#39 - Back Extension Squats! Aiming for Classical Japan Feminine Virtues!!

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 1 - Episode 3

Shizuno Saotome, after finishing with her cooking, teaches the viewers the squats and back extension, before they can all enjoy her food.

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Descent of the False God! Guide Me, Darkness!
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4.71
7 votes

#40 - Descent of the False God! Guide Me, Darkness!

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 1 - Episode 4

Shion Tachibana, thinking that she's a "fallen angel from the world of Denebrae", teaches the viewers the "Dance of the Void" and "Dance of the Wicked", which are known as the "Bow Pose" and "Camel Pose", two poses from Yoga.

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Tough Push-ups and Squats! Don't Give Up!
star
4.57
7 votes

#41 - Tough Push-ups and Squats! Don't Give Up!

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 1 - Episode 7

Asami and Eri teach the viewers the clapping push-ups and the Hindu squats. During the lesson, Eri still gets annoyed about her breast size and thinks it's a competition between her and Asami.

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Kick & Twist! Here We Go!
star
4.56
9 votes

#42 - Kick & Twist! Here We Go!

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 1 - Episode 6

Yū Hiraoka had trouble falling asleep, so she, while teaching the viewers, does the Back Kick and the Reverse Trunk Twist exercises in order for her to go to sleep.

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Spin! Spin! Mat Exercises, All the Way
star
4.40
5 votes

#43 - Spin! Spin! Mat Exercises, All the Way

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 2 - Episode 3

Shizuno helps Yū do the Mat Exercises, while they both teach the viewers the two kinds of Mat Exercises: The Somersault and the Somersault Splits, in order for Yū to do well in her Mat Exercise Test on the next day.

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Easy Tai Chi! Core Strength Training!
star
4.38
8 votes

#44 - Easy Tai Chi! Core Strength Training!

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 1 - Episode 11

Shion, Eri, and Yū teach the viewers Tai Chi, while Shion thinks they're performing the "Dance of Resurrection". During the lesson, Eri encourages Yū how she can make her dreams come true. After the lesson ends, Asami and Shizuno arrived. Asami and her friends thanked the viewers for keeping up with them, but they are not done yet.

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Push-up and Sit-ups! Bring it On!!
star
4.22
9 votes

#45 - Push-up and Sit-ups! Bring it On!!

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 1 - Episode 1

Asami Hoshi teaches the viewers the push-ups and crunches, and hopes that she can eat a soft served ice cream.

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Stretchy! Stretchy! Poolside Beauties!
star
4.14
7 votes

#46 - Stretchy! Stretchy! Poolside Beauties!

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 1 - Episode 9

Eri arrived at Shizuno's indoor pool, but before she can race in a pool, Shizuno suggested that they should do the warm-up exercises, by teaching the viewers on how to stretch the outer sides of bodies, the shoulders, and the lower bodies.

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More Dancing! Smile and Detox!!
star
3.86
7 votes

#47 - More Dancing! Smile and Detox!!

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 1 - Episode 8

Asami, Shion, and Yū teach the viewers the "Vital Exercise" dance, again. Afterwards, Asami decided that they should go to the store to buy the soft served ice creams, while learning that Shion works there and her real name is "Akiko", much to Shion's denial.

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Let's Clean & Side Bench
star
3.80
5 votes

#48 - Let's Clean & Side Bench

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 2 - Episode 1

Asami, Eri, Yū, Shizuno, and Shion are all cleaning up the new apartment "Bonheur Chateau", with the viewers helping out, in order to start their new lives together. During their clean-up time, Asami teaches the viewers the lateral side bend exercise in the lesson room. Then, a mysterious new girl arrives in front of the apartment.

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Running XX Train!? Training Anytime, Anywhere
star
3.80
5 votes

#49 - Running XX Train!? Training Anytime, Anywhere

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 2 - Episode 2

Eri, while heading for school, teaches the viewers the invisible chair and calf raises, in a train. Afterwards, she introduces them her friend, who thinks Eri and the viewers are a couple. Soon after, they unexpectedly encounter Shion, who is working at her station while trying to hide her secret from them.

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Pleasure XX of the Void
star
3.80
5 votes

#50 - Pleasure XX of the Void

Anime De Training! Ex - Season 2 - Episode 4

Shion teaches the viewers the Supine Hip Lift and the Sit-ups, while trying to make them believe that she doesn't work at the station, even though she does. Soon after, she gets her message from her mother, and when her mother arrives, she gives the pizza that she bought to the viewers, to give to Shion, much to Shion's dismay.

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