The BEST episodes directed by Hideaki Oba
#2 - STONE WARS
Dr. STONE - Season 1 - Episode 18
Tsukasa’s army attacks the village, potentially leaving them with no choice but to cut down the bridge and lose Kinro.
#3 - Our Festival Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me Go to a Summer Festival
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me - Season 1 - Episode 7
Ryuto adjusts to living in Runa's great-grandmother's house as the couple prepares for the upcoming summer festival. As the two work in the same shop during the day and sleep under the same roof at night, they start to imagine a possible future together.
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#5 - Thought So
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior - Season 1 - Episode 5
The Kawai Complex residents (really just Mayumi, Sayaka, and Shiro) are fooling around in the living room as usual. Amidst the chaos, Ritsu's lips and Usa's arm connect. Ritsu's face is bright red as she storms out of the room. The next morning, she is still noticeably unsettled, which Usa finds very endearing.
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#7 - Bash the Drum Can!
A Place Further Than the Universe - Season 1 - Episode 11
When the girls are testing a video connection to Japan for New Year's, a few of Hinata's "friends" come calling. Hinata begs off, but seems distracted for the rest of the day. Shirase decides to get to the bottom of things.
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#9 - My Surprise For You Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me - Season 1 - Episode 3
Ryuto is shocked when Maria, the girl who turned him down in junior high, suddenly transfers to his school. Ryuto struggles to keep his distance. Tough gyaru Nicole then surprises Ryuto even more with the news that his girlfriend's birthday is coming up.
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#10 - Toru's Deeply Mysterious Story - Part One
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist - Season 1 - Episode 10
When he was young, Kuro could see things that ordinary people couldn't. After being taken to the hospital, he pretends that he can't see anything so that his family won't worry about him. However, the things remain visible even after years pass. Furthermore, Kuro begins coughing up sand and can no longer eat. Desperately clutching at straws, he visits a certain place...
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#11 - Toru's Deeply Mysterious Story - Part Two
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist - Season 1 - Episode 11
Kuro believes he has stopped coughing up sand thanks to the founder's exorcism. Though he's been avoiding the suspicious-looking Ramune, the founder locks Kuro in a room and makes him fast. Concerned for Kuro, Ramune uses the mysterious Furoshiki Cloth of Lies to disguise himself as the leader to enter the cult and rescue Kuro. Kuro stubbornly refuses his help, but Ramune confronts him head-on, touching the core of his heart.
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#12 - Our Jealousy Story: The Inexperienced You Gets Jealous of the Experienced You
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me - Season 1 - Episode 4
When Ryuto boldly announces in class that he is Runa's current boyfriend, Maria bolts from the room. Ryuto follows and asks her if she is responsible for the nasty rumors about Runa. Maria's answer reveals a shocking connection between the two girls.
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#15 - Popcorn Head (Part Two)
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist - Season 1 - Episode 8
Aona's head began producing popcorn because his father prohibited him from making the creations he loved. Concerned for Aona's wellbeing, Kuro heads to the hospital where Aona's mother is staying in order to seek her help. However, Aona ties balloons to the bag that's now full of popcorn and releases it into the sky. Kuro and Ramune rush out of the hospital in order to recover the bag.
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#16 - Extreme Small Ball
Major 2nd - Season 2 - Episode 8
In order to block Kiyowachu, who boasts the mobility of threats such as stolen bases and bunts, Daigo and his colleagues carefully prepare for the check on runners, centered on pitcher Mutsuko, and face the second round. Daigo predicts that "Kiyowachu will not be reckless from the beginning," but Kiyowachu's top batter Moriguchi suddenly hits the base. The Fubayashi battery is shaken at once. Anita, a catcher who puts a happa on Mutsuko who is upset, loses her normal spirit.
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#17 - CONFUSION
Love of Kill - Season 1 - Episode 8
Chateau leaves herself with Jinon and his associate, Nikka, in order to carry out her operation. Meanwhile, both the boss and Jim are put in danger.
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#18 - A WAR TRIGGER
Love of Kill - Season 1 - Episode 9
Ryang-Ha confronts Donny, who had brought him here with some unresolved business. Meanwhile, Chateau makes a commitment to finding Ryang-Ha.
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#19 - Our Survival Story: The Experienced You and the Inexperienced Us Play Survival Games
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me - Season 1 - Episode 8
As school begins again, Ryuto and Runa invite their friends to play survival games. They discuss the approach of their three-month anniversary.
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#20 - Pot Sticker Ears (Part Two)
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist - Season 1 - Episode 6
Rio learns that his mother's ears have turned into pot stickers because his older brother Yuu was kidnapped, and Rio feels responsible for what happened. When Rio nearly falls off a cliff while searching for Yuu, Ramune throws himself in harm's way to protect him and ends up badly injured. In order to save Ramune, Rio uses the Pearl of Night Voices he received from Ramune to treat his mother, desperately calling out to his mother, who can't hear his voice.
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#21 - Teriyaki Burger / Chocolate Parfait Again
Restaurant to Another World - Season 2 - Episode 10
Jack, Kento, and Terry, who are now adventurers, are running for their lives from a ghost! Tatsugoro comes to their rescue and invites them to Nekoya. There, the trio is fascinated to learn that Tatsugoro is the legendary Great Sage. The Demon Lord Lastina reigns over the Demon Capital. As she's spending another day feeling weak and inferior to her mother, the previous Demon Lord, a huge door appears in her room. Beyond the door is a restaurant, inside which she is seated at the same table as Adelheid...
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#22 - HELP
Love of Kill - Season 1 - Episode 10
With some help, Ryang-Ha and Chateau hide out in a tent under a bridge. Chateau is concerned about Ryang-Ha's wounds. They pretend to be married in order to hide their identities.
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#23 - Our First Date Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me - Season 1 - Episode 2
Ryuto did start dating Runa, but Ryuto's pals warn him that it's "a joke for those popular types." Ryuto feels the cold stares of his classmates and worries he could get dumped at any moment as he starts planning his first date with his new girlfriend.
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#24 - ROOM
Love of Kill - Season 1 - Episode 3
Chateau wakes up in a motel after being helped out of a pinch by Ryang-Ha. She passes on to him the warning that Hou had given for the "traitor." What was his crime five years ago?
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#25 - Our Breakup Story: The Experienced You and the Inexperienced Me Break Up.
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me - Season 1 - Episode 11
Things have been tense between Ryuto and Runa since the culture festival. Ryuto plans to tell Maria they can't be friends anymore, but a shocking incident leads to a discovery that changes everything for Maria, Runa, and Ryuto.
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#26 - Our Dating Story: The Inexperienced Me Spends the Night with the Experienced You
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me - Season 1 - Episode 5
Runa invites Ryuto to the beach to celebrate their one-month anniversary in the sun. When nervous Ryuto is just starting to relax with his radiant, bikini-clad girlfriend, a typhoon strands the two and forces them to spend the night together in an inn.
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#27 - Our Cheating Story: The Experienced You Cheats with an Experienced Someone Else?
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me - Season 1 - Episode 6
The person who called Ryuto to the gym at night was actually Maria. She confesses her desperation to become Ryuto's first, even if that means dressing and acting like Runa. Ryuto is shocked. As the two talk it out, someone else watches from the shadows.
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#28 - Mysterious Labyrinth
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist - Season 1 - Episode 9
Upon receiving an invitation to a treasure hunt from the famous mysterious item artist Reinette, Ramune and Kuro visit Reinette's mansion. There they encounter Ayame and Nico, who have also come to participate in the treasure hunt. However, when Ramune sees the man with them, his expression freezes, and he attempts to flee the scene. That man is Ramune's master Momiji!
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#29 - Chili Pepper Fingertips
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist - Season 1 - Episode 4
Takaharu, a high school student whose fingertips have turned into chili peppers, comes to see Ramune. He seems to have some idea as to why he's haunted by the mysterious. The mysterious nail clippers Ramune lends to him can be removed from their bag once Takaharu stops hiding his true self. Initially Takaharu can't even untie the drawstring, but...
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#30 - Dr. Ramune -Mysterious Disease Specialist-
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist - Season 1 - Episode 12
It's time for Kuro's checkup. As his doctor, Ramune determines that Kuro has made a complete recovery from his mysterious illness. Since Kuro became Ramune's assistant while receiving treatment, he asks if this means he should stop coming to the clinic. Though Ramune wants Kuro to stay, he recalls Momiji's warning that he'll make the people around him unhappy, and tells Kuro that he doesn't have to force himself to come anymore.
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#31 - REAL FACE
Love of Kill - Season 1 - Episode 4
Chateau goes to church on the anniversary of her father's death. She runs into Ryang-ha, who is his usual self, before they are met by an attacker. Meanwhile, Chateau's boss is meeting with her mother to try to understand her past.
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#32 - DARK DREAM
Love of Kill - Season 1 - Episode 6
Chateau boards a luxury cruise ship for a mission. There, she runs into Ryang-ha, who makes things difficult for her once again. They spend a night in a room together, in part so that Chateau can keep an eye on him.
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#33 - LIMIT
Love of Kill - Season 1 - Episode 5
Chateau is being held hostage in a car filled with explosives, and so Ryang-ha confronts Hou. This is Chateau and Ryang-ha's most dangerous situation yet.
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#34 - WHAT'S YOUR NAME?
Love of Kill - Season 1 - Episode 1
Bounty hunter Chateau runs into an assassin named Ryang-Ha Song while on a job. After their meeting, he ends up giving her information on other bounties. One day, a different job comes in and Ryang-Ha ends up being the target.
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#35 - Our Running Story: The Experienced You and the Inexperienced Me Run Together.
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me - Season 1 - Episode 9
Runa volunteers for the culture festival pamphlet committee and invites Ryuto to join to advance "The Friendship Project" with Maria. While Runa and Maria disagree over design, Maria and Ryuto get carried away talking about their favorite streamers.
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#36 - TARGET
Love of Kill - Season 1 - Episode 2
Despite knowing that her boss is beginning to suspect that she might be in contact with Ryang-Ha, Chateau goes on to carry out a hit that he had tipped her off to.
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#37 - BULLET
Love of Kill - Season 1 - Episode 7
Chateau tries to determine Euripedes' whereabouts, but is bothered by Ryang-ha's suspicious behavior. He lets a mysterious attacker escape, and when he meets with Chateau, she pulls out a gun.
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#38 - The Chikuwa Penis
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist - Season 1 - Episode 2
Ramune is visited by Kengo, a young man whose penis has turned into a chikuwa fish cake. Though there must be some reason for it, Kengo refuses to talk. When Kengo begs Ramune to fix it, even if it's only temporary, Ramune hands him a certain mysterious item. Kengo accepts the item and begins talking to a woman named Yui about going on a date, but...
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#39 - Popcorn Head (Part One)
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist - Season 1 - Episode 7
Kuro's classmate Aona is troubled by the popcorn that keeps popping out of his head. Aona says it makes him sad when the popcorn disappears, so Ramune lends him a bag that can be used to store the popcorn. Why is Aona's head producing popcorn, and why does he feel sad when it disappears? Ramune tells Aona that the treatment method will become clear if he asks himself those questions...
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#40 - Pot Sticker Ears (Part One)
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist - Season 1 - Episode 5
A boy named Rio comes to the shrine. His mother is afflicted by a mysterious disease that has turned her ears into pot stickers. His mother claims not to know what the cause is, but she is distraught because they are preventing her not only from hearing the voices of others, but Rio's voice as well. Ramune explains that there are voices she can hear and voices she can't, and that it's an emotional problem. He decides to wait and see how her condition changes.
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#41 - Mysterious Item Shop Akatsuki
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist - Season 1 - Episode 3
Ramune uses his Shoji Vision to invite Kuro to a mysterious item shop. Kuro discovers the mysterious item shop Akatsuki at his destination. At first glance, the store appears to be a candy shop, but mysterious items are sold in the back. Kuro meets shopkeeper Nico and his great-grandmother and former shopkeeper Ayame, a girl who remembers her past lives, and is watching her make mysterious items with great interest when a strange man appears.
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#42 - Our Different Story: The Experienced You and the Inexperienced Me Go Different Ways.
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me - Season 1 - Episode 10
The Seirin culture festival has arrived! Ryuto hears a concerning rumor that Runa has a sugar daddy and tries to find out the truth alongside his friend from cram school.
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#43 - Our Confession Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me
Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me - Season 1 - Episode 1
When quiet nerd Ryuto Kashima's friends force him to confess his feelings for popular girl Runa Shirakawa, his entire world is turned upside down when she actually agrees to date him.
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#44 - Condiment Tears
Dr. Ramune: Mysterious Disease Specialist - Season 1 - Episode 1
People become afflicted by "mysterious diseases" when their hearts and minds are affected by "the mysterious." Koto, a girl who produces mayonnaise from her eyes, visits Dr. Ramune, who specializes in these diseases that can't be explained by modern medicine. She was brought to the clinic by Ramune's apprentice Kuro. Koto explains that she also cries condiments other than mayonnaise, and Ramune offers her a mysterious treatment.
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