The BEST episodes directed by Junya Koshiba

The Eternal Promise
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9.84
32 votes

#1 - The Eternal Promise

Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 9

Kiyono and Ryou reveals more truth to Tamaki and Takuma. The Guardians reevalute their situation while Drei decides the move on his own.

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The New Master Samurai
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9.23
76 votes

#2 - The New Master Samurai

Samurai Girls - Season 2 - Episode 9

Mataemon attacks Kojiro under external influence as Yoshihiko watches the repair of the barrier protecting the Chingo Stone. As Sen, Muneakira, and Yukimura discuss the the situation, Jubei attempts to defend Inshun from suspicion leading to her running away. Yukimura continues researching the Samurai Bride, Sen goes out for training and Matabei trains with Hanzo in kissing. Kanetsugu interrupts the latter two to train them but her plan backfires as Matabei and Hanzo both torture her during their fantasies about kissing. Jubei talks to Musashi about her concerns that everyone thinks that Inshun is the street attacker unknowingly raising Musashi's suspicions. Kojiro watches as Mataemon is controlled and follows her back into town. Muneakira, Sen, Yukimura, Matabei, and Hanzo search the town while Musashi confronts a silent Inshun about being the street attacker. Detecting the street attacker, Sen retreats back to the forest surrounding the dojo only to be captured. Due to necessity, Matabei kisses Muneakira to become a master samurai. As Hanzo sees Sen crying, she begs Muneakira to give her the strength to save her and thus, kisses Muneakira to become a master samurai. With Mataemon defeated, she is taken away by Kojiro. The next day, everyone at the dojo discusses the situation coming to the disturbing conclusion that the Dark Samurai may be ultimately intending to wipe Great Japan off the map.

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The Desert Island (2)
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8.52
79 votes

#3 - The Desert Island (2)

Moomin - Season 1 - Episode 4

Moominfamily and their friends set out for adventure in their new sailboat, and finally arrive at a seemingly uninhabited island. It is, however, populated by some very strange creatures with whom Hemulen has an unpleasant encounter. A terrible storm hits the island and they decide to stay over night, pulling up the boat as far as she will go and taking taking refuge in their tent.

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Don't Have Any Friends
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8.22
36 votes

#4 - Don't Have Any Friends

The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior - Season 1 - Episode 11

A girl with a round face and glasses suddenly shows up at the Kawai Complex. Her name is Tsuneda Miharu and she turns out to be Sayaka's friend, but Sayaka seems unhappy to see her. The reason soon becomes clear as Miharu turns out to be a box of Sayaka's weaknesses. She is immediately welcomed by the residents of Kawai Complex.

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I Got Drunk and Remembered
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8.18
17 votes

#5 - I Got Drunk and Remembered

Non Non Biyori - Season 3 - Episode 11

Once the kids are asleep, the adults get to partying! …wait, what’s that noise? Ren is awake!? Uh oh…

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The Invisible Friend (1)
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8.08
106 votes

#6 - The Invisible Friend (1)

Moomin - Season 1 - Episode 9

Too-Ticky brings Ninny to Moominhouse view. Ninny has been frightened so often by her aunt that she has become invisible. Moominmamma concocts an infallible remedy, but will that and kindness be enough? Stinky does his best to see to it that it doesn't.

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We All Went Camping Together
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7.94
17 votes

#7 - We All Went Camping Together

Non Non Biyori - Season 3 - Episode 6

It’s time to go camping! Ren’s heart and mind are prepared, but a nighttime stroll through the woods will put her willpower to the test.

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The Witch of Destruction
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7.80
166 votes

#8 - The Witch of Destruction

The Misfit of Demon King Academy - Season 1 - Episode 2

Though he is the founding ancestor and possesses enormous magical powers, Anos is cast as a misfit at the Academy. Unperturbed by this unjust treatment, he continues to demonstrate his overwhelming powers and takes part in the team competition exam as a leader. His classmates mock him for being a hybrid, and the only teammate he can find is Misha. Their rival team is led by Sasha, Misha's older sister, who looks down on Misha and calls her a "junk doll."

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The Final Duel
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7.74
141 votes

#9 - The Final Duel

The Misfit of Demon King Academy - Season 1 - Episode 8

Anos and Lay battle head-to-head at the Dilhade Magic Sword Tournament finals. With Sheila being taken hostage, the two are unable to fight at their full potential and come to a decision. Just as the showdown reaches its climax, a huge Magic Circle appears in the arena. The scenery around Anos and Lay begins to distort, and they are taken into an alternate dimension. The mastermind behind the recent events finally reveals his true identity.

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Crêpes / Natto Spaghetti
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7.55
53 votes

#10 - Crêpes / Natto Spaghetti

Restaurant to Another World - Season 1 - Episode 10

Fairies investigate a disturbance in their land. Fardania visits a fellow gourmand and old friend of her father's.

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My Graduation Ceremony Happened...
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7.50
26 votes

#11 - My Graduation Ceremony Happened...

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! - Season 2 - Episode 12

Catarina Claes is finally graduating from the Magic Academy. Catarina reflects on the past two years as she talks with all of her precious friends and attends a graduation party at the castle. There, they all speak of their feelings for her, starting with Geordo.

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My Rice Crackers Turned Into Curry
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7.48
33 votes

#12 - My Rice Crackers Turned Into Curry

Non Non Biyori - Season 1 - Episode 7

With Kazuha absent at the start of the new semester, the girls try and find ways to pass the time in class. Later, Hotaru and Renge try and catch a rabbit that had escaped from its pen, only for it to lock them inside the pen themselves, though they are eventually rescued by Kazuha. Afterwards, Renge visits the candy store run by Kaede Kagayama, who finds her to be a handful.

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I Turned Into a Villain...
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7.46
37 votes

#13 - I Turned Into a Villain...

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! - Season 2 - Episode 2

One of the actors in the play being put on by the student council is injured, and the search is on for an emergency stand-in. As the opening of the curtain draws nearer and nearer, Catarina ends up agreeing to fill the role at Sophia's request. She's given a script with a story that sounds very familiar, and then her time comes to take the stage.

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A Lesson by God
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7.39
90 votes

#14 - A Lesson by God

The Misfit of Demon King Academy - Season 2 - Episode 1

Erdomaid DittiJohn, one of the four evil royals, has appeared before Anos as a teacher at Demon King Academy. Not only that, he claims himself to be the Heavenly Father God NousGalia, and that the new "Child of God" who will vanquish the Demon King of Tyranny is also at the Demon King Academy. The “Misfit” who overcomes all odds sets off to a new battle!

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The Storm Is Coming
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7.38
20 votes

#15 - The Storm Is Coming

Aoharu x Machinegun - Season 1 - Episode 6

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I Had Fun Over Summer Vacation...
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7.24
70 votes

#16 - I Had Fun Over Summer Vacation...

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! - Season 1 - Episode 6

Catarina has successfully(?) avoided triggering her own doom thus far, and now she's enjoying a summer vacation spent doing all kinds of preparations to avoid any future destruction flags, from practicing throwing toy snakes to working the fields to climbing trees. Then Geordo arrives and invites her to visit the lake, hoping to spend some time alone with her...

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A Prince Challenged Me to a Fight...
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7.20
84 votes

#17 - A Prince Challenged Me to a Fight...

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! - Season 1 - Episode 2

One day, as Catarina is hard at work trying to avoid her own destruction flags, she's invited to a tea party hosted by the daughters of the marquis, the youngest of whom is Mary Hunt. While talking to Mary about her farming troubles, she finds out that Mary excels at gardening and quickly befriends her. Then Mary's betrothed, Alan Stuart, the fourth prince, suddenly shows up and demands a showdown with Catarina.

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take 05
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7.08
13 votes

#18 - take 05

Deep Insanity: The Lost Child - Season 1 - Episode 5

Shigure is always embarrassed around Kobato and the rest of the team thinks he might have a crush on her. They hatch a plan to bring them together, but...

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The Spirit's Trial
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7.04
70 votes

#19 - The Spirit's Trial

The Misfit of Demon King Academy - Season 2 - Episode 4

In order to visit the Spirit King, Anos and his team continue to go through trials provided by the Great Tree Spirit Enyunien. The next trial, “The staircase of Geunier” is a trial where they must choose the 5 correct paths out of the 20 paths before them, which appears to be a game entirely dependent on luck. However, thanks to the advice from Lena, Anos and the team individually made their ways to the top. Lay and Misa arrive to the Spirit King’s castle first, and engage in the final trial!

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Revolution
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7.00
12 votes

#20 - Revolution

Deep Insanity: The Lost Child - Season 1 - Episode 11

Now trapped in a time loop, Shigure struggles to unravel the mystery behind EL-Cee and Iceman's plans.

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Attack
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6.95
20 votes

#21 - Attack

Isuca - Season 1 - Episode 9

I will defeat you with my own hands, Sakuya Shimazu!

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The Nine Schools Competition Begins
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6.95
20 votes

#22 - The Nine Schools Competition Begins

The Honor Student at Magic High School (2021) - Season 1 - Episode 6

First High is aiming to win for the third year in a row at the National Magic High School Goodwill Tournament of Magic Skills, also known as the Nine Schools Competition. Mayumi and the other seniors at First High are known as the most powerful team of their generation, and they are fired up about claiming victory again. However, Airi Isshiki, Shiori Kanou, and Toko Tsukushiin from Third High are determined to stop their winning streak. First High steadily stacks up points in the Nine Schools Competition, but during the Battle Board race, Mari, who was favored to win, is seriously injured in an accident. Mari, who desperately wants First High to take the overall victory in the tournament, asks Miyuki to take Mari’s place in the Mirage Bat event.

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A Stormy Group Lesson
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6.75
4 votes

#23 - A Stormy Group Lesson

Anne-Happy - Season 1 - Episode 9

Class 7 has its first joint lesson with another class. Washinomiya-sensei, the other class' homeroom teacher teaching the cooking lesson, accuses Hibari and her friends of lacking awareness. Refusing to allow her comment to discourage them, the girls continue with the class, but...

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He's Not Cut Out for That Tournament
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6.65
22 votes

#24 - He's Not Cut Out for That Tournament

Aoharu x Machinegun - Season 1 - Episode 4

Having acquired her very own gun, Tachibana excitedly participates in survival games. However, when Tachibana can't follow Matsuoka's orders, she finds herself placed on the opposing team...

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That's What Makes Me Cool
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6.39
17 votes

#25 - That's What Makes Me Cool

Aoharu x Machinegun - Season 1 - Episode 9

Depressed after her loss at TGC, Tachibana tells her friend Kanae that she's going to quit survival games. Kanae suggests a plan to help cheer her up.

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Real Friends
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5.00
7 votes

#26 - Real Friends

Ange Vierge - Season 1 - Episode 7

Elel feels down after being told off by Ramiel, who has turned to the dark side. Saya tries to make her feel better, but Ramiel makes another attack, and this time the Red World's world crystal is in her sights. Elel and the others set out to try to win Ramiel back.

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