The BEST episodes directed by Kônosuke Uda

#1 - The Exploding Fist! Destroy the Auction

One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 15

The auction continues, but Saint Charloss arrives and ruins the Straw Hats' plan to buy Keimi back by placing an exorbiant bid on her. The proceedings are then interupted when Luffy and his Flying Fish crash into the auction house, but he is restrained from rushing the stage by Hatchan, who accidentally reveals his Fishman nature in the process. While the nobility recoils in disgust, Charloss shoots him, gloating about obtaining a Fishman slave. Luffy snaps and punches the man in the face.

#2 - Disappearing Crewmates - The Final Day of the Straw Hat Crew

One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 24

Sentomaru lets out that Kuma's powers send people flying through the air for days, and that Luffy should give up on ever seeing Zoro again. Kuma's motivations become questionable when he vanishes the Pacifista, gives Rayleigh some secret information, and refuses to explain himself to Kizaru. He then goes after each of the Straw Hats, vanishing them one-by-one before Luffy's helpless eyes. Brook falls trying to protect Usopp and Sanji, Usopp falls as he tries to get away, Sanji falls when he attacks in retaliation, Franky falls when he tries to get past Kuma, Nami falls as she pleads to Luffy for help, Chopper falls as he continues his mindless rampage, and Robin falls as she tries to flee. Luffy breaks down sobbing at the realization that he's alone and he failed his crew, as Kuma tells him that they will never meet again before vanishing him too. The Straw Hat Pirates have been completely annihilated.

#3 - Admiral Kizaru's Fierce Attack. The Straw Hat Crew`s Desperate Situation!

One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 23

Usopp and Brook's attempts to attack Kizaru fail, but Rayleigh arrives, managing to block Kizaru's attack and hold him off. Luffy orders his crew to retreat, declaring the enemies impossible for them to defeat at this time, but Sentomaru and the other Pacifista bar their escape and even Chopper's Monster Point form is unable to turn the situation to their advantage. The real Kuma arrives and uses his Devil Fruit powers to make Zoro disappear.

#4 - Time Limit - The Human Auction Begins

One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 14

The human auction finally begins, and it is only then that the Straw Hats discovered that their mermaid friend is being sold off at Grove 1. After rendezvousing there (save for Zoro, Luffy, Brook, and Robin), their initial plan to extract Keimi is thwarted upon learning that the World Government and the Celestial Dragons are involved in the slave trade, so Nami decides that they'll buy Keimi back in the auction itself. Meanwhile, the rest of the archipelago receives news that the World Government is going to execute the captured Portgas D. Ace, a move that could provoke a war with Whitebeard.

#5 - Another Strong Enemy Appears! Broadaxe-Wielding Sentomaru

One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 22

The Straw Hats combine their strongest attacks to defeat the Pacifista, but are exhausted after the battle. Sentomaru arrives with another Pacifista, and Luffy attempts to escape, dividing the Straw Hats into three groups. Unfortunately, Sentomaru intercepts his group, the Pacifista cuts off Sanji's group, and Kizaru attacks Zoro's group, knocking Zoro down and preparing to finish him off.

#6 - Overwhelming! The Marine Combat Weapon Pacifista

One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 21

The Straw Hat Pirates fight against one of the Pacifistas, and while it does not have Kuma's Devil Fruit powers, it is still able to withstand their strongest attacks while firing devastating lasers at the crew. Elsewhere on the archipelago, Kizaru easily defeats Hawkins, Urouge, Drake and Apoo before Sentomaru contacts him. The situation for the Straw Hats grows even more desperate as Zoro suffers pain from his wounds.

#7 - Roger and Rayleigh - The Pirate King and His Right Hand

One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 19

Upon arriving back at Shakky's Bar, Rayleigh reveals to the Straw Hats that he was first mate to the legendary Gold Roger and the truth to his crew's dismissal. Thus they leave soon after with a bit of Rayleigh's Vivrecard for each of them, and he tells them to come back in three days when their ship will be ready. Meanwhile, Admiral Kizaru arrives at the Archipelago.

#8 - The Gourmet Reviver and the Legendary Soup's Location!

Toriko - Season 1 - Episode 32

Toriko heats things up in a heroic attempt to end the insect onslaught! Elsewhere, Komatsu finally reaches the location of the Century Soup - only to find that there is no soup!

#9 - Break Through the Encirclement! Marines vs. Three Captains

One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 18

Luffy, Law and Kid's crews join the fight, defeat the rest of the marines outside the auction house, promising to meet and fight in the New World. Luffy's crew escapes with the help of the Rosy Life Riders. A mysterious figure that appears to be Kuma intercepts Kid and Law, then begins attacking them with lasers.

#10 - Admiral Kizaru Moves! The Sabaody Archipelago in Chaos

One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 17

News of the attack on the World Nobles reaches the pirates in the town, as well as the Marine Headquarters, where Kizaru decides to go to the island in order to deal with the situation. Donquixote Doflamingo, who owns the auction house, tells Disco that the Seven Warlords will be called to war against the Whitebeard Pirates. Rayleigh introduces himself to the Straw Hats, frees Camie from her collar, and notes that he is the coating engineer that they have been looking for. Luffy, Kid and Law go out to fight the Marines, who are no match for their Devil Fruit abilities.

#11 - The Invincible Ability! Enel's True Nature Revealed

One Piece - Season 9 - Episode 30

Eneru defeats several members of the Shandian Tribe. Meanwhile, Gan Fall and Nami start and finish their fight with Kotori and Hotori. Hotori is defeated by Nami while Kotori is defeated by Gan Fall.

#12 - I Love This Team

Days - Season 1 - Episode 17

On the final day of the camp, Seiseki is playing against Seikan High School. Right off the bat, Taira's bullet-like pass is caught by the super rookie, Himura, and the ball ends in Seiseki's goal. However, thanks to Usui raising the line, it's offside and the goal doesn't count. Kazama pays it back in kind and gets up to the opponent's goal, but this also doesn't end in a goal. Meanwhile, Ooshiba and Kimishita are struggling with the oppoent's defense...

#13 - I'm a Member of Seiseki's Soccer Team Too

Days - Season 1 - Episode 23

Thanks to Usui's set up, Tsukushi is able to wrangle the second free kick from Keiou. Just like the first time, Kimishita takes the shot, but this time it's a low flying ground shot! Even though Keiou's goalie reacts, the shot knocks his hand away and the ball is in the net. After causing the upset, Seiseki commits to defense, but Keiou's attacks are relentless. And in the final 3 minutes, just as Usui is about to clear the ball, something unforeseen happens...

#14 - In Order to Connect These Gleaming Days to the Future

Days - Season 1 - Episode 11

Tsukushi enters the game to replace Ooshiba, who had exhausted all his energy. As he tries to step onto the field, his shorts fall down and his underwear is exposed! Seeing that, the entire Seiseki team cracks up. Indou notices that the team's spirit changed, and realizes that he needs to stay cautious. When Indou tries to pass Kazama again, suddenly Tsukushi is there too, and Indou is stopped.

#15 - A Competitive Fight! Fierce-Fighting Toriko vs. Tommyrod!

Toriko - Season 1 - Episode 33

#16 - Rank B Battle Starts

World Trigger - Season 1 - Episode 38

PR Director Netsuki sets up Osamu as a scapegoat for the devastation from the battle. But Osamu speaks from the heart and changes everyone's mind. Next, Osamu, Yuma and Chika must prepare for the next step towards A Rank: the B Rank Competition!

#17 - Finally Clashing! Pirate Luffy vs God Enel!!

One Piece - Season 9 - Episode 39

Luffy and Eneru start fighting. Conis tells the dangers of staying in Sky Island to the other Skypieans.

#18 - Right Now, I'm Seiseki's Captain

Days - Season 1 - Episode 22

Due to Nitobe's red card, Seiseki is down to 10 players. To make matters even worse, Keiou's top two players, Kai and Maruoka put pressure on Seiseki's goal. Somehow, with Usui's defense and Inohara's super save, they survive the first half, but right after the start of the second half, Keiou's intense attacks lead to the score being tied after all.

#19 - Isn't Soccer a Blast?

Days - Season 1 - Episode 21

The opponent for the semi-finals is the newly founded team from Keiougawara High School. Even though Seiseki is missing it's "Three Arrows", Kimishita and the other third-years put on a strong show.

#20 - We'll Get the Ball Over to Where Your Voice Can Reach Us in No Time

Days - Season 1 - Episode 9

It's the final match of the Inter High preliminiaries. Seiseki's captain Mizuki is fully recovered and Seiseki's eleven is in top shape to fight. However, Tsukushi has concerns since Kazama is acting different than usual. Right after the start, Kazama fails to trap the ball. Initially it seems as though Tsukushi's worries were justified, but Kazama then recovers and makes it to the enemy goal all by himself.

#21 - Tell Me, Kimishita: You Can Do It, Right?

Days - Season 1 - Episode 18

The second half of the Seikan match. Tsukushi is swapped to replace the injured Kazama. Meanwhile, on the Seikan bench, the coach and Taira are arguing about the best way to utilize Himura. Taira insists to have Himura be the sole forward, the coach puts a 10 minute time limit on it. Himura wants to repay Taira for sticking up for him by scoring elegant goals, and actually brings the score to an even 2:2.

#22 - The Endless Waves That Keep Crashing In

Days - Season 1 - Episode 16

After talking to Kazama about the dilemma of wanting to be a regular, but not wanting to fight his friends for that spot, Tsukushi was trying to find a solution that fits himself.

#23 - All It Takes Is for You to Be There SAGA

Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 11

Franchouchou's REVENGE hits a major roadblock as all of Saga is struck by a cataclysmic storm that leaves its citizens stranded, without power, and offline. But when the spirits of the living hit their nadir, it may just be the undead who give everyone hope.

#24 - I Want to Play More Soccer with This Team

Days - Season 1 - Episode 24

Even without the Three Arrows, Seiseki was able to put on a performance worthy of their reputation, but Tsukushi is glum.

#25 - Light the Fire of Shandia! Wiper the Warrior

One Piece - Season 9 - Episode 21

Chopper is saved by a bunch of giant Southbirds, who tell him that Gan Fall was actually God. Nami, Zoro and Robin discover the reason why Upper Yard is a soil island: It was once part of Jaya, and this is the part that Liar Norland saw. Meanwhile the Shandians attack Upper Yard.

#26 - I Won't Let Anyone Be Disappointed Again

Days - Season 1 - Episode 12

To everybody's horror, Tsukushi's shot hits the goal post. Mizuki and Kimishita still dash forward to go for the rebound, but Saku High clears the ball and the match is over. Everybody is shaken by this, especially Kazama and Tsukushi, who both feel something they've never felt before. Tsukushi does the one thing he can, he runs without giving his body any pause. That's when Ubukata intercepts him and sits him down for a serious talk.

#27 - Hatred of the Straw Hat Crew - Enter Iron Mask Duval

One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 5

The Mermaid and starfish, named Keimi and Paggag, respectively, thank the Straw Hats for helping them, and Keimi offers to give them some Takoyaki (fried octopus), after she meets up with her friend Hacchin as thanks. However, a call from him reveals that he has been kidnapped by the Fishman Macro Gang as bait for her. Luffy decides to rescue him for the Takoyaki, and the crew sets sail for their hideout. En route, they're briefly attacked by the Flying Fish Riders, a gang of ruffians aiding the Macro Gang, who are commanded by a masked man named Duval.

#28 - You Just Need to Look Forward

Days - Season 1 - Episode 13

Tsukushi's childhood friend Sayuri asks him to take a break and go to the summer festival with her. A few days later, the members of the Seiseki soccer team gather at Ooshiba's place for a certain reason.

#29 - Impossible to Avoid!? Admiral Kizaru`s Speed of Light Kick

One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 20

Admiral Kizaru appears in the Archipelago and demonstrates his mysterious light abilities before taking on the Supernova Basil Hawkins, while Urouge and Drake fight a Pacifista. Kidd and Law continue their bout with another Pacifista while the Straw Hat Pirates come face to face with a third one. A shady figure with a giant broadaxe is seen at the end, waiting for a call.

#30 - Come with Me. It's a Straight Shot to Nationals

Days - Season 1 - Episode 19

Right as the match was about to end, Tsukushi puts everything into his shot and secures the victory for Seiseki with that goal. Tsukushi can't quite grasp what just happened, but when Kazama and the others jump on him to celebrate, tears of happiness run down his face. Meanwhile, Kazama's mother, who had come to see the match, quietly tries to leave. Kazama takes Tsukushi's hand and introduces him as his amazing friend.

#31 - I Want to Put My Life on the Line to Live

Days - Season 1 - Episode 4

Tsukushi asks his classmate and member of the beautification committee, Ubukata Chikako to help with the cleaning. But since he can't get her to listen, he ends up being late to practice and is punished with additional outer laps. Seeing him relentlessly running, never even considering to give up soccer, Ubukata is reminded of her old self. Meanwhile, coach Nakazawa is carefully observing everybody at practice, thinking about the line-up for the Interhigh tournament.

#32 - Don't Underestimate Seiseki

Days - Season 1 - Episode 20

Summer vacation is over, and the preliminaries for the championship in the Tokyo area begins. For the third-years, it's the very last tournament. Seiseki steadily advances through the preliminaries, and the next opponent is Hokutou High School. It looks as if they're off to a good start with taking the lead, but due to rough attacks from the opposing team, Ooshiba gets injured. Mizuki protects Kimishita from the same fate but is dealt his second yellow card and Seiseki loses two key players for their next match.

#33 - I Won't Be Defeated by Such a Tiny Setback

Days - Season 1 - Episode 10

After Mizuki takes the lead for Seiseki, they put Kazama on Indou Kaoru. However, just five minutes later, Indou's shot lands in the net. Realizing that Indou is in a totally different league, for the first time, the bitter taste of defeat spreads in Kazama's mouth. That is when Kazama remembers how hard Tsukushi works and begins to engage Indou with an untypically inelegant play style.

#34 - But It's Zombiemental SAGA

Zombie Land Saga - Season 1 - Episode 7

The time has come for Franchouchou to take the stage at the Saga Rock musical festival! But clouds are starting to gather, with the thunder and lightning causing Ai to freeze up in fear. Who will help re-animate her so that the show can be a success?

#35 - That's Why I Will Keep on Running, Kazuma-kun

Days - Season 1 - Episode 5

Tsukushi is helping with the training of the third-year, Kasahara, who decided to quit after the Interhigh. As line-up for the Interhigh is announced, the first-year, Kazama, and the roster slowly fills up. Finally, one last pick remains... And now, finally the first match of the Interhigh is about to begin!

#36 - Gymnastics Samurai

The Gymnastics Samurai - Season 1 - Episode 11

All eyes are on Jotaro on the day of the All-Japan finals, but Leo is already on his way to the airport to go back to London.

#37 - Huge Panic! Struggle in the Auction Hall

One Piece - Season 13 - Episode 16

In the aftermath of Luffy's punch, a fight breaks out in the auction hall between the staff, the Celestial Dragons' bodyguards, and the Straw Hats, aided by the arrivals of Usopp, Brook, and Robin. A freed Rayleigh then emerges from backstage, and ends the conflict by using a mysterious power to render the Straw Hats' enemies unconscious.

#38 - I'm Luffy! The Man Who's Gonna Be King of the Pirates!

One Piece - Season 1 - Episode 1

Alvida pirates plunder a ship only to find a barrel containing a strange boy names Luffy who is on a quest to find the legendary One Piece and become the King of Pirates.

#39 - Who Is the Victor? Devil Fruit Power Showdown!

One Piece - Season 1 - Episode 8

Luffy and the gang are on the run after the battle with Captain Buggy! With no place to go and nothing else to do, Nami finally agrees to join Luffy on his quest.

#40 - If He Gets into It, He Will Become a Bullet

Days - Season 1 - Episode 8

Thanks to Mizuki's efforts, Seiseki does manage to advance to the finals. In order to prepare for their next match, they study their opponent's playstyle. In the finals they will be facing off against the "Miracle Team" that suddenly rose to the top, the current Kantou Champion, Sakuragi Highschool. The first-years are all in awe of the skill of the present top scorer, Saku High's number 10, Narukami Shuuji. Meanwhile, Kazama is so excited that he gets to play a strong school, that he can barely contain himself.

#41 - Running for Someone, That's the Kind of Soccer I Want to Play

Days - Season 1 - Episode 6

he second preliminary match of the Inter High is Seiseki vs Minami Highschool. Thanks to Kazama's plays, Seiseki wins with a huge lead. The next day, Tsukushi is running the outer lap by himself because he wasn't allowed to play. His run is fueled by his desperate wish to stay on the Seiseki soccer team. Then come the semi-finals, where Seiseki is having trouble against Ariake's overly aggressive team..

#42 - I Want to Be Part of the Dream

Days - Season 1 - Episode 2

Tsukushi and Kazama, along with all the other first years who joined the soccer club, are forced to run outer laps as a collective punishment. However, because Tsukushi is so slow, he ends up causing additional punishment. He takes on the others laps as his own.

#43 - Give Everything to Take My Spot Away from Me

Days - Season 1 - Episode 14

As soon as the summer vacation starts, Seiseki's soccer club is off to the 5 day Sakurajima joint training camp. Since the roster for the championship will be put together from the ground up, an intense battle ensues for those spots. The second-year player Ooshiba, who has the same position as Tsukushi, tells him to come at him with everything he's got. When the training match begins, Mizuki and Kazama manage to score goals against Bousou High School from Chiba, but Ooshiba is not so lucky.

#44 - I'm Sure I Can't Stay at Seiseki Any Longer

Days - Season 1 - Episode 15

The training match ended on a bad note for Tsukushi. In the evening, he joins the third-year Haibara to review the recording of the match and ponders what he lacks. The next day, coach Nakazawa grants him and the others a chance at redeeming themselves, and the next training match again Genbu High School begins. However, Tsukushi is ordered to take the center-back defensive position...

#45 - Playing Soccer with You Is Super Fun, You Idiot

Days - Season 1 - Episode 3

Following the first day of joint training camp, during dinner, Tsukushi overhears the students from other schools talk about Kazama's middle school years. Out of curiosity, Tsukushi tries his best to ask his roommate, but can't quite do it. The next morning, Kazama's missing.

#46 - Breaking Through Enemy Lines! The Rescue of the Going Merry!

One Piece - Season 10 - Episode 7

The crew meets at the docks and are surrounded by Marines. Using Nami as their fake hostage, they trick the Marines into letting them back on the Going Merry.

#47 - The Saga Incident, Part 1

Zombie Land Saga - Season 2 - Episode 8

Long before the REVENGE began, in the year 1882, the legendary courtesan, Yugiri, finds herself in the prefecture formerly known as Saga...

#48 - With Just That, I Feel Like I Could Keep on Running Forever

Days - Season 1 - Episode 1

Relatively friendless and talentless, Tsukamoto Tsukushi has just entered Seiseki High School. However, when a classmate's futsal game is one player down, the classmate, Kazama Jin, invites him to play. While Tsukushi is worse than a beginner, he gives it his literal everything to score a goal. Witnessing Tsukushi play with such passion, makes Kazama remember the time when he used to get pure joy out of soccer.

#49 - I Wish I Could Repay My Debt, If But a Little

Days - Season 1 - Episode 7

The second preliminary match of the Inter High is Seiseki vs Minami Highschool. Thanks to Kazama's plays, Seiseki wins with a huge lead. The next day, Tsukushi is running the outer lap by himself because he wasn't allowed to play. His run is fueled by his desperate wish to stay on the Seiseki soccer team. Then come the semi-finals, where Seiseki is having trouble against Ariake's overly aggressive team..

#50 - This Ain't Looking Good...

Re-Main - Season 1 - Episode 4

Amihama stubbornly refuses to join, but a certain something changes his mind and Yamanami's Water Polo Club is officially underway. Despite the team struggling with the basics, they find themselves playing their first practice match.