The BEST episodes directed by Katsuhito Akiyama

#1 - The Berserk Shoot of Tears!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 34

Under the Baran brothers' attack, Earth Eleven was once again suppressed. However, Minaho surprisingly unleashed a shocking new hissatsu named Asokoni UFO! The two Shitennou members were so furious, they left during the first-half! The match continued with Kusaka still feeling frustrated because of his Soul not being able to activate. After noticing that, Konoha delivered him some words of encouragement. Kusaka then finally unleashed his Soul, named Grizzly! However, after using Tentacle Hold, Banda Koloogyu suddenly perished and his life ended. While Kusaka kneeled beside his corpse, Banda's spirit talked with Kusaka before finally passing away. Kusaka then started to cry, scoring the winning goal for Earth Eleven and concluded the match. After the match ended, the entirety of Earth Eleven went to Banda's burial place, placing a flower on top of his grave and said their final goodbyes. Later, Tenma was led to the last fragment of hope by Katra Paige.

#2 - Decisive Battle! Faram Dite!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 37

#3 - Championship Finals!! Little Gigant - Part 1

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 123

It is finally the finals, here comes Inazuma Japan VS Little Gigant! Endou has finally completed God Catch but is it enough to block Little Gigant's attacks? And can they make a goal? With fearsome hissatsu tactics and techniques, Little Gigant has a lead of one point. Also, Little Gigant easily breaks through Inazuma Japan's defense will they be able to pull through?

#4 - Confessions on the Field

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 12

#5 - The Last Play-Off! The Genesis - The First Half

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 61

The first half of Raimon's match against The Genesis has started. Though, there is still one more problem left in the team, and that problem can only be answered by the person with a problem, Fubuki Shirou. Will Raimon pull-off a victory somehow even with this disadvantage?

#6 - The Explosive Flames of Revival!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 52

The match between Raimon and Epsilon Remastered continues its second half. Though they tries their best, Desarm is just too fast and powerful for them. Can Endou figure out the remaining note for the Seigi no Tekken before it's too late? Even if he can, how can they win without scoring? And, there's one more surprise for Raimon...

#7 - Conclusion at Last! Number One in the World!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 125

The match continues to rage on! Who will win? Inazuma Japan or Little Gigant?! Only the team that scores the most will win!

#8 - Confronting the White Devil!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 2 - Episode 26

The Snowland Stadium will appear. Raimon will have a match against Hakuren.

#9 - The Worst! Shinsei Inazuma Japan!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 1

Everyone is gathered to be chosen, and Kuroiwa Ryuusei arrives and chooses the members. At the call of Matsukaze Tenma, Shindou Takuto and Tsurugi Kyousuke's name, Nishizono Shinsuke get's ready but then hears other names called; mainly people whom they didn't know; Ibuki Munemasa, Morimura Konoha,Minaho Kazuto, Manabe Jinichirou, Tetsukado Shin, Kusaka Ryuuji, Nozaki Sakura and Matatagi Hayato. An exhibition match starts to test Shinsei Inazuma Japan's strength against Teikoku. Everyone is then shocked, especially Tenma, Tsurugi and Shindou at the other members when they can't organize or play soccer properly and losing points. It ends up with 10 goals for Teikoku, leaving Shindou frustrated but Tenma rises up the moral and Shindou uses Kami no Takuto FI yet again and Tenma passes through with Kazaana Drive. And nearing the goal, both Tsurugi and Tenma use Fire Tornado DD scoring a goal, but the match ends and they lost. Everyone in frustrated, especially Shinsuke who wishes to have been chosen, and Shindou crying. Kuroiwa leaves, leaving no comment about the match, and at the end has a call with Endou.

#10 - The Last Play-Off! The Genesis - The Second Half

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 62

Genesis has broken through the evolved Mugen The Hand, and takes the lead once more. Angry at Seijirou's remark that Raimon is the same as Genesis, Endou furiously tries to prove that he's wrong. Will Raimon's power to believe in your friends be enough to defeat Genesis?

#11 - A Small Change

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 3

The match between Shinsei Inazuma Japan and Fire Dragon continues. Fire Dragon easily obtains the lead with 0-1 and Shinsei Inazuma Japan are still not up to their fullest. What will happen next? Will Shinsei Inazuma Japan be able to win or will they be eliminated before their challenge to the world even begins?

#12 - Soul's Appearance!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 23

Sandorius Eleven keeps pushing Earth Eleven to the edge with their rough plays and the tension between the members of Earth Eleven increases. However, something shocking has happened! Konoha releases her Soul, named Fox! As for Sandorius Eleven, everyone realizes the importance of their pride and decides to play fairly after listening to Kazerma and Badai.

#13 - Intense! Shoot Counter!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 30

The match between Earth Eleven and Gurdon Eleven started without Shindou and Ibuki present, leaving the team's goalpost to Shinsuke. Gurdon Eleven used their advanced machines to their advantage and made the match ever harder for Earth Eleven, especially for Shinsuke who had a hard time defending the goal on his own as he was injured. Suddenly, Tetsukado Shin used a new hissatsu and his Soul showed signs....Will Ibuki and Shindou make it in time to the match before it ends?

#14 - Championship Finals!! Little Gigant - Part 2

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 124

As the second half begins, the coach of Little Gigant, Endou Daisuke is making changes and puts Rococo on the field! What could this mean to Inazuma Japan? Will they be able to win the game through this second half? As the match continues both teams show off hissatsu that has never been used in the matches! Will the new hissatsu of Inazuma Japan pull through the second half and win this match?

#15 - Storm Tornado Hurricane!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 42

#16 - It's Complete! My Own Hissatsu Technique!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 88

Despite Edgar's strongest Excalibur, Endou saves the goal thanks to Kabeyama's great efforts. But because of that, he suffers a lot of damage, and is taken out. Someoka goes in to replace him, and scores with his new technique. Then, Knights of Queen decides to use their second Hissatsu tactics, Invincible Lance, protecting Edgar and the ball while making it impossible to approach him. Edgar scores again with another of his technique, and England is in the lead once more. During half time, Endou meets the red cap man again, and he says something that might be an idea for Endou's new technique. But first, Japan must find a way to take down Invincible Lance if they don't want to lose more goals.

#17 - The Night Before the Final Assault

Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor - Season 1 - Episode 19

Frustrated by her own weakness, Mizuki decides to help Murakami san during his recovering period but, while overhearing a conversation between dr. Odagiri and Masaki, she learns some shocking news that throw her in despair. Sho and the others prepare to explore the interior of the Crypt to discover useful informations about the Creators. Meanwhile, much to everyone surprise, the most powerful of the Zoalord divinities, Alkampfer, appears inside Cronos base and faces Guyot, who has just put his hands on the Remover, a mysterious device linked to the Guyver units.

#18 - Relic's Point in Disarray

Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor - Season 1 - Episode 21

Aptom manages to infiltrate into Relic's Point and finally takes his revenge on Zector, Guster and Dezerb. Chased by Alkampfer, Guyot escapes to the lower levels, while Sho suggest that the whole group finds shelter inside the Crypt. Finally facing each other, Alkampfer and Guyot start their fight, and the latter unleashes his most powerful attack.

#19 - The Ultimate Face-off! Kudou Japan VS. Hitomiko Japan!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 77

Neo Japan continues to attack aggressively with powered up Hissatsu techniques, and Inazuma Japan can't get past their defense. However, this will only make Endou's passion for soccer grows stronger, in turn encourage his teammates more. But will this be enough to take down Neo Japan's tough defense?!?

#20 - Counterattack of the Soccer Kingdom!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 115

The match continues from the previous episode, however, Roniejo and the others from The Kingdom seem to not be able to find the will to play, only making small passes between each and not attempting to shoot. After scoring one point, Hijikata tells Roniejo not to worry about his family and that they sent him here to play soccer not because they could keep their jobs but because they wanted him and his teammates to be able to play soccer. Roniejo is then convinced and begins to show off his true abilities. The skills of both teams evolved to a greater level and this episode is also the debut of a new hissastu technique: The Birth, a shot performed by Kiyama Hiroto and Fubuki Shirou. Inazuma Japan wins with a score of 3-2 and will now proceed to the finals against either Orpheus or Little Gigant.

#21 - Torn Asunder! Fire Blizzard!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 58

Thanks to Otomura, Kidou figures out how to stop Chaos' rhythm. The flow of the game is totally reversed as Raimon keeps scoring without stopping. Gazel and Burn realize their team members are fighting amongst themselves and decide to use Fire Blizzard to show them that together they're unbeatable. Also, the Chaos creates an ultimate defense by combining Frozen Steal and Ignite Steal. Aphrodi tries to get past their wall but cannot and instead gets injured and has to leave the team. Despite Aphrodi's injuries, Coach Hitomiko doesn't substitute in Rika, leading to Rika's anger on the coach. The game comes to a halt because Gran intervenes. But what does he mean when he refers to Coach Hitomiko as "sister"?

#22 - Strategy perfect! Press Zone Perfect!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 82

Inazuma Japan manages to score a goal with their new combination shot,Thunder Beast. However, their rejoices are short-lived, because Fire Dragon decides to use Perfect Zone Press which takes down Fubuki and Tsunami, who are then switched out. Things only start to get tough as Fire Dragon now attacks with full power, and turns the tide of the match. And after the first half ends, Coach Kudou decides to switch Fudou in for an injured Kidou, Coach Kudou claims that their opponents doesn't know about Fudou and says that Fudou is "Their Joker". Will this turn the situation around?

#23 - Get It! Our Ticket to the Internationals!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 84

The Asia finals are coming to an end with neither teams are giving up. However, if Inazuma Japan wants to win, they have to use all their power. In order for that to happen, Tobitaka and Gouenji have to play with all they've got. But that alone wouldn't bring them victory. Endou needs to develop a new technique, because even his Fist of Justice G5 is no match for the fearsome power of Aphrodi, Nagumo and Suzuno's combo shoot. Then what will Endou do?

#24 - The End and the Beginning of a Battle

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 17

#25 - Clash! God Vs Devil!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 26

Raimon Junior High are down by three goals and are getting clobbered by the soccer gods of Zeus Junior High.

#26 - Counterattack! Epsilon Remastered!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 51

Epsilon have powered up to become Epsilon Remastered, and challenge Raimon to battle. But it's not just them that's leveled up, Raimon has too. But they still can't break through Desarm's techniques, even Fubuki. Desarm, disappointed because Fubuki failed to entertain him, says that he has no need of Fubuki anymore. Fubuki is devastated because he's not needed as Shirō or as Atsuya, and has a breakdown. With him off the field, Raimon can only concentrate on defending. No longer interests in Raimon's shoots, Desarm decides to change position with the forward Zel. And to their horror, Desarm gets past their defense easily, and breaks through Fist of Justice easily.

#27 - The English Knights! Knights of Queen!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 87

The first match of FFI's Group A, Knights of Queen vs Inazuma Japan, has begun at Sea Serpent stadium. Kabeyama and Endou managed to stop Excalibur thanks to the combined power of their techniques. But Inazuma Japan are in for some big troubles. Knights of Queen decide to use their hissatsu tactic, Absolute Knights, making it difficult for Inazuma Japan to attack. And when Edgar uses Excalibur again from a long distance, Kabeyama and Endou's combo plays can't stop it from going into the goal. It seems Excalibur is a shoot that actually grows in power the further it is from the goal. So what will Endou do when Edgar shoots Excalibur that uses the maximum length of the field?

#28 - Stand Up, Captain!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 83

Things aren't looking well for Inazuma Japan: the recently switched-in Fudou isn't working with his teammates, leading them to fight among themselves; Gouenjiand Toramaru still can't use Tiger Storm; Tobitaka is still trying too hard not to make mistakes, which causes him to make even more. After seeing all this, and hearing about Fudou's past, Endou is finally able to give his answer, he knew it was his fault that he didn't watch the team, and he steps out to the field. The teamwork between the team and Fudou is finally linked, which lead to them scoring a point. However, Endou has to solve their remaining problems, or they'll never win this game.

#29 - The Emperor’s Tears!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 9

Shinsei Inazuma Japan will lose the first point against Shamshir.

#30 - Clash! Aliea Academy!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 34

Raimon have leveled up through their snowboard training and are ready to face Aliea Academy one more time. But do they have what it takes to beat them? And even if they do, what else do Aliea Academy have in store? Surely not another team..

#31 - The Strongest Tactics! Catenaccio Counter!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 104

After Inazuma Japan's early goal, many of Orpheus's members still don't want to listen to Fideo because he trusts Mr. K , which is why Japan continues to get the better of them. Though Fideo even saves them from potentially losing another point, most of them doesn't seem to appreciate what he has done. Fideo, believing Mr. K could take them to a new level, begs his team to put their trust in him for five minutes, which they accept. Whatever was on everyone's mind, they'll be shocked at the plays Fideo is going to pull out, and the Hissatsu tactics which even shake Mr. K from his composure!

#32 - Absolute Despair! Inazuma Japan Loses?!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 95

Inazuma Japan are shocked as they witness such offensive power from a defensive team. Tachimukai tries to catch Iron Wall blocked Bakunetsu Screwthe next Hellfire with an incomplete Maou The Hand, but it failed. Tachimukai panics as Leone approaches the goal, but thanks to Tobitaka 's encouragement, he pulls off a perfect Maou The Hand. The Empire then uses the Hissatsu tactics, The Andes' Antlion Death Trap, making it very difficult to score as Japan is leaded to where Teres is all the time. Will they be able to get through this situation?

#33 - The Cursed Coach!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 70

Inazuma Japan has begun their training under Coach Kudou. However, they soon realize that he is one strict coach. They start to worry even more when they know about his past, along with a rumor from back then and then to their shock, Coach Kudou orders them to stop training for the two days before their first game against Australia. Is Coach Kudou really what the rumor says?

#34 - Asia's Strongest! Fire Dragon!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 81

Though there was troubles, Inazuma Japan manages to get to the stadium in time. At last, the finals against Korea's team, Fire Dragon, has begun. However, Inazuma Japan has some surprises waiting for them. First: Aphrodi, Suzuno and Nagumo are all in Fire Dragon, along with Korea's most highly acclaimed game strategist - Chae Chan-soo. Second: Endou won't be playing because according to Coach Kudou, Coach Kudou told him he doesn't need him, not in this team. Because he doesn't understand the team's situation, therefore he fails as captain. And third: Fire Dragon's powerful tactics which will crush Inazuma Japan, and they have no idea about it!

#35 - Bitter Struggle! The Strongest Evil, Epsilon!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 42

The big game against Epsilon is here, and Raimon come out with all their might! Will they be able to fight back the aliens? Meanwhile, Fubuki is having an identity problem that threatens to tear him and the team apart!

#36 - The Flame Striker!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 48

Right after arriving at Okinawa, Raimon starts the search for the flame striker. While searching, Fubuki and Domon run into a player claiming he's the flame striker. After they take him to the team, he introduces himself as Haruya Nagumo and shows them his Hissatsu shot. It seems Nagumo will be a great asset to Raimon, or isn't he?

#37 - Aliea Academy`s True Identity!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 60

As Raimon go inside Aliea Academy, its shocking truth is revealed: Aliea Academy are human children whose abilities have been enhanced by the Aliea meteorite.Following this revelation, the battle to decide the world's fate between Raimon and The Genesis begins!

#38 - A New Birth! Inazuma Japan!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 69

The game that will decide who gets to represent Japan is going to start. Throughout the match, the players ferociously appeal themselves to be chosen for the national team. However, regardless of the outcome of the game, it's up to the coach to decide which 16 players out of 22 candidates will be chosen for Japan's national team, Inazuma Japan. The players are divided into two teams, first team is of Endou and second is of Kidou. Both team players are determined for their best play in the match. There is a huge crowd came to see the match among them are also the candidates's teammates and friends supporting them.

#39 - The Phoenix's Determination!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 99

The tense game between Inazuma Japan and Unicorn continues with neither side wants to give up. When one team takes the lead, the other takes it back, this is what the game has become. Unicorn finally decides to use the Hissatsu tactics, Rolling Thunder, continuously attacks Japan's defenders, eventually wears them down. Then they adds on another point, bringing them closer to victory. What will Japan do to breakthrough this situation?

#40 - The Tearful Graduation Ceremony!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 126

All of the members of Inazuma Japan head home after their victory in the FFI. After being back at Raimon for some time (it seems as though a year has passed), everyone is getting ready for the graduation ceremony. Following the ceremony, a match is held between the original Raimon Eleven and the other members of Raimon that joined along the way. Some who joined in the Aliea Academy arc, like Tsunami and Fubuki are present, while the others joined before that, like Kidou and Ichinose. Toramaru is also present, despite not ever appearing on Raimon during the series, but only the Inazuma Japan team. Later when they are about to start the Teikoku bus appears. Everyone is quite worried, but it is just Fudou, Genda, Sakuma and the rest of the team who came to watch.

#41 - The Kickoff Towards Tomorrow!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 1 - Episode 127

The outcome of this tough battle is now announced, but now what will await them in the coming future?

#42 - Key to Victory

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 13

The match opposing Shinsei Inazuma Japan to Mach Tiger continues. Kuroiwa Ryuusei tells Manabe Jinichirou and Minaho Kazuto to find the "key to victory". However, their calculations don't seem to work, and Tamugan Jar is able to score a second goal for Thailand's team, Ibuki Munemasa being unable to stop Ivory Crash. Manabe is disturbed by his parents' arrival in the stadium and can't find a way to stop Mach Tiger's players from attacking, but Minaho gives him advice to do so. He also tells Manabe about his childhood and his deceased father. They both use hissatsus, Defense Houteishiki belonging to Manabe and Trace Press belonging to Minaho, and allow Shinsei Inazuma Japan to make a counter-attack. Tsurugi Kyousuke ties the score by using Bicycle Sword, and then Matsukaze Tenma scores the third and final goal with God Wind. The match ends 3-2, Shinsei Inazuma Japan wins and advances to the final. After his team's defeat, Napa Radamu's eyes suddenly become blue without further explanation. In the terraces, Hakuryuu is seen again, smiling...

#43 - Clash! Space Soccer!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 22

As the day of the match between Earth Eleven and Sandorius Eleven is coming near, Earth Eleven is still unable to play soccer properly due to the difference of the gravitational force. Most of the members are under pressure because of being the representative of Earth.

#44 - Minaho's Own Goal

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 27

With Hilary Flail joining the second half of the game, Sazanaara Eleven starts to see Earth Eleven's minds, making the game even harder for Earth's team to win. Just when Earth Eleven has a chance of scoring, Minaho unexpectedly shoots towards his team's goalpost and scores an own goal! What is Minaho thinking?

#45 - Scorching Planet Gurdon!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 28

Earth Eleven has arrived to the planet of fire, Gurdon. After being toured around by Ishigashi, they get to know that this planet is divided into two factions: the Pro-Machine and Anti-Machine Factions. While in Faram Obius, Lalaya goes out to the city with Tsurugi in disguise and finds out that Faram Obius isn't an ideal planet that she has been wanting to protect. During practice, Tenma recieves a message from Katra that the third fragment of hope is in Gurdon. Thus, Earth Eleven splits into three groups and go around the volcanoes to find it. Though the third member of Shitennou, Rodan Gasgus, is watching them in secret and set up some traps for them. Most of them managed to escape from the traps safely. However, Ibuki and Shindou fall off a cliff due to one of those traps. And what is waiting for them below is a pool of magma!

#46 - The Warriors who Threw Away their Wings

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 29

As Shindou and Ibuki attempted to get back to Galaxy Nauts Gou, they were rescued by the leader of the eastern tribe, Roglos Gordon. As the two asked about the location of the red stone, Roglos brought them even more shocking news about the two factions. Meanwhile, Earth Eleven were told that Shindou and Ibuki would surely return to the match of the next day, but couldn't return now for certain reasons... The next morning, Shindou and Ibuki got up and watched Roglos flying, though the next moment the duo were brought up to the sky and dropped off towards a volcano! What was the elder thinking?

#47 - Double Soul! Ibuki and Shindou!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 31

Tetsukado, who was determined to activate his Soul, finally unleashed it, named Buffalo! Shindou and Ibuki eventually returned to the match in the second half and switched in for Konoha and Shinsuke. However, unbeknownst to both Earth Eleven and Gurdon Eleven, Rodan prepared some traps:magma rock balls that hit straight towards the stadium! But then something even more shocking happened: Arbega Gordon unleashed his Soul Gouryuu and saved both teams from being crushed by a magma rock ball! With Rodan switched out, the match came to the climax with Ibuki and Shindou both unleashing their Souls for the first time and Kujaku, Shindou's Soul had a clash with Gouryuu. Earth Eleven won the match against Gurdon Eleven 3-2. After the match, Arbega gave the red stone to Tenma, and Tenma had a conversation with Katra Paige again. However, this time Potomuri saw Tenma talking with Katra Paige, but was too late to speak to Katra as she vanished quickly, leaving Potomuri dumbfounded...

#48 - The Fragment of Hope

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 35

#49 - Tenma VS Tsurugi!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 38

As the life-staking battle continued, Ibuki was continuously targeted as Faram Dite members shot multiple times at his ankle, gravely injuring him. Therefore, Shinsuke was switched in upon Ibuki's request.

#50 - Take Flight! My Soul!!

Inazuma Eleven - Season 4 - Episode 39