The BEST episodes directed by Kazuomi Koga
#1 - Nobody Can Lift a Quain Stone Alone
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 2 - Episode 16
The missing Emilia was in the graveyard all along, her lost memories beginning to return due to Puck's disappearance. Confused and losing heart over the realization that she's forgotten such important memories, she tries her hardest to convey her feelings to Subaru. When the two of them leave the graveyard, they're awaited by Garfiel, who's been battered and beaten by Otto and Ram. He tries to prevent the Sanctuary's liberation by closing off the graveyard himself, but Subaru won't let him have his way without a fight.
#2 - Love Me Down to My Blood and Guts
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 2 - Episode 23
After witnessing an unrealized present, Emilia completes the second trial and begins the third and final one. Ram and Puck are fighting their hardest to stop Roswaal. Each of them is doing it all for the sake of realizing their own goals. The battle between Garfiel and Elsa at Roswaal's mansion is also growing more and more intense. As Subaru is being chased by a guiltylowe, he declares that it's time to make use of his unparalleled knowledge of the modern world and lures it into a closet...
#3 - The Beginning of the Sanctuary and the Beginning of the End
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 2 - Episode 20
When Roswaal happily tells the story of how his romance with Echidna began 400 years ago, Beatrice rebukes him for casually calling it a "romance." Ryuzu interrupts to comment that Echidna saved her, as well. The one thing these three very different people share is their gratitude toward Echidna. But their days spent in both amicable and argumentative conversation about Echidna are brought to an end by one man's arrival.
#4 - The Sounds That Make You Want to Cry
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 2 - Episode 13
Subaru is shown several visions of events previously unknown to him during the second phase of the trial. When he feels as if he's worn away to nearly nothing, the one to stir him is the one who loves him more than anyone else... and is tougher on him than anyone else.
#5 - Ring and Girlfriend
Rent-a-Girlfriend - Season 2 - Episode 10
Kazuya can barely process Ruka's actions when Nagomi decides to drop another bomb on the party.
#6 - Just Imagine
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior - Season 1 - Episode 1
Usa, a first-year in high school, is moving into the Kawai Complex after his parents have to move because of work. It's an old building, but Usa likes what he sees, until he finds out that he will be living in the same room as a perverted masochist (Shiro).
#7 - The Hero Experiences a Fray
The Devil Is a Part-Timer! - Season 1 - Episode 9
Insisting that Emi and Suzuno need an impartial third party to resolve their dispute, Rika goes with them to meet Maou. Meanwhile, Maou tries to handle the loss of business caused by the opening of a new restaurant.
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#8 - Fluttering Pirate Flag in Miyaji
Cardfight!! Vanguard - Season 3 - Episode 37
On a visit to Miyaji Academy, Gouki and his pirate buddies get Reversed, then turn the school's open house into a pirate recruiting effort. But before you can say "Arrrrr," Kamui arrives to put an end to the pirate factory and save Emi and Mai from certain peril!
#9 - Vortex Cupid
Cardfight!! Vanguard - Season 5 - Episode 18
One day, a socially awkward teenager named Ogawa had a cardfight with a girl who he fell in love with at first sight. Unfortunately, the girl accidentally left behind an Angel Feather card (Battle Cupid, Nociel), and having never learned her name, Ogawa has not been able to find her or give the card back to her. One month later, he eventually makes a quest that Chrono, Shion, and Tokoha accept to locate that girl and return her card. With little information to go on, the trio nonetheless searches for her. After much investigation, they eventually track the girl, Hinako, at her school. Shion and Tokoha feel that Ogawa should personally give her card back, but he is too scared to see her. Then, Chrono decides to shuffle the card amongst four others and has Ogawa draw one of them. If Ogawa picks the Nociel card, then he will be the one to return the card, but if not, then Chrono will. Ogawa gathers his courage, draws the right card, and returns it to her. For completing this quest, Chrono, Shion, and Tokoha are given an equal amount of points. Afterwards, Shion and Tokoha suspect that Chrono had actually shuffled the Nociel card amongst other copies of it so that Ogawa would pick it no matter what. To their surprise and disappointment, Chrono reveals that he did not do so.
#10 - From Zero
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 18
Subaru laments that he could not do anything or save anyone, and has no options left. Exhausted, he suddenly takes off running at full speed as if he's made a decision...
#11 - Reverse
Cardfight!! Vanguard - Season 3 - Episode 24
The fight between Toshiki Kai and Takuto Tatsunagi continues. Takuto repeatedly taunts Kai and tries to tempt him with the power of Link Joker. Kai manages to work around his units being locked, but Takuto is able to defend against Kai's attacks. Ultimately, Takuto succeeds in brainwashing Kai using Reverse. Kai appears unexpectedly at Fukuhara High School. Finding that Ren Suzugamori is not there, Kai challenges Tetsu Shinjou instead
#12 - Countdown to Despair
Cardfight!! Vanguard - Season 3 - Episode 42
Kamui quickly realizes that Kourin is Reversed and resolves himself to defeat her in a cardfight to lift the spell from her. He quickly deals 5 damage to Kourin, who responds by using the card that she could not bring herself to use against Aichi during the camping trip: Broken Heart Jewel Knight, Ashley "Reverse". She uses its devastating Limit Break to retire Kamui's units while increasing her own forces to eventually overpower and defeat Kamui. Meanwhile, Kai returns to Japan and is escorted by Takuto's assistant until he sees Miwa. Aichi and his classmates finally return to Miyaji Academy where Aichi sees Kamui reeling from his loss to Kourin and about to become Reversed. While Aichi and his friends try to understand the situation, Takuto appears in a live worldwide broadcast in which he announces the beginning of the world's destruction.
#13 - Daiyusha Falls
Cardfight!! Vanguard - Season 3 - Episode 31
Mitsusada returns from Singapore, only to be confronted at the airport by a strong Reversed fighter! In the meantime... Chris of Team Genius has been possessed by an unearthly power before. Can he withstand this, or will he become part of the outbreak of Reversed people?
#14 - Starting Life from Zero in Another World
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 3
Subaru attempts to buy the insignia from Felt and return it to Satella before Elsa arrives at the loot house... but Satella arrives before the negotiations are complete, and Elsa still attacks them.
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#15 - Kill the Demons
Akame ga Kill! - Season 1 - Episode 18
Night Raid enters the city of Kyoroch, which is the headquarters for Path of Peace. The prime minister orders the Jaegers to protect Borick, who simultaneously sets the four "Koukenji Rakshasa Demons" on the offensive. Kurome, still recovering from her previous battle, continues on with her mission in order to not be disposed of. Lubbock, intending to meet with a spy from the city, is attacked by two of the Demons, Sten and Mez. Akame fights against another of the Demons, Ibara, whom she recognizes as being from her old assassination squad. Both Lubba and Akame succeed in killing their opponents. While searching the outskirts of town, Tatsumi and Mine encounter the leader and founder of Path of Peace.
#16 - Self-Proclaimed Knight Natsuki Subaru
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 13
As Emilia joins Priscilla, Crusch, and Anastasia in a meeting of the royal selection participants, Reinhard enters the hall with Felt. According to a new prophecy seen on the Dragon Stone, there are five priestesses with the potential to be the kingdom's next ruler. Reinhard announces that Felt is the fifth priestess, meaning it's time to formally begin the royal selection, but Felt refuses to have any part in it.
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#17 - DESTINY!
Gugure! Kokkuri-san - Season 1 - Episode 12
Kohina, who came to the city to buy chicken for Christmas, is called by a suspicious man and asked to choose a present for her daughter. The man is busy with work and hasn't done anything like a father, so he wants to make fun memories with her daughter this Christmas.
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#18 - The Young Girl Awakens
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord - Season 1 - Episode 11
Diablo's party returns to Faltra with the newly resurrected Klem. On their way back from visiting Celestine, Rem and Klem suddenly get separated from Diablo and Shera, with Alicia having led them both astray.
#19 - The Taste of Ochazuke
Let's Make a Mug Too - Season 1 - Episode 4
Himeno accidentally broke her dad's favorite rice bowl. She decides that she "will make a perfect bowl for dad!" and begins her work. With the help of Touko and the others she manages to complete her project, but for some reason Himeno doesn't look so happy...
#20 - Unexpected Visitors
Goblin Slayer - Season 1 - Episode 3
The High Elf Archer, Dwarf Shaman, and Lizardman Priest come to see Goblin Slayer. They tell him of a demon lord that's revived with the intent to destroy the world, and they ask for Goblin Slayer's help. However, he tells them he has no interest until they mention goblins...
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#21 - Slave Market
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord - Season 1 - Episode 6
While Greenwood's demands remain unmet, Diablo and the girls visit a slave market to see if they can learn the magical secret of the Enslavement Collars.
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#22 - Adventures and Daily Life
Goblin Slayer - Season 1 - Episode 5
Goblin Slayer and the others return successful from their quest in the ruins. Goblin Slayer spends a few days sleeping at Cow Girl's home to recover and then heads to the guild. There, he gives advice to a couple of adventurers on how to deal with some giant rats and also accepts a request from Guild Girl.
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#23 - Kohina and One Eye and Shigaraki!
Gugure! Kokkuri-san - Season 1 - Episode 6
While living with Kokkuri-san and the other spirits, Kohina's sixth sense grows stronger and suddenly develops the ability to see monsters and ghosts. Kokkuri-san is concerned and warns Kohina not to approach them. Kohina encounters a cyclops. She skips ropes and draws pictures with the cyclops as she befriends it, but...
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#24 - 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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#25 - Desperate Secret
Macross Delta - Season 1 - Episode 21
Keith discovers that the amplified Windsong is beginning to take its toll on King Heinz. As Kaname, Makina, and Reina await their fate, they reminisce about the early days of Walküre.
#26 - Episode 12
Rainy Cocoa - Season 2 - Episode 12
For the twin's birthday and Christmas, Haruka gives the gift of friendship.
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#27 - Episode 5
Rainy Cocoa - Season 2 - Episode 5
Haruka asks Jun if he can become his apprentice.
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#28 - Night and Girlfriend
Rent-a-Girlfriend - Season 2 - Episode 4
Kazuya has barely dealt with the aftermath of Mami's visit when he gets another aggressive visitor!
#29 - Episode 6
Rainy Cocoa - Season 2 - Episode 6
The owner tells the story of how he and Jun met.
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#30 - Episode 1
Rainy Cocoa - Season 2 - Episode 1
Who will substitute for Aoi when he takes off from work?
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#31 - Episode 7
Rainy Cocoa - Season 2 - Episode 7
Could Jun's photo reveal a secret about Shion?
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#32 - Episode 8
Rainy Cocoa - Season 2 - Episode 8
Noel and Nicola have an accident and make Haruka furious.
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#33 - Episode 2
Rainy Cocoa - Season 2 - Episode 2
Shion's little brothers come to investigate his girlfriend.
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#34 - Episode 9
Rainy Cocoa - Season 2 - Episode 9
Noel and Nicola reflect on what they have done.
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#35 - Episode 4
Rainy Cocoa - Season 2 - Episode 4
Noel and Nicola cause more havoc than help.
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#36 - Episode 11
Rainy Cocoa - Season 2 - Episode 11
Haruka and the twins just can't seem to make up.
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#37 - Episode 3
Rainy Cocoa - Season 2 - Episode 3
Noel and Nicola greet customers with a smile.
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#38 - Episode 10
Rainy Cocoa - Season 2 - Episode 10
Haruka gets some advice from Jun regarding the incident.
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#39 - Village Treasure
Kumamiko - Girl Meets Bear - Season 1 - Episode 4
Yoshio asks Machi if she can survive without Natsu. Offended by Yoshio’s question, she starts listing the things she can do by herself. On a different occasion, she is harassed by a punk and cries to Natsu for help.
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#40 - Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend
Rent-a-Girlfriend - Season 1 - Episode 7
While Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won't reveal his secret, she tells him her own.
#41 - Ex and Girlfriend
Rent-a-Girlfriend - Season 2 - Episode 7
Kazuya wakes up with the worst hangover ever and struggles with his fragmented memories. Meanwhile, someone finds out about his workplace and decides to make an appearance...
#42 - For Now
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior - Season 1 - Episode 4
After being told by Sayaka that he can get Ritsu to open up, Usa decides to play dumb and go on the attack, convinced that he can save Ritsu from her loneliness. Soon after, he's passing by a book store when he witnesses Ritsu talking happily to friends from middle school.
#43 - Youth and Girlfriend
Rent-a-Girlfriend - Season 2 - Episode 8
Kazuya decides to spend his all-day date with Mizuhara reclaiming his lost youth... in a very peculiar fashion.
#44 - Kiss and Girlfriend
Rent-a-Girlfriend - Season 2 - Episode 9
When Nagomi hears that Chizuru's birthday has already passed, she decides to throw a combined party for both her and Kazuya, and she refuses to take no for an answer!
#45 - Guide and Girlfriend
Rent-a-Girlfriend - Season 2 - Episode 11
Kazuya has hardly begun to process the fallout from his birthday when he gets asked to go on another practice date with Sumi, this time with her taking the lead!
#46 - Girlfriend and Me
Rent-a-Girlfriend - Season 2 - Episode 12
Chizuru reflects on her journey to get her here, and Kazuya acts on his idea to help her.
#47 - Eyes of a Murderer
Golden Kamuy - Season 1 - Episode 8
Shiraishi is chased all across the city by Ushiyama, and only escapes his predicament by getting the 7th involved. During the chaos, Hijikata's forces launch a raid on a local bank, blasting open a wall to get back his legendary sword.
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#48 - Routine and Girlfriend
Rent-a-Girlfriend - Season 4 - Episode 1
Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.
#49 - The Shame of the Journey Overrides
Classroom Crisis - Season 1 - Episode 5
Director Kiryu is becoming more agitated by Nagisa's attitude and actions. The entire A-TEC class goes on a graduation trip to a beach, although Nagisa stays out of the fun activities to complete important company work. Whenever Mizuki tries to coax him into joining the group, the electronic devices he uses end up broken somehow. A standoff between Angelina and Iris reveals that Angelina knows of Iris's amnesia. Late at night, Nagisa is left with no devices left to be able to access the company server, so Mizuki steps in to help. She enlists Iris, racing fast against time, to drive Nagisa to a company branch office where he can access a computer and finish his work. Mizuki discovers scars on Nagisa's back later that night.
#50 - Confession and Girlfriend
Rent-a-Girlfriend - Season 1 - Episode 12
Chizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together. How can Chizuru handle this situation?