The BEST episodes directed by Kazuya Monma
#1 - From Hell
Fate/Apocrypha - Season 1 - Episode 18
With her Command Spells, the master of Assassin of Black unleashes a vision of Hell within the mist. To those caught in it, the tormenting trap is all but inescapable.
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#2 - With All We Have
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 22
The castle town of Zui is struggling to stand strong in their drawn-out battle, suffering serious setbacks that put Li Mu on the path to victory.
#3 - Age of Giants
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 12
Xin finds himself trapped as the simultaneous triple-strike comes together; Wei's unsuspecting main camp panics with the three Qin armies closing in.
#4 - A Dream Nation
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 20
Xin pushes onward to Xianyang's Inner Palace as Xiang and Yang are taken to safety. Lü Buwei explains his views to Zheng and how he would rule Qin.
#5 - Diao
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 8
Diao meets with Kai Meng in the Wei camp while Xin and friends scramble for a way to get her out. The Yu Feng Force faces another brutal Fire Dragon.
#6 - Zheng's Decision
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 18
Xianyang is in disarray as Li Mu's army approaches and King Zheng goes missing. Qin formulates a strategy around a southern outpost--its last hope.
#7 - The Crowning Ceremony
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 16
Ai's foreign-backed chancellor puts the Queen Dowager in an impossible position as Zheng prepares for the crowning ceremony in Qin's ancient capital.
#8 - A Promotion in a Predicament
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 10
Teng makes a bold decision when his army finds themselves in a bind. Cheng Hui's move pays off. Wei's Wu Fengming has another trick up his sleeve.
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#9 - The Wa Lin Army's Charge
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 12
Qin general Wang Jian seemingly vanishes, army and all, mid-skirmish with Wu Lu Duo and the Yan army. Chu's newest commander goes after Teng's head.
#10 - Reversal Rush
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 23
Qin army high commander Lord Changping shows what he's made of on the battlefield with an all-or-nothing maneuver meant to immobilize Duke Rongdi.
#11 - Another Path
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 26
Kyou Kai continues to confront Yuu Ren's subordinates, but preserves herself for the latter. It is time to avenge Kyou Shou, it is time to clear the past. But Yuu Ren is still the one who overcame the ritual. She might be stronger than Kyou Kai imagines.
#12 - A New Strategic Base
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 6
Xin and Wang Ben are summoned to assist General Teng in a complex battle with Zhao, but Zhao's star general has some monumental aces up his sleeve.
#13 - Li Mu's Whereabouts
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 16
The royal capital of Xianyang is feeling the heat as outpost after outpost falls in the south of Qin. The most ominous question: Where has Li Mu gone?
#14 - The Eyes of the Middle Kingdom
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 10
The three Qin units prepare for the climactic third day of their coordinated assault on Wei's main camp in Zhuyong, with each facing a formidable foe.
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#15 - Wa Lin: A Spirited Woman
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 8
A new commander takes over Chu's second army, bringing along a new strategy and a lot of confusion. The grotesque Cheng Hui of Han makes his move.
#16 - A New Nation
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 14
The plans of the Queen-Dowager and her lover Lao Ai soon come to light: the foundation of a new state, within Qin itself. The affront is such that it calls for a response equal to it.
#17 - The First Night
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 20
The first day of any battle is a high hurdle to clear, even without civilian troops. Li Mu employs unique tactics overnight to gain the upper hand.
#18 - River-Crossing Battle
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 18
The Fei Xin Force meets up with allies before a pitched battle across a key river. Troops descend on Xianyang as Xiang recalls Zheng's parting words.
#19 - Two Battlefields
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 4
Lord Biao's army finds itself in a bad situation soon after fighting begins. The Wei army brings in equipment that has Zhang Tang rolling his eyes.
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#20 - Running For Your Lives
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 22
The court ladies make a run for it when their safety is compromised. Shang Lu's ailing army is just barely keeping the enemy out of the royal capital.
#21 - Deepest Gratitude
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 24
An exhausted Xin draws on what remains of his strength to face Pang Nuan. The end of the war with the coalition army is in sight, but at what cost?
#22 - The Difference Between Dances
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 25
The country of Qin celebrates its victory in its capital Kanyou, with a ceremony rewarding the warriors who have distinguished themselves in a notable way against the coalition. On the other hand, Kyou Kai, who left the Hi Shin unit to avenge his sister Kyou Shou, is getting closer and closer to his target, Yuu Ren...
#23 - Rise of a Young General
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 5
As the Wei army tackles the mighty Hangu Pass, the allied army of Meng Wu and Teng are battling the Chu army--and there are old scores to be settled.
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#24 - The Strongest
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 13
Meng Wu repeats his daring echelon sweep against Chu, but with a twist. Chu's massive Han Ming faces off against Meng Wu in a battle for the ages.
#25 - Seven Nations, After the War
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 1
The seven nations of the Middle Kingdom come to grips with the fallout of the massive coalition army war as internal disputes move to the forefront.
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#26 - Ominous Shadow
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 2
Qin chancellor Lü Buwei schemes to gain more influence in the Royal Court. Zhao makes a surprising move, prompting Cheng Jiao to make one of his own.
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#27 - Sword and Shield
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 5
A wounded Cheng Jiao confronts Pu Ge, then has a heart-to-heart with Liu Yi and shares words of wisdom with Xin as the fighting in Tunliu subsides.
#28 - Beyond Hangu Pass
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 15
The Qin army is riding high when Wa Lin's elites arrive at Hangu Pass. An unpredictable Qin general steps in to assist. Diao is cautiously optimistic.
#29 - The Call
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 7
Kai Meng, Fire Dragon of Wei, challenges Xin to a duel as the battle rages around them. Qiang Lei must act quickly when something goes terribly wrong.
#30 - A Wasteland Riddled with Holes
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 7
The horrors of Changping nearly two decades ago have spurred Wan Ji and his army to seek revenge against Qin, with Xianyang slated for annihilation.
#31 - Zi Bai's Name
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 9
As Wang Ben tangles with master spearsman Zi Bai, Ling Huang gives Wu Fengming and his officers insight into his fellow Fire Dragon's past and psyche.
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#32 - The Ultimate Instinctive Type
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 17
Qin's Lord Biao confronts Li Mu at the center of his clever whirlpool trap, where he meets a savage warrior with a history of battling great generals.
#33 - Training Days
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 11
The Fei Xin Unit has only half a day left to reach Wu Feng Ming's headquarters. The strategists of both sides test their skills.
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#34 - The Battle of Hangu Pass
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 3
Qin sends its troops to defend Hangu Pass, sole gateway to the kingdom. An impressive array of military might is on display as the battle kicks off.
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#35 - Movement in Xianyang
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 13
Zhao's military minds ponder the aftermath of the Battle at Zhuyong. A powerful figure visits the Royal Court to stake a claim on the new Qin outpost.
#36 - Zheng Speaks
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 19
It's up to King Zheng to convince the people of Zui to fight, defending Xianyang and Qin itself. Li Mu's arrival makes them second-guess themselves.
#37 - The Man Who Was Nothing
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 15
Wang Ben and Xin are rewarded for their actions in Zhuyong as Ai grows ever stronger. Lao Ai reflects on the path his life has taken to this point.
#38 - Meng Wu's Proclamation
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 9
Rumors about Qin reach Qiang Lei on her journey. Li Mu calculates the best time to strike, and the Battle of Hangu Pass reaches its turning point.
#39 - Three Sides, Unyielding
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 17
A supersized Ai army approaches an underdefended Xianyang. The Queen Dowager and Lü Buwei both have their own epiphanies during the crowning ceremony.
#40 - A Secret Revealed
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 21
Xin's training with Qiang Lei comes in handy at Zui. Zheng continues to rally the civilian and veteran troops--until something goes terribly wrong.
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#41 - A Parting of Ways
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 19
Xin explains how Diao learned of the rebellion. Lord Changping makes a momentous decision. The seige of Xianyang intensifies as Xin's troops arrive.
#42 - The Encroaching Coalition Army
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 1
All's quiet in the kingdom of Qin until not one, but three armies attack--and, as a steady stream of messengers reveals, that's just the half of it.
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#43 - Our One Shot at Victory
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 21
Zheng refutes his chancellor's notion of ideal government and articulates his reasons for a united Middle Kingdom. Xin gets turned around in Xianyang.
#44 - Unprecedented Aid
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 23
Reinforcements arrive for Qin, and not a moment too soon. But even the most ferocious mountain warriors are no match for one of Zhao's Three Greats.
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#45 - A General's Pride
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 11
As Cheng Hui's poison courses through Zhang Tang's body, the mighty Qin general takes advantage of Huang Yi's cunning strategy and enters the fray.
#46 - The Punitive Force Moves Out
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 3
Cheng Jiao manages to push back Zhao's army, but a little too easily for his taste. He discovers that Tonryuu, the city of his wife Liu Yi, is now administered by Pu He.
#47 - A Coming Together
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 2
Cai Ze gets a royal audience in hopes of using diplomacy to save Qin. Xin tags along with Lord Biao's army. Lord Changping works to find a solution.
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#48 - A Mutual Self-Confidence
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 6
Xiang Yi brings out his favorite weapon: a legendary sword. Teng takes on the fierce Chu general Lord Linwu. Xin faces a Zhao army with a grudge.
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#49 - The Mightiest Man
Kingdom (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 14
Wa Lin devises a way to hurry along the generals' duel. Li Mu and Lord Chunshen discuss a new strategy, while Wa Lin shows her hand at long last.
#50 - Assault on Tunliu
Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 4
Pu Ge reveals his scheme, but doesn't take the bigger, better Fei Xin Force into account. Cheng Jiao takes a gamble as he faces the fight of his life.
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