The BEST episodes directed by Kenichi Imaizumi

Pickers of Empty Cocoons
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8.97
99 votes

#1 - Pickers of Empty Cocoons

Mushi-Shi - Season 1 - Episode 17

"There are countless fissures in the physical world. Those who vanish like smoke are lost in such hollows. Without their memories, without their souls..." Ginko receives a letter in a cocoon, but it isn't adressed to him. Rather, it's addressed to an old accquaintance, Aya Tozawa, so he decides to visit her. Ginko is concerned about Aya, as she is still searching for her sister, who has been trapped in an Uroana for 5 years.

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Zheng Speaks
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8.94
16 votes

#2 - 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.

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Eye of Fortune, Eye of Misfortune
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8.90
96 votes

#3 - Eye of Fortune, Eye of Misfortune

Mushi-Shi - Season 1 - Episode 25

"All that is in my world... is seem sound taste and touch. That is all. That is enough..." Finally able to reach a city, Ginko comes across a "biwa hoshi" named Amane, singing songs about Mushi and she is immediately able tell that he is a Mushi-shi. So she forces him to stay a night at an inn when she later reveals that she once saw a "Ganpuku" a very rare Mushi that will make the host see better and better until they die.

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The Traveling Swamp
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8.55
119 votes

#4 - The Traveling Swamp

Mushi-Shi - Season 1 - Episode 5

Adashino-sensei is looking to buy some of the items that Ginko has obtained on his journey. He especially wants the wine cup that was drawn by Shinra, But Ginko says it's too rare to be sold to collectors. He tells Adoshenei-sensei about the strange being he met while in the forest and he also explains how the swamp is moving towards the sea. This looks like the work of a Mushi...

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Unprecedented Aid
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8.44
18 votes

#5 - 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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With All We Have
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8.28
18 votes

#6 - 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.

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Rise of a Young General
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8.26
19 votes

#7 - 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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Running For Your Lives
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8.25
16 votes

#8 - 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.

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Age of Giants
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8.25
12 votes

#9 - 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.

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The Battle of Hangu Pass
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8.24
21 votes

#10 - 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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A Wasteland Riddled with Holes
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8.24
17 votes

#11 - 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.

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Two Battlefields
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8.19
21 votes

#12 - 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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A Secret Revealed
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8.18
17 votes

#13 - 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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Zi Bai's Name
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8.13
15 votes

#14 - 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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The Fearsome Pursuer
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8.11
373 votes

#15 - The Fearsome Pursuer

The Seven Deadly Sins - Season 1 - Episode 8

King has a final confrontation with Ban, finishing him off with Ban being frozen, with Elaine making an appearance, never showing herself to King. A holy knight Guila battles it out against Meliodas, Diane and Elizabeth. Ban continues his flashbacks with Elaine and the Fairy forest, at the foutain of youth.

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Deepest Gratitude
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8.11
18 votes

#16 - 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?

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Reversal Rush
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8.11
18 votes

#17 - 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.

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A General's Pride
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8.11
18 votes

#18 - 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.

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The Encroaching Coalition Army
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8.10
20 votes

#19 - 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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Sword and Shield
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8.08
13 votes

#20 - 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.

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Even If It Costs Me My Life
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8.06
346 votes

#21 - Even If It Costs Me My Life

The Seven Deadly Sins - Season 1 - Episode 18

After a fight starts, Howzer and Guila combine their powers to protect Diane and Guila's little brother from the combined forces of Githunder, Helbram, Dreyfus, and Jericho.

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Moment of Earnest
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8.01
132 votes

#22 - Moment of Earnest

Charlotte (2015) - Season 1 - Episode 4

After Yusa's loud transfer to Yuu's class, Nao brings her and the others to their third job in Kannai Academy, where they believe a user with telekinesis is attending. As proof, Nao shows them footage of a baseball pitcher, Arifumi Fukuyama, who pitches a knuckleball. However, Nao observes that Arifumi was about to throw a straight ball, but used his ability to position the ball and make it a knuckleball. After confronting Arifumi, who refuses to stop using his ability, Nao holds a baseball match between Kannai and Hoshinoumi's teams, saying that if they win, Arifumi will stop using his ability. After eight innings, both teams are evenly matched. In the last inning, Misa runs from second base to home with the help of Nao and Hoshinoumi subsequently wins by two to one. As a result, Arifumi agrees to stop using his ability, and Yuu possesses him for a little experiment by Nao.

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The Pool Gets Your Heart Racing!
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8.00
8 votes

#23 - The Pool Gets Your Heart Racing!

Komori-san Can't Decline! - Season 1 - Episode 7

Summer is here and the students are out to clean the pool. Everyone asks Shuri for help, but Otani can only feel jealous of Shuri instead...

The Ultimate Instinctive Type
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8.00
15 votes

#24 - 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.

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Arrival!
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8.00
26 votes

#25 - Arrival!

Katekyo Hitman Reborn! - Season 5 - Episode 34

Tsuna unleashes a full powered X-Burner and defeats Genkishi. In the wreckage, Tsuna finds Irie Shouichi's white round machine. Irie appears and reveals he's holding all of Tsuna's friend's hostage in a tank. Irie reveals the white round machine holds the older Tsuna and the others. Irie reveals he sent them to the future in order to obtain the Vongola Rings. He demands Tsuna to hand over his Sky Ring or his friends will be killed. The Cervello counts down the time limit for Tsuna to make his decision.

A Promotion in a Predicament
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8.00
18 votes

#26 - 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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The Wa Lin Army's Charge
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8.00
18 votes

#27 - 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.

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It's Easy to Catch Cold This Time of Year!
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8.00
9 votes

#28 - It's Easy to Catch Cold This Time of Year!

Komori-san Can't Decline! - Season 1 - Episode 11

Komari visits her sick friends.

Festivals Are Bittersweet!
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8.00
8 votes

#29 - Festivals Are Bittersweet!

Komori-san Can't Decline! - Season 1 - Episode 9

Shuri makes plans to have fun with her friends Megumi and Masako at a local bazaar, but Shuri keeps getting asked to help with things...

A Coming Together
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7.95
19 votes

#30 - 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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The Difference Between Dances
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7.94
18 votes

#31 - 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...

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A Mutual Self-Confidence
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7.94
17 votes

#32 - 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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Beyond Hangu Pass
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7.93
15 votes

#33 - 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.

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Zheng's Decision
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7.93
14 votes

#34 - 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.

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Ominous Shadow
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7.91
11 votes

#35 - 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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A Time for Venturing Forth
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7.88
17 votes

#36 - A Time for Venturing Forth

Kingdom (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 25

The rebels and masterminds behind Ai's uprising meet their fates--or rather, most of them do. Zheng discusses his vision for Qin's future with Xin.

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The Call
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7.88
16 votes

#37 - 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.

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Diao
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7.87
15 votes

#38 - 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.

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The Eyes of the Middle Kingdom
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7.87
15 votes

#39 - 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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Seven Nations, After the War
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7.85
13 votes

#40 - 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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Li Mu's Whereabouts
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7.81
16 votes

#41 - 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?

Death Suppressants
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7.79
90 votes

#42 - Death Suppressants

Brynhildr in the Darkness - Season 1 - Episode 3

Murakami learns that witches need to take "death suppressants" in order to stay alive. Can they find a way to get more pills before tragedy strikes?

Training Days
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7.79
14 votes

#43 - 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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The First Night
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7.76
17 votes

#44 - 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.

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The Reason For Her Smile
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7.76
83 votes

#45 - The Reason For Her Smile

Brynhildr in the Darkness - Season 1 - Episode 6

The truth behind Kana's forecast of Kotori smiling over Neko's dead body is revealed, and Murakami has a possible lead on extending their pill supply.

Three Sides, Unyielding
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7.75
16 votes

#46 - 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.

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Assault on Tunliu
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7.71
14 votes

#47 - 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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The Strongest
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7.71
17 votes

#48 - 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.

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A Samurai Never Looks Back
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7.68
56 votes

#49 - A Samurai Never Looks Back

Kuromukuro - Season 1 - Episode 26

With the security lockdown after the attack tightening on Zeru and Muetta, Kennosuke decides to accompany them on a last ditch effort to answer the call to defeat the Efidolg that was received through the Hinge's aborted activation.

A Parting of Ways
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7.67
15 votes

#50 - 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.

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