The BEST episodes directed by Manabu Okamoto

I Cried, Cried My Lungs Out, and Stopped Crying
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9.50
326 votes

#1 - I Cried, Cried My Lungs Out, and Stopped Crying

Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 8

Subaru's first day in Roswaal's mansion begins for the fifth time. Determined to save everyone this time, he makes it a point to keep his best smile on his face in order to earn the trust of the mansion's staff. But although he works his hardest to make them like him, his body begins to have trouble keeping up with his heart's intentions. Soon Emilia is unable to bear the sight of him struggling any longer and takes an unexpected action...

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The Beast and the Prince
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8.76
204 votes

#2 - The Beast and the Prince

DARLING in the FRANXX - Season 1 - Episode 13

In the deepest, darkest parts of a forest lived a strong and beautiful beast princess. Beckoned by the moonlight, she wandered into a land of humans, and in the moonlit garden of a small castle, she fell in love with a prince.

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Turning Point 2
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8.61
237 votes

#3 - Turning Point 2

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 21

Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd are nearing the end of their journey, but a chance encounter in a snowy mountain pass threatens to put a premature end to their adventures.

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Kill the Curse
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8.27
322 votes

#4 - Kill the Curse

Akame ga Kill! - Season 1 - Episode 17

After the massive explosion set by Bols' Rubicante, everyone from Night Raid and Jaegers manage to stay alive. As Bols walks away, he still thinks about the Jaegers as his family and he must regroup with them as soon as possible. Bols meets a wounded girl and treats the wound with a bandage, but the girl responded of how many people does he burned with his Rubicante and it reveals as the disguised Chelsea, piercing a needle on Bols' nape. Bols crawls as he accepts his fate and the only thing he can do is to get home but he succumbs. Chelsea meets Lubbock and she is requesting for reinforcements before Kurome acquires new puppets. Before trailing Kurome, Chelsea disguises herself as Bols. In the Night Raid outpost, they debrief on their skirmish with Jaegers until Lubbock arrives and asking for assisting Chelsea. Meanwhile, Kurome becomes tired and as she recuperates from their previous battle, she recalls her past with her older sister Akame where they're being tested first to become capable assassins. They passed the test but separated on which Kurome was designated on the Imperial forces and was experimented with various drugs to enhance her fighting prowess. After her recollection, Kurome is then joined by Chelsea, in disguised of Bols. Chelsea maintains patience but takes advantage when Kurome shows exhaustion, piercing a needle on her nape. Chelsea seems satisfied and recalls her past on how she wants to change the world by becoming an assassin, from her early days as an apprentice, seeing her master brutally toying people and accepting bribes, to acquiring the Imperial Relic Gaea Foundation on which she kills her master using deception. Chelsea shocks when Kurome approaches her and uses Natala and Doya to kill her. Akame and Tatsumi reaches a town and Tatsumi roams around in stealth, but shocks to see Chelsea's head placed on the top of the pole.

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Reunion
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8.25
225 votes

#5 - Reunion

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 17

In the aftermath of their disastrous reunion, Paul and Rudeus reflect on their actions and look for a way forward.

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Kill the Absolute Justice
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8.24
352 votes

#6 - Kill the Absolute Justice

Akame ga Kill! - Season 1 - Episode 6

While on assignment in the Red Light District of the Capital, Mine and Sheele cross paths with a certain Imperial officer hungry for justice... and revenge.

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Karen Tendo and Surprise “Happy End” (Gamers and Wipeout “Game Over”)
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8.24
75 votes

#7 - Karen Tendo and Surprise “Happy End” (Gamers and Wipeout “Game Over”)

Gamers! - Season 1 - Episode 6

Aguri and Keita discover Chiaki and Tasuku on what appears to be a date. Aguri is devastated, but both she and Tasuku decide independently to help Keita move things along with Karen.

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Wake Up and Take a Step
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8.21
220 votes

#8 - Wake Up and Take a Step

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 23

Rudeus sinks into depression following Eris's departure. As he struggles to get back on his feet, the many people he's met continue their own journeys.

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Children and Warriors
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8.10
298 votes

#9 - Children and Warriors

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 11

With their new money-making scheme in place, Dead End head out to track down a mysterious monster. Unfortunately, the job doesn't go as smoothly as they hope, and Rudy's plans may turn out to be a lot less safe than he thought.

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Dreams and Reality
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8.07
206 votes

#10 - Dreams and Reality

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 22

Rudeus and Eris finally return to Fittoa, but sudden goodbyes and unpleasant news make their homecoming bittersweet.

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Master
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8.01
354 votes

#11 - Master

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 2

Rudy begins training with his new magic tutor and learning swordsmanship from his father. He makes rapid progress, but traumatic memories from his past life leave him to afraid to go outside. Is his second chance already doomed to failure?

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Turning Point 1
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7.98
308 votes

#12 - Turning Point 1

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 8

Rudy reaches his 10th birthday, and Eris and her family plan a surprise party for him. Meanwhile, the strange orb hovering over the city remains a mystery as powerful entities across the world begin to take note of it.

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No Such Thing As a Free Lunch
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7.96
228 votes

#13 - No Such Thing As a Free Lunch

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 14

Rudeus finds himself imprisoned by the beast people in Doldia Village. Will Ruijerd and Eris arrive to clear his name before he loses patience and tries to fight his way to freedom?

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Family Squabble
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7.92
217 votes

#14 - Family Squabble

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 16

Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd arrive in the Holy Country of Millis, where Rudeus's thoughts turn to home. When the three split up for a day off, a chance encounter in an alley leads Rudeus to a shocking reunion.

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Jobless Reincarnation
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7.92
385 votes

#15 - Jobless Reincarnation

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 1

A 34-year-old unemployed recluse get hit by a truck... and wakes up as a newborn baby in a fantasy world! With loving parents, a lifetime of regrets, and a beginner's magic textbook, he sets out to make the most of his second chance at life.

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The Birth of My Little Sister, the Maid
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7.90
213 votes

#16 - The Birth of My Little Sister, the Maid

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 20

Rudeus is in desperate straits, imprisoned in a magic-proof dungeon by a despotic prince. But just when all seems hopeless, an unexpected visitor appears with a strange request. Will Rudeus be able to talk his way out of this one?

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A Friend
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7.88
318 votes

#17 - A Friend

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 3

Rudy begins to explore the village and rescues a green-haired child from a group of bullies. The two grow close practicing magic, but is there more to Rudy's new friend than he thinks?

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A Young Lady and Violence
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7.87
317 votes

#18 - A Young Lady and Violence

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 5

Rudy arrives in the city of Roa, where he's supposed to spend the next five years tutoring the daughter of the local lord. His student, however, is more than he bargained for, and he'll have to fight to start his first ever job, let alone keep it.

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The Woman with the Demon Eyes
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7.84
246 votes

#19 - The Woman with the Demon Eyes

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 12

Dead End discovers that Ruijerd will have to pay a fortune in fees to leave the Demon Continent. As they struggle to find a way around this unexpected roadblock, Rudeus receives another vision.

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Route Selection
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7.78
206 votes

#20 - Route Selection

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 19

Dead End finally arrives in the Shirone Kingdom on the Central Continent. Rudeus is anxious for a reunion with Roxy, but an unexpected vision from the Man-God means he may be in for more than he bargained for.

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Missed Connections
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7.76
231 votes

#21 - Missed Connections

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 13

Roxy arrives on the Demon Continent to begin her search for Paul's missing family. Meanwhile, Rudeus strikes a deal with smugglers to transport Ruijerd across the ocean.

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Chiaki Hoshinomori and StreetPass Communication
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7.75
69 votes

#22 - Chiaki Hoshinomori and StreetPass Communication

Gamers! - Season 1 - Episode 3

Tasuku tries to set Keita up to be friends with Chiaki, another gamer. They hit it off, leading to great misery for Tendou Karen.

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Emergency Family Meeting
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7.75
322 votes

#23 - Emergency Family Meeting

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 4

The Greyrat family is overjoyed when Zenith announces that she's pregnant with a second child, but the mood takes a dour turn when Lilia reveals that she is also pregnant and Paul is the father. Will this be the end of Rudy's happy family?

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Erogamer and Spectator Mode / Gamers and Half their Life Game
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7.74
65 votes

#24 - Erogamer and Spectator Mode / Gamers and Half their Life Game

Gamers! - Season 1 - Episode 8

The Gamers Meet-up gets together at Chiaki's place to play a board game. The seems to reveal – or maybe even predict – something about the gang's relationship with each other.

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Separate Journeys
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7.72
216 votes

#25 - Separate Journeys

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 18

After setting out from Millishion, Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd board a ship back to the Central Continent. Meanwhile, Roxy arrives in Rikarisu, where she encounters some familiar faces.

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A Chance Encounter
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7.69
298 votes

#26 - A Chance Encounter

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 9

Rudy and Eris find themselves stranded in the wilds of the Demon Continent. Their only chance to survive seems to lie in Ruijerd, a warrior of the infamous Superd tribe of demons, but can he be trusted?

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What Lies Beyond Effort
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7.67
299 votes

#27 - What Lies Beyond Effort

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 7

Eris's 10th birthday is fast approaching, and her grandfather has invited nobles from across the kingdom to a dance party to celebrate. There's just one problem: Eris can't dance, and she's quickly losing patience with her lessons.

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Slow Life in the Doldia Village
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7.57
225 votes

#28 - Slow Life in the Doldia Village

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 15

Dead End decide to wait out the rainy season in the Doldia village. Eris befriends the chieftain's granddaughter, but her fondness for Ghislaine leads to unexpected conflict.

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The Value of a Life and the First Job
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7.55
283 votes

#29 - The Value of a Life and the First Job

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 10

Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd make it to a city. They need to earn money for their journey, and decide to register as adventurers, but Superd like Ruijerd aren't allowed inside. Rudeus has a plan, but how well will it hold up in practice?

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Keita Amano and Chapters of the Chosen
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7.55
77 votes

#30 - Keita Amano and Chapters of the Chosen

Gamers! - Season 1 - Episode 1

Gaming enthusiast Amano Keita is invited by the cutest girl at school, Tendo Karen, to join the game club. The people in the club seem cool, but...

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Tasuku Uehara and New Game +
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7.54
68 votes

#31 - Tasuku Uehara and New Game +

Gamers! - Season 1 - Episode 2

Keita takes flak for rejecting Karen's invitation to the game club. For a moment, it looks like Keita had made the entire class his enemy, but Tasuku doesn't seem to want to board that bandwagon.

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Gamers and Next Stage
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7.53
58 votes

#32 - Gamers and Next Stage

Gamers! - Season 1 - Episode 10

Chiaki is led to believe that Tasuku had confessed to her. With the tensions becoming overwhelming, Keita gathers the Meet-up gang to announce his intention to finally set everything straight, but he Keitas it up.

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Gamers and Youth Continue
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7.48
58 votes

#33 - Gamers and Youth Continue

Gamers! - Season 1 - Episode 11

Tasuku and Karen hatch a double-date plot to try to ease apart Aguri and Keita, whose friendship they fear has the potential to become something more.

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A Day Off in Roa
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7.42
296 votes

#34 - A Day Off in Roa

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Season 1 - Episode 6

Rudy is officially Eris's tutor, but she doesn't want to learn anything but magic. As Rudy struggles to get her interested in other subjects, he realizes that non-stop lessons are causing her stress and proposes a day off in the city.

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Chiaki Hoshinomori and Account Hack
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7.39
57 votes

#35 - Chiaki Hoshinomori and Account Hack

Gamers! - Season 1 - Episode 9

Having learned that, all along, Keita was the number-one fan of her games, as well as her best buddy in an MMO, Chiaki's feelings for him become more than just a little bit complicated.

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INTERMISSION × Karen Tendo and Slump Days
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7.35
68 votes

#36 - INTERMISSION × Karen Tendo and Slump Days

Gamers! - Season 1 - Episode 4

Tendou Karen has been out-of-it ever since Chiaki and Keita have become friends. She runs into Keita in town, and so they go on a "walk" together.

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Keita Amano and Karen's Best Entertainment
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7.30
63 votes

#37 - Keita Amano and Karen's Best Entertainment

Gamers! - Season 1 - Episode 7

Karen invites Keita out to a date. It takes a long time.

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Aguri and Communication Error
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7.28
64 votes

#38 - Aguri and Communication Error

Gamers! - Season 1 - Episode 5

Tasuku pieces together the surprising connections between Chiaki and Keita. Chiaki and Keita, meanwhile, not even aware that they'd had those connections, discover that they have some seemingly irreconcilable differences.

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INTERMISSION × Gamers and Billing System Talk
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6.63
67 votes

#39 - INTERMISSION × Gamers and Billing System Talk

Gamers! - Season 1 - Episode 12

The gang heads to the hot springs. Aguri has some piercing criticisms of gamers and the gaming industry.

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