The BEST episodes directed by Masahiro Takata

#1 - You're Not Alone

Run with the Wind - Season 1 - Episode 14

The Kansei University track team accepts Kakeru's past and begins running once again. Their hellish training camp continues, and once they return to the city, they busily engage in recruiting for the fan club, fundraising, and job hunting. The last traces of their amateurism fade as every one of them swells with the strength of a true athlete. The ten of them sprint through a single fleeting summer. As Hanako watches over their brilliant progress, they begin to see a certain path leading towards their future. A single man's dream passes from one man to another. Nico-chan and King draw ever closer to achieving official records. Only one man remains...

#2 - Loneliness

The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window - Season 1 - Episode 8

In order to learn more about Sensei's movements, Mikado and Hiyakawa make a plan to astral project into his house with the help of Mukae, Erika, and Sakaki. But they discover that Sensei's house was built on the site where the Palm of the Hand Research Society used to stand. Mikado recommends that they call off their plan out of concern for Hiyakawa, but Hiyakawa calmly replies "I won't remember. I never forgot."

#3 - This is a High-Rise Invasion

High-Rise Invasion - Season 1 - Episode 12

Archangel destroys everything in his path in the name of justice. Mayuko and the others stand in his way, but who will die, and who will prevail?

#4 - I'm Sorry, Mayuko Nise

High-Rise Invasion - Season 1 - Episode 3

Rika confirms that his sister Yuri is still alive when she calls him. Soon after, he faces the wrath of a masked baseball pitcher.

#5 - The Boy Who Became the World's Strongest Sorcerer Inspires the Rose

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World - Season 1 - Episode 8

The Grim Reaper, an assassination organization that invaded the venue of Magix Chevalier, aiming at the children of upper class nobility. Ray is ordered to guard the venue by Abby who senses it. On the other hand, seeing Ariane's overwhelming strength, Amelia completely loses her confidence. Ray stepped into her heart more than usual and gently pushed her back. On the day of her decisive battle, cheered by her friends, Amelia challenges Ariane to her fated showdown. Rei tries to see them fight, but he receives disturbing news...

#6 - Which Of Us Will Live a Cool Live?

High-Rise Invasion - Season 1 - Episode 9

Aikawa deploys a sniper to Yuri’s location in a move to eliminate other God Candidates. It's a battle of equals as Sniper Mask takes on the threat.

#7 - I Won't Give in to This World

High-Rise Invasion - Season 1 - Episode 4

Sniper Mask looks to help a scared Kuon. Yuri and Mayuko head toward Rika, but the saw-wielding Chef Mask has other plans for them.

#8 - The Boy Who Became the World's Strongest Sorcerer Begins His Practical Exercises

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World - Season 1 - Episode 2

Despite being baptized by aristocracy, Rei started life at the academy. Rei, who is determined to do what she wants to do thoroughly, wants to work in both the Environmental Research Department and the Gardening Department. However, she was refused entry by the "Gardening Club" on the grounds that she was from an ordinary family. Rebecca Bradley, the director of the gardening club and student council president of the academy, reaches out to him, and Ray decides to join the club and take a test. At the same time, the academy was invaded by spies from the empire...

#9 - The Girl Who Became the World's Strongest Sorcerer Infiltrates a Sorcery Academy

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World - Season 1 - Episode 7

In order to prepare for the Magic Chevalier’s rookie bracket, Amelia steels herself with the Ainsworth-style bootcamp. Even though she moans that the training is too grueling, she somehow manages to complete it. Meanwhile, Ray infiltrates the Diom Academy of Sorcery to scope out the competition. He ends up having a training match with Ariane and gets to feel how strong she really is. The next day, Ray takes his friends to meet his master Lydia and they all enjoy a fun day with the great sorcerer. However, Lydia also takes the chance to take Amelia aside to have a personal talk with her...

#10 - That's an Incredible Ultimate Weapon

High-Rise Invasion - Season 1 - Episode 5

Seeking revenge for his annihilated crew, Tanabe pleads for Yuri and Mayuko’s help taking down “God Candidate” Aohara and his masked killer, Ein.

#11 - If I Become a Perfect God

High-Rise Invasion - Season 1 - Episode 6

Mayuko vows to keep fighting until Yuri reunites with her brother, but she realizes it may only be a matter of time before she loses her mind.

#12 - The Boy Who Became the World's Strongest Sorcerer Enters the Academy of Sorcery

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World - Season 1 - Episode 1

Ray White has inherited the title of "Ice Sword Magician", which is said to be the strongest in the world. Three years ago, he suffered a deep wound in his heart and left the battlefield. However, because he is from the only ordinary family in the school (ordinary), he is looked down upon by a magus from aristocratic background, and soon begins to become isolated as soon as he enters the school. At that time, he meets Amelia Rose, the daughter of the Rose family, who is the head of the three major aristocrats, and Elisa Griffith, a half-elf, and begins school life with new friends.

#13 - I AM Justice!

High-Rise Invasion - Season 1 - Episode 11

With Yuri and her allies' location exposed, Aikawa dispatches an elite team led by Police Mask to purge those who disagree with his ideology.

#14 - I've Found a New Goal

High-Rise Invasion - Season 1 - Episode 2

Mayuko kills others without any hesitation, desperate to escape. An encounter with Yuri brings back her sense of humanity.

#15 - The Boy Who Became the World's Strongest Sorcerer Releases His Secret Power

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World - Season 1 - Episode 4

Rei has become an executive committee member of Magix Chevalier, a swordsman tournament between the three major magic academies. He watches over Amelia as she practices for the school preliminaries, but suddenly she appoints her as her practice partner. While everyone thinks Amelia has the upper hand, Rei corners her with her splendid swordsmanship. Everyone around her praised her for her unexpectedly great effort. However, Albert-Allium, who does not feel comfortable with the situation, challenges Ray to a duel. Albert, who gives off a strange bloodlust, attacks Rei with a serious sword in hand! ?

#16 - The Boy Who Became the World's Strongest Sorcerer Has an Unexpected Meeting on the Battlefield

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World - Season 1 - Episode 5

Helena Grady has discarded her teacher disguise and reveals that she is a member of Eugenics, an organization trying to get sorcerers brains. Faced with her reckless onslaught, Ray is finally forced to face her as the Iceblade Sorcerer. As his friends look on, the battle is decided! Then, time leaps backwards 10 years. A young Lydia discovers a war orphan during her battlefield patrol. His name is Ray. Slowly, the mysterious past of the Iceblade Sorcerer is unveiled.

#17 - The Boy Who Became the World's Strongest Sorcerer Releases the Binds

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World - Season 1 - Episode 9

Amelia prepares for defeat before Ariane's fierce attack. It was Rei's voice who rushed to her venue that reached her ears. Inspired by his cheering, Amelia begins to outwit Ariane's attacks with her new magic, and finally launches her counterattack. She hunts her down, but her physical strength in Amelia is also reaching her limit. And the moment of settlement comes to the two girls who fight with all her might. On the other hand, Rebecca, who has advanced to the finals of the main tournament, will face Lucas Forst, who is described as the dark horse of this tournament.

#18 - I Just Don't Get This World

High-Rise Invasion - Season 1 - Episode 1

Transported to the top of a skyscraper, Yuri desperately tries to evade a masked killer, but her escape routes are few.

#19 - I Will End This Realm

High-Rise Invasion - Season 1 - Episode 7

Yuri acquires new powers. Rika and his allies reach Yoshida, but they face fierce opposition from Police Mask and her killer army.

#20 - The Boy Who Became the World's Strongest Sorcerer Resonates with the Past

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World - Season 1 - Episode 11

Everybody is on alert after they figure out that Evan is an impostor who only wants Rebecca’s power. Furthermore, after Maria Bradley talks to him, Ray decides to fight Evan. A few days later, the cultural festival at the Arnold Academy for Sorcery begins, and the maid café Amelia dreamed off is a huge success. Ray leaves his class to go find Rebecca and the two of them have fun checking out the festival. However, looming in the background, there was an ominous presence following her...

#21 - The Boy Who Became the World's Strongest Sorcerer Sets Up a Maid Cafe

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World - Season 1 - Episode 10

After the Magic Chevalier is over, the season turns to fall. While Ray and his class are getting excited about their plan for the cultural festival, they get word that Rebecca has been engaged to an upper-tier noble called Evan Bernstein. Ray goes to congratulate her, but gets the feeling that she is not her usual self. On top of that, Dina Sera asks Ray to watch over Rebecca, so he begins his investigation into Evan. However, the situation behind this way bigger than Ray could have imagined...

#22 - I've Cast Off My Humanity, But That's Fine

High-Rise Invasion - Season 1 - Episode 8

Mayuko and Yuri reunite on top of a skyscraper amidst a grenade attack. Now held hostage, Rika is summoned before a God Candidate.

#23 - Our Enemy is One Who Desires Chaos

High-Rise Invasion - Season 1 - Episode 10

Aohara, Tanabe and the others approach Yuri to form an alliance. Mayuko and Kuon come to Sniper Mask's aid when he starts to lose his mind.

#24 - The Boy Who Became the World's Strongest Sorcerer Unveils Akasa!

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World - Season 1 - Episode 12

#25 - Science-types Fell in Love, So They Tried Confessing Their Feelings to Their Juniors.

Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It - Season 2 - Episode 8

Kosuke enjoyed his date with his beloved Aika. They did things like shop for clothes and watch a movie. In the midst of his fun, Kosuke watched Kanade, her date, and a lot of other couples up close. He ends up being made aware he was the only one playing with dolls, and the feeling makes him scream and cry. Meanwhile, Kanade is still in shock from the words Shikijou said to her on their date: "You didn't seem normal." Seeing this, Yukimura asks Kanade for the definition of "normal," and declares that living with an obsession about being "normal" is a truly stupid way to live.

#26 - The Boy Who Became the World's Strongest Sorcerer Dons a Mask

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World - Season 1 - Episode 6

After the battle with Gray, Ray returns to his peaceful academy life. But then, they meet their new homeroom teacher, who is none other than Carol Caroline. Being uneasy with her from his past experiences, Ray even asks Abbie to fire her... Meanwhile, Amelia makes it through the qualifiers in first place and secures her spot for the Magic Chevalier tournament. However, she quickly loses confidence after she compares herself to her rival from Diom Academy, Ariane Algren. Seeing her like this, Ray goes ahead and says...!?

#27 - The Boy Who Became the World's Strongest Sorcerer Enjoys a Day Off

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World - Season 1 - Episode 3

During the practical training in Kafka's Forest, Ray defeated a giant monster that attacked him. However, a mysterious magician transforms the monster into a more ferocious form and revives it. Ray, who attacks again, cooperates with Amelia, Elisa, and Evi-Armstrong, and succeeds in repelling this time. Thanks to the fierce battle, the four of them achieve the top results in their training, but... After that, Ray, who returned from training, visited his former master, Lydia Ainsworth, who was a magician of his predecessor, "Hyoken"...?

#28 - Happy at the Equator Festival!

High School Fleet - Season 1 - Episode 10

Don't worry Coco, it'll be okay! Tune in as we find out what the Harekaze crew members will do during two days of repair time!