The BEST episodes directed by Nanako Shimazaki
#1 - Chevalier
Blood+ - Season 2 - Episode 7
David and the others return to Red Shield headquarters where they are checked for any signs of Chiropteran infections. Meanwhile Ashmel, Solomon, James, and Nathan meet up to figure out a what to do about Saya. Also Kai finds out something from Joel's diary.
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#2 - Kagami Kami Kami? Confusing Feelings
Fantasista Doll - Season 1 - Episode 9
Kagami, who had joined the MDAG for information on the whereabouts on her missing brother, becomes cold towards Uzume again after she refuses to give her her cards. Uzume becomes conflicted over how to make up with Kagami without fighting her or relinquishing her cards. Meanwhile, Kagami, who is given a time limit for completing her requested exchange, also becomes conflicted over whether to betray Uzume or not. Kagami inevitably confronts Uzume in a battle between their dolls.
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#3 - Wishes Upbeat, Everyone's Shining
Fantasista Doll - Season 1 - Episode 12
It is shown how Sonnet was lost to Komachi when she pushed her out of the way of a speeding truck, her card become crushed as a result. As the battle between Uzume and Komachi begins, Anne asks Makoto for his help in reviving Sonnet. Uzume is soon joined by Kagami and Manai, whose combined show of friendship seems to resonate with Proto-Zero, who expresses her desire to live, making Komachi realises she has been neglecting other dolls whilst focusing on Sonnet.
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#4 - Akari Kari kari - Restrictions and Devotion?
Fantasista Doll - Season 1 - Episode 6
As Uzume takes everyone out after inadvertently waking up early on a Sunday, Akari worries about getting too close to her in the event that they be abandoned again. They soon meet a girl named Miina Rurukawa who acts like a doll, with her actual dolls acting as her masters. Later that night, Miko ends up discovering Uzume's dolls, but is too happy to see Katia to bother blabbing about it. The next day, Uzume meets Miina again, who explains why she chose to become a doll.
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#5 - Tomoe - Tomoe
Rozen Maiden - Season 2 - Episode 10
Souseiseki is destined to meet a tragic fate, and to make matters worse, Shinku sees the same for Hinaichigo as well. Hinaichigo is also aware of her destiny, and shares her last moments with Tomoe. There is no time to mourn, however, since Barasuishou, Laplace, and Enju have apparently laid a trap for Jun and the remaining dolls of the Rozen Maiden.
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#6 - If Someone Hits You on the Right Cheek, Counter with Your Left Fist
WWW.Working!! - Season 1 - Episode 11
Miyakoshi feels that something is missing regarding her dating Higashida, so she asks Muranushi and Kisaki for advice. However, in the end, she turns to her last resort, which results in a surprising development!
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#7 - Suiseiseki - Jade Stern
Rozen Maiden - Season 1 - Episode 4
One night while Shinku and Hinaichigo was in a tassle over a KunKun stuff toy, a suitcase crashes through the window of Jun's room to reveal another Rozen Maiden 'Suiseiseki'. Suiseiseki came to look for Shinku who's like a big sister of sorts and she hated humans. She dislikes Jun as well and tries to draw a line btw them. However, she gets along better with Nori who's of a gentler nature. By Shinku's request, Suiseiseki uses her power to bring Jun into his inner dreamworld which is dark, gloomy and neglected - reflecting his heart. Jun is afraid to confront his fears and runs away. The four of them (Jun, Shinku, Suiseiseki & Hinaichigo) arrives at a green forest within which a tree representing Jun's heart is located. Feeling sorry for the tree, Suiseiseki tries to help by watering the small and crooked tree. Jun learns that he has to bring them home to reality since it's his dreamworld after all. When he catches hold of Suiseiseki when she's about to slip off his flying form, Suisei
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#9 - The Schemes of Flowers
The Good Witch of the West - Season 1 - Episode 5
Rune (Runet) is asked by Sister Rain to join the Student Organization. Her purpose is Rune's Brain and Ephemeris. Philiel, who got into the scene, intuitively understood that Rain was the Queen candidate Leandra. So she decides to put up a rune in a duel with the Student Organization.
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#10 - V
Amnesia (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 5
Heroine is confused on why she was sent back in time. Orion appears before trying to explain but disappears before she is able to understand.
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#11 - Surpass that Moment
Fighting Spirit - Season 1 - Episode 73
Ippo starts the third round by charging at Sendo but then hesitates which leads to Sendo beating Ippo all through the third round. The fourth round is a different story being more in the favor of Ippo.
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#12 - The Other Semi-Final
Fighting Spirit - Season 1 - Episode 23
Ippos day off. Miyata and Mashiba face off.
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#13 - The White Fangs of the Wolf
Fighting Spirit - Season 1 - Episode 45
Gero-michi leaves and has to move away.
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#14 - Mr. Takamura's Tears
Fighting Spirit - Season 1 - Episode 66
Takamura fights a bear.
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#15 - Heartbroken
Fighting Spirit - Season 1 - Episode 58
After Ippo loses he finds out that Sendo and Volg will fight for the title. Kamogawa tells Ippo that he shouldn't go to the gym for three months because of all the damage from his fights. Ippo goes out with Kumi, Mashiba's sister.
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#16 - My Conclusion After Much Consideration
ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? - Season 1 - Episode 9
I start working at Tsubaki's shop so I can afford to buy Pansy another copy of her book! It's rough since I'm not used to the job, but at this rate, I should be able to manage… Ahhh! I messed up big time!
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#17 - Arrival in Okinawa
Grand Blue Dreaming - Season 1 - Episode 10
The Peek-a-Boo members arrive in Okinawa! After checking out their gorgeous vacation home, the group decides to head to the beach. In order to make sure the guys don't try to get naked, they decide to go to a popular beach with lots of visitors, where they have some wild fun on a banana boat. However, Iori loses their banana boat contest and ends up having to sleep in Nanaka and Azusa's room!
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#18 - The Goal is Close. The Sports Festival Will Thus be Over Too.
If Her Flag Breaks - Season 1 - Episode 4
During the first day, Quest Dorm members are excelling the Sports Festival. But their performance dropped, and their ranking dropped to the 8th place during the second-to-last day. During night before the last day of the Sports Festival, Souta talked with Ruri about his condition. While reciting the letter he received, he activated Ruri's "First Flag, Program Code". Souta is given a vision about Quest Dorm, where there exist an underground passage below the dormitory. During the last day of the Sports Festival, under the guidance of the Victory Flag, the Quest Dorm received MVP title despite ranked 2nd.
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#19 - Totoko's Huge Panic / Letter
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 1 - Episode 24
Totoko experiences jealousy for the first time after people start getting more success than her, leading her on a quest to find an oil magnate to marry.
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#20 - A Blue Wind Rustling Fresh Leaves / Beating the Summer Heat
Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness - Season 1 - Episode 4
A regular customer cancels their order. Nagomu's father, Irino Heigo, is furious with him, thinking that Nagomu has done something again. Heigo and Nagomu go to apologize to their regular customer. There they find out that the cancellation was actually connected to someone else who works at Ryokushou, Seto Saki.
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#21 - Farewell, My Turnabout - 1st Trial
Ace Attorney - Season 1 - Episode 21
A new case, a new murder, but a familiar suspect, as a samurai once again gets accused of the crime. This is a case that must be taken, but for an altogether different reason...
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#22 - The Eastern Japan Rookie Championship Tournament Begins
Fighting Spirit - Season 1 - Episode 13
Ippo and his opponent Jason prepare for the first match of the Rookie King Tournament.
#23 - To Enemy Ground
Fighting Spirit - Season 1 - Episode 30
Ippo learns how to heal his right fist and gets ready for the All Japan but something happens his powerful right punches!
#25 - Reunion, and Turnabout - 3rd Trial
Ace Attorney - Season 1 - Episode 16
After the first session of the trial, the investigation continues, and a few suspects start to crop up.
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#26 - Another World, Another Girl
Date A Live - Season 3 - Episode 10
Shido wakes up and finds that the world around him is different. His attempt to thwart disaster may have succeeded, but for how long will it last?
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#27 - We Caught a Cold / Todomatsu's Line / Choromatsu-sensei
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 1 - Episode 14
The brothers all catch colds, with whoever's left healthy causing a lot of trouble while trying to take care of the others.
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#28 - It's a Birthday Party, Dajo / Iyami's Great Discovery
Mr. Osomatsu - Season 1 - Episode 6
The Matsunos are invited to Hatabou's birthday party, becoming surprised to discover he is living the rich life.
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#29 - Three as One
Chaos Dragon - Season 1 - Episode 3
The representatives from each country come together to form the combined expedition. Their first mission - to meet one known as the Undead Merchant.
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#30 - Narrow Escape From Death
Chaos Dragon - Season 1 - Episode 10
Ulrika stands in support of Sweallow's decision to go after Ibuki. She offers to secure a special weapon which Lou shows a keen interest in.
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#31 - I Won't Lose Anyone Else
Ushio and Tora (2015) - Season 2 - Episode 2
Upon getting a premonition that the Beast Spear would break, the yokai chiefs from all over make a collective decision.
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#32 - Tora
Ushio and Tora (2015) - Season 2 - Episode 8
Nobody is a match against Hakumen no Mono. As Ushio falls to the bottom of the seas, he begins to dream about a man from long ago. The truth about Hakumen's birth and Tora is finally revealed!
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