The BEST episodes directed by Noriaki Akitaya

#1 - Light my Fire

Gun X Sword - Season 1 - Episode 6

Van and Wendy continue onto a port town called Harbor Parade. Two lawless lovebirds, nicknamed Muscat and Honey Cherry, try to finance their wedding by repeatedly attempting to steal Van's armor, but their intended prey becomes their heroic rescuer when a mafia boss named Tony comes looking for a piece of the action. It is revealed that Tony is actually Honey Cherry's father and that her real name is Bunny Montana. Tony is enraged that Muscat, whose real name is Klatt, remodeled his 'armor' into a green and pink car named the Love Deluxe. Disgraced by the defilement, Tony initially asks Honey Cherry to kill Muscat, but Wendy urges Van to help, and so he comes to the rescue. Confronted by Van, Tony summons his own 'armor' and Van realized what passes for armor in Tony's mind is a tricked out car - tricked to the hilt and impressive, but no match for the real thing. Dann easily defeats Tony's 'armor', and the couple decides to sell what remains of the Love Deluxe to pay for their wedding.

#2 - For Whose Sake?

Gun X Sword - Season 1 - Episode 22

Wendy is contacted by The Claw to meet him on the shore of the island. She questions his purpose for his upcoming sacrifice as well as his use for Michael. When she returns to the hover-base, only to see an unsettled Van, who is still set on revenge. Priscilla comes up with the idea that Dann of Thursday could be restored by another satellite base. Wendy and Joshua spend countless hours researching about outer space. The protagonists convince Ray to use the Vulcan as an engine to fuel enough energy to launch. Wendy overhears Priscilla confesses her feelings to Van. It is revealed that Ray is slowly losing his eyesight, as Van gradually becomes weak. Van is soon launched into the sky and targets the satellite base of the Diablo of Monday.

#3 - Carmen Goes Home

Gun X Sword - Season 1 - Episode 9

Van, Wendy, and Joshua hitchhike with Carmen 99 to her hometown named Trinolia where Van knows of an engineer who should be able to crack the data disk recovered from the dragon armor. Carmen 99 reunites with her childhood friend Haeta, the daughter of an engineer named Findley who just happens to be the engineer Van was seeking. Haeta declines Van's request because of her father is now crippled and in poor health, but Findley overhears Van's request and accepts. While Wendy and Joshua stay at Carmen 99's house to spruce up, Van goes with Carmen 99 to her old school where she explains that Findley and her father had been business partners, and that Findley had fostered her after the deaths of her parents. The town has prospered in the last six years thanks to a special flower Haeta has helped cultivate. But Joshua overhears a conversation between Haeta and a visitor and realizes Haeta is growing the flowers for the Claw. He runs and tells Carmen, but knowing Van's reaction, orders Joshua not to tell him until she has gathered more information. She goes to Uncle Findley. She finds him collapsed in his lab, and he reveals the flowers are a drug that makes people happy, but it has horrible side effects - inhaling its pollen without the proper antibodies causes debilitating physical side affects, the cause of his poor health and crippling. The Claw supplies them with the medicine, but even with it, long term the pollen still causes problems. He begs Carmen to stop his daughter and destroy the flowers before they destroy the town, and Carmen goes to confront Haeta. Their talk is interrupted by smoke coming from Haeta's house. Wendy had made her own discoveries about the flowers. Trying to identify the flower Haeta is growing, Wendy had inhaled too much pollen and collapses and then woke up joyful and hyper to an extreme degree. Seeking to find out what ailed his young companion, Van started looking for answers and found them in Findley. Haeta has been growing the flowers

#4 - Elegance In The Moonlight

Fate/Stay Night - Season 1 - Episode 9

Saber is eager to go to the temple but Shirō has insisted that they won't be going because it seems too dangerous. Nonetheless, as soon as Shirō falls asleep, Saber heads off by herself to the temple, not only to be confronted by the servant identified as Assassin. Unlike any other servant, Assassin actually reveals his true identity to Saber, as Sasaki Kojirou. Although the talking ends here and the fighting begins but while this is going on Rider sneaks past them and enters the temple to fight some woman. Who is this mysterious woman and was Shinji planning this all along?

#5 - Heart Pain Killer

IS: Infinite Stratos - Season 2 - Episode 2

After sparring with Lingyin, Ichika runs late to class and is punished by Chifuyu. Officially meeting Tatenashi at the school assembly, Ichika oversees the selection of his class' activity for the school festival wherein Laura suggests a normal maid cafe. After receiving approval, Ichika is unwilling to receive Tatenashi as an instructor and challenges her ultimately losing. Dreaming upon the grasslands, Ichika appears to see Houki before awaking in Tatenashi's lap. Tatenashi takes Ichika training in shooting stances with Charlotte and Cecilia. Ichika returns home to find Tatenashi who incites Houki as he enters into a new training routine with Tatenashi. In the end Houki, Cecilia, Lingyin, Charlotte, and Laura all try to comfort Ichika as he falls asleep from exhaustion.

#6 - The One I Love Is…

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? - Season 1 - Episode 12

Huh? What are you talking about, Pansy? You already have someone who's promised to be your boyfriend? And it's…

#7 - The Day a Demon Awakens

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Season 2 - Episode 1

One year after the Black Rebellion, Lelouch Lamperouge has resumed his normal school life with no apparent memories of the year before. After skipping remedial gym class, he sets off with younger brother Rolo to gamble at Babel Tower. Led by C.C., the Order of the Black Knights launches an attack on the complex to retrieve Lelouch. C.C. reawakens Lelouch's memories, and he resumes his identity as Zero. Suzaku Kururugi declares to the Emperor that he will personally kill Zero.

#8 - The Election and Me / My Big Sister is Sentimental

Castle Town Dandelion - Season 1 - Episode 6

There are six months left until the election. Akane and her siblings are campaigning--all except Misaki. Then, we learn more about Akane and Aoi, and their reasoning behind their attitudes toward the election.

#9 - I'm Attacked by an Impossible Spiral

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? - Season 1 - Episode 2

Who would've thought my dream of a high school life would run off the rails and go down a thorny path so quickly, all because of an improbable "double confession of love"? Oh, hello. I'm Joro. Don't worry! I haven't given up on the idea of a "harem high school life" just yet.

#10 - I Met You Before

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? - Season 1 - Episode 3

It's over. It's all over. One misunderstanding led to the next and now both Himawari and Cosmos are disgusted with me.

#11 - Troubled Sato / The King's Side Trip

Castle Town Dandelion - Season 1 - Episode 8

The whole family's superpowers are acting up! Meanwhile, Hana asks Akane for dating advice about Shu. Then, we take a look into the past and see how Akane's mom and dad met.

#12 - I Discover an Unexpected Side

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? - Season 1 - Episode 7

At last, the time has come! With the Flower Dance accomplished, we get a deserving day off. And there's only one place to go! That's right, a pool!

#13 - Scarlet Bloom / Big Sister's Birthday

Castle Town Dandelion - Season 1 - Episode 9

We meet Scarlet Bloom, a masked heroine with red pigtails and who can control gravity. Who could her true identity be?! While things are ramping up for the election, it's almost Christmas Eve, which is also Aoi's birthday.

#14 - I Thought It Was Working Out Too Well For Me

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? - Season 1 - Episode 5

The exciting springtime of my life! I'm surrounded by beautiful giggling, jiggling girls! Wait, what the hell is this? Hey, Asunaro, you're with the newspaper club! What's this about me being the "enemy of all women" and going out with Himawari, Cosmos, and Pansy at the same time?

#15 - I May Not Be Needed

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? - Season 1 - Episode 11

It's been decided that the school library will close for lack of people who use it! Cosmos did her best to stop it, but it wasn't enough. But apparently, if the library gets more traffic from students, it'll be saved!

#16 - Farewell to Hakufu and the Days of Fighting

Ikki Tousen - Season 1 - Episode 13

Hakufu and Ryoumei go after Ouin Shishi, who manages to enrage Hakufu. But instead of her dragon spirit manifesting, Hakufu channels the remaining influence of Toutaku and gets out of control. Can Koukin save her from her fate? Ukitsu also comes back for a final challenge.

#17 - Farewell, Scarlet Bloom

Castle Town Dandelion - Season 1 - Episode 11

It's one month before the elections. We learn why Akane hates being in the public eye. Then, due to an unfortunate circumstance, the king cannot perform his duties. How will the Sakurada Royal Siblings save the day?

#18 - Who Will the Crown Shine Upon?

Castle Town Dandelion - Season 1 - Episode 12

The elections are finally here and the siblings are preparing for their final speeches. Who will be crowned as the successor to the throne?

#19 - Search★Light's Whereabouts / Onii-chan Acts Like a Big Brother

Castle Town Dandelion - Season 1 - Episode 10

The elections are drawing near and Search☆Light is performing again, but there is tension in the air between Sachiko and Raito. Meanwhile, even though Kanade and Shu are twins, they have their differences in opinion.

#20 - Big Sister's Good Image / Sato's Unrequited Love

Castle Town Dandelion - Season 1 - Episode 2

We learn more about Kanade, the second royal princess, and her relationship with Akane. We also meet Sato, Shu's classmate, and find out her feelings for him.

#21 - I Want to Be Popular / First Errand / Life as an Idol

Castle Town Dandelion - Season 1 - Episode 3

It's another typical day for the Sakurada Royal Family. Hikari tries her best to appeal to the citizens. Teru endures the trials of his first errand. Hikari decides the best way to get more votes for the election is to become a popular idol.

#22 - 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!

#23 - A Confrontation With Destiny

Ikki Tousen - Season 1 - Episode 7

Hakufu and Koukin manage to fend off the crazed snake-like Kannei Kouha. Ryofu continues to pursue her own relationships with the possibility of betraying Tontaku. Shimei Ryomou fights the beautiful but deadly schoolgirl-uniformed Kanu Unchou of Seito Private School on the rooftops. Hakufu gets in another battle as well.

#24 - When I Need to Say Something, I'll Say It

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? - Season 1 - Episode 6

If there is a "god of inconvenience," he must love me! One minor slip-up and the "Three-timing Joro" article was circulated all over the school! I was back in the pit of despair when who should yank me out but the author of the article herself, Asunaro of the newspaper club.

#25 - Even I'm Useful Once in a While

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? - Season 1 - Episode 10

Now what does this dummy want? Baseball team manager Kimie Kamata (nickname: Tampopo) suddenly drags me into the science lab. You probably think she's a cute girl since she's got a flower nickname, right? Well, that’s true. Tampopo is cute… but… but…

#26 - Worrywart King / Secret Idol

Castle Town Dandelion - Season 1 - Episode 7

The King goes on a business trip, reluctantly leaving Kanade in charge of a Akane and Shiori. Meanwhile, Hikari gets to work with Sacchy, but Sacchy is not friendly. How can Hikari get Sacchy to like her?

#27 - Summer Vacation / Online Secret / Eight of Misaki

Castle Town Dandelion - Season 1 - Episode 5

It's summer and the Sakurada Royal Family are at the beach! Haruka is doing something fishy on the internet, and Misaki is busy at school as all her clones help out in different clubs. Misaki isn't too happy about it, though.

#28 - The Day a New Demon Was Born

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Season 1 - Episode 1

On August 10, 2010, a.t.b., Japan was conquered by the Holy Empire of Britannia. Seven years later, teenage student Lelouch Lamperouge finds himself pulled into a battle between anti-government terrorists and the Britannian Army in the Shinjuku Ghetto. In the midst of the conflict, a mysterious, green-haired girl saves him from death by granting him "the power of the king", which allows him to compel others to do his bidding.

#29 - The Results of My Hard Work

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? - Season 1 - Episode 4

With the "mastermind" exposed and the misunderstandings about my "evil deeds" cleared up to the student body's satisfaction, my peaceful everyday life resumes. But there's still something I haven't gotten back!

#30 - The Strongest Sage Meets a Dragon.

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest - Season 1 - Episode 3

When two demons attack the city, Matthias outsources one to the girls while he fights the other in a weakened state. Can his sage's knowledge get them through the battle?!

#31 - Dreams Beyond the Twilight

Active Raid - Season 1 - Episode 6

With the advent of Willwear, massive humanoid heavy machinery has been forgotten. But one of them has been stolen by its former pilot in Willwear. Only one other heavy machinery unit can stop it, and Funazaka rises to the challenge!

#32 - The Royal Princess’ Skirt / The Mysterious Student Council President

Castle Town Dandelion - Season 1 - Episode 4

Akane goes to school without a crucial piece of clothing. Also, the student council is making all students participate in a town beautification day. Who is behind this and how will Akane deal with all the cameras?

#33 - I'm Really Just an Ordinary High School Student

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? - Season 1 - Episode 1

My super-energetic childhood friend, Himawari, and the beautiful, mature student council president, Cosmos, have asked me out on a date? Wait, why am I giving them romantic advise? What about my beautiful harem love comedy? Well, it's time to witness the end of the peaceful rom-com story.

#34 - The Strongest Sage Infiltrates.

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest - Season 1 - Episode 4

Matthias and his party take a dragon ride to the village where the demons are hiding. The demons are taken aback by his presence, but they've got something big waiting in store...

#35 - The Strongest Sage Makes Allies.

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest - Season 1 - Episode 5

Matthias seeks the aid of the First Academy in his creation of the barrier to repel the incoming demons. But he must first deal with the academy's uncooperative headmaster...

#36 - Unit 8, Don't Mobilize

Active Raid - Season 2 - Episode 9

Kuroki wants to make governor Inagi's life easier by catching a small-time industrial spy called Spider, who uses webs to travel throughout the city. But Unit 8 is ordered to stand by at city hall because of a massive demonstration involving willwear. Kuroki dangerously oversteps his bounds to catch the criminal, and Unit 8 is forced to split their forces at a critical moment. To make matters worse, Inagi orders them to stand down as the demonstrators charge city hall!

#37 - The Strongest Sage Duels.

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest - Season 1 - Episode 9

The Radinia Alliance contains a device that will let Matthias track down the mastermind demon. But in order to enter the territory where the device lies, he must defeat a Rank S adventurer who might just give him a run for his money!

#38 - The Strongest Sage Leaves the School.

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest - Season 1 - Episode 6

While Mattias works on the barrier around the school, he sends Lurie and Alma to deal with demons appearing around it. But when a full horde of demons appears before the barrier is complete, can the students alone hold them off?!

#39 - The Strongest Sage Works With a Team.

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest - Season 1 - Episode 10

Matthias and his party head for the city of Folkia, only to find it controlled by demons! In order to stop the demonic plot to use humans to create powerful destructive weapons, the team leaps into coordinated action!

#40 - The Strongest Sage Goes on a Journey.

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest - Season 1 - Episode 7

Matthias and his team set out for the dungeon city of Melkia, where they learn that the resident adventurers are being offered up for slaughter at the whims of the local lord. Is it incompetent leadership... or more demon influence?!

#41 - A Confrontation at Nanyou

Ikki Tousen - Season 1 - Episode 2

Fighters from Rakuyo High School have been found hanging around near Nanyou Academy. Rakuyo is headed by the fierce Fighter Totaku, who has conquered a couple of the schools in Kanto. Other schools have been banding together against him. Meanwhile, while running late for school, Koukin reveals to Hakufu that he would be willing to sacrifice himself if it meant protecting her. Gakushu questions Saji over Nanyou Academy's leader, Enjyutsu, whom he has not seen in months. Gakushu feels that there is something going on that he has been kept in the dark about. Enjyutsu sees Hakufu as a threat and issues the order to Big Four member Kannei to execute her to prevent her destiny from being fulfilled. This order is given to the whole of Nanyou Academy, and results in Hakufu doing battle with Kannei and Ryomou, while Koukin fights all of the students and Saji. Will they all survive? And what is Saji planning?

#42 - The Strongest Sage Saves the City.

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest - Season 1 - Episode 8

Matthias and his party easily dispatch the assassins sent against them by the corrupt local lord. Then, with the king's permission, they formulate a plan to take that lord in!

#43 - Before I Knew it, My Tragedy Had Already Begun

ORESUKI: Are you the only one who loves me? - Season 1 - Episode 8

From now on I'll do everything I can for you with all my heart." That's what the new girl at school said to me! Finally a kind girl appears before me… Yeah, right!

#44 - The Strongest Sage Goes on a Journey Again.

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest - Season 1 - Episode 12

#45 - The Strongest Sage Faces a Powerful Enemy.

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest - Season 1 - Episode 11

At last, the agent behind the demon activity in Melkia and Folkia reveals himself... and the revelation fills even Matthias with terror. Can Alma and Lurie retrieve a powerful magical weapon before it's too late?

#46 - Hitomiko's Barrier

InuYasha - Season 7 - Episode 16

The priestess Hitomiko loses her life at Naraku's hands, but she is resurrected and locks Kagome within a barrier. Then, the true spiritual power of Mount Azusa's bow reveals itself!

#47 - Long Rail Life

Active Raid - Season 1 - Episode 7

A Willwear is en route to the metropolitan government building under an EM dome, ostensibly to exact vengeance on the governor. Unit 8 rallies, but is unable to act without permission from the prefecture. However, their operator, Haruka, has a plan…

#48 - One Lead

Skate-Leading☆Stars - Season 1 - Episode 9

As Ionodai practices to perfect their new skating style, Himekawa and Kuonji contend for a spot at the Grand Prix finals.

#49 - The Sakurada Family's Nine Siblings

Castle Town Dandelion - Season 1 - Episode 1

Shy Akane is the fourth of nine siblings of the Royal Sakurada Family. Although she cannot even pass by a surveillance camera without wanting to hide, her father, the King, has decided to hold an election to name his successor.

#50 - Holding Airspace

Active Raid - Season 1 - Episode 4

An anonymous tip reveals that Flight 206 has a bomb aboard that will explode unless the flight maintains certain altitude and remains within a prescribed area. Sena and Kuroki attempt to defuse the bomb in their Willwear, but the saboteur’s true intentions then emerge…