The BEST episodes directed by Noriaki Akitaya

#1 - Light my Fire

GUN×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×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×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 - Lesson 21

Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie - Season 1 - Episode 21

Sayuri and the teachers at Fleurir are invited by the headmistress to participate in the "Galaxy Dream Confections" competition, which Fleurir are the previous winners. At the event, they are confronted by a rival team: Kashuu Academy.

#5 - Lesson 14

Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie - Season 1 - Episode 14

Sayuri falls sick and stays in the hospital. The teachers and Ryou bring desserts to her to help her feel better.

#6 - Lesson 20

Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie - Season 1 - Episode 20

Sayuri makes Valentine's Day chocolates and gives them to Ryou, the three teachers, Ran, and Sannomiya and her friends. Mitsuki gets called to the headmistress's office and is told to pick participants for an unknown event.

#7 - Lesson 15

Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie - Season 1 - Episode 15

Sayuri has a strange dream about each of the teachers and Ryou turning into maro.

#8 - Lesson 19

Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie - Season 1 - Episode 19

Ran and Sayuri visit the three teachers at school and play badminton, with the winners getting to paint funny faces on the losers.

#9 - Lesson 23

Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie - Season 1 - Episode 23

In the final round, Kashuu Academy finishes their creation first, a croquembouche. But the Fleurir team win with Sayuri's idea, a confectionery Earth.

#10 - 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?

#11 - 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.

#12 - 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…

#13 - Lesson 17

Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie - Season 1 - Episode 17

Sayuri, Ryou, Hanafusa, and two of Sannomiya's friends go head-to-head in a snowball fight against Mitsuki, Suzumi, Ran, and Sannomiya. The fight ends in a tie with all the men ending up in the hospital once more with colds.

#14 - Lesson 18

Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie - Season 1 - Episode 18

Sayuri and Ran visit a shrine for New Years, and run into Mitsuki, his brothers, and Sannomiya. Sayuri is melancholy, thinking about graduation.

#15 - Lesson 10

Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie - Season 1 - Episode 10

Ryou injures his arm from protecting Sayuri on the beach, and Sayuri brings sweets to him in the hospital. Sayuri comes across an older lady who asks her for help finding her hotel. The lady turns out to be Hanafusa's grandmother.

#16 - 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.

#17 - 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.

#18 - 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.

#19 - 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!

#20 - 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?

#21 - 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.

#22 - 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!

#23 - 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.

#24 - 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.

#25 - 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!

#26 - 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…

#27 - 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.

#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 - 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!

#31 - 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?!

#32 - 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...

#33 - 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!

#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 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?!

#36 - 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!

#37 - 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!

#38 - 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?!

#39 - 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?

#40 - 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!

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

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

#42 - 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!

#43 - 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.

#44 - 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.

#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 - Lesson 9

Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie - Season 1 - Episode 9

A woman on the beach drags Ryou and Sayuri to a "best couples" contest. They end up winning, and Ryou protects Sayuri from a group of drunk men.

#47 - 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.

#48 - 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.

#49 - 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.

#50 - Hitomiko's Barrier

InuYasha - Season 8 - 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!