The BEST episodes directed by Noriko Hashimoto
#1 - Back to Life
I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol - Season 1 - Episode 10
The day of the selection stage for the Sound Carnival has finally arrived. On the morning of the decisive battle, the IChu are in perfect condition, each holding their own emotions and motivations in their hearts. They face the stage, knowing they must give everything they have in this performance. And the final results are...
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March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 19
Crescent Moon will put up a food stand at the March Town summer festival featuring "sweet chilled rice flour dumpling and syrup," an idea that Akari and Hinata came up with. Hinata also visits Chiho at the beginning of summer vacation. Chiho has gotten her smile back, even though she still bears the emotional scars of bullying.
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#3 - In a Pinch During Pursuit!
High School Fleet - Season 1 - Episode 2
Akeno's ship, the Harekaze has mutinied?! Find out what happens as the group of girls enjoy their first meal together and welcome their first unexpected guest!
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#4 - In a Pinch with the Last Battle!
High School Fleet - Season 1 - Episode 12
Are you guys ready for the final fireworks show?! Grab your big shark plushie, and tune in as we join Akeno and her crew in this booming finale!
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#5 - Just as You Are
I★Chu: Halfway Through the Idol - Season 1 - Episode 4
After seeing Kokoro's overwhelming performance with his own eyes, Akira, who has difficultly expressing himself, is reminded of an old trauma, leaving him unable to put everything he has into rehearsal. A lone owl watches Akira's struggles through a window...
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#6 - Nonfantasy
Heroines Run the Show - Season 1 - Episode 3
If Hiyori doesn't keep her grades up, she won't be allowed to go to track competitions. Meanwhile, Yujiro and Aizo have to think of a good gift for their fans... which means they have to try to understand their fans' feelings.
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#7 - The Manager-in-Training Job!
Heroines Run the Show - Season 1 - Episode 2
Hiyori's job skills get two thumbs up from her boss and CEO, and two thumbs down from the boys of LIP×LIP.
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#8 - What I Can Do
Heroines Run the Show - Season 1 - Episode 4
Hiyori can't help Aizo and Yujiro with their family circumstances, but there's one thing the idols need that she's very, very good at.
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#9 - My Childhood Friend
Heroines Run the Show - Season 1 - Episode 7
Hiyori enjoys surprising Nagisa with her cute makeover, and it leads to some unexpected revelations. Meanwhile, Aizo and Yujiro are helping them both... maybe. Is that what "help" means?
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#10 - I Don't Understand Idols!
Heroines Run the Show - Season 1 - Episode 1
Suzumi Hiyori left her tiny hometown to pursue a big dream: join a track team and compete at nationals. But her first day of high school turns weird fast when she accidentally makes enemies of two up-and-coming pop stars... who are in her class.
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#11 - Passion Is Unbeatable!
Heroines Run the Show - Season 1 - Episode 12
It's almost time for LIP×LIP's performance at the New Year's countdown! But first, Hiyori has a few more tasks to perform as the heroine-in-training.
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#12 - Idols Are Amazin'!
Heroines Run the Show - Season 1 - Episode 5
Hiyori's manager-in-training contract is about to end. Luckily her dad is doing better, so she doesn't need a new job. She's free to focus on her track dream again. But has helping with Aizo and Yujiro's dream changed her?
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#13 - Producing Hiyori.
Heroines Run the Show - Season 1 - Episode 6
When President Tamura suggests that Hiyori dress up for an outing, Hiyori's insecurities about her appearance come to the fore. She can't help but worry that only "cute" girls can be heroines, and that she can never be cute... but is that all in her mind?
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#14 - Idols Run the Show!
Heroines Run the Show - Season 1 - Episode 8
Aizo and Yujiro aren't exactly happy to get assigned to the relay race for Field Day. Is there anything that can motivate them to run?
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#15 - Scandal
Heroines Run the Show - Season 1 - Episode 9
Just when things are going great for Hiyori and LIP×LIP, someone posts stealth photos of them talking to each other. Even though there's nothing scandalous happening in the photos, talking to any girl alone is scandalous when you're a male pop idol!
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#16 - I'm Quittin' My Manager Job!
Heroines Run the Show - Season 1 - Episode 10
Devastated by fans' reactions to the photos of her with LIP×LIP, Hiyori decides to quit her job. Meanwhile, Aizo and Yujiro's respective brothers offer advice on addressing the scandal.
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#17 - Battle of the Hated Heroine
Heroines Run the Show - Season 1 - Episode 11
The Möbius agency isn't the same without Hiyori. But Hiyori has her own problems to deal with at school...
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#18 - Act 11
High School Star Musical - Season 3 - Episode 11
Team Otori is in low spirits due to Shiki's expulsion from the Kao Council. Knowing full well what it feels like to lose their coach, the boys do their best to reach out to Shiki and get through to him for the sake of his own team. Meanwhile, Fuyusawa can't help the empty feeling consuming him after his victory over Shiki. Tatsumi and the other members of Team Hiragi picks up on Fuyusawa's change and attempt to speak to him as well. Finally, the day of the Ayanagi Festival arrives...
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