The BEST episodes directed by Ryuta Tasaki
#1 - Rei and Her Father
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (LA) - Season 1 - Episode 8
Rei and Makoto get into a petty argument and when arriving to apologize, Makoto thinks Rei is being kidnapped. Meanwhile, Usagi works very hard for a mascot costume contest for pop idol, Minako Aino, and is attacked by Jadeite at the contest.
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#2 - Ami-chan Joins Up
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (LA) - Season 1 - Episode 2
Ami Mizuno is the highest ranked student in Usagi's class, and Usagi manages to befriend her despite their academic differences. But when Luna suspects that Ami might be Senshi as well, Ami also suspects that as the reason for Usagi's friendship and refuses. When she is attacked by a Youma, Ami realizes how true a friend Usagi is and awakens as Sailor Mercury.
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#3 - The Beginning of Everything 2009
Kamen Rider - Season 29 - Episode 27
After getting beat by Geiz, Black Woz goes to Ora and Heure for help; Schwartz recalls the first time he met Tsukuyomi.
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#4 - Rider War
Kamen Rider - Season 19 - Episode 1
After Natsumi Hikari has a nightmare of every Kamen Rider being defeated by a figure called Decade, she helps her grandfather Eijiro deal with unsatisfied customers. The photographer, Tsukasa Kadoya, seems to be at fault, but he simply tells Natsumi the photos are bad because he does not belong in this world. After the argument, various holes in reality open, allowing the Orphnoch, Undead, Makamou, Worms, Imagin, and Fangires to start terrorizing their world. In the bedlam, she finds a corroded belt and book, recalling it as Decade's from her dream. She gives Tsukasa the belt and book, allowing him to transform into Kamen Rider Decade by using a card from the book and inserting it into the belt. Using other cards, he fights the various monsters that have invaded his reality by transforming into Kamen Riders Kabuto, Faiz, and Hibiki. Back in his own reality, Tsukasa is warned by Wataru Kurenai that his reality is being superseded by the nine previous Kamen Riders' realities. He must go to their worlds and defeat the other Kamen Riders to save his own world, while Wataru keeps it frozen in place. Back in the Hikari Studio, Eijiro reveals a large photo that shows another world. Stepping outside, Tsukasa finds himself in this world as a police officer while Kamen Rider Kuuga appears to aid the police against two Grongi.[1]
#5 - In the Freeze Zone
Power Rangers - Season 8 - Episode 25
Olympius' Freezard monster chills out the Rangers, leading to a needed meltdown by Ms. Fairweather's newest weapon, the Thermo Blaster. But Olympius has bigger problems, namely, Diabolico is back, and he wants his Star Power returned to him!
#6 - Journey's End (2)
Power Rangers - Season 7 - Episode 44
A mass evacuation of the ruins of Terra Venture is underway, attempting to get everyone off of the moon and to the new world before the City Dome collapses. The Deviot-merged Trakeena arms every one of her Stingwingers with bombs, and has them overrun the colony in an effort to stop this escape. The Rangers put their lives on the line to protect the humans, though a sacrifice from an unexpected source aids them enough to tip the balance back into the favor of good.
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#7 - Journey's End (1)
Power Rangers - Season 7 - Episode 43
Deviot, having barely survived the destruction of Mutiny's castle, returns to the Scorpion Stinger. He's not being welcomed back so easily, and ends up dragging Trakeena with him as he leaps into the transformation cocoon! They merge into one being, Trakeena physically, with a metallic voice, some of Deviot's parts, while her mind is shattered completely. Terra Venture, running dangerously low on fuel and down to its last engine, approaches an uninhabited planet with an environment perfect for colonization. But Trakeena's all-out assault on the colony leads to an unavoidable collision course with the new world's moon!
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#8 - Kuuga's World
Kamen Rider - Season 19 - Episode 2
Arriving in the World of Kuuga, Tsukasa takes the guise of a policeman and watches Kuuga destroy a pair of Grongi, Ra-Dorudo-Gu and Me-Gyarido-Gi, before reverting to his human form, Yusuke Onodera. Tsukasa later destroys Go-Baberu-Da as Decade, but is mistaken for a Grongi by Yusuke and Ai. When Yusuke and Ai arrive at the Hikari Studio to discuss this strange Grongi, Tsukasa offers Ai his help in solving the mystery behind the Grongi's female targets and the location of their lair. On the foot of Mount Hitoki, the Grongi's Lair, Tsukasa reveals he used Ai as bait to lure out the remaining Grongi, revealing their plan to revive their leader before ruining their game. While attempting to destroy the Grongi, Decade is attacked by Kuuga, who reveals he knows about Decade's mission and will stop him at all costs. Natsumi pleads for them to stop, recalling her dream in which Decade and Kuuga seemingly destroy each other. A dimensional rift occurs, and their fight is interrupted by the appearance of Kamen Riders KickHopper and PunchHopper.[2]
#9 - Someone Saw Me Transform!
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (LA) - Season 1 - Episode 7
Usagi suspects that a Karaoke Crown attendant named Motoki Furuhata is Tuxedo Mask when she discovers a tuxedo jacket with a hole in it like from the battle the night before, and impulsively brings him a gift. Makoto and Rei are invited along with them to an amusement park where they meet two of Motoki's friends - one of which is Mamoru Chiba. Things go well until a Youma attacks Rei, and Usagi unknowingly reveals to Mamoru that she is Sailor Moon.
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#10 - Half-Red, Half-Blue, Kikaider
Kamen Rider - Season 24 - Episode 30
Kouta and Mai meet a young man who can remember nothing about himself other than his name, Jiro.
#11 - Journey's End (3)
Power Rangers - Season 7 - Episode 45
Leo is stranded on the moon of the new world, and comes face to face with the final, deadly, bug-like form of Trakeena! She repowers the City Dome, and sends it flying toward the new world, aimed right for the colonization spot by the former citizens of Terra Venture! Can the Power Rangers put a stop to her, and to the last remnant of Terra Venture, in time? Plus, what familiar secret within the jungles of this brave, new world?
#12 - Deathblow! Pineapple Kick!
Kamen Rider - Season 24 - Episode 2
Kouta begins using his new belt and Lock Seed all over the place, much to the chagrin of everyone around him.
#13 - Chocolate, Conviction, and the Power of Justice
Kamen Rider - Season 21 - Episode 22
Eiji and Gotou work to try and stop Kanbayashi and his son from going too far as they use the power of their Yummy to attack greater targets for the sake of justice.
#14 - Strength of the Sun
Power Rangers - Season 8 - Episode 15
The last two members of the Demon Troika prove to be a tough match for the Rangers. Ryan, going against his father's wishes, must brave the curse of the cobra tattoo and pilot the Max Solarzord into battle.
#15 - A Grasshopper, a Family, and a Hero
Kamen Rider - Season 21 - Episode 21
Uva uses the desires of a troubled father to serve justice for the sake of his son to create a Greed that assists him in creating this desire by fighting crime.
#16 - The Lost Galactabeasts (1)
Power Rangers - Season 7 - Episode 19
A robotic monster known as Deviot arrives on the Scorpion Stinger, with a propostion for Scorpius. If he's made his newest General, with the possibility of entering the cocoon, he'll use his very own trio of evil Zords to destroy the Power Rangers! To achieve this goal, Deviot captures Kai and Damon, and via control-collars, forces them to fight one another to the death. In doing so, the power source for his Zords will be charged the more heated the battle gets. Even if the Blue and Green Rangers can survive each other, can Terra Venture withstand a group of evil Megazords? Meanwhile, Kendrix makes a startling discovery concerning the Galaxy Book, when she finds a page containing not only drawings of their Galactabeasts, but of more!
#17 - The King Train Within the Train Terminal
Kamen Rider - Season 17 - Episode 38
As the DenLiner and ZeroLiner run out of control through time with Naomi trapped onboard, the crew must figure out how to stop them before they are destroyed while still dealing with Kai and the threat of the Leo Imagin!
#18 - Curse of the Cobra
Power Rangers - Season 8 - Episode 14
Every time Ryan morphs as the Titanium Ranger, the mystical cobra tattoo on his back draws closer to destroying him. He tries to keep this a secret from his teammate, as they face the Demon Troika and Demonite's clone.
#19 - The Lost Galactabeasts (2)
Power Rangers - Season 7 - Episode 20
With their Galactabeasts refusing to battle the three evil Megazords, and no reason as to why, the Rangers ponder a new plan in stopping the rampaging machines. Deviot, along with the Hardtochoke monster, exploits the situation to the fullest. Though the tide of battle may turn when Kendrix makes a connection between the evil Zords and the three previously missing Galactabeasts...
#20 - Chinese Delusions
Hikounin Sentai Akibaranger - Season 2 - Episode 2
Discovering Akibaranger has become official at the cost of Dairanger, Nobuo tries to fix matters by himself, but he must ultimately reteam with Yumeria and an idol wannabe to deal with the new threat to reality.
#21 - Giant Spider Counterattack
Kamen Rider - Season 12 - Episode 2
Still being pursued by the red dragon, Shinji must decide if he wants to form a contract with it.
#22 - Going Through the Complete Rider Album
Kamen Rider - Season 19 - Episode 21
After Tsukasa suddenly loses his powers, he learns from Kaito that he is actually in the World of Negatives. He later is seen by a talent agent and is offered to be signed onto his agency to become an idol. Although Yusuke acts as the voice of reason, he gets caught up in the fame seeking as well. Meanwhile, after her school friends return while waiting for Chinatsu, Natsumi that suggests that they should dig up the "treasure" they buried together, only to find that a parking lot was built over it and learning that Chinatsu moved their treasure prior. Once, Tsukasa finds Natsumi, he attempts to tell her that they are not in the real world, but Natsumi refuses to accept this as she runs off to the TG Club's hideout where she also meets the World of Negatives's Natsumi. Confirming that Tsukasa is right and revealing that the world is a heaven for monsters with only a few survivors left in hiding. Furthermore, the Dark Riders had murdered the real TG Club members' Negative counterparts and assumed the males' identities with the other Natsumi the only survivor. It is then that the Dark Riders arrive to further prove the other Natsumi's words as they force her to dig up the Dark Riders' treasure she buried: the K-Touch. Otoya is prepared to give it to Tsukasa so he can become the Ultimate Rider until Diend intervenes by attacking the Dark Riders. Though Otoya offers him the world on a silver platter, Tsukasa refuses and he regains his powers. Using the K-Touch, Tsukasa transforms into Decade Complete Form, destroying Ryuga, Orga and Dark Kabuto with the powers of Ryuki Survive, Faiz Blaster Form, and Kabuto Hyper Form, respectively, as Otoya escapes destruction. After the other Natsumi bids farewell to her counterpart and Tsukasa, to whom she gives the K-Touch, the group returns to the Hikari Studio to resume their journey home with their next stop being Daiki Kaito's home world.[21]
#23 - Destined for Greatness
Power Rangers - Season 7 - Episode 16
The Rangers' happy reunion with Mike is short lived, as doubts begin to seep in on Leo over his role as Red Ranger now that the "destined" one who pulled the Quasar Saber from the stone is back. To make things worse, the Skelekron monster sends his reaper-like warriors to capture each of the Rangers in mirrors! It's up to Leo and Mike to resolve the issue of Saber-ownership in time for them to save their friends. Meanwhile, what role does the Magna Defender's own Saber play?
#24 - A Face from the Past
Power Rangers - Season 8 - Episode 18
The Lightspeed Ranger teens take the day off, except for Carter, who spends it training. He ends up spending the time bonding with Captain Mitchell, who is revealed, when a building on fire gets the pair's attention, to have once been a fireman. Not just any firefighter, but the same one who saved Carter as a child, inspiring him for the rest of his life!
#25 - The Chameliac Warrior
Power Rangers - Season 7 - Episode 29
Chameliac, a monster with a computerized memory, learns all of the Lost Galaxy Rangers' (and Magna Defender's) battle skills and moves, and uses it against them. He's even got the Megazord attacks copied! Thanks to Mike's bright idea of having the Rangers (and Megazords) switch attacks mid-battle, Chameliac is confused and defeated.
#26 - Why Did My Time Stop?
Kamen Rider - Season 25 - Episode 1
Police officer Tomari Shinnosuke is assigned to a new unit investigating reports of mysterious "Slowdown" incidents.
#27 - The Whereabouts of the Forbidden Fruit
Kamen Rider - Season 24 - Episode 31
The “Fruit of Knowledge” gives someone the power to remake the world itself and become God, and Sid plans on stealing to be become a god.
#28 - Transform! An Orange From the Sky!
Kamen Rider - Season 24 - Episode 1
In Zawame City, two members of a local dance troupe stumble into a mysterious forest, where monsters are lurking...
#29 - I've Arrived!
Kamen Rider - Season 17 - Episode 1
A luckless boy named Ryotaro Nogami comes across a strange train pass and becomes possessed by a powerful demon as he finds himself unexpectedly becoming the hero known as Den-O, fighting strange creatures from another time!
#30 - Transcendental
Kamen Rider - Season 19 - Episode 3
After fending off the Hoppers who disappeared into another dimensional rift, Yusuke reveals he was told of Decade by a mysterious man. When Ai and her task force go to investigate Mount Hitoki, a black mist begins to rise from within, signaling the revival of N-Gamio-Zeda. Resurrected by the dimensional chaos, he uses his miasma to convert humans into Grongi. While Yusuke saves Ai and takes her to the hospital, Tsukasa fights the Grongi alone. A dying Ai requests Yusuke to overcome his angst and fight to protect everyone's smiles, and so Kuuga and Decade work together to destroy the remaining Grongi. N-Gamio-Zeda, in a last effort, absorbs all the Grongi to power himself up, but he is ultimately overpowered by both Decade and Kuuga, who destroy him with a combo attack. After returning to the hospital, Yusuke finds that Ai has died and vows to honor her dying wish, setting off on his own journey with a mysterious white bat following him. Meanwhile, Tsukasa and Natsumi return to the photo studio, preparing to leave for the next world in their journey.[3]
#31 - Kingdom 2068
Kamen Rider - Season 29 - Episode 1
Tokiwa Sougo seems like an ordinary high school student, but he has huge dreams of becoming a king, but when a pair of mysterious time travelers reveal that he will become the ruler of time, the evil Oma Zi-O, Sougo vows to become the greatest and most beloved king of all time! In a world where Kamen Riders have fought throughout the Heisei era, their great powers are now passed on to the next generations. Rejoice and celebrate the birth of a new king!
#32 - The Ultimate Phase
Kamen Rider - Season 28 - Episode 37
Evolt has possessed Sento and evolved to Phase 3! As Ryuuga steps up to save his friend, he discovers he’s unable to transform thanks to the loss of Evolt’s DNA! Without Cross-Z, is there any hope of saving Sento?
#33 - Medal, Underwear, and a Mysterious Arm
Kamen Rider - Season 21 - Episode 1
When monsters of desire are awakened from their slumber, a homeless man is recruited by a mysterious arm to fight against them.
#34 - Enter the Prince, Kneel Down to Him!
Kamen Rider - Season 17 - Episode 23
A bizarre white Imagin calling himself Sieg has boarded the DenLiner and quickly begins to order the other Imagin around. He explains his strange origins and the connection to the baby he protects, and meanwhile, a man searching for a baby comes in contact with another Imagin…
#35 - Shark Attack
Power Rangers - Season 7 - Episode 14
Treacheron makes a jailbreak, with the help of the Shark Brothers. He vows to clear his name with Scorpius, or die trying, and duels with the Red Ranger. Leo, injured during the battle, witnesses what seems to be visions of Mike while unconscious. What added power does the Lights of Orion have for the Galaxy Megazord, when the Shark Brothers go giant? Meanwhile, Magna Defender targets Trakeena, wanting to destroy Scorpius' offspring just like he did to Zika!
#36 - The Sunflower Search
Power Rangers - Season 7 - Episode 10
Treacheron evesdrops on Maya, and believes from her comments that the Lights of Orion may be hidden in a sunflower. He sends the Fishface monster to attack the many sunflower statues on Terra Venture. But the choice of monsters is especially personal for the Magna Defender, as Fishface killed his son, Zika, many years ago. His search for the Orion lights takes a backseat to his goal of revenge against the monster, even willing to risk the lives of innocent bystanders, which the Rangers refuse to allow. Can he be talked out of his destructive path of vengeance? Meanwhile, an old ally of Magna Defender's finally lands on Terra Venture.
#37 - A Red Crack, Satisfaction, and Eiji’s Potential
Kamen Rider - Season 21 - Episode 47
Eiji’s realization of desire and his Purple Medals forces him to take anything in his way, including Ankh and a final offer from Kougami to become the OOO Vessel.
#38 - I Bet My Face Gives It Away, Doesn’t It?
Kamen Rider - Season 17 - Episode 37
Ryutaros finds himself in conflict when the man behind a mysterious voice that’s been speaking to him arrives and tells him to forget Ryotaro and to target Yuuto instead. Meanwhile, the DenLiner and ZeroLiner arrive at a strange station outside of time…
#39 - The Genius Comes on a Tank
Kamen Rider - Season 28 - Episode 28
With the battle between Build and Rogue raging on, the stolen data on RabbitRabbit Form is downloaded and Gentoku gains the upper hand. As Sawa’s treachery is revealed, the battle appears to be all but over. However, Sento has one more trick up his sleeve and must hold on until the moment he can use it…
#40 - The Prince’s Goodbye Lullaby
Kamen Rider - Season 17 - Episode 24
After Ryotaro is brought in for questioning while trying to return Sieg’s host, Hana tries to teach the troublesome Imagin what it means to be a real, responsible prince. But as he starts to break down, he demonstrates a new power for Den-O…
#41 - Desire, Ice Cream, and a Present
Kamen Rider - Season 21 - Episode 2
Ankh explains the Greed and the purpose of the Medals to Eiji, even as Eiji desires to merely use his new power to fight for good instead of for Ankh’s selfish needs.
#42 - Ride on Time
Kamen Rider - Season 17 - Episode 2
Ryotaro discovers more about his duty to protect the timestream as Den-O as he tries to figure a way to appease Tetsuo before the Bat Imagin can ruin the past.
#43 - Evolt Hunts Planets
Kamen Rider - Season 28 - Episode 36
As the Pandora Tower is completed, Evolt obtains an object from within Pandora’s Box before Vernage arrives and whisks Sento and the de-powered bottles back to the lab. There, she tells the story of her fight against Evolt, and Sento resolves to use the Box directly as a new powerup, but it may cost him his life!
#44 - A Sister, a Doctor, and the Truth About Ankh
Kamen Rider - Season 21 - Episode 29
Eiji investigates the truth regarding who Ankh is, while Kazari decides to create a Yummy from Maki’s desire.
#45 - These Guys are a Best Match
Kamen Rider - Season 28 - Episode 1
A mysterious object known as Pandora’s Box was brought back from Mars. In effect, Japan was divided into three by giant walls produced from the box. 10 years have passed since that day. In one of the city capitals, Touto, mysterious organisms known as Smash are terrorizing humanity. A physicist saves people from the Smash and pursues the mystery hidden within Pandora’s Box. His name is Kiryuu Sento. People call him… Kamen Rider.
#46 - I'm Sailor Moon
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (LA) - Season 1 - Episode 1
Usagi Tsukino is a 14-year-old junior high student who unexpectedly becomes a heroine after a black cat, Luna, awakens her as Sailor Moon in order to save the world. First, she must save her friend, Naru Osaka, from an evil Youma inhabiting her mother's body.
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Kamen Rider - Season 19 - Episode 20
With their tour of the nine Kamen Rider Worlds complete, the Hikari Studio group returns to their home world, finding it as it was before the monsters appeared. Tsukasa is the only one who feels something is not right and questions the reason for the journey. Before Yusuke or Natsumi can attempt to answer, they encounter the violinist Otoya Kurenai, who thanks them for saving the world and tells Tsukasa that he earned a world of his own for his journey. As Natsumi goes out to see her TG Club friends and teacher for a high school reunion, Tsukasa and Yusuke have a short encounter with Narutaki who congratulates him on getting his own world. Later, Tsukasa becomes the ten-thousandth customer in a restaurant and wins both a free meal as well as a vast fortune. Tsukasa enjoys the upper class lifestyle until he takes his leave during an arranged marriage meeting. Yusuke is forced to take his place, but he runs off upon realizing that the women are actually monsters in disguise. Elsewhere, while hanging out with her TG Club friends, Natsumi tries to figure out where her friend Chinatsu is, and the TG Club members take the opportunity to run off, with the teacher attacking a couple as Alternative. Tsukasa runs into Otoya who mentions a treasure before transforming into Dark Kiva and challenging him, along with the other members of the TG Club who become Ryuga, Dark Kabuto, and Orga. With Diend arriving to back him up for this treasure, Decade battles Dark Kiva. When Decade attempts to use his Final Attack Ride against Dark Kiva, the attack suddently cancels as he falls and reverts back to human. As the dark Riders leave, Tsukasa realizes that all of his Rider cards have turned black. Elsewhere, Natsumi is still searching for Chinatsu when she passes by someone in dirty and ragged clothing who turns out to be another Natsumi.[20]
#48 - Innocent Runaway
Kamen Rider - Season 28 - Episode 2
Build suddenly flees the scene from the Touto Government on a motorcycle carrying an accused murderer who he believes is innocent. The Kamen Rider, who stood as a symbol of justice, is now a wanted fugitive. While at his hideout beneath Caffe nascita, Sento listens to the story of Banjou Ryuuga, which may lead to solving the mystery of his missing memories.
#49 - To the Tenth Power
Power Rangers - Season 7 - Episode 30
Deviot aquires the Data Cards containing the Psycho Rangers, and uses it to bring them back to life! The Psychos target the Lost Galaxy Rangers, but their evil resurrection doesn't go unnoticed by a familiar face, and he's got four teammates on their way to help settle an old score...
#50 - Beware the Mutiny
Power Rangers - Season 7 - Episode 36
Terra Venture passes through a portal into a strange and dangerous dimension, known as the Lost Galaxy. Within, the colony is soon encountered by a dragon-sailing alien known as Captain Mutiny, who offers to assist Commander Stanton and his crew in returning to their own universe. But when the Power Rangers investigate Mutiny's homeworld, they discover he's far less than friendly to visitors...