The BEST episodes directed by Satoshi Nakagawa

Tuesday of Turbulence - II
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8.96
111 votes

#1 - Tuesday of Turbulence - II

Devil Survivor 2: The Animation - Season 1 - Episode 6

Airi and Jungo sneak into the JP's Nagoya Branch through the air ducts, while elsewhere, Daichi and Io rush to Hibiki's location in order to prevent his death. As Ronado, Hibiki, Joe and Otome scout the Nagoya TV Tower in anticipation of the third Septentrione, Otome is hesitant to fight, especially when the JP's members such as herself have been told little to nothing about the Septentriones, although Ronaldo states that they should have no problem since their demons are much stronger than those used by JP's summoners. At the same time, as Hibiki ponders on Nicaea's origin and his power. Later, back at the Nagoya Branch, Otome and Hibiki have a brief discussion comparing Yamato's methods versus Ronaldo's methods. At this time, Daichi and Io arrive and tell Hibiki about his death clip while Makoto covers for them at the JP's Headquarters. Daichi and Io try to get Hibiki to return with them but he states that he can't because of the imminent Septentrione attack. Eventually both group's shared feelings of wanting to protect each other, cause Daichi and Io to remain in Nagoya with Hibiki. Meanwhile, as Resistance members begin clearing out the base's Command Center, Airi and Jungo inadvertently fall through the air ducts and ensue in a battle with the Resistance members. Ronaldo enters the fray and tries to reason with them, although Airi becomes far too entertained by the heat of battle that she ignores and attacks Ronaldo, even after Hibiki pleads for them to stop. At this time the manifestation readings suddenly increase and the Septentrione: Phecda manifests itself directly in the Command Center to everyone's shock. Ronaldo immediately issues emergency orders and has Airi and Jungo help attack Phecda along with Joe. As the group launches an assault, their demon attacks are not strong enough to damage Phecda, who counterattacks with an electrical attack, wiping out their demons along with the Branch's main power. Just then Hibiki, Daichi, Io and Otome arrive and att

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The Identity of the Master Samurai
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8.43
177 votes

#2 - The Identity of the Master Samurai

Samurai Girls - Season 1 - Episode 3

While Sen figures out what to do about the "girl who fell from the sky", Muneakira and the others themselves wonder what to do about her. Jubei, however, seems to have different plans (though she may not know it), and they all start with a kiss...

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The Town that Does Not Smile
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8.27
144 votes

#3 - The Town that Does Not Smile

Grenadier - Season 1 - Episode 4

Rushuna and Yajiro arrive at a town run by a ruthless Senshi who forces everyone to pay him and forbids anyone from laughing or smiling.

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The Balloonist, Mikan's Revenge
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8.23
118 votes

#4 - The Balloonist, Mikan's Revenge

Grenadier - Season 1 - Episode 6

Just as Rushuna straightens things out at the brothel, bandits attack.

Epiphany
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8.20
5 votes

#5 - Epiphany

CESTVS -The Roman Fighter- - Season 1 - Episode 8

Cestvs wins his first fight of the qualifier, but he is irritated for reasons he doesn't understand, and even clashes with the other fighting slaves. He can feel that his training has produced results, but something's not right... As Cestvs struggles with the problem, Zafar tells him to open his eyes. He must discover the answer for himself and apply what he has learned. After training with a clear mind and doing some self-reflection, Cestvs finds the feeling he's been looking for. However, his next opponent is a powerful professional gladiator who uses a style unlike anything he's faced before.

Caged Screams
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8.00
5 votes

#6 - Caged Screams

CESTVS -The Roman Fighter- - Season 1 - Episode 7

Due to their lack of decisive power, Zafar instructs Cestvs and his companions to train all day every day by digging with pickaxes. Though his companions complain, Cestvs regards Zafar's word as his only ray of hope and continues digging. Meanwhile, a pair of messengers arrive to announce a fighting tournament held by the emperor. Emperor Nero himself has ordered that Cestvs participate. He seems to be unable to escape him... With indescribable uncertainty in his heart, Cestvs participates in the qualifier in order to win his freedom. However, the arena is a wooden structure resembling a run-down cage.

The Lucky Man
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8.00
5 votes

#7 - The Lucky Man

CESTVS -The Roman Fighter- - Season 1 - Episode 9

The final fight of the qualifier for the tournament has begun. Cestvs' opponent is Felix the professional gladiator, also known as the Red Storm. Felix is confident, repeatedly throwing what appear to be wide swings and calling Cestvs a sucker, as he is well-versed in fighting in cramped arenas. Cestvs attempts to focus on reading his opponent's attacks, but he suffers damage as he takes blow after blow. Meanwhile, Felix doesn't miss the change in Cestvs and demonstrates the true strength of the Red Storm.

Self-Improvement: Fuyutsuki's Transformation
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7.63
43 votes

#8 - Self-Improvement: Fuyutsuki's Transformation

Great Teacher Onizuka - Season 1 - Episode 36

Nao helps Azusa choose a bathing suit for the trip to Okinawa. Asuza tries to get a makeover in order to impress Eikichi, but ends up getting carried away in the process.

Target
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7.34
62 votes

#9 - Target

A.I.C.O. -Incarnation- - Season 1 - Episode 2

Kanzaki takes Aiko to the Town, where her father's old colleague Kurose tells her the unbelievable: Her brain was transplanted into an artificial body.

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Let's Talk About the Past
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7.31
52 votes

#10 - Let's Talk About the Past

Golden Kamuy - Season 2 - Episode 3

Hijikata, who is now temporarily allied with Sugimoto, stays behind in Yuubari to try and find clues to the fake skins. Edogai's workshop is surrounded by members of the 7th division, and they're forced to fight their way out.

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Separated From the Goddess
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7.25
4 votes

#11 - Separated From the Goddess

CESTVS -The Roman Fighter- - Season 1 - Episode 6

In the midst of desperation, Cestvs takes a chance on a one-in-a-million punch. His punch is effective, and he achieves victory over Emden. The mob calls for Emden's death, but Sabina convinces them to settle down. She then tells Emden that this is goodbye. The victor secures his survival only once he has shattered the hope of his opponent with his own fists... The victory weighs heavily on Cestvs. Meanwhile, Zafar finds it odd that both Emden's special technique and the technique he taught Cestvs have the same goal as well as name and goes to visit Emden. What truth will be revealed there?

A New Vow
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7.11
63 votes

#12 - A New Vow

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest - Season 2 - Episode 7

Several days have passed since Hajime and his party returned safely from the Sunken Ruins of Melusine. Though Hajime knows he needs to get going, he doesn't want to break Myu's heart.

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Girl Dolls
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7.00
5 votes

#13 - Girl Dolls

Mouryou no Hako - Season 1 - Episode 9

Shunkō Kubo is the gloved man. "The Woman inside the Box" is more a diary than a work of fiction. In flashback, Enokizu and Sekiguchi are on their way to talk to Yoriko. Sekiguchi notices he forgot his copy of "The Woman inside the Box" at Chūzenji's. When they meet Kubo by chance in a cafe, they show him Kanako's picture. He is shaken and says he might be able to help find her. After they meet Yoriko and she leaves to meet Kubo, they break into Yoriko's house to find her mother attempting suicide. They tell her that she must protect Yoriko if she returns. Rejoining the timeline, Yōko tells Kiba that Mimasaka tried to cure her mother's myasthenia. Chūzenji has read "The Woman inside the Box." After Sekiguchi tells him that Kubo wears gloves, he deduces that Kubo is the perpetrator of the dismemberment case. Aoki stops by to say that Yoriko's severed arms have just been found.

Dr. Yosano's Whoopsies! Forgetfulness / Miscellany on Shrimp Tails / Me Drawing You Drawing Me
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6.88
8 votes

#14 - Dr. Yosano's Whoopsies! Forgetfulness / Miscellany on Shrimp Tails / Me Drawing You Drawing Me

Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! - Season 1 - Episode 9

Yosano realizes that her scalpel is missing. Worried that she might have left it in one of her patients, she panics.

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The Boxing Dogs
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6.75
4 votes

#15 - The Boxing Dogs

CESTVS -The Roman Fighter- - Season 1 - Episode 3

Sabina, daughter of a wealthy family of Pompeii, orders Cestvs to fight some thugs in the city. After realizing his own powerlessness, he asks Zafar to teach him how to throw a single knockout punch. Sabina offers to purchase Cestvs, but he rejects her offer, saying he wants to buy himself back on his own. Offended by his rejection, Sabina instructs Emden to thoroughly beat him in a boxing match. Emden agrees. He and Sabina have made a promise that will be fulfilled once he completes his undefeated record.

Swarming Fangs
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6.36
68 votes

#16 - Swarming Fangs

Ikki Tousen - Season 4 - Episode 6

Mouki and Kyocho escape, and Kanu is called to the fight arena by sinister mastermind Kentei. Hakufu, moved by an intense vision, rushes to Nanban.

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