The BEST episodes directed by Shunsuke Tada
#1 - Why Don't We Give Up?
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 3 - Episode 23
With the clock ticking down, Akashi is in the zone and his strength is overwhelming. Kuroko suggests he and Kagami work together against him.
#2 - So It Was You
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 3 - Episode 24
Akashi is back to his old self and starts playing as a member of a team again, inspiring his teammates to play at their full potential against Seirin.
#3 - Act 1
High School Star Musical - Season 3 - Episode 1
The start of the second term, Hoshitani and the others are prepping for their class production for the Ayanagi Festival. This will be their first production without their older mentors. Team Otori, Team Hiragi, Ageha, Hachiya, Kitahara, and Nanjo are all part of the same team this time and swear to do their best together. However, the current Kao Council is pushing for new reforms to the way things are usually done. The closing of the outdoor theater, former practice spaces that cannot be used anymore, and a school under transition... Does progress or chaos await? Now the curtain rises on the next chapter!
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#4 - Many Times Over
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 3 - Episode 25
With 40 seconds remaining in the game, the Seirin team must unite and give it their all to have a hope of defeating Akashi and Rakuzan.
#5 - Act 2
High School Star Musical - Season 3 - Episode 2
Team Hiragi has been removed from the class production on the orders of the Kao Council. The remaining members are at a loss, is the merry company already in the midst of a crisis?! Kitahara tells Hoshitani and the others to see the experience as a tough life lesson, while Tatsumi and Team Hiragi make it clear that they regret the circumstances, having wanted to perform with the others. Hoshitani finds himself conflicted, happy for his friends, but wanting to find some way to perform together. In the midst of his inner conflict, Hoshitani has an encounter with an unfamiliar and mysterious person.
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#6 - Our Basketball
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 25
After Kise successfully copied Aomine play style, Kise is now at par with Aomine which causes the team to let Aomine do what he wants despite having four fouls. Aomine and Kise trade baskets. With one minute to go, Kaijō is still down by 8 points. With Kaijō needing a score to turn things around, Kise shoots a free-form shot, which he copied from Aomine. Aomine defends this well which forces Kise to pass to an open Kasamatsu. However, Aomine anticipates this, and deflects the pass out-of-bounds. With their final chance lost, Kise tells Aomine that it is fine they will lose because he is not yet at Aomine's level. Aomine dunks on Kise as the game ends. Tōō wins by the score of 98 to 110. After the game and realizing the true abilities of the Generation of Miracles, Kagami and Kuroko are determined more than ever to work hard to develop their new style of basketball.
#7 - A Warning
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 3 - Episode 22
The game enters the final quarter. Hyuga is back on the court, having figured out how to beat Mibuchi; Kiyoshi faces Nebuya despite his knee pain.
#8 - It's Better If I Can't Win
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 3
Seirin basketball club is playing a practice game at Kaijo High School, the school where Kise attends. After a display of power from Kagami, it forces the Kaijo coach to take Seirin serious.
#9 - Don't Get the Wrong Idea
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 24
Kise decides to copy Aomine but this will take time due to the difference in skill. Due to this, Tōō is able to get the huge lead. Kise successfully completes copying Aomine's style in the middle of the 3rd quarter, perfectly executing Aomine's signature plays. He even gets Aomine to foul him for a three-point play, thus putting Aomine in foul trouble. However, Tōō still leads by 10 points. With his teammates and coaching staff worried about his foul trouble, Aomine raises his level and successfully blocks Kise's dunk at the end of the quarter, even though he already has 4 fouls.
#10 - I Believed in You
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 13
Kagami begins to tire allowing Midorima to once again be a danger from the outside. However Kuroko's pass has evolved, and his shadow technique also reaches new heights, revealing his new Ignite Pass. Seirin rallies to take the lead with 3 seconds go setting up one final showdown between Midorima and Kagami, a showdown which Kuroko has expected and which will decide the game. Kagami wins it, but Midorima goes up for one last shot. Kagami is unable to stop it, but Kuroko is and Seirin takes the win.
#11 - Act 12
High School Star Musical - Season 1 - Episode 12
Hoshitani and his friends overcame their anxieties and celebrated the day of the Ayanagi Festival. However, a typhoon approaches Ayanagi Gakuen relentlessly. It is decided that the program on the outdoor stage, which is the venue for team Otori's performance, will be cancelled. "I want a lot of customers to see our musical, which was taught by Otori-senpai." What is the future of such Hoshitani's dreams? The final chapter of the stage of youth! We don't know how to give up on our dreams!
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#12 - I'm Serious
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 2
Before anyone can become an official member of the Basketball Club, they first must do display courage. Afterwards, a surprising guest appears on the school grounds with a shocking offer.
#13 - What Is "Victory"
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 12
The pressure of the game is causing Kagami's skills to rapidly increase; he continues to score, keeping Seirin in the game. But his thoughts are turning darker and more self-serving.
#14 - Act 1
High School Star Musical - Season 2 - Episode 1
Hoshitani Yuta and the other members of Team Otori have successfully overcome the trials of their first year and made it into Ayanagi Academy's musical department. A new school year begins and there is much excitement in the air as the department prepares for its annual graduation celebration performance for its upcoming graduating third years, which includes Otori, Hiragi, and the other members of the Kao Council as the stars. The musical, "Shadow & Lights" even offers the second years a chance to shine but before Hoshitani and the others can stand on stage with their former coach they will need to overcome the other teams as well. Now, the curtain has risen on a new stage!
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#15 - To Win
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 9
Seiho's freshman brags about how the previous year they were up by 20 at the end of one, so it's his goal to put them up by 30. Instead Kuroko and Kagami start using plays to get around the d. At the end of 1 quarter the score is tied at 19. Halfway through the second Kagami picks up his fourth foul. Kagami and Kuroko are both subbed out, and the seniors start using their specialty skills. In the fourth quarter a light concussion sends one of Seirin's seniors back to the bench. Kuroko subs in and promise to get revenge for Kagami. Seirin trails by 6 with just over 5 minutes to play. What will the final result be?
#16 - I Can't Have That
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 10
Kuroko has rejoined the game in the final moments, but it seems that one of the players has him figured out. Seirin is playing hard, but if they win, will they have the strength to play a 2nd game
#17 - You're All Ridiculous
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 17
The final 10 seconds of the first half feature a block from Kagami on Aomine and then a blocked fast break. During halftime, Seirin decides they must bench Kuroko so he can regain some strength, forcing Kagami and Aomine into a one-on-one battle. Aomine displays amazing speed but realizes he can't play honest ball against Kagami if he is to be successful. He breaks out solo street-ball movements that no one on Seirin can stop and then taunts Kuroko telling him to get ready to come on out.
#18 - I'm Not Mature!
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 23
Tōō Academy vs. Kaijō High, Aomine vs. Kise. Only one side can win, and Aomine has declared he will crush Kise under his own foot with all his strength.
#19 - In My Own Way, I'm Desperate
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 3 - Episode 21
Kuroko is back in the game and he's able to stop Mayuzumi, but even with Kagami in the zone, Seirin has to defeat the Uncrowned Kings to win.
#20 - Act 8
High School Star Musical - Season 1 - Episode 8
The second semester begins, and the outline of the next test stage, "Ayanagi Festival Performance," will be announced. Hoshitani and his colleagues were told that each team was free to perform at the Ayanagi Festival. I think of a performance that only we can do, which is unique to us. On the other hand, the runaway of team Otori at the newcomer's unveiling performance reveals disgust. One member of the Hanasakurakai-begins to move quietly.
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#21 - Act 11
High School Star Musical - Season 1 - Episode 11
Team Otori started to move forward with five people. One day, Hiiragi tells us about extracurricular activities in the field of professional musicals. What appeared at the site where Hoshitani and his colleagues went as help staff--, It was a prince of the musical world that is thrilling now! On the other hand-Hoshiya still has a stumbling block in his heart. "Why did Otori-senpai leave us ..." It turns out that the reason was to protect ourselves--!
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#22 - At The Winter Cup
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 2 - Episode 2
The street ball game gets called off due to heavy rain. Meanwhile, Momoi reveals that Aomine did not play in the Inter-High finals due to injuries that led her to request the coach to drop him to the bench. She also revealed the reasons why Murasakibara and Seijūrō Akashi from Rakuzan High, did not play as well. Later on, Kuroko shows Momoi his newest technique which if it is refined well, no one can ever stop him.
#23 - I Won't Lose
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 2 - Episode 18
An intense battle between the Aces of their teams, Aomine and Kagami, begins. Both never give in to each other and blocked the shots of each other. The other players on the court are very amazed at the battle of the Aces in the Zone, which makes their focus and reaction speed to be at their maximums. Kagami goes to drive past Aomine and scores a basket, to cut Tōō's lead to just 3, 95-98, with 41.5 seconds left. In the next possession for Tōō, Aomine found it difficult to drive past Kagami, but he quickly goes for a Formless Shot.
#24 - We Win Now!
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 2 - Episode 16
Imayoshi is able to immobilise Kuroko, and Sakurai manages to stop Hyuga's Barrier Jumper, both actions being instructed by Momoi. Aomine goes past Kagami and makes a 360 spin dunk at the same time. All 5 Touou players are now able to see Kuroko. However, this actually leads to a trap set by Kuroko, when Izuki goes past Imayoshi with a Vanishing Drive, something the crowd thought only Kuroko can pull off, and scores. Hyuga also managed to bypass Sakurai with a Vanishing Drive too, and scored. The revelation of Misdirection Overflow has pulled Seirin to within single digit difference. However, Imayoshi scores a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to put Touou's lead to 11, ending the 3rd quarter. Before timeout expires, Aomine did not pay attention as the rest of the players return to the court. 4th quarter starts, and Seirin starts off with Hyuga combining his Barrier Jumper and Kuroko's Misdirection Overflow to avoid Sakurai's quick defense and scores a 3-pointer, putting the difference back to 8. The real Aomine will reveal himself soon, so how will Seirin cope with the Aomine even more stronger than they have faced in the first half?
#25 - Riot in the Streets
Dragonar Academy - Season 1 - Episode 3
A massive dragon attacks the town and its up to the student council members to help out. While fighting it, Eco is captured by this dragon, and its up to Ash to save her and defeat the dragon; with some help of course.
#26 - Act 6
High School Star Musical - Season 3 - Episode 6
Using the information on the flash drive Nanjo procurred, Hoshitani and the others finally decide to take action to get approval from the Kao Council. However, in order for their plan to succeed, they need to communicate with Team Hiragi, and they're away at a training camp. Will they be able to reunite with Team Hiragi and execute their plan? An old friend conveniently appears right when things are looking precarious for this fateful stage.
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#27 - Let Me Tell You Two Things
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 6
The Inter-High Basketball Tournament begins with Seirin facing Shinkyo Academy. Shinkyo has brought in a foreign player who is taller than anyone and can score almost at will. To combat this, Kagami is forced to go through man-to-man defensive training and Kuroko is forced to go through endurance training. The foreigner sees Kuroko as a player and says the Generation of Miracles must be weak to lose to a team with a child on it. As the game progresses, Kagami promises the foreigner two things will happen before the game is through: 1) Kagami will block one of his shots and 2) Kuroko will give him a hard time because of his size and skills.
#28 - You'll See Something Amazing
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 7
After their win over Shinkyo, Seirin goes on to crush their next few opponents. Realizing too much confidence is brewing, the team is taken to watch a Shutoku match. After seeing how Shutoku, one of the three Emperor teams of basketball, dominates their opposition, the team realizes they have a long way to go if they are to improve and contend for the title.
#29 - I'll Win Even If It Kills Me
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 22
Shūtoku takes all 3 practice matches against Seirin, but all the games are by less than double-digits, and all of them are without Kagami. After the third game Kagami learns his jumping power has dramatically improved. Midorima challenges him to a one-on-one match and forces him to jump off his right foot, where he only has the ability to jump. Kagami realizes he must learn to win aerial battles in order to beat The Generation of Miracles, and Kuroko learns he must learn to drive with the ball with no presence in order to surpass the Generation of Miracles. The next day the team is headed to the station when they are intercepted by their coach. She tells them they are making a detour to watch the second quarterfinal match of the Interhigh: Tōō Academy vs. Kaijō featuring Aomine vs. Kise, a match-up Kise has never won before in one-on-one battles.
#30 - Now That I Think About It
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 8
Seirin takes on Seiho, a squad built around an invincible defense. The unorthodox manner in the way Seiko moves is finally understood, but it may be too late. Will Seirin's streak finally be shutdown?
#31 - It's Not Like That
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 11
Seirin is holding their own against Shutoku, but in the 2nd half Midorima and Takao’s abilities are unleashed, shutting down Seirin’s game completely
#32 - Act 9
High School Star Musical - Season 1 - Episode 9
Team Otori is working hard to practice for the Ayanagi Festival performance. One day, Otori was called by Hiiragi. Hiiragi said, "The existence of team Otori violates the tradition and dignity of Ayanagi Gakuen." Point out the choices in the phoenix. Is it a genius to make use of, or the future of five people who have begun to shine like stardust? When faced with a decision, the hidden past of Otori and Hiiragi becomes clear.
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#33 - No!!
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 18
Aomine's skills and erratic pace force Seirin to fall 20 points behind 5 minutes into the 3rd quarter. Kuroko is subbed back in and Seirin cuts the lead down to 15 points, but then Aomine intercepts the Ignite Pass. Kagami's strong leg begins to act up, so he is subbed out. Riko says that Kagami has avoided using his injured leg, and now his good one is about to collapse. As a result Kagami is benched for the rest of the tournament, all 3 days of it. With Seirin down by 40, Aomine begins taunting Tetsu about having never changed and not having improved. Kuroko's determination gives Seirin some slight new light, and his teammates begin to evolve with the determination to never give up. However Tōō Academy is simply too strong and Seirin falls 112-55.
#34 - Don't Make Me Laugh
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 15
Kagami is suspended from practice until the Tōō game after they learn he played against Aomine. Kuroko tells Kagami the story of the Generation of Miracles and how Aomine was the first one to bloom. The Interhigh preliminaries final league begin with Tōō vs. Seirin as the first match. Aomine falls asleep at school and wakes up just as the game is about to begin. He promises to make it by the second half. Seirin decides to go full out early on and get a big lead so Aomine can't catch up, but after Kagami wins the tip, Imayoshi steals the ball and goes on a fast break. Sakurai gets an early 3 to go up 3:0.
#35 - Let's Go
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 16
Even without Aomine, Tōō High gets out to an early lead because of the scouting and predictions Momoi has done. Momoi admits she can't predict Kuroko's play or Kagami's height, but she believes Tōō will get an easy win. After trailing by 10, Seirin starts breaking out new moves and cuts the lead down to 25 – 21 when Riko realizes Kagami is still injured. She pulls him off the court and tapes him up, admitting her own weakness at bringing out others potential and allowing Tōō to get up by 8 points again. Kagami is finally taped up fully with :51 seconds left in the 2nd quarter. Just as he is about to be inserted Aomine arrives. Tōō's coach tells him to get ready to play in the second half when Aomine pulls off his shirt and reveals he is already in full uniform and ready to go. The showdown between Kagami and Aomine is about to begin.
#36 - Let's Get Started
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 21
Some of his teammates worry because Kuroko and Kagami won't pass to each other during practice, but Teppei tells them not to worry. Kagami teaches the coach how to make curry. Two summer training camps are announced. During the first 2 weeks of summer the team will practice on the beach, and during the last two weeks the team will practice in the mountains. When the team arrives at the beach they are forced to practice on the beach with no dribbles. Through moving on sand, they learn to focus on putting their weight on the correct area of the foot. The next morning Kuroko and Kagami encounter the Shūtoku team. The two schools adjust their practice plans to scrimmage against each other. Kagami is sent to get drinks, one at a time, running on the beach instead of practicing in the gym with the others. Midorima reluctantly gives Kuroko some tips and provides further insight to his ideal growth.
#37 - Win
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 2 - Episode 25
In the last minute of the fourth quarter, Murasakibara enters the Zone. However, Kagami had so much spirit to win that he exceeded his limits and used meteor jam, his new shot that he can use only in the Zone. He jammed the ball in, scoring the final point. However, Atsushi still had determination and went for his shot. However, Murasakibara could not jump and Kuroko blocked his shot, handing victory over to Seirin. Murasakibara broke down after the game, revealing that he actually loves basketball, which enabled him to enter the Zone. Kuroko also tells Kagami to reconcile with Himuro, which he does.
#38 - Useless Effort
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 2 - Episode 14
Seirin managed to keep on pace with Tōō Academy. However, things just don't go right when Kuroko has both his moves being stopped consecutively by Aomine. How will Seirin come back to the game?
#39 - I Don't Want to Lose
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 2 - Episode 23
With Murasakibara finally appearing on the offensive side, Seirin is slowly losing hope of having the chance to win against Yōsen and move onto the Finals. With the help of the Vice-captain, Fukui, Murasakibara catches the ball and dunks it, causing the hoop to break and collide with the ground, even further diminishing the hope of Seirin.
#40 - Enough
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 2 - Episode 24
As the match continues in the fourth quarter, Yōsen keeps on maintaining its lead and with Kiyoshi out, the Seirin players face tough times scoring any points. Seirin starts to use the same full court 2-3 man-to-man defense like what Yosen uses, but Himuro and Murasakibara are easily able to overcome it. However, Kagami's spirit to win gets him into the Zone once again.After some time in the Zone, Seirin cuts down the lead to four points.
#41 - I Am Kuroko
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 1 - Episode 1
While recruiting for the basketball club, the Seirin Private High school has managed to pick up some impressive players; a power house, former American player, and a member of the “Generation of Miracles.
#42 - Act 2
High School Star Musical - Season 1 - Episode 2
Hoshitani was able to remain a candidate for the musical department as a member of "team Otori" led by Otori, a heretic of the Hanasakurakai. However, although teammates Nayuki, Tengeji, Tsukiou, and Kukan are perfect, they all have some problems ... In the jerky air, an unusual practice by Otori begins. "Come on, Boys. It's time to play!"
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#43 - Act 10
High School Star Musical - Season 1 - Episode 10
Otori suddenly left the school. Confusion, resentment, and suspicion swirl in Hoshitani's chest, which had not been told anything. However, the test stage will not wait ...! Team Otori tries to kill her anxiety and look in front of her, She thinks so, and the more she desperately feels, the more her hearts fall apart ... Meanwhile, Hoshitani invites Nayuki to "go out together once in a while!"
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#44 - Act 7
High School Star Musical - Season 1 - Episode 7
Hoshitani and his colleagues have successfully completed the first semester as candidates for the musical department. However, the next test stage is coming up in the second semester. --so, At the suggestion of Otori, team Otori decided to hold an overnight training camp during the summer vacation. What was waiting for them in the villa area in the mountains that I visited-abandoned house? !! Bear? !! Or surprising people? !!
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#45 - Act 5
High School Star Musical - Season 1 - Episode 5
A test stage "Rookie unveiling performance" to survive as a musical department candidate Team Otori has finally begun to come together. However, Hoshitani's lack of power was still a big challenge for the team. At that time, Hoshitani and his friends witness the performance of Team Hiiragi, the Star of Star frame. Overwhelmed by its perfection, Hoshitani suddenly feels uneasy.
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#46 - Act 4
High School Star Musical - Season 1 - Episode 4
The members of Team Otori have begun to be moved by Hoshitani, who continues to make efforts in a straightforward manner. However, only the Moon Emperor still did not try to get along with them. The pressure called "Thoroughbred in the musical world" and the complex to the great brother The moon emperor suffering alone. Knowing such anguish, Hoshitani ... And finally, the Star of Star frame, team Hiiragi, is here!
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#47 - I Believe in Him
Kuroko's Basketball - Season 2 - Episode 17
At this stage, stopping the stronger Aomine has become the priority for Seirin, if not the latter will lose the game. After slowing getting back into the game, Seirin suddenly could not stop the Aomine who has entered the Zone. However, Kagami has managed to stop Aomine and what will the battle of the aces be like?
#48 - Lucca Saarinen
Dragonar Academy - Season 1 - Episode 7
After Ash is chosen to go to a training camp, they find out about the last student council member named Lucca . Lucca has a greater reputation than that of the student council president, but she has a problem with her Dragon, Gawain, and its up to the student council members as friends to help her.
#49 - Moonlit Roar
Dragonar Academy - Season 1 - Episode 8
After arriving at the training camp, the student council continues their efforts to talk to Gawain. After managing to get on Gawain's back, Ash is knocked out and speaks with Gawain in the Highdragon Workshop. While there, Ash finds out that the reason Gawain will not let Lucca ride him is because the two had an accident recently, and he doesn't want to put her in danger like he did before.
#50 - Assembly in Fontaine
Dragonar Academy - Season 1 - Episode 10
Silvia, Ash, and Eco are invited to the capital by Silvia's father so he can meet them. Upon reaching the capital, Silvia meets up with her father while Ash and Eco explore the city. Once Ash meets Silvia's father, he appoints him as Dragonar. Meanwhile, an evil group plots behind the scenes, waiting to start their plan to kidnap Eco and awaken her dragon form.