The BEST episodes directed by Takashi Yamamoto
#1 - Extracurricular; Lessons Passing Each Other
A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Season 1 - Episode 6
Hinata appears to Haruka. Haruka is actually an observer sent by the monsters on the other side of the moon. He was thinking of using her against her masters, but it seems that she may be planning on rebelling against them. Saitohimea suddenly drags Taito away to bring him on a date. An unknown male and female were watching their conversation nearby. Taito wants to become stronger and tries to unsuccessfully ask Gekkou for help. A guy dressed in a black suits enters the school and seems to be talking to a blue haired girl who suddenly just disappears. The guy is revealed to be Cross Philier Yuuichi, the new English teacher and Student Council advisor. Meanwhile, Saitohimea has almost dragged Taito out of the school before he apologizes that he can't go on a date and excuses himself saying that he had some plans for the day. Actually he was planning on training at the fight clubs and it seems that he has actually gotten stronger to the point that world fighters can't compete with him. Meanwhile Gekkou and Mirai are told about magical traps in the city and they go to several places, which seems to Mirai as if they're on a proper date. They meet Taito who is on his way back and Mirai tells his Saitohimea was crying. Taito realizes his mistakes and runs back to be with Saitohimea.
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#2 - 900 Sec After School (Part Two)
A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Season 1 - Episode 2
Gekkou and Mirai start fighing Taito and Himea, but are interrupted by Gekkou's brother Hinata. Taito uses up all six of his lives and seemingly dies while Himea screams his name and he wakes back up in class. "The new tranfer student" Himea walks into class and jumps onto him, knocking both of them to the floor while everyone else is blushing. Haruka is shocked. They meet Gekkou and Mirai, and Gekkou tells them they are going to be his "slaves" and work with them in the student council. Himea tells Taito they will be together foever while she clings to his arm.
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#3 - The New Pop Quiz Teacher
A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Season 1 - Episode 7
Taito wants to become stronger so he can protect Saitohimea. Gekkou sends him off to meet Eduluca who will grant any wish but takes "payment" of equal value. Before he makes his wish, Taito learns that Saitohimea came to Eduluca when he had died previously and exchanged a large amount of her power to revive him. Taito wishes to become strong but only through his own power. Eduluca is disappointed but grants his wish by planting within him a lot of useful and useless information but still takes something important to Taito though doesn't reveal what it is. Saitohimea offers to help Taito search for something helpful within the amount of information he was given, wherein Taito meets and forms a contract with Vishoub Eleranka. Meanwhile Cross appears in the Student Council room to reveal that the military has commissioned him to keep an eye on things. Gekkou calls the military incompetent and Cross reveals his superior speed to aggravate him into a scuffle and show him that he isn't as powerful as he thought himself to be.
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#4 - Pale White Graduation
A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Season 1 - Episode 12
The summer holidays brings with it the summer heat! And so, Haruka decides to invite Taito to the public baths. Coincidentally, Izumi convinces Saitohimea to go as well and they meet Gekkou, Mirai and even Hasga and Serge there too. Hilarities then ensue. Meanwhile, Cross in a monologue reveals that the mysterious girl he was talking to in an earlier episode is called Liir and is currently with the student president and that the dark rabbit within Taito might awaken soon. Also seen in a monologue is Hinata, who talks to himself saying that his brother might actually be able to do something about the prophecy. After the baths, Taito and the rest of the group jump into a portal and leaves the series in a cliffhanger.
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#5 - Love and Cherish
Durarara!! - Season 1 - Episode 9
After losing contact with her brother Seiji, Namie Yagiri enlists Izaya's help to find him. While roaming through Ikebukuro, Seiji and Mika Harima stumble onto Shizuo and Celty and a heated pursuit begins after Celty figures that the head attached to Mika's body is actually hers.
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#6 - 900 Sec After School (Part One)
A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Season 1 - Episode 1
Kurogane Taito continues to have a recurring dream. A 6 year old Taito sees a girl who he cannot remember while they sit together in the playground. She tells him that she will give him her poison and afterwards they will always be together, enticing him when he becomes frightened with comforting words. After biting him and giving him her poison, the girl confesses her love to him and encourages him to tell her he loves her as well, thus sealing the curse. Taito is then woken up as a high schooler by Shigure Haruka, whom we realize is a long time friend and a girl who has a crush on Taito. After a school day that includes bumping into the most popular boy in school, the cold hearted Kurenai Gekkou, Taito and Haruka split ways as Taito heads home. As he's crossing the street, he notices a sleeping truck driver headed straight for Andou Mirai, Gekkou's apparent subordinate, and jumps forward to push her out of the way only to be hit himself, an obvious killing blow... until Taito's head begins speaking to Mirai and his body stands by itself, grabbing the head and running off in a panic. As Taito frantically worries he suddenly remembers who the girl from his dream is, Saito Himea, the girl who enslaved him when he was younger and was taken away by a man who left Taito with no memories of Himea. When Taito speaks her name, she is released from her prison, turns into a sixteen year old and meets Taito at the playground from their youth. Gekkou arrives and stabs Himea through the chest, ending their long awaited reunion.
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#7 - The (Moon) Sways by the Poolside
A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Season 1 - Episode 3
Taito is torn between having lunch with Saitohimea or eating the meal that Haruka prepared. Luckily, he is saved by a call from Gekkou as insects have invaded the school and school has been cancelled for the day. It turns out that the school is situated in a place where portals from multiple dimension intersect and that the military are in charge of the area but no one over 18 can get into the area because of a barrier. Mirai is disappointed that swim classes were cancelled due to the bugs, and forces the others to join her at the pool but Gekkou walks off to the Student Council room. Mirai reveals to Taito how she was forced to contract with Gekkou. At the Student Council Room, Gekkou meets a messenger from the Tenma. The sky turns black, and the moon starts to glow while it starts to rain red liquid.
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#8 - Dark Rabbit at the Beach
A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Season 1 - Episode 9
It seems that Haruka was asked by Cross to cook for the whole group. This leads to a lot of tension due to the love triangle between Taito, Saitohimea and Haruka. Izumi tries to cheer up Saitohimea and suggests the group have a test of courage event. Izumi thought she made sure that Saitohimea would get paired with Taito, but Cross interfered so he could pair with Taito. He pats Taito on the way back... and a dark demonic figure seems to awaken within Taito. The group finishes the night with fireworks, where Haruka confesses her feelings to Taito.
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#9 - Spirited Classmates
A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Season 1 - Episode 10
While traveling, Saeko's vehicle is attacked and Haruka has been kidnapped by two male magic wielders called spellbreakers. Cross refuses to let Taito and the rest rescue her, saying that it's now a military matter. One of the spellbreakers appears to Saitohimea while she is alone and offers to release Haruka if she would surrender herself to them. Izumi tries to talk her out of it and then goes to Taito when she fails. She turns herself in to the spellbreakers, but they trap her instead and refuse Haruka. Taito and Gekkou then assault the school to open a gate to where the spellbreakers are. Meanwhile, while they assault the school it is revealed that the observer personality of Haruka's was the one who commissioned the spellbreakers. She promised to give them her knowledge about the Tenma if they would destroy the observer personality, seal up Saitohimea and then return her other self back to Taito.
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#10 - And the Seraphim is Sung
A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Season 1 - Episode 5
Since Balhskra is gone, instead Bliss has taken over Saitohimea's body. Bliss is a spell that Saitohimea created when she was lonely a long, long time ago. Meanwhile, Gekkou meets with Tenma who states that the "witch was broken due to solitude" and reveals to him a prophecy where "Ramiel Lilith would destroy the world". Tenma gives him the power to stop Ramiel in exchange that they would not interfere with his "underlings". It seems that Saitohimea was hurting because she was unsure of Taito's feelings. Himea and Taito finally kiss and Taito finally reveals his feelings for Himea. Gekkou confronts Himea to see if she knows anything about Ramiel, but it seems like she doesn't. During this episode, Haruka is out shopping so she can make meals for Taito and at the end sees Hinata alive and well, waiting for her in front of her home.
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#11 - The Tenma Yet Unsung
A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Season 1 - Episode 4
A portal appears that supposedly leads to Tenma, and Gekkou and Mirai jump in. Saitohimea gets possessed by the red liquid, which is revealed to be Bahlskra. Bahlskra tries to permanently kill Taito because he is concerned for Saitohimea, but Saitohimea believes that Taito is the only one who can save her as he is not stained like they are. She then destroys Bahlskra. At the end, the Tenma is conversing with their observer on Earth who was created for the sole purpose so that Saitohimea does not complete the sacred spell, Bliss. The observer is revealed to be none other than Haruka, but she herself does not realize her dual life.
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#12 - The Student Council of Remedial Students
A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Season 1 - Episode 8
The group has arrived at a beach, which is meant to be an intensive training camp and even Izumi was invited to come. Cross tests out their limits and announces that each of them should become powerful enough even to beat ancient dragons. He also states that they would each be tested at the end and won't be able to leave the area's barrier if they fail. Cross thought he had everything planned out thinking that Izumi could be their cook... but after several days of eating curry for breakfast, lunch and dinner, decides to call for some help. During their break, Taito and the others are surprised by the appearance of Haruka.
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#13 - Summer Vacation Catastrophe
A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Season 1 - Episode 11
Gekkou and Mirai fight with Cross while Taito makes his way to save Haruka and Saitohimea. The fight ends up with Cross threatening to kill Mirai and Gekkou bowing his head to Cross and asking him to spare her. Hinata appears and mocks his brother and Cross, and states that he knows all about the prophecy and that they are not even near his power level. Taito fights Hasga while Serge continues to seal up Saitohimea, even though they offer to let Taito return home with Haruka. Nyankichi shows up for a second, tells Taito to curse magic and disappears... even though his spell seemed to have no effect. Taito gets beaten to the point that he will permanently die, but continues to struggle and the two spellbreakers are reminded of when they were young kids in a similar situation. Gekkou arrives to help, but Taito refuses his help even though he uses his last drop of stamina to barely lightly punch Hasga. Saitohimea then wakes up, as Taito's spell seemed to have allowed her to analyze and counter Serge's sealing spell. She almost kills the two spellbreakers, but Taito asks that they just go home. Haruka seems to be fine, but without her other personality. The spellbreakers end up joining the school.
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#14 - Watching You From Afar
Tsuredure Children - Season 1 - Episode 5
Kanda decides to text her confession to her crush, Takase, but a race condition results in a deadlock. Kaga's childhood friend, Nanase, joins the astronomy club, but she seems to have an ulterior motive. Goda and Kamine are finally dating, but he has trouble communicating his feelings.
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#15 - We Don't Need Girls
Tsuredure Children - Season 1 - Episode 6
Akagi is tutoring Kaji, but he keeps flirting with her, driving her to show her bad side again. Kana and Chiaki discover that mothers are a very effective contraceptive. Kurihara and Yamane make plans to go to the movies, but he that realizes he'd had plans to go to the movies with his (only) friend, Motoyama-kun. Dating master senpai is back, this time apparently wooing Kazuko.
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#16 - The Captured Sleeping Beauty
Hundred - Season 1 - Episode 7
Members from the Little Garden, along with Hayato, go to a southern island for relaxation after their encounter, but a certain someone shows up on a helicopter with their own motives. Hayato is then taken on a tour where he sees something amazing...
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#17 - Inaba Family Breakdown Case (Part 2)/Love Flag Jumble Case
Cuticle Detective Inaba - Season 1 - Episode 9
Hiroshi has come to save Ogino from Soumei, but its experience vs. new school. Recovering from his fight, Soumei saves Noah from an out of control experiment and sets up a date with alternative motives.
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#18 - Order! Don't Forget Your Wish!
Big Order - Season 1 - Episode 5
After stopping the nuclear missile, Hoshimiya Eiji has a moment to rest, but then Franc awakens his sister Sena! While the others gather information on the Order who can help cure Sena, Eiji and Rin head out to claim Hiroshima as his domain, but while they're enjoying themselves a mysterious new force appears! What's happening to Rin?!
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#19 - The Chocolate Enchantment Case/The Wolf Girl Assassination Case
Cuticle Detective Inaba - Season 1 - Episode 3
Don has created the ultimate chocolate to trap Hiroshi in one sided love. A new wolf from France is joining Japan's Secret Doberman corps.
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#20 - Hiro's Resolve
Shadowverse - Season 1 - Episode 2
Heero meets Lucia Natsuki at night in the park at night when it's quiet. Heero thinks that Lucia also likes Shadowverse, and challenges Lucia to a battle. Lucia agrees with Heero's challenge. His eyes were sharply narrowed like a blade ...
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#21 - Mimori`s an Idol
Shadowverse - Season 1 - Episode 39
Mimori Amamiya, 14 years old. What I like is tea and what I don't like is scary. ...... What I am good at is singing! I who shine on the stage is a "special" me who is second to none. "I'm an idol!"
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#22 - Sasaki Yuuta Kidnapping Case/Inaba Family Breakdown Case (Part 1)
Cuticle Detective Inaba - Season 1 - Episode 8
Yuuta has been kidnapped in order to lure Ogi into a trap. Soumei tangles with Ogi and succeeds in taking over his body.
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#23 - The Reason For Strength
Shadowverse - Season 1 - Episode 6
Study, sports, and Shadowverse. Lucia Natsuki, a boy who has no chance at all. Lucia has the talent to envy everyone, but all he needs is strength, not an envy Lucia drives herself and lives stoicly. In front of him, a professional player, Seiya Fangkura, appears ...
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#24 - Who Will Claim Victory?
Shadowverse - Season 1 - Episode 12
Heero and Lucia, two people passing each other, two people who do not overlap. Still, believing in the connection of Shadowverse, Heero continues the battle with all his might. What Heero sees before the final is the end of the battle, or--.
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#25 - Bearers of Shadow
Shadowverse - Season 1 - Episode 19
A tournament to decide the strongest Shadowverse player in the world. The winner will be given the position of president of Genesis Company. ...... That is the Shadow Grand Prix. But everything was just a deception. Now ... Leon Orlanche begins to move. "The Shadow Grand Prix is finally here. Everyone, please encourage me ..."
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#26 - Resolve and Courage
Shadowverse - Season 1 - Episode 30
Mimori confronts the manipulated Seiya. Even in the face of that mighty power, Mimori never retreats. "This is the end of the play! Let's eat you up !" "Don't give up! Absolutely!" Mimori's determination awakens an old legend.
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#27 - Blessings and Woe
Shadowverse - Season 1 - Episode 24
The eighth class finally revealed, the Nemesis class. Before that mighty power, Heero is forced to struggle. But ... Heero wasn't the only one to confront the Nemesis class. "A little ... let's talk about old times" The past of Ryugasaki Age unraveled. The greatest test for Heero continues.
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#28 - Kazuki's Great Escape!
Shadowverse - Season 1 - Episode 41
"A large serving of meat miso fried rice, don't you wait!" In dreams, in ideals, in illusions. Still, Kazuki is no different from "always". …… So, no matter what kind of trial comes, just overcome it like “always”.
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#29 - Time of Evolution
Shadowverse - Season 1 - Episode 47
The spell card "Shadow Mode" used by Leon ... brought great power. To evolve the world, Leon also evolves. "I'm your enemy, but for the world ... a savior." What dwells in Heero's chest is ... anger. Ferocious ... Feelings of violent anger. "You are ... because of you! You are defeated! Absolutely ... here!"
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#30 - Hero`s Blade
Shadowverse - Season 1 - Episode 31
"It's bad, it's 2 to 1. I wonder if I've become cowardly because I'm obsessed with this guy?" "Heffalump, that's from the front." Kazuki is forced into a disadvantageous battle against Heffalump and Kou. However, Kazuki never gives up. For what you want to protect, for the world to be saved.
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