The BEST episodes directed by Takuma Suzuki

Eloquent and Competent
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8.58
71 votes

#1 - Eloquent and Competent

Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 21

Using a number of pseudonyms, Izaya has continued to cause an uproar from behind the scenes. One of these pseudonyms is a story that goes back 12 years ago, from the time he was a middle school student along with Shinra.

The Mystery Hidden in Lake Yasogami
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8.50
149 votes

#2 - The Mystery Hidden in Lake Yasogami

Dimension W - Season 1 - Episode 4

Kyoma and Mira end up at a village with a dark past after Albert asks them to investigate the mysterious death of novelist Shijuro Sakaki.

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Dead or Alive
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8.41
68 votes

#3 - Dead or Alive

World Trigger - Season 1 - Episode 55

Arashiyama Squad gathers Border's aces! Arafune and Murakami join in the battle, destroying Gieve's Trion soldiers. But Gieve's plot to blow up Shizuka City using massive Trion soldiers proceeds. As Osamu comes up with a plan, Zeno takes his own action.

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An Evolving Mikumo Squad
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8.37
70 votes

#4 - An Evolving Mikumo Squad

World Trigger - Season 1 - Episode 72

After the Rank Wars against the B-Rank upper tier squads, Mikumo Squad tries to up their game. Yuzuru gives Chika an idea for overcoming her weaknesses, and Osamu gathers information about Hyuse, while an A-Rank Team leader tries to headhunt Yuma.

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A Prisoner From Aftokrator
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8.32
68 votes

#5 - A Prisoner From Aftokrator

World Trigger - Season 1 - Episode 64

Soon after meeting and parting with Xeno and Lilith, Yuma, Osamu and Chika begin preparing for their promotion battle.

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The Captain's Pride
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8.16
87 votes

#6 - The Captain's Pride

World Trigger - Season 1 - Episode 47

The B-Rank Competition's third round finale! Yuma triumphs while the team leaders fight on the east side. Osamu seeks to change the tide of battle by drawing water into the city and pitting Nasu against Kuruma. The three-way battle is about to conclude.

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To Tago-no-Ura
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8.00
31 votes

#7 - To Tago-no-Ura

Chihayafuru - Season 2 - Episode 15

Kana reveals her finger had become swollen during the last match, but assures Chihaya that luck is on their side as she concedes her position to Akihiro. Meanwhile, there is a lot of tension on the Fujisaki team as one of their third year players is taken out in favor of a girl named Rion Yamashiro, who had been spectating Misuzawa's match and is paired against Chihaya for the final match. Before the finals and third-play playoffs begin, Hiro visits Arata, informing him of Chihaya reaching the finals, though he remains firm in keeping to his agreed punishment. Irritated by Arata's words, Shinobu goes to spectate the finals as they begin.

The Devil Screams in Sasazuka
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7.96
82 votes

#8 - The Devil Screams in Sasazuka

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! - Season 2 - Episode 1

Maou and company face their usual budget crisis while Emi and Suzuno attempt to have a conversation next door. It's the same old, same old... except that today, they sense an ominous presence. Before long, a bloodcurdling scream will rend the night.

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He Smelled Like Cologne
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7.93
30 votes

#9 - He Smelled Like Cologne

Koikimo - Season 1 - Episode 2

Ryo gets home and he finds Ichika there wearing an apron. Ryo thinks he's daydreaming for a moment, but then he finds out Rio invited her as well as their other classmates, Satsuki and Ruri over. Satsuki and Ruri fall head over heels for Ryo. Meanwhile, Ryo's old friend, the photographer Masuda, hears rumors that Ryo had laid his hands on a high school girl and he tries to get to the bottom of this.

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Those Who Cannot Remember the Past Are Condemned to Repeat It.
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7.87
38 votes

#10 - Those Who Cannot Remember the Past Are Condemned to Repeat It.

Classroom of the Elite - Season 3 - Episode 8

After conversing with her brother Manabu, Horikita offers Yamauchi name as the one who should be expelled. Not only has he made few contributions to the class, but he also worked with Sakayanagi in Class A to expel Ayanokoji.

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Love for Your Fave
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7.85
20 votes

#11 - Love for Your Fave

Koikimo - Season 1 - Episode 7

Kai goes to the bookstore to buy the new volume of "Forward World." When he gets there, he sees Ryo and immediately tries to avoid him. He remembers what Rio said about her brother to him and feels a little down, but when he goes in to grab one of the copies of the new volume, his hand touches Ryo's hand. Meanwhile, Arie manages to secure the new volume at another store and she runs into Ichika. They realize they have the same favorite character and end up bonding. On her way home, Arie is thinking of Ryo and she realizes something.

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The Devil and the Hero Go to the Amusement Park as Advised
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7.75
64 votes

#12 - The Devil and the Hero Go to the Amusement Park as Advised

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! - Season 2 - Episode 3

Maou, Emi, and Alas Ramus have an eventful day at the amusement park. Meanwhile, their three stalkers do their not-so-great best to blend in.

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The Faerie Queene.
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7.74
164 votes

#13 - The Faerie Queene.

The Ancient Magus' Bride - Season 1 - Episode 6

Chise is deep in thought as she watches the souls return to where they'd belonged all along. More than ten days have passed since the incident at Ulthar, but she is still in a deep sleep. Elias and Simon stand worriedly by her side, when they are met by two unexpected guests: Titania, Queen of Fairies, Lord of Tír na nÓg.

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Dreamer
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7.67
43 votes

#14 - Dreamer

Ya Boy Kongming! - Season 1 - Episode 10

While Kabe engages an old rival in a rematch, Eiko marches headlong into battle against her own inner adversary, and Kongming recalls peaceful days past.

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The Gal! Aho Girl
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7.67
42 votes

#15 - The Gal! Aho Girl

AHO-GIRL - Season 1 - Episode 7

Emura Akane, Shiina Kuroko, and Hiiragi Himeko are hanging out in the classroom after school when Yoshiko sets her sights on them. The girls, completely unable to read Yoshiko's behavior, get roped into playing with her. They agree to play hide and seek in order to escape Yoshiko, but then...

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The Lance that Shines to the End of the World and the Fairy Eyes
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7.45
20 votes

#16 - The Lance that Shines to the End of the World and the Fairy Eyes

Lord El-Melloi II Case Files Rail Zeppelin Grace Note - Season 1 - Episode 5

As the investigation of the Marburry Workshop continues, lightning strikes a second time, adding a new victim into the mix! Lord El-Melloi II and Hishiri Adashino find themselves in disagreement once again regarding the identity of the culprit. Lord El-Melloi II turns to the necromancer Kairi Shishigou for help with his investigation. A fierce beast known as the Black Dog ambushes Gray and Shishigou. After witnessing the Black Dog’s reaction to Gray’s Mystic Code, Lord El-Melloi II begins to draw conclusions. His next move is to prepare for a ritual, utilizing the assistance of all mages who had gathered at the Marburry Workshop.

Tigerish
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7.40
57 votes

#17 - Tigerish

Godzilla Singular Point - Season 1 - Episode 3

A legion of Rodan swarm towards Nigashio. The Otaki Factory crew scramble to lure them away from the city, but soon find themselves surrounded.

Erumpent
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7.35
48 votes

#18 - Erumpent

Godzilla Singular Point - Season 1 - Episode 9

Godzilla continues to advance on Tokyo, covering the city in red dust. The Otaki crew rushes to rescue a person ensnared by spider-like kaiju.

Theorist
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7.34
50 votes

#19 - Theorist

Godzilla Singular Point - Season 1 - Episode 5

Salunga emerges from the depths of the Upala research station shrouded in red dust. Meanwhile, Yun observes Anguirus exhibiting an uncanny ability.

The Strongest Sage Enters the Dungeon.
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7.30
69 votes

#20 - The Strongest Sage Enters the Dungeon.

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest - Season 1 - Episode 2

Matthias's victory at the intra-academy competition brings to light a terrible truth: demons have infiltrated humanity! To prepare for the demons' next attack, he brings Lurie and Alma into the dungeon.

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A God's Day Off
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7.27
11 votes

#21 - A God's Day Off

Konohana Kitan - Season 1 - Episode 11

One of Sakura’s regulars visits Konohanatei, followed by two gods of entertainment. Things get really busy at Konohanatei.

Gadabout
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7.20
54 votes

#22 - Gadabout

Godzilla Singular Point - Season 1 - Episode 4

Yun and Haberu deduce that Misakioku may be linked to the Rodan incursion. Mei attends Li's lecture in Dubai, where the professor reveals new material.

Gamesome
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7.18
61 votes

#23 - Gamesome

Godzilla Singular Point - Season 1 - Episode 2

Yun, Goro and their robot Jet Jaguar clash with a hostile pterosaur-like kaiju, Rodan. Mei travels to Tokyo to meet with a world-renowned researcher.

Brought by the Spring Rains
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7.15
13 votes

#24 - Brought by the Spring Rains

Konohana Kitan - Season 1 - Episode 5

A priest brings an odd Japanese doll to Konohanatei. Not only is the doll cursed, she seems to have an attitude.

The Seven Stars and the Eternal Cage
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7.10
30 votes

#25 - The Seven Stars and the Eternal Cage

Lord El-Melloi II Case Files Rail Zeppelin Grace Note - Season 1 - Episode 2

Reines and Melvin bring a difficult case to Lord El-Melloi II involving one of his former students, Mary Lil Fargo. Mary is the only daughter of the Fargo family, a branch of the family in charge of the Astromancy Department, the Animuspheres. In response to Mary’s call for her former mentor’s assistance, Lord El-Melloi II and Gray visit the Fargo estate to examine the dismembered corpse of Mary’s father, Ernest Fargo. Quite separate from the traditions of Astromancy, this crime calls for the expertise of one versed in Modern Magecraft. Lord El-Melloi II dives in to solve the mystery!

Terzetto
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7.03
71 votes

#26 - Terzetto

Godzilla Singular Point - Season 1 - Episode 1

Jacks-of-all-trades Yun and Haberu investigate sounds emanating from an empty mansion. They locate the source nearby, while Mei hears the same tune.

It Is Better to Receive an Injury Than to Inflict One.
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6.94
36 votes

#27 - It Is Better to Receive an Injury Than to Inflict One.

Classroom of the Elite - Season 3 - Episode 6

Everyone in Class C has passed their year-end exam. While relief flows through the classroom, Chabashira announces a special exam. It will be a class vote to choose three people worthy of praise and three worthy of censure.

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Rail Zeppelin - The Residual Image and Auctions (5)
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6.84
19 votes

#28 - Rail Zeppelin - The Residual Image and Auctions (5)

Lord El-Melloi II Case Files Rail Zeppelin Grace Note - Season 1 - Episode 11

As Adashino's deductions are playing out, Lord El-Melloi II makes his comeback. He sees a clue to the identity of Trisha’s murderer in Gray’s testimony and so asks Melvin to delay the start of the Mystic Eyes auction. Lord El-Melloi II plans to seek help from Olga Marie to find conclusive evidence to disprove Adashino’s claims. Meanwhile, in London, Shishigou gathers Flat and Svin to move ahead with certain preparations... As each of them reflects upon their own thoughts, the fateful Mystic Eyes auction finally begins...

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As Long as You Are There
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6.57
23 votes

#29 - As Long as You Are There

ISLAND - Season 1 - Episode 6

The darkness has lifted for Karen and Sara. In bed, Rinne murmurs, "Next time, will you be my Setsuna?" She and Setsuna enjoy a day of happiness together. Rinne has prepared herself bid farewell to the past and set off toward tomorrow. But Kuon seems to have misgivings.

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A Cruel Fairy Tale
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6.39
56 votes

#30 - A Cruel Fairy Tale

Izetta, The Last Witch - Season 1 - Episode 8

Rickert is sent to the Old Capital of Elystadt to meet the spy, Lawrence. Along the way, he encountered Bianca, who is traveling to the Old Capital pursuing the spy. While Bianca prefers the fairy tale ending to the White Witch, Rickert is all too familiar with the darker, more tragic ending.

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