The BEST episodes directed by Tetsuo Hirakawa
#1 - Inescapable Darkness
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress - Season 1 - Episode 5
The Kotetsujyo picks up survivors from Yatsushiro Station which has been destroyed by the Kabane. Among the survivors is Enoku, an old friend of Mumei's. He points out to Mumei how weak she'd become as he witnessed how close she's grown to the people of the Kotetsujyo. Rattled, Mumei chooses to throw herself into a reckless fight and finds herself in a dangerous situation.
Watch Now:Amazon
#2 - Abandoned God
Noragami - Season 1 - Episode 11
As Yato and Yukine try to figure out how to restore Hiyori's memories, they are confronted by Nora, who reveals she had stolen Hiyori's memory of Yato and has become Furuhime, regalia of Rabo, who attacks Yato in an attempt to awaken some repressed memories. As Yato finds himself unable to beat Rabo and Furuhime, the two take their leave, with Furuhime stating she will return Hiyori's memory if Yato can defeat Rabo. It is revealed that Rabo is a calamity god, a god who answers malicious wishes to kill people, phantoms, and gods, who once worked alongside Yato, who was also a calamity god himself. As Yato becomes conflicted over whether restoring Hiyori's memory is the right thing to do, Yukine shows Hiyori a picture book detailing the times they have spent together. Meanwhile, Furuhime reveals that Hiyori's memory is further waning, shown when she loses her memory of Yukine, and will leave her as an empty vessel if nothing is done. Despite knowing the risks involved, Yato and Yukine resolve to restore Hiyori's memory.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
#3 - Search! For the Mysterious Magical Swords
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys - Season 1 - Episode 4
The substitutes search for the source of the magical swords. Ichibanboshi, Gyataro, and Bo visit the orphans Gyataro is familiar with to gather information, but...
Watch Now:Amazon
#4 - The Road to Latette
Grimoire of Zero - Season 1 - Episode 4
As they make their way to Latette, Mercenary teaches Zero about different aspects of the world while also warming up to Albus.
Watch Now:Amazon
#5 - Duel
Grimoire of Zero - Season 1 - Episode 3
The group comes upon the city of Formicum where they look to stay and rest. While there, Zero and Mercenary run into some trouble.
Watch Now:Amazon
#6 - The Witch and the Beastfallen
Grimoire of Zero - Season 1 - Episode 1
A witch, Zero, and a half-beast, Mercenary, form an unlikely alliance to begin their quest. Meanwhile, they are being stalked by a mysterious figure.
Watch Now:Amazon
#7 - Disguise Yourself! Infiltrating the Red Light District
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys - Season 1 - Episode 3
Ichibanboshi's hostility towards Sakuya increases after learning about his past. He refuses to work with Sakuya and is assigned to go on an undercover mission with Akira to the Yoshidaya instead, but...
Watch Now:Amazon
#8 - The Truth Revealed
Grimoire of Zero - Season 1 - Episode 10
Mercenary tries to save Zero from Thirteen, only to have his plans compromised. Meanwhile, Holdem and Albus face their own problems as they try to escape their captors.
Watch Now:Amazon
#9 - The Sorcerers of Zero
Grimoire of Zero - Season 1 - Episode 5
The three start their investigation into the massacre in Latette, leading Zero to meet someone from her past.
Watch Now:Amazon
#10 - Thirteen
Grimoire of Zero - Season 1 - Episode 6
Thirteen and Zero are determined to finish what they started. Meanwhile, they learn more about Thirteen's intentions, including why he chose to become Sorcerer of the State.
Watch Now:Amazon
#11 - Plasta, the Royal Capital
Grimoire of Zero - Season 1 - Episode 7
Zero, betrayed by Mercenary's doubts about her, dissolves the agreement. Now alone, Mercenary finds himself helping out a young woman with a Beastfallen problem.
Watch Now:Amazon
#12 - Deceive! The Shinsengumi of Criminals
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys - Season 1 - Episode 1
Ichibanboshi travels the country in search of the masked samurai who murdered his family. He finally finds a group of samurai wearing the same mask as the man who killed his family, but he is arrested by thief-takers attracted by the commotion. Sentenced to die, Ichibanboshi closes his eyes in regret, but...
Watch Now:Amazon
#13 - Shine On! Keepsake Katana
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys - Season 1 - Episode 2
The substitutes begin operating as members of the Shinsengumi. Their first job is escorting Sakuma Shozan. However, something seems to have happened between Sakuya and Shozan in the past...
Watch Now:Amazon
#14 - Witch-Hunting
Grimoire of Zero - Season 1 - Episode 2
Albus joins Mercenary and Zero. With the new member in tow, the group heads out to a new village, but not all goes as planned.
Watch Now:Amazon
#15 - Reunion
Grimoire of Zero - Season 1 - Episode 9
With Mercenary, Holdem, and Albus on the run, they must figure out a way to free Zero from Thirteen's clutches.
Watch Now:Amazon
#16 - Sorena's Granddaughter
Grimoire of Zero - Season 1 - Episode 8
Mercenary learns more about Holdem's past while tending to his wounds. Meanwhile, Thirteen has sinister plans for Albus.
Watch Now:Amazon
#17 - Prevent! The Dissolution of the Shinsengumi
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys - Season 1 - Episode 7
The Shinsengumi is in danger of being disbanded after they screw up a job. Todo successfully convinces Matsudaira Katamori to keep the Shinsegumi intact, but it comes with a harsh condition...
Watch Now:Amazon
#18 - The Grimoire of Zero
Grimoire of Zero - Season 1 - Episode 12
The battle for Wenias has begun! Will Mercenary and Zero's plan come to fruition or will it fail?
Watch Now:Amazon
#19 - Show Them! The Pride of a Monk and a Doctor
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys - Season 1 - Episode 5
Sogen is baffled by the magical swords that can't be explained by science. Suzuran suggests he and the stumped Sogen go out for a change of pace, and...
Watch Now:Amazon
#20 - Raid! The Crooked Shirakawaya
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys - Season 1 - Episode 6
The substitutes officially raid the Shirakawaya. However, Ichibanboshi is taken off the job due to the incident with Tsukito...
Watch Now:Amazon
#21 - Defend! The Black American Ships
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys - Season 1 - Episode 10
The substitutes decide to guard the black ship moored in the Osaka bay. They work together to stop the attack against the black ship, but...
Watch Now:Amazon
#22 - The Witch and the Sorcerer
Grimoire of Zero - Season 1 - Episode 11
Zero and Thirteen faceoff with Mercenary looking on. Meanwhile, Albus is still looking for a way out from her captor's grasps.
Watch Now:Amazon
#23 - Rush! To the Kyoto Showdown
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys - Season 1 - Episode 11
As the Choshu forces close in on Kyoto, the substitutes attempt to uncover the goals of the Masked Demons manipulating the Choshu Domain from the shadows. Meanwhile, Tskuito, whose life was saved by Ichibanboshi, decides to...
Watch Now:Amazon
#24 - Blitz! The Ikedaya Incident
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys - Season 1 - Episode 8
The substitutes discover the enemy's plan to burn down Kyoto and learn of two of their hideouts. Without concrete evidence, they're forced to split up and investigate...
Watch Now:Amazon
#25 - Ponder! A Person's Thoughts and a Demon's Thoughts
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys - Season 1 - Episode 9
Kyoto is devastated by the enemy's plot. In Todo's absence, the substitutes help restore the city...
Watch Now:Amazon
#26 - Shine On! The Shinsengumi of Criminals
Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys - Season 1 - Episode 12
Through Tsuchimikado's ritual, Tsukito is possessed by Abe no Haruakira. The Shinsengumi fights to take back Tsukito, but Abe no Haruakira's power is overwhelming...
Watch Now:Amazon