The BEST episodes directed by Tomokazu Tokoro

#1 - Hellsing X

Hellsing Ultimate - Season 1 - Episode 10

And now an ending. London is in ruins, Enrico's crusade has failed, captain Bernadotte and Alexander Anderson has fallen and Walter has defected to Millenium. As Alucard duels Walter, Seras and Integra fights through the zeppelin Deus Ec Machina and faces the last remaining soldiers of Millenium. But there also waits the leaders of Millenium: the Major and the mysterious Captain, the man Walter feared to face and who is about to reveal his true nature...

#2 - Yuuto's Scent...

Nogizaka Haruka's Secret - Season 2 - Episode 4

The Nogizaka family visits Yuuto's house for a Christmas party. However, the party is cut short when Yuuto faints, having worked himself to exhaustion to buy Haruka a Christmas present. When Yūto regains consciousness, Haruka declares that she will stay by his side in order to nurse him back to health, under the guidance of a very questionable guidebook prepared by Mika. To preserve the Christmas spirit in spite of Yūto's poor health, Haruka decorates his yard with Christmas lights, and presents him with a Christmas present. He in turn presents her with his present: a ring called "Clair de lune" which, at Haruka's request, he places on her ring finger. The two thus share another precious memory together.

#3 - Hellsing VII

Hellsing Ultimate - Season 1 - Episode 7

When her memories are violated, Seras becomes trapped in an illusion which forces her to relive the most horrifying moments of her life. Upon waking from the nightmare, the real pain begins as the battle nears its end.

#4 - Hellsing VIII

Hellsing Ultimate - Season 1 - Episode 8

The harrowing conclusion to Hellsing Ultimate features the epic return of Alucard and Integra’s willingness to unleash his true power on their enemies!

#5 - Hellsing IX

Hellsing Ultimate - Season 1 - Episode 9

Alucard faces off with father Anderson. Meanwhile, the Major starts to put his last parts of his plan into motion.

#6 - Hellsing II

Hellsing Ultimate - Season 1 - Episode 2

Two daring vampire brothers lead a violent raid on the Hellsing compound. The carnage is great, but Alucard and company manage to gain a key piece of information while turning the battle’s tide.

#7 - Hellsing VI

Hellsing Ultimate - Season 1 - Episode 6

The Vatican’s formidable combat unit is mobilized in preparation for battle. Back in the heart of London, the Hellsing Mansion is attacked, and the Wild Geese represent the last line of defense against the undead.

#8 - It Echoes Through History and These Rocks Resound Once More

Chihayafuru - Season 2 - Episode 21

Chihaya tries to grow accustomed to playing with her left hand whilst Arata and Shinobu effortlessly win their first matches. After eventually realising her card placement was designed for right-handed players, Chihaya flips her card positions, helping her to play more naturally and win her match. In the next round, Yusei finds himself up against Arata and, despite showing a strong start, is inevitably overwhelmed by Arata's pure speed, but makes sure to play his hardest til the end. After Chihaya makes it through the second round, she finds her opponent for the third round is none other than Shinobu and decides to put her right hand into play.

#9 - Hellsing V

Hellsing Ultimate - Season 1 - Episode 5

While Alucard is trapped aboard an aircraft carrier, London is plagued by a gruesome vampire onslaught. Elsewhere, Integra narrowly escapes a horde of Nazi vampires.

#10 - The Cherry Blossoms Scatter and Blow Away in the Wind

Chihayafuru - Season 1 - Episode 4

Back in the present, Chihaya becomes jealous when he learns Taichi allegedly has a girlfriend, and vows that if she can win a tournament and become a Class A karuta player, Taichi must help her form a high school karuta club. As Chihaya progresses through the tournament, Taichi reconnects with his old karuta tutor, Dr. Harada, who shows the progress Chihaya has made. In the final match, Chihaya faces a tough opponent who can read her moves, leading to a fierce battle for the 'Chihaya' card. However, Chihaya enjoys facing a strong, passionate, opponent and soon wins the tournament. After the match, Chihaya calls Arata to tell him the news, only to be told to stop calling him as he had long since quit playing karuta.

#11 - Domination

Accel World - Season 1 - Episode 20

Having been fully healed by Chiyu, Nomi makes short work of Takumu and defeats him in horrific fashion. As Haru is overcome with anger, he is overcome by a dark power urging him to destroy Nomi, displaying a similar power to Dusk Taker, though the timer ends the battle before it can escalate any further. Upon returning to the real world, Haru and Takumu confront Chiyu, who claims she has joined up with Nomi of her own will. Believing there is something more to this, Haru tells Takumu about the incarnate system, suggesting they should find a way for him to learn it before facing Nomi again. As Haru grows fearful of the dark power inside him, he calls up Kuroyukihime for a little bit. As Haru and Takumu believe they may be able to learn something about the incarnate system from Yuniko, Scarlet Rain. Haru finds himself under suspicion over the camera found in the girl's shower room.

#12 - Hellsing III

Hellsing Ultimate - Season 1 - Episode 3

The Hellsing organization resorts to the recruitment of mercenaries in the wake of a devastating attack on headquarters, and Integra’s suspicions concerning the origins of their enemy are confirmed.

#13 - Hellsing I

Hellsing Ultimate - Season 1 - Episode 1

During a mission to eradicate a vampire priest and his minions, Alucard is forced into a difficult decision upon encountering an injured police woman. Later Alucard encounters a mysterious warrior from the Vatican.

#14 - Hellsing IV

Hellsing Ultimate - Season 1 - Episode 4

An important meeting between Hellsing and the Queen is interrupted by tidings of impending war. Meanwhile, Alucard is sent to deal with the deviants responsible for the hijacking of an aircraft carrier.

#15 - The Moon that Rose on Mt. Mikasa and Shone on the Kasuga

Chihayafuru - Season 2 - Episode 8

As the day of the national comes, Akihiro is chosen as a starter for the first round against Chiba International High School, whose team supposedly consists entirely of foreigners. Meanwhile, Sumire is tasked by Tsutomu to observe a player named Megumu Osaka, whilst he observes last year's champions. Taichi manages to calm down the pressure on his team by exposing their opponents lack of English skills. As the match goes on, the players start to learn about their opponents' freeform styles and soon Misuzawa manage to show the efforts of their training and win their match. Although lamenting their loss, the Chiba students find they had much enjoyment from the match, vowing to become stronger for next year's tournament. Meanwhile, as Arata arrives in Omi Jingu to give Chihaya his support, he is approached by Shinobu.

#16 - The Seven Deadly Sins

The Seven Deadly Sins - Season 1 - Episode 1

The third princess of the Kingdom of Liones, Elizabeth, finds Meliodas, who is the owner of the Boar Hat bar and is also one of the Seven Deadly Sins. With her identity exposed, she is pursued by Twigo whom Meliodas quickly defeats. The princess joins him on his journey to find the other Deadly Sins in order to defeat the Holy Knights, who have orchestrated a coup d'état and have overthrown the king.

#17 - Cocoon / Dream of Falling from the Sky / Old Home

Haibane Renmei - Season 1 - Episode 1

A girl dreams she is falling, and semi-angelic beings discover a large cocoon in their home. The girl wakes up inside this cocoon and breaks out of it. The winged people introduce themselves as Haibane, name her "Rakka," and give her a forged halo. One of them, Reki, stays with her as ash-grey, feathered wings grow from her back in a painful way.

#18 - Hikari Tsuneki, Chapter 1: Decision

Seiren - Season 1 - Episode 1