The BEST episodes directed by Tomoko Hiramuki
#1 - Shout ''Moe!'' Beyond the Event Horizon
Genshiken - Season 3 - Episode 6
Hado has declared that he will receive all the spots on his way home from Komifes. Ogiue overlaps with her past and dares to reveal her past works so as not to isolate Hado. On the other hand, in the circle building, the residents' association started to find out the true identity of the beautiful woman who appears only after school. Meanwhile, Yoshitake's older brother, Ritsuto, appears. Yajima was shy at the handsome man, but ...
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#2 - Aspects of Behavioral Selection in Interpersonal Relationships
Genshiken - Season 1 - Episode 7
Two freshmen take an interest in Genshiken and join them for a night out on the town. Kasukabe, however, has no intention of making them feel welcome.
#3 - The Atonement Chapter - Part 2 - Place to Return
When They Cry - Higurashi - Season 1 - Episode 23
Rena learns of Rina's plot, and a confrontation at the deserted garbage dump triggers another disastrous chain of events.
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#4 - The Sublimating Effects of the Dissimulation Brought on Through Makeup and Costume on Mental Obstacles
Genshiken - Season 1 - Episode 4
Ohno is introduced as she joins Genshiken, while Genshiken takes part in a university club fair and Kasukabe's ex-boyfriend pays her a visit.
#5 - The Hero Enters the Fray
The Devil Is a Part-Timer! - Season 1 - Episode 8
Emi and Suzuno have some truly epic miscommunications, but when they finally get those straightened out, they're even less on the same page than before. Meanwhile, Maou's got bigger (?) problems: there's a new fast-food restaurant in town!
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#6 - Life is an Unknown Course
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 35
Above the confusion of the city below, Mikado and Masaomi finally reunite. Masaomi frantically attempts to persuade his friend, but… Meanwhile, Shinra continues after Celty and encounters Kasane, who tells him the reason he was abducted.
#7 - A Tiger Dies and Leaves His Skin
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 32
Izaya and Shizuo prepare to face off as the city fills with a mob possessed by Saika.
#8 - It Takes a Thief to Catch a Thief
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 24
Advancing the internal purge of the Dollars, Mikado tries to realize his ideal, which is leading to a clash with the Yellow Scarves. Various incidents are further entangled as another uproar occurs in Ikebukuro, and the story deepens into further chaos!
#9 - I Hope It Snows Soon
Fruits Basket (2019) - Season 3 - Episode 3
A shocking rumor spreads about Machi. Love confessions are in the air, too: Kaibara High School's seniors are rushing to gain closure with their secret crushes before graduation.
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#10 - There Was, Definitely
Fruits Basket (2019) - Season 2 - Episode 21
Yuki loses himself in thought as he remembers a dark memory from his childhood.
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#11 - All for Nothing
91 Days - Season 1 - Episode 11
Vincent has flashbacks and regrets of killing Testa, his best friend. The Vanetti playhouse, is now complete. With the playhouse is complete, Don Galassia and his nephew Strega, have been invited to form new ties between the families. The playhouse's opening the next day is wreathed in tension. And at last, the day Avilio's been waiting for has arrived...
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#12 - Senpai's True Abilities
Haikyu!! - Season 1 - Episode 21
Sugawara subs in for Kageyama, sealing the first set for Aoba Johsai. Kageyama is shocked as he watches the real ability of Sugawara in setting. Sugawara gives his best to set. Aoba Johsai is shocked when Hinata didn't speak or call for the sets that Aoba Johsai knows. Karasuno takes the lead in set 2, but Oikawa's predictions start coming true and allow Aoba Johsai back into the match.
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#13 - Nothing seek, nothing find.
The Ancient Magus' Bride - Season 1 - Episode 23
Elias earns the help of many, and they form a search party for Chise. Meanwhile, Chise and Cartaphilus relive his past together.
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#14 - Harmony of One's Heart – My Mission, Your Future
Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song - Season 1 - Episode 9
“Hey, can you hear me? Don’t you think this song I’m singing sounds beautiful?” The ugly truth behind the tragedy that has befallen Ophelia, is that her support AI, Antonio, has taken over her body. With his identity blown, Antonio attacks Matsumoto in order to hide Ophelia’s truth. Kakitani captures Diva and confesses his hatred for AIs while forcibly trying to awaken Vivy who is inside of her. Will Diva and Matsumoto be able to safely fix the Singularity Point…?
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#15 - The Formidable Ally
Haikyu!! - Season 1 - Episode 3
Sawamura accepts the proposal match of Hinata and Kageyama, but he alters it. Instead of being a match against the 3rd years, it will be a 3-on-3 frst years match. Sawamura reveals he will play on the team that Hinata and Kageyama aren't on and designates Tanaka Ryuunosuke as their teammate for the match. Kageyama and Hinata meet fellow first years Kei Tsukishima and Tadashi Yamaguchi. Tsukishima reveals he is a blocker that no one has been successful against, and he reveals why Kageyama was known as the "King of the Court" in junior High. Hinata refuses to accept his explanation though, and at secret practices in the morning Kageyama, Hinata, and Ryuunosuke begin to improve Hinata's serve receive and fine tune his spike attack.
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#16 - Determined
Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 61
After shutting down Seido, Inashiro decides to go all out and put the pressure on Eijun. Eijun continues to get out most of Inashiro's batters, but when the top of the order comes around Eijun participates in an event that could cost his team the game.
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#17 - It's True, Isn't It?
Fruits Basket (2019) - Season 2 - Episode 8
Isuzu leaves Kagura’s house without explanation. At the same time, Akito is now at the vacation house. What is Akito planning?
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#18 - Any port in a storm.
The Ancient Magus' Bride - Season 1 - Episode 19
In the land of dragons two young dragons are kidnapped from Lindel by Cartaphilius. Chise awakens from a dark dream to find, Alice, Renfred, Adolf and college administrator Tory Innis in Elias’ home. They explain Cartaphilius stole the two dragons using a teleportation device he stole from Renfred and want Elias to find the dragons and take them home
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#19 - Greed
Haikyu!! - Season 2 - Episode 5
The second day of the Tokyo away games. Karasuno isn't able to get a single set against Nekoma, especially with their new player. Hinata and Kageyama's weirdo quick doesn't seem to work on the new Nekoma or the other powerhouse schools for long. Seeing this, Hinata makes a decision...
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#20 - Formidable Opponents
Haikyu!! - Season 1 - Episode 14
The bracket for the Inter-High is announced. Karasuno has its final practices and works on back-end spikes and signals. The lost Karasuno flag that says Fly is revealed. Hinata and Kageyama reveal they've had a race every morning to the gym since they've been teammates. Kageyama currently leads 32-30, but Hinata vows to defeat him in every way possible until they can faceoff in a match against each other again. Yamaguchi secretly works on mastering the jump float serve so he won't be the only first year without an ability to contribute to the team. Ukai begins farming in the morning as another source of income for the family store.
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#21 - The School's Goddess
Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens - Season 1 - Episode 3
When Nagi secretly infiltrates Jin's school to search for an impurity, she stumbles upon a mysterious girl.
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#22 - Kill the Dream
Akame ga Kill! - Season 1 - Episode 5
Sheele begins to mentor Tatsumi. After their strenuous session, he tests Zank's Imperial Arm for compatibility. On patrol with Leone, Tatsumi meets a strange Imperial officer.
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#23 - This Is a Wonderful Inn
Fruits Basket (2019) - Season 1 - Episode 11
It's "White Day," the day that boys who received chocolates on Valentine's Day give their return gifts to the girls. And Momiji has one big surprise gift for Tohru!
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#24 - 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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#25 - Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 4
Higurashi: When They Cry - Season 1 - Episode 21
Satoko, who steps into the ritual hall to be invited by something, is suddenly wrapped in a divine glow. Satoko opens her eyes and finds herself standing in an unworldly place.
#26 - The Troll's Son
Vinland Saga - Season 1 - Episode 5
After Askeladd kills Thorfinn’s father Thors, Thorfinn hides inside Thor’s ship and bides his time until the opportunity to take revenge. However, life on the ship is harsh without any food or water, and Thorfinn grows weaker day by day. One day, Thorfinn, armed with his sword, attempt to attack Askeladd in his sleep
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#27 - Old Story
Attack on Titan - Season 3 - Episode 3
Historia and Erwin look back on their past, revealing a shady government with a hidden agenda and inspiration for an uprising.
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#28 - A New Star Shines in the Dawn Sky... (Part 2)
Darker Than Black - Season 1 - Episode 4
Things have taken a turn for the worse, with Tahara's daughter being a contractor, but not being able to control her powers. Now Mai has been kidnapped and the group responsible wants Tahara's research or they keep Mai. Things may not go as they plan when Hei gets involved. Will he be able to get Mai back?
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#29 - I'm So Sorry!
Fruits Basket (2019) - Season 1 - Episode 19
Another Soma comes to visit, while Mitsuru begs Shigure for his manuscript.
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#32 - Cold Rain
Ace of Diamond - Season 2 - Episode 5
Seido and Teito begin playing in the rain. Every time Seido goes out to field the rain seems to pick up. Making things harder is Teito's pitcher is using his 3D strike zone to its fullest, keeping Seido from getting on base. As things pick up in the sixth the rain gets heavier. Furuya gets in the zone and throws his best pitches of the day. Everyone thinks Furuya will be unbeatable, but as the top of the sixth ends a pause is called for, ruining all of Furuya's focus.
#33 - Under the Sky in September
Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 71
Instead of letting Sawamura pitch with the ball, Katoka sends him out to another field to focus on running during their practices. Sawamura continues to act like a zombie and a hindrance to the team. Miyuki, Haruichi, and many of Sawamura's friends from the team have the faith that he will return, but instead of trying to figure out how they can help him they focus on strengthening their own chances of being on the spring tourney roster.
#34 - With Heads Held High
Ace of Diamond - Season 2 - Episode 20
With Miyuki and Maezono still at odds, Isashiki talks to Maezono while Miyuki seeks Yuuki's advice. Kataoka informs the team of Furuya's condition and Sawamura feels the fate of the team is now in his hands. During practice, Nabe tells Maezono that he is satisfied with how things are, while Ochiai observes the players then thinks of his future coaching plans.
#35 - Let the Performance Begin -Showtime-
Takt op.Destiny - Season 1 - Episode 4
Takt and Destiny learn how to fight properly from Lenny and Titan as they continue to make their way to New York. However, Takt and Destiny still have a hard time being in sync. They then coincidentally run into Lenny's old buddy Jonathan. Jonathan then leads them around his home, Las Vegas.
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#36 - The Fall Tournament Begins!
Ace of Diamond - Season 2 - Episode 4
Seido ends up in the fall's most competitive bracket. In order to have any chance to advance they will have to overcome regular national tournament participant Teito, a school that has advanced to nationals 27 times and won in twice. As if that weren't enough, Teito has an unrivaled first year pitcher who can see the strike zone three dimensionally. Coach Kataoka comes up with a strategy that could give Seido the ability to advance if they can pull it off, and he delivers a few words to Sawamura when Sawamura asks if he can switch to being a sidearm pitcher.
#37 - Two Mirrors: Indigo Dye
Hell Girl - Season 2 - Episode 26
After the death of her brother, a grief-stricken Hotaru sends Takuma to Hell, promising to follow him so he won't be alone. She insists to Ai that everything will stop when Takuma dies. Ai begins to ferry Takuma to Hell, but stops when he asks her to take him back. They both return to the mortal world, with Ai reverting to her human self. She has no memory of her time as Hell Girl and doesn't remember her assistants at all. Kikuri reveals herself to be a host body for the Lord of Hell, who is punishing Ai for failing to perform her duty. Ai is now mortal. Takuma finds Hotaru's body washed up on the shore of a lake, tells Ai he no longer has any patience, and runs to his house to burn it down. He is confronted by the mob as he does so and is almost killed until Ai intervines, calming the mob and leading Takuma away from the burning house. The man who send Hotaru's brother to Hell snaps and begins beating Ai over the head so he won't go to Hell. The rest of the mob joins in. Ai's assistants are unable to prevent her death, but see Ai smiling calmly at them. Takuma tells the mob to stop hurting Ai and she dies holding his hand saying "It's over." Her body turns into sakura petals and floats away. The Lord of Hell releases the souls of her parents (presumably to Heaven). A narration reveals that Takuma's pursuers have fled Lovely Hills and that the town itself has become dilapidated. All charges against Takuma have been dropped, Takuma's father is shown to have woken up, and his friend, Hotaru Meshiai, is miraculously alive and in the hospital. At the end of the episode, a young girl is seen receiving a text message from Hell Girl (which is probably Kikuri) saying that her request has been accepted.
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