The BEST episodes written by Katsuhiko Chiba
#1 - Midnight Trial
Ixion Saga: Dimension Transfer - Season 1 - Episode 15
Kon just wants to make it to the library but will uncover the capitals many hidden societies, whether he likes it or not.
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#2 - Bridal Service
Ixion Saga: Dimension Transfer - Season 1 - Episode 17
Kon answers on how to get home are at the research center, but when he makes it the lab chief will not give up any answers without payment.
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#3 - Metamorphose at Gate
Ixion Saga: Dimension Transfer - Season 1 - Episode 21
The Mysterious woman has brought Ecarlate and her group along with Erec and his team to tell them the reason behind everything.
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#4 - Shining Master
Ixion Saga: Dimension Transfer - Season 1 - Episode 8
Kon-trol, Kon-sumer, Kon-vention, Kon-pact, Kon-vict?
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#5 - Home Sick
Ixion Saga: Dimension Transfer - Season 1 - Episode 10
Kon has seemed to have lost his mind and reverted back to his days as an anti-social gamer nerd. The princess has ordered Marion and Sainglain to bring him back to his senses.
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#6 - No Margin
Ixion Saga: Dimension Transfer - Season 1 - Episode 23
The easy part was becoming a Hyperion; the hard part is dealing with family.
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#7 - Pretty kama
Ixion Saga: Dimension Transfer - Season 1 - Episode 4
Erec has returned home to recover, a plot against honor and family is hatched against him.
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#8 - Farewell Tiger
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 37
The final battle of the War between Monopoly and NJPW is up, but NJPW's wrestlers are injured. As Tiger Mask is selected, his match against the Third is finally happening.
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#9 - Visualize the Pressure
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 18
Eiichiro thought he was successfully ignoring the crowd's roaring cheers for Ide, but his body was reacting to it more than he realized. The pressure of playing in front of a dramatic, Ide-centric crowd is troubling Eiichiro. What can he do to overcome this situation? Eiichiro wrote down the pressure he felt in his notebook and tries to face the details he has been ignoring. Ide is on his game as his crowd cheers on; what will lead to Eiichiro's road to victory?!
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#10 - The Yellow Demon
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 28
Naoto meets Takuma for the first time following their fight with the Yellow Devil three years prior. Tiger Mask continues to fight with the Miracles, earning him the traitorous name, the Yellow Demon.
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#11 - The Fierce Tigers Clash Again
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 24
Tiger Mask and Tiger the Dark find each other as the tournament progresses. Tiger the Dark has a new trick up his sleeve.
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#12 - The Tiger's Sanction
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 30
The matches begin with NPJW wrestlers versus the Miracles. Tiger Mask faces off in a special match against Miracle IV, who is revealed to be Universal Mask! What is the relationship between The Third and Fukuwara Mask?!
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#13 - The Speed of Evolution
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 8
Eiichirō and Miyagawa face off in the second round of the tournament for their second match. If Eiichirō loses he knows he'll lose all chance of going pro. If Miyagawa loses he knows his path to become a pro will take longer and might force him to go to college first. As the two face off both unveil their new weapons. For Eiichirō he unveils his dangerous serve while Miyagawa unveils some new counters that will force Eiichirō to adjust his data in unexpected ways. How many breaks can each get off of each other?
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#14 - Fundamentals are the Weakness
Baby Steps - Season 1 - Episode 22
Yu Nabae matches up with Eiichirō and realizes they really are two players that are virtually the same. He realizes that what Eiichirō lacks is experience with the fundamentals, as he has never played anyone like himself, and after losing the first set Nabae begins to pull away and goes up 5-2.
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#15 - Data for the Future
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 3
After winning his first match in America, Eiichirō finally gets to play Ike in a one set match. Ike gets it approved at the New Years party where many of Eiichirō's new friends first learn of Natsu. Eiichirō plays Ike and begins to collect data on what the players in the world of the Pros is like. On his final day in Florida the coach proposes Eiichirō and Alex play a 3-set match. Alex learns how fearsome the notebook can be as he is forced to change his play pattern after Eiichirō breaks him twice. Eiichirō wins Set One 6-2
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#16 - The Solitary Tiger
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 29
As Tiger Mask betrays his former comrades in order to gain a fight against The Third, the latest 5 vs 5 match takes a drastic turn. Monopoly declares war on the NJPW wrestlers by sending in The Third. What will Tiger do?
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#17 - A Deadly Match against King Tiger
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 27
Tiger Mask squares off against King Tiger, who specializes in martial arts and striking. Can Tiger get past him? The Miracles are up to something -- how will they multiply?
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#18 - Four Tigers
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 36
Tiger the Dark officially joins the NJPW lineup, making his comeback. After the 3v3 match goes to Monopoly, NJPW are down two matches. With Tanahashi out, NJPW sends out Tiger Mask and Tiger the Dark. Monopoly sends Big Tiger the Second and... The Third!
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#19 - Takuma's Decision
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 5
Eiichirō returns from Florida and is given a day off to adjust his body to the time difference. After the day off Eiichirō begins a new strict training regime to help him get ready for the Kanagawa Prefectural. As part of his training Coach Aoi forces Eiichirō to challenge Takuma to a match. At first Takuma refuses, but when Eiichirō admits he can never go pro unless he can find a way to defeat Takuma, Takuma agrees to the match. At first Eiichirō is overwhelmed by Takuma's serves. As the game goes along though Eiichirō begins to serve like Takuma, shocking Coach Aoi. Coach Aoi stops the match unexpectedly, upsetting both Eiichirō and Takuma.
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#20 - Final Set
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 25
The game finally reaches its final stage. Eiichiro who desperately envisions a vision to win Nambae and is ready for a new strategy with the intention of losing. Nambae, who determined that Eiichiro when it was driven down from the past data, was dangerous, tries to strike early.
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#21 - Moonlight and the Sound of Waves
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 14
The final door on the way to the All-Japan Junior, the Kanto Junior Tournament, is just around the corner. Eiichiro psyches himself up as he confirms his promise to his parents that he'll give up if he doesn't win the All-Japan Junior, and then he sets off with the other STC members for Chiba, where the Kanto Junior will be held.
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#22 - A First Match Full of Surprises
Baby Steps - Season 1 - Episode 5
Eiichirō is about to play his first match. He receives advice from the other STC members, but it only makes him more nervous. He doesn't get a chance to calm himself down as he's soon called to the tennis court. His first opponent is Oobayashi Ryo, a player with five years of experience, the assistant captain of the tennis team at Shonan Tech, and a top eight finalist in the prefectural tournament. It's finally time for Eiichirō's first match! This episode covers chapters 8, 9, and 10 in the manga.
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#23 - The Mask of Red Death
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 4
Tiger Mask enters a challenging battle against Red Death Mask. As the Tiger's mask soaks with blood, can he get out alive?
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#24 - Full Force Toward Adversity
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 12
Araya and Eiichirō prove to be even and are both unable to break each others serve. Making things worse is there will be no tiebreaker., Instead an individual must win by 2 games. As set 3 continues Eiichirō begins to rely more and more on his instincts as his mind tires, and it begins to give Araya the slightest advantage. Eiichirō realizes if he doesn't break Araya when it is 6 all that he will likely tire and lose the match. Even that knowledge doesn't prove to be enough. Araya holds serve and goes up 7-6. Eiichirō then holds serve and evens it up at 7, but his mind completely wears itself out, and Araya goes on to win 9-7.
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#25 - Assassin from The Past
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 33
Monopoly calls in Tiger the Black and Big Tiger the Second. Nagata and Tiger Mask face-off in a 2v2 match, with an unlikely result. Meanwhile, Takuma reaches out to Nagato to help him re-train at his Mt. Fuji facility.
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#26 - Lumberjack
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 32
A 3v3 match between Monoply and NJPW ends in a draw as fighters from both sides commit fouls. Tiger Mask faces off against Miracle 3 in a Lumberjack match, which allows the seconds to assist outside of the ring...but Tiger has no seconds.
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#27 - The Tiger's Identity
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 25
After defeating Tiger Mask, Tiger the Dark proceeds to the final match against The Third. Both Dark and Tiger learn who might be under The Third's mask. Which Tiger's identity gets revealed?
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#28 - Awakening to Simplicity
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 4
In his final day in Florida Alex agrees to play a best-of-3 match with Eiichirō. Alex realizes that Eiichirō's notes contain all of his weaknesses and that he will have to adjust his play style to win the match. Alex willingly loses the first set to get used to a new stroke, and Eiichirō is unable to fully take advantage of it in his data. As Alex's play style continues to evolve, Eiichirō realizes he will need to hit easy shots at the Pro to grow the most and find a new weakness.
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#29 - Sesshomaru and Kirinmaru
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - Season 1 - Episode 18
Konton learns of the origins of the Rainbow Pearl and the connection between Kirinmaru and the Dream Butterfly. He summons an ogre to attack the Half-Demon Princesses.
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#30 - The Delicious Feudal Monks
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - Season 1 - Episode 13
When a demon begins to devour virtuous monks and Shinto priests in the region, Hisui is assigned to guard his father, Miroku, who has been undergoing harsh training for the past two years.
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#31 - Pro At My Age
Baby Steps - Season 1 - Episode 17
Araya and Eiichirō end up at deuce after neither player can gain an advantage. An ace end up being huge for Araya give him the match point advantage, and despite his best efforts a lucky bounce proves to be the end for Eiichirō as he loses 6-1, 6-4. The finals are held between Araya and Takuma. Takuma plays to his best ability and once again prevails, 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 to win the championship. As Eiichirō returns to his bag he runs into an unknown youngster named Ike Souji. Ike asks to see Eiichirō's notes before running off due to an important phone call. However he asks Eiichirō to inform Coach Miura that he will soon be visiting STC. After the awards ceremony is held, the others vow to defeat Eiichirō in the All Japan Junior before Eiichirō says he can't participate due to his low showings the year before. However he swears he'll get ready for the Inter-High. As Eiichirō gets home, he gets rewarded for his performance, but he shocks his parents when he asks them what they'd think if he decided to go Pro at tennis.
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#32 - Existence is the Driving Force
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 22
After beating Takagi, Eiichiro moves onto the semi-finals as does Natsu in the women's division. Eiichiro becomes aware of new feelings towards Natsu while watching her match. The next match is against the top tennis player, Nabae who has no physical or psychological weaknesses. While Eiichiro is troubled by what strategy to use, Takuma reveals Nabae's childhood weakness to Eiichiro. The battle against Nabae, the greatest opponent is about to begin!
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#33 - Trap of the Two Perils
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - Season 1 - Episode 17
Konton devises a plan to destroy the Half-Demon Princesses. Riku offers to help him out, letting the girls know that the man-eating demon Totetsu has reappeared. The three are lured into a ravine by Totetsu and fall right into Konton’s trap.
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#34 - Crossroads
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 14
After discovering that Yellow Devil was Billy the Kidman and not the masked wrestler he was after, Tiger Mask is at a loss. As Naoto recovers, he goes on a date with Rurika.
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#35 - Tiger vs. Tiger
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 12
It's-The-Ace advances. Tiger Mask takes on Tiger the Dark. Can Tiger Mask use his new finishing technique before it's completed?
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#36 - Dramatic by Nature
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 17
Ide's remarkable ability to adapt instantly to everything has Eiichiro struggling, and reads his notes again to regain his focus. This improves his movements and leads to more impressive rallies, making the match even more exciting. Neither is willing to yield as the match comes down to which player can manage to hold serve...
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#37 - Psychological Warfare and Self-Control
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 20
The match against Takagi begins. Just as Yukichi warned, Takagi's style is unique.
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#38 - Gathering of Rivals
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 13
The gang begins their third and final year of high school in different classes. Eiichirō and Natsu both realize their classes seem to be moving on without them as they are getting ready for cram schools and entrance tests. STC has their own sort of ideas though. The top clubs in Japan have gotten together and decide to have their top players rotate between the top clubs. Included in the group is Eiichirō, and Natsu's top rival is also involved. The practices allow Eiichirō to focus on changing pace at all times and give him more experience. The bracket for the All Japan Junior is announced, and in order for Eiichirō to continue his goal he'll have to defeat the fifth seed. As the episode ends Takuma arrives back at STC. He had advanced to the Top 8 in Japan and is signing a bunch of contracts. Eiichirō challenges him to finish their match. Takuma agrees but points out he is headed over seas next week, so they'll have to do it as soon as the signings are done.
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#39 - Unease on the Edge
Baby Steps - Season 1 - Episode 10
The match between Eiichirō and Miyagawa begins with each holding serve. However Eiichirō feels that something is off. After studying his notes, Eiichirō realizes that Miyagawa has been studying his shots, and with a 4-3 lead he plans on making his move in the eighth game. If Miyagawa manages to break Eiichirō in the 8th game, the set will be all over. Instead of getting too depressed, Eiichirō changes his strategy and starts playing serve and volley tennis. The change of pace allows Eiichirō to win Game 8 and even it at 4-4, but will either competitor manage to break serve, and will Eiichirō be able to find his winning shot before it becomes too late?
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#40 - The Gatekeeper of Hell
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 20
Takuma and Kevin team up and finally reach the peak. An unusual wrestler awaits them at the top.
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#41 - The Mysterious Miracle 1
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 26
In the midst of a match, it is interrupted by two masked wrestlers -- Mysterious Miracle I and II. Who are they and what do they want?
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#42 - Plan to be Forceful
Baby Steps - Season 1 - Episode 15
Eiichirō overhears Araya telling Takuma that if he loses to him this tournament, he will retire from tennis. His plan is to defeat Takuma and then announce he is going pro. Takuma agrees to tell Eiichirō Araya's weaknesses. Eiichirō comes up with 5 steps that give him the first game in a 3-set match. After going up 30-0 in game 2, Araya protests a point and receives a warning. However the protest allows Araya to get into the zone. Araya manages to win the next 6 games with ease and goes up 1-0. In set 2 Eiichirō studies all of Araya's shots from set 1 and realizes he can predict Araya's movements. Down 1-0 in set 2 Eiichirō finally manages to reverse Araya's counter shot and go up Love-15. How will this exciting match end?
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#43 - The Two Tigers
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 1
Daisuke Fujii is brutally beaten by GWM wrestler Yellow Devil Mask. This causes two wrestlers, unbeknownst to each other, to take up a mask -- Tiger Mask and Tiger the Dark -- to hunt him down. One fights GWM from the outside, one from within.
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#44 - Determination and Presentation
Baby Steps - Season 1 - Episode 18
Eiichirō investigates going Pro, but his reaction from his parents is less than he expected. Eiichirō joins Natsu at the first round of the All Japan Pro to watch the debut match of Ike Souji. Afterwards he puts together a presentation for his parents on going Pro and asks for one year where he won't have to study or attend cram school so he can make the All Japan Junior. Should he fail to win the All Japan Junior, Eiichirō will turn his entire focus to studying. After gaining approval Eiichirō informs his coaches at STC, who come up with a hellacious schedule, both for practice and for tournaments, that will qualify him for the All Japan Junior. At the end of the episode Ike Souji appears to greet his old friends at STC, and after getting approval from his coach, manager, and doctor he gets 10 minutes of practice time with each STC member who volunteers to face him. When his doctor, coach, and manager disappear, Ike grabs a hold of the ball and asks Eiichirō to play a practice match with him during the remaining time instead of just hitting the ball back and forth.
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#45 - Tiger and Lion
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 2
Tiger Mask and Tiger the Dark appear in a tag team match against each other. Who is the stronger tiger?
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#46 - Baffled by Intuition
Baby Steps - Season 2 - Episode 9
Coach Ryuhei Aoi decides to teach Eiichirō the importance of relying on instincts during a match instead of relying solely on data. In order to teach him how to play against a player who relies solely on instinct Eiichirō is forced to face off with Natsu. Eiichirō takes the words that he can play at full strength to hearts content though and starts using the data he's collected in his head to target all of Natsu's small weak points.
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#47 - The Mysterious Mister Question
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 10
Mister Question takes out Tiger Mask's opponent, Wagner, before the match even begins. Tiger Mask decides to battle Mister Question in his place, who knows of the previous Tiger Mask.
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#48 - The Stormy Opening Match
Tiger Mask W - Season 1 - Episode 9
Tiger Mask and Tiger the Dark get into a fight during the opening ceremony. After being broken up, Tiger the Dark fights Fukuwara Mask in the first bout.
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#49 - The Hidden Village for Half Demons
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon - Season 1 - Episode 20
Setsuna opens up to Towa about the hidden village for half-demons where she was raised for most of her childhood.
#50 - Resolve and Hell
Baby Steps - Season 1 - Episode 19
Eiichirō manages to steal 1-point in the 10-minute match with Ike before his coaches reappear and make him stop playing a match. Afterwards Eiichirō is sent home to rest. The next day Eiichirō begins a brutal practice regimen that will recondition his body into that of a pro's. After 2 weeks of practice Eiichirō is invited by Coach Miura to come view some of the top seeds at the All Japan Junior. Eiichirō finds a fellow kindred spirit in terms of note taking and is shocked to learn he is the 2-seed. Eiichirō quickly realizes his data will allow him to control his opponents shots if his body gets conditioned correctly.
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