The BEST episodes written by Keigo Koyanagi

8.45

309 votes

#1 - Poison and the Curse

Made in Abyss - Season 1 - Episode 10

Reg and Riko run into trouble deep in the fourth layer where they meet an interesting creature, but is she friend of foe?

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8.37

67 votes

#2 - All Quiet on the Kissui Front

Hanasaku Iroha: Blossoms for Tomorrow - Season 1 - Episode 7

Tomoe is pressured by her mother to attend a marriage interview in a week. Meanwhile, the Kissuiso pays host to a group of rowdy 'survival gamers' who take their roleplay very seriously and cause various troubles for the employees. Planning to quit her job and return home, Tomoe decides to try and drive the gamers out and get fired. However, her attempts to irritate the gamers have the opposite effect, responding well to the gamers and making her appreciated by the other employees. As a result, Tomoe decides not to return home as she enjoys working at the Kissuiso.

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7.99

290 votes

#3 - The True Nature of the Curse

Made in Abyss - Season 1 - Episode 12

Nanachi shows Reg the truth about the Abyss. Meanwhile, Riko is still recovering from her injuries when she has a strange dream.

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7.84

25 votes

#4 - I will call your name

Dragon Pilot: Hisone & Masotan - Season 1 - Episode 6

It is the fifth day of the training, and now they have only two days left. However, the four dragon pilots are not close enough yet. Ell in particular has been in an awkward position because of her harsh attitude toward F-2. She could no longer bear up under the stress and attempted an escape alone on a raft, but was caught in tidal waves. On the other hand, Hisone, Liliko and Mayumi found a secret of the island in the cave where they escaped from the storm.

7.84

293 votes

#5 - Nanachi

Made in Abyss - Season 1 - Episode 11

Nanachi sends Reg on a mission to find certain items that could possibly save Riko. Meanwhile, Nanachi reveals a little more about themself.

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7.71

24 votes

#6 - Limited time offer! Spicy granny flavor

Dragon Pilot: Hisone & Masotan - Season 1 - Episode 8

Finally dragon pilots were informed the whole picture of their mission for Ritual, for which not only Japan Air, Ground, Maritime Self-Defense Force but also the nation launch full-scare efforts. To take "Mitatsu", the giant OTF arising from sleep in every 74 years, to new "Fushido", the place to rest. It would take three whole days for dragon pilots and OTFs to lead way for Mitatsu as he can only move ate very low speed. In preparation for the day of Ritual, the training for dragon pilots shifts into high gear, and Iiboshi revealed Sada's true identity.

7.67

24 votes

#7 - Who likes to be disliked?

Dragon Pilot: Hisone & Masotan - Season 1 - Episode 5

Each dragon pilots had different way to communicate with dragons, which caused tensions among them. But Hisone was troubled by the thought that she was the reason as she could never keep her honest feeling within herself. Chief Kakiyasu imposed dragon pilots on a training in an uninhabited island off the coast of Japan Sea. The purpose is to develop teamwork with limited supplies in a tough environment. How would they escape from the island and come back to the base with dragons?

7.64

308 votes

#8 - Incinerator

Made in Abyss - Season 1 - Episode 5

Riko and Reg descend into the Forest of Temptation. What new dangers will they find laying in wait for them there?

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7.59

29 votes

#9 - Take responsibility, would you?

Dragon Pilot: Hisone & Masotan - Season 1 - Episode 3

Everyone in Gifu base is now focusing on rehearsal for the Aviation Festival. However Hisone’s inexperience in flight has disturbed the team. A few days ago she heard about Moriyama who used to be a dragon pilot until three years ago. The fact that Masotan react to Moriyama’s TAC name “Forest” made Hisone uneasy. Though she tries to figure out why Moriyama left the team, she has reached no success. And finally the Festival day has come.

7.58

302 votes

#10 - Seeker Camp

Made in Abyss - Season 1 - Episode 6

Reg and Riko make it to the Seeker Camp where they meet Ozen the Immovable, the person who saved Riko all those years ago. But there is more to Ozen than meets the eye.

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7.46

309 votes

#11 - The Edge of the Abyss

Made in Abyss - Season 1 - Episode 4

Riko and Reg start their adventure into the Abyss, while there they run into an unexpected familiar face.

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7.40

43 votes

#12 - Yottsun's Drowning

The Lost Village - Season 1 - Episode 4

The tour is now divided into two camps: those who wish to stay and those who wish to leave. As the former decide their course of action to secure their safety, the latter heads back down the mountain. Will they manage to leave?

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7.24

33 votes

#13 - Don't Bully Mom

Killing Bites - Season 1 - Episode 11

Hitomi manages to slash Kido’s unprotected chest before kicking him into several trees, destroying them. Kido’s flashback reveals he associates plants with his mother. Kido severs Hitomi’s right arm, forcing his protective scales outwards, becoming rows of knives. He beats Hitomi until she suddenly flings her own severed arm into his face as a distraction. During her next attack she smiles, tricking Kido into thinking for a split second that she was his mother, allowing her to thrust her remaining arm down his throat. As Yoko rages for having lost Kido manages to stand up only for Eruza to suddenly slash his throat, finally killing him and making her the Killing Bites Champion. Yoko passes out from shock. Surprisingly, Ui suddenly awakens. As she tries to flee from Eruza she accidentally performs a perfect somersault kick, knocking Eruza unconscious. Overseer Shinozaki declares Ui the Killing Bites Champion. The presidents of the four zaibatsu’s bicker fiercely, accusing each other of cheating. All the lights and monitors suddenly shut down. Unseen to the representatives the island has been infiltrated by Chameleon hybrids under orders to kill all surviving hybrids so the match will be declared void with victory going to no one.

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7.13

15 votes

#14 - Hannako Hattori's Longest Day

Classroom Crisis - Season 1 - Episode 7

While the students are finishing up the X-3 engine, they realize they need a final, very expensive piece. Angelina (a.k.a. Hanako Hattori) and Iris attended a pilot conference, and miss their flight back to Mars. Nagisa arranges for the two of them to board a private company plane, carrying a famous space engineering professor. Hanako and Iris realize the space plane has been hijacked, which is relayed to Nagisa and Director Kiryu. Nagisa doubts that the director will handle the situation and asks A-TEC to save them. With A-TEC's help, Hanako and Iris secure the cockpit and set course for Mars. A hijacker tries to shoot at Iris, but the shots end up shattering the front window. This triggers an old memory within Iris, becoming helpless as the plane veers on a crash course. Suddenly, an unknown ship saves them, while Nagisa is perplexed as to who sent that ship.

6.86

14 votes

#15 - The Shame of the Journey Overrides

Classroom Crisis - Season 1 - Episode 5

Director Kiryu is becoming more agitated by Nagisa's attitude and actions. The entire A-TEC class goes on a graduation trip to a beach, although Nagisa stays out of the fun activities to complete important company work. Whenever Mizuki tries to coax him into joining the group, the electronic devices he uses end up broken somehow. A standoff between Angelina and Iris reveals that Angelina knows of Iris's amnesia. Late at night, Nagisa is left with no devices left to be able to access the company server, so Mizuki steps in to help. She enlists Iris, racing fast against time, to drive Nagisa to a company branch office where he can access a computer and finish his work. Mizuki discovers scars on Nagisa's back later that night.

6.82

34 votes

#16 - Shit...Shit shit shit shit!!

Killing Bites - Season 1 - Episode 8

The Presidents of the four Zaibatsu’s discuss corruptly legalising hybrids, turning matches into a legal business owned solely by the zaibatsu that wins the current game. Shidoh, as the head of the hybrid creation project, has been manipulating events so that no matter which zaibatsu wins, he will be the one with all the power. Taiga insists on fighting Hitomi alone without Eruza or Kaori. Shota manages to trap Ui but damages several trees doing so, forgetting that Kido despises anyone who damages the forest. Kido rips Shota in half but leaves Ui alive. Ui becomes determined to help Hitomi. Taiga reveals that his ultimate goal is to defeat Leo and that Leo is far stronger than people think. Leo had only pretended to lose to Hitomi as her strength was so far below his he didn’t take the fight seriously. Taiga, knowing Leo only seriously fights those he considers his equal, strove to become stronger so he could kill Leo in a fair fight. As Hitomi had insulted Leo by believing herself capable of killing him, Taiga became determined to kill Hitomi for the insult. Hitomi and Taiga prepare to fight to the death.

6.80

45 votes

#17 - Visit Nanaki Before Doubting Masaki

The Lost Village - Season 1 - Episode 8

Captured by the group, Masaki reluctantly begins telling her story and what her connection is to the Village. But not everyone trusts her words...

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6.76

38 votes

#18 - I'm Free To Have Sex in Any Way I Want

Killing Bites - Season 1 - Episode 5

Taiga, using the jungle terrain to his advantage, incapacitates Ryuji and Shota with ease. Eruza is manoeuvred into an area not covered by the cameras, allowing Kaede Kazama, a Gecko Hybrid, and Den Omuna, a Cobra Hybrid, to restrain her with Den planning on raping her. Ichinosuke resolves to die fighting but Taiga is suddenly ordered to move to another area by his investor so he can save Eruza. Before Taiga can leave he is immobilised by Ryuji who traps Taiga’s leg in his jaws. Yuya realises Ryuji had planned this as Hybrids failing to follow instructions within a time limit are executed via explosive collars. Ui is shown alone elsewhere on the island digging a burrow. As Den prepares to rape Eruza he is attacked by Hitomi who had been moved there by Yuya to save Eruza. Yuya is mocked by the investors for making a foolish move to save an opponent. As cameras are moved to the area Hitomi struggles to counter Kaede’s fighting style which utilises the sticky skin on her fingers. Den, having being distracted by Hitomi, has his face slashed by Eruza. Reluctantly deciding to team up Hitomi decides to fight Den while Eruza fights Kaede.

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