The BEST episodes written by Kenji Konuta

#1 - One Pitch, One Second

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 23

A strong school that has entered the Golden Week holidays in May and is holding practice games for the summer tournament all over the country. In Osaka, Osaka Kiryu vs. Hokkaido Koma Ofujimaki. Inami vs. Seiho High School in Aichi. In Kumamoto, Yoshinaga and Shogakukan in Tokushima. In Miyagi, Yamanashi's Yamamori vs. Ikuei. And in Saitama, Seido and Yamaga face off. A strong team that competes with each other. And finally Sawamura goes to the mound of the Senbatsu Best 4 strong Gunma Hakuryu High School game.

#2 - Summer Training Camp

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 43

The blue road baseball club that holds a summer training camp. The managers devote themselves to making rice balls as a supplement. Sawamura was trying to make natto, which he was not good at, in order to give him stamina that wouldn't hurt even if he threw it nine times. And the players' interest is in the number at the summer university, which is determined by future achievements including the training camp. Sawamura, Furuya, Kawakami ... Who will give the ace number of interest?

#3 - I'm Counting On You

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 39

Furuya, who teamed up with Yui who wears a mask instead of the injured Ono, disturbs the rhythm with repeated walks and errors. He allowed a goal without picking up, and when he invited another pinch, Furuya dropped out. Kaneda, who took over after him, threw it tenaciously, but the momentum of Yamamori Gakuin could not be stopped, and the record of consecutive wins on the blue road stopped at 19. In the second game that follows, Sawamura started against Aichi's male Seiho High School. Sawamura shook his heart and headed for the mound.

#4 - Common Destiny

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 41

Practice game with Nishiho, where a tense pitcher fight of 0-0 continues. In the 6th time, Sawamura invites a pinch, but survives the predicament with the ball returned by Center Aso. Behind that, the ball hit by Shoji, one year of the leading batter, draws a high parabola. The whereabouts of the ball is ----. Sawamura, on the other hand, keeps the pitch of the coach, taking on the expectations of the coach and the team. In this figure full of fighting spirit, hot feelings are transmitted not only to nine and bench members but also to the audience at the stand.

#5 - Only After You've Won

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 16

It's the spring tournament semifinal game against Ichidai. After saving his team with his perfect relief pitching, Sawamura is now the lead-off batter in the top of the sixth. Can Sawamura get on base and lead his team in a counterattack? Ichidai Third High's Amahisa's impeccable pitching hasn't allowed Seido a run since the second inning. Will the Seido batters support Sawamura and mount a comeback? Which team will advance to the final?

#6 - Go EXCEED!!

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 45

In the match against the powerful Kokonoe, who had the total settlement before the summer, Sawamura pitched in a dignified manner and managed to concede 8 innings to 2 goals. On the other hand, Ochiai praises Furuya, who carries the ace number from the new team and continues to grow under the pressure of ace. Is it Sawamura or Furuya who will carry the ace number of the blue road this summer? Kataoka's decision ──?

#7 - Unleashed

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 25

Sawamura puts a lot of effort into the powerful Hakuryu High School. Gunma's high school baseball fans, who were hoping for a good pitch in Senbatsu, will have to gradually recognize their abilities. On the other hand, Furuya, who started in the left field, has a desire to stand on the mound. What is Kataoka's decision for Furuya, who shows a lack of concentration? On the other hand, Sawamura will face Mima for the third time!

#8 - Because He's Awesome

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 35

Tokyo selection to play against the American Wind Youth Academy team. The starting lineup is Yang Shunomi, the right arm of Akikawa Gakuen. Although Yang is called a precision machine, it will be the first pitching in a long time according to the Takano Ren regulations. Will Yang's pitching work for the American team? On the other hand, at the Seido Ground, a three-way practice game had begun, heading for a strong school called Saiho and Yamamori. How will Seido, who lacks good luck, fight against this formidable opponent?

#9 - You're in the First-String

Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 13

To stop the attacks on Chris, Sawamura reverts back to his original pitching form while maintaining the wall against the dangerous Naoyuki Zaizen. The results not only improve Sawamura's speed, but they start putting pressure on Zaizen and reveal an injury he had earlier. With Chris and Zaizen being of equal strength now, the momentum swings back to Seido. After 3 innings Chris and Sawamura are pulled from the game. The game concludes and the Coach calls everyone together. Two players are moved up to the varsity team, and many third years have their hearts broken. While Chris isn't brought up to play, he is brought up as a manager for the varsity team.

#10 - Fascinating Magia

Cardfight!! Vanguard - Season 8 - Episode 21

The third day progresses with only eight teams remaining. Kazuma finds himself playing against Luna Yumizuki, who wants to make him smile through this fight. Though initially pressured by Luna, Kazuma defeats her and becomes a fan of hers. Meanwhile, Chrono loses to Nagisa, who mentions that Kamui entered the U20 because of Kouji. Chrono tries to ask Kamui about this but is unable to get an answer from him.

#11 - The "Ki" Prince of Fukuhara

Cardfight!! Vanguard - Season 8 - Episode 4

At Fukuhara High, Shion learns that the school's once-prestigious Vanguard club is past its prime and now in danger of being disbanded. Along with the club's sole remaining member, Henri Hayao, he makes a proposition to the school's board of directors; if the Vanguard club can win the U20 Championship, then the club will stay. Later, Shion and Henri have a cardfight. Noticing that Henri is playing scared, Shion helps him get over his nerves, and the two have an intense battle. After the fight, Henri remembers that they need a third member to enter the U20, and Shion knows just the person to recruit.

#12 - Overcoming the Sea of Tears

Cardfight!! Vanguard - Season 8 - Episode 8

Miguel's death has left Tokoha saddened. One day, a tour guide tells her about the history of the Eiffel Tower and how it inherits the feelings of its creator long after his death. This lights a spark in Tokoha, motivating her to have a cardfight with Jaime. Together, they realize that as long as they continue playing Vanguard, Miguel will live on in their hearts. After the battle, Tokoha decides she wants to enter the U20.

#13 - Decisive Battle!!! Striders VS Trinity Dragon!!!

Cardfight!! Vanguard - Season 8 - Episode 13

Kazuma defeats Kei, which means that the final conclusive game will be between Chrono and Tsuneto. Chrono struggles against Tsuneto, since Team Trinity Dragon has significantly improved their skills through training at Card Capital #1. Nonetheless, Chrono defeats Tsuneto, thus winning the tournament and qualifying his team to the U20.

#14 - Kind of Like a Promise

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 31

Director Kataoka keeps players in multiple positions in case of an unforeseen situation at the summer tournament. Sawamura participates in a practice game on the left, and Furuya is knocked by the infield. Kataoka asks Yui, a first-year student who joined the army, if he can keep multiple positions. What is Yui's answer, who has lived a baseball life as a catcher? On the other hand, Okumura, who is a bullpen catcher in the second army, is instructed by the director to receive Sawamura's ball. Okumura's unexpected answer makes the surroundings buzz.

#15 - Last Inning

Major 2nd - Season 2 - Episode 11

The second round of the district qualifying is finally to the final round! In the top of the 7th inning, he allowed an additional point during Kiyowa and further widened his lead, but Nishina, who pitched urgently, took a series of strikeouts, and Fubayashi managed to get through the pinch. And in the bottom of the 7th inning, the last attack in Fubayashi was a high-ranking line starting from No. 3 Sawa. However, No. 4 Anita just injured her right wrist ... Urabe and Andy's Kiyowa Battery severely attacked Anita's weakness, the internal angle.

#16 - God

Blade & Soul - Season 1 - Episode 13

Hazuki wins a drinking contest, and gets a treasure map showing the location of eternal beauty. Karen also gets a map from a person staying at her inn, and she heads towards a lone island in the southern sea. Pia claims that it's totally a fake, but Karen says it might be fun to search for some...

#17 - The Path of Grandmother's Flavor

Kamen Rider - Season 19 - Episode 17

Believing that TheBee's user is her brother, Mayu attempts to look for him with Natsumi's aid until they are attacked by a Worm. Counting on Kabuto to save them, Diend fights him to acquire his Clock Up system, summoning Ixa and Psyga to hold him down before Kabuto defeats them and runs off. By the time Tsukasa finds Natsumi and Mayu, the latter is shocked that she became a Worm as she runs off. She runs into Sou who reveals himself as the Phylloxera Worm and brings her to ZECT HQ as part of the Kabuto Capture plan, much to Arata's dismay before he is beaten to a bloody pulp questioning the plan. After escaping, Arata makes his way to Tsukasa and reveals the plan to him, confirming Tsukasa's notion. Kabuto falls for the trap as the Clock Down takes effect while the Worms reveal themselves among the ZECTroopers, with Sou exposing Kabuto as Mayu's real brother Souji. Tsukasa arrives and reveals the truth behind the Phylloxera Worm to Mayu while explaining that Souji and Mayu are still family regardless of the latter being a Worm. But believing he has the advantage, the Phylloxera Worm sics his Worm minions on Tsukasa. Souji frees Mayu and joins Tsukasa as they assume their Rider forms to finish off the Salis Worms before forcing the Phylloxera Worm into the open. Decade and Kabuto finish him off, but the tower projecting the Clock Down waves is destroyed in the process, forcing Souji to fade back into Clock Up space with Mayu watching. After taking Mayu home and giving Daiki a "treasure" for his trouble, Tsukasa and company begin the final phase of their journey. But as they deal with two Kiva-las fighting over which of them is fake, the real Kiva-la is with Narutaki as he decides to personally deal with Decade in the final world, the World of Hibiki.[17]

#18 - Warning: Kabuto is Out of Control

Kamen Rider - Season 19 - Episode 16

After helping the DenLiner gang in the past, Tsukasa and company begin their venture in the World of Kabuto. Posing as a ZECT Trooper, Tsukasa is deployed to aid Bright Troopers in the containment of a Worm as Kamen Riders Gatack and TheBee manage to exterminate it with the unseen aid of Kabuto. Soon after, Tsukasa brings Arata to the Studio to explain about his world, only to find a Worm had mimicked Tsukasa's form. After Natsumi uses the pressure point to expose one of the Tsukasas as a Worm, Decade fights it before it attacks a girl and is destroyed by Kabuto. Deciding to investigate the girl Mayu, they host a photo shoot for her, and Natsumi learns of Mayu's older brother who was supposedly killed by Kabuto. At ZECT's headquarters, TheBee's user, Sou Otogiri, tells Arata that the final prepation for the plans to capture Kabuto are nearly done. Tsukasa talks with Mayu more about her brother after attempting to help at her grandmother's oden shop, the Heaven House, and when walking back to the Hikari Studio they are attacked by a Geophilid Worm. Tsukasa destroys it as Kuuga Pegasus Form, and is then attacked by TheBee and Gatack. After being unable to use Den-O's powers against the Riders, Decade is eventually assisted by Diend who fights Gatack to gain his Clock Up system while TheBee and Decade battle, eventually becoming Faiz in Axel Form to match TheBee's Clock Up. When Decade realizes Mayu is in the same area being attacked by Worms, he goes off to save her but is intercepted by an attack from TheBee. Just as TheBee's stray shots are within inches of Mayu, Kabuto arrives to save her from both the attack and the Worms, disappearing as everyone's transformations end. However, when Mayu sees Sou, she recognizes him as her brother.[16]

#19 - I'm Not Stopping!

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 28

Seido Nine, who has achieved good results in practice games and is enthusiastic about practicing for the summer tournament. Inspired by Kataoka's words, Sawamura gets out of bed early in the morning and begins his activities. On the other hand, Furuya, who witnessed Sawamura's fulfillment, also appeals with seat batting. At that time, it seemed that the rivalry between the two had a positive effect on each other.

#20 - Partner

Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 2

Kazuya Miyuki becomes the catcher for Sawamura in a contest against Seido's dangerous clean-up batter, Kiyokuni Azuma. As Eijun tries to pitch down the middle, he finds himself tense and unable to control the ball. Kazuya immediately calls time and comes out to give him some words of encouragement. The words have the desired effect as Eijun finds more control than ever before and unveils a dangerous weapon he didn't know he had. Seeing how people like Kazuya can alter his pitching, Eijun decides to come to Seido as long as he can become the ace of the team.

#21 - My Role

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 15

It's Seido vs Ichidai Third High in the spring tournament semifinals. Up 2 - 0 until the fifth inning, Seido's starting pitcher Furuya faces an Ichidai rally. Unable to control the ball, his pitching continues to falter. Miyuki trusts Furuya as the ace and does his best to guide him. However, after his third walk in one inning, Coach Ochiai gives Coach Kataoka a bit of advice, helping him make a firm decision to...

#22 - Not Qualified to Be a Pitcher?

Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 3

Eijun is nervous about rooming with older teammates, but they make him feel a too little at home on his first night. Eijun ends up oversleeping and shows up late when it's time to meet Coach Tesshina Katoka, a former Japanese pro pitcher. Miyuki also shows up late, but he uses Sawamura as a decoy to sneak into his line. Katoka shows no mercy and says Eijun can never become a pitcher if he can't show up on time. He also makes Miyuki run laps. Sawamura is determined to prove he can be the ace though, so Coach Katoka gives him a special challenge, saying until he can complete this challenge, he can't play in a baseball game for Seidou.

#23 - Expression

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 40

Practice match with Aichi's male Saiho High School. Starter Sawamura appealed for good performance, for example, taking two strikeouts from the first time. On the other hand, Ace Akashi of Saiho was a hot player who was once complained with a super freshman in Koshien. Akashi, who has fallen sick due to injuries and has finally returned to the line after a long female prostration, overwhelms the viewer with muscular armor and powerful throws all over his body. On the other hand, Sawamura and Okumura Battery are cooperating with the opponent of the machine gun hitting Saiho.

#24 - The Infamous New Members

Major 2nd - Season 2 - Episode 1

Daigo Shigeno, whose father is a professional baseball player who was also active in the major leagues, is in the second year of junior high school. He goes to a private school with Mutsuko Sakura, a childhood friend and teammate from the boys' baseball era. Daigo and Mutsuko belong to the baseball club, but there are only 6 members, and 4 including Mutsuko are girls. In April, when the new first grader is greeted, captain Daigo is eager to recruit new students to make up for the shortage of members. Around that time, at the entrance ceremony, first-year sports-recommended students were all in line ...

#25 - The One Pitch

Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 1

Eijun Sawamura, the pitcher of a novice junior high baseball team, meets with a bitter walk-off loss. For Sawamura the loss becomes his last game in junior high, so he sets a new goal of going to the nationals in high school with his teammates. As he begins his hard quest on studying, a guest arrives unannounced. Her name is Rei Takashima. Rei had been watching his last game and believes Sawamura has a gift. She is the assistant director of the prestigious Seidou High School Baseball Team, and she invites Sawamura to Seido after seeing his potential. Sawamura's reply shocks her, but Takashima refuses to give up and tricks Sawamura into a visit.

#26 - Incomplete

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 24

The White Dragon Battle has finally begun. Hakuryu is a team that boasts one of the best mobility in Japan, centered on No. 3 Mima. Sawamura suddenly gets into a pinch for the first time. Is Sawamura's pitching valid for the Hakuryu batting line? On the other hand, Seido also changed the batting order after the defeat in the spring tournament and changed to an aggressive order to challenge this game. Whereabouts of the game ──?

#27 - Lion Heart of the School Festival

High School D×D - Season 4 - Episode 12

Issei purges the curse of his Sacred Gear and stands up once again, in his form as a Queen piece. Sairaorg and Issei duke it out in one final fist fight where winner takes all. After that, the only thing he has to worry about is his confession to Rias...

#28 - Man Against Man

High School D×D - Season 4 - Episode 11

Sairaorg has finally risen up to the stage and Kiba, Xenovia, and Rossweisse team up against him. The battle is swift and brutal and Issei is finally reaching his bursting point. Will he be able to channel his feelings? Or will resentment take over?

#29 - Moon

Blade & Soul - Season 1 - Episode 9

Alka doesn't know what to do anymore, and so Karen invites her to work at her shop. She learns what to do, and becomes close friends with Miharu. Alka starts to become more human, and realizes there's a world out there she didn't know. But she finds her lives shatter by someone.

#30 - Torn Feelings

Major 2nd - Season 2 - Episode 15

The final of the district tournament between Fubayashi Naka, who has won with nine members, and Oonaka, who has all the prestigious Yokohama seniors, is finally a play ball! Daigo witnessed a short line with left-handed Michiru Mayumura and a second line with Idemitsu, and noticed Oonaka's intention to solidify the center line with the starting pitcher Uozumi and seniors. Then, the hit ball of top batter Senri in Fubayashi immediately hits the short road.

#31 - Now That We've Come This Far

Major 2nd - Season 2 - Episode 18

Yayoi, who made an emergency pitch after Chisato, suppressed the Oo batting line, but the counterattack in Fubayashi was also blocked, and the district tournament final entered the final round with Oonaka's 3-point lead. In the 7th inning of desperation, while two outs in Fubayashi, the last chance of the first and third bases! Chisato, the top batter, persistently chooses a walk and puts pressure on the two-death base and Oonaka's base. Then, the batting order turns to No. 2 Tao Tsuchiya, who was sealed in a short ground ball at the front at bat.

#32 - Signs of a Storm

Major 2nd - Season 2 - Episode 23

Anita's home run and Chiyo, who made her debut on this day, also made a hit, and Fubayashi was able to pull away the powerful Tsujido at once. However, the pursuit is blocked by the "Mario Ball", which changes drastically with the fastball of Mario, a first-year pitcher who pitched in 2nd place in Tsujido. Mutsuko, the starting pitcher, aims to keep the lead and bring it to a cold win, but in the bottom of the third inning, Tsujido Naka goes on the offensive with Mario's double base. In addition, a hit ball flew in front of Chiyo who defended the left field ...! ??

#33 - As a Family Member of Rias Gremory

High School D×D - Season 4 - Episode 10

The competition in the Rating Game is getting heated. Can Team Gremory keep their cool and prevail, or will Issei be undone by a strip show?

#34 - School Trip, an Abrupt Attack

High School D×D - Season 4 - Episode 2

Issei and his classmates arrive in Kyoto. Although Issei is ready to enjoy Kyoto to the fullest, getting stronger is s always on his mind. However, it seems training isn't the only thing to worry about in Kyoto. Powerful groups have begun to move.

#35 - The Jet-Black Shadow Invades Tokyo

Digimon Adventure: (2020) - Season 1 - Episode 16

Taichi’s team finds a strange cave that leads to Tokyo. Excited to be back, the children attempt to get home through the subway. However, a creepy Digimon prowls the city, and there, the children learn a shocking truth.

#36 - The School Trip is in Pandemonium

High School D×D - Season 4 - Episode 6

Issei summons his beloved President into the heat of the battle in Kyoto. As she floats before him, Elsha whispers into his ear to poke her boobs. Pressing the switch releases his potential power and Issei challenges Cao Cao once again.

#37 - The End, The Ultimate Holy Battle

Digimon Adventure: (2020) - Season 1 - Episode 50

Taichi and Wargreymon are back to take on the revived Millenniumon. The rest of the Chosen Ones are trapped inside a prison chamber of time and space. Taichi and Wargreymon begin the decisive battle.

#38 - Showdown! Gremory Family vs. Hero Faction in Kyoto

High School D×D - Season 4 - Episode 4

The Hero Faction has arrived and Cao Cao wants to cross blades with Azazel and the Red Dragon Emperor. In such a dire situation, Issei must respond quickly so all his friends make it out of this alive. Will he ever find his "potential" and release it?

#39 - The Party of Heroes

High School D×D - Season 4 - Episode 3

Issei and the others continue their training, even while they fully enjoy themselves in Kyoto. Issei's group meets the mysterious nine-tailed fox once again and, this time, she begs them to help the youkai save her mother from the Chaos Brigade.

#40 - The Unbeatable Blue Sagittarius

Digimon Adventure: (2020) - Season 1 - Episode 22

Thanks to Takeru’s bravery, Taichi and the others found the way into the castle where the Digitama is held. As for the Chosen Ones in Tokyo, they were in a remote battle against Calamaramon to stop an uncontrollable tanker from crashing.

#41 - Backup

Major 2nd - Season 2 - Episode 6

In the first round of the district qualifying, Fubayashi got 3 points in advance for the first time, but the starting lineup in Itsuki, Yokouchi's starting pitcher, the changing ball and slider that had been sealed, gradually suppressed the batting line. I went. Mutsuko, the starting pitcher in Fubayashi, also politely throws a changing ball and manages to dodge the Itsuki batting line. Daigo, who is prepared for a close battle with a low score, is worried about the fraying of the Fubayashi defense team, but just before that, the first third grader, Tamba, misses the ground ball.

#42 - We Are Preparing for the School Festival!

High School D×D - Season 4 - Episode 7

The Chaos Brigade has quieted down since their stunt in Kyoto so Issei and the others must now focus on other issues. After all, there are hero shows to act in, a school festival to prepare for, and the ever-looming Rating Game with Sairaorg...

#43 - The Deciding Battle of the Strongest Youth, Begins!

High School D×D - Season 4 - Episode 9

The Rating Game is about to start, but Issei has things to figure out. He has formulated a guess as to why Rias is acting the way she is, but does he dare believe it? His girls give him courage. And, finally, their team steps out into the battlefield.

#44 - My Potential Released!

High School D×D - Season 4 - Episode 5

Issei and his team meet with Cao Cao at the Nijo Castle and find Kunou's mother there. A showdown between the two factions begins. Pushed into a corner, Issei finally finds it inside himself to unleash his inner potential and call for what is his.

#45 - I'm Not Wrong

Servamp - Season 1 - Episode 9

Misono and Tetsu go to save Lawless and Licht while Mahiru wanders within Kuro's mind to find a way to save him. Misono realizes how little they know of Tsubaki's intentions and Mahiru realizes just how much resolve it takes to face Kuro head-on.

#46 - The Storm Is Coming

Aoharu x Machinegun - Season 1 - Episode 6

#47 - The Glowing Angewomon

Digimon Adventure: (2020) - Season 1 - Episode 35

Taichi’s party leaves behind the beautiful underwater city and continues their journey toward the Eternal Continent’s center, FAGA. The party swims through the sea caves on Komondomon, but Digimon with powerful, dark energy block their way.

#48 - A Girl's Heart is Complicated

High School D×D - Season 4 - Episode 8

The Gremory family is now in full training mode for the upcoming Rating Game. However, Issei has a lot of other things on his plate. There's a school festival to prepare for and a press conference to overcome. On top of that Rias is acting strange?!

#49 - I am an Adult. This is Society.

Servamp - Season 1 - Episode 5

Mahiru continues to meet new people one after another. Next, he meets a strange boy carrying a coffin at the summer festival as he tries to turn in a lost suitcase given to him by a stranger. People start to take action, each with their own reasons.

#50 - Because I am...

Servamp - Season 1 - Episode 7

Kuro continues to act strangely ever since Lawless brought up the past. Mahiru steps gingerly around Kuro, unsure whether to ask about his past or not. All the while, Tsubaki moves to take revenge on Lawless and his Eve, Licht.