The BEST episodes written by Kenji Konuta

#1 - 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.

#2 - 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.

#3 - 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.

#4 - 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.

#5 - 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.

#6 - 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.

#7 - 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...

#8 - 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 ──?

#9 - Ace of Diamond

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 52

The match between Seido and Yaya Prince is in the top of the 7th inning, and if he doesn't score this time, he will lose cold. Kawabata, who was obsessed with base, is placed on base, and the final counterattack is made by Prince Yaya. The victory of the blue road is imminent. Sawamura watches over Furuya's good throw, which he declared to "connect" before the game, from the bench while carrying his uniform number "1". The story of the two over Ace continues.

#10 - Decision

Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 56

Inashiro continues to get hits off of Tanba and put Seido in tight spots. Most of the spectators think the game is all but decided. In the bottom of the seventh Tanba's leg begins to cramp. Feeling there is no other possibility if they are to have a chance to win, Coach Kataoka puts Sawamura out on the mound to face off with Narumiya!

#11 - 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 ──?

#12 - Seek Diamonds

Ace of Diamond - Season 2 - Episode 51

It's the bottom of the ninth, and Seido leads 5-4. Furuya stands on the mound putting fear into Yakushi's batters with his pitch. This is the final moment. Seido is looking energetic with victory within reach. Coach Kataoka can't stay quiet either. Can Seido take the game?

#13 - The Batter Who Hits

Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 58

Haruichi replaces his brother to bat and gets on base, scoring Furuya. Narumiya then walks Isashiki to load the bases. Yuki. comes to bat with a chance to change the game with one swing, but with Narumiya going all out against him everyone realizes this could decide the game.

#14 - 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.

#15 - 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.

#16 - Partnership

Ace of Diamond - Season 2 - Episode 47

Miyuki gets his ribs checked out. In the bottom of the sixth, Sawamura shows a strong performance going three for three. With the sides retired, Haruichi stands in the batter's box with a wooden bat, and Sanada looks confident.

#17 - The World Beyond

Ace of Diamond - Season 2 - Episode 35

Seiko Academy and Seidou High's match reach its conclusion. Seiko Academy is defeated and Seidou High advances to the finals.

#18 - 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!

#19 - 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?

#20 - That's the Reason Why

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 51

The second match of Natsudai and Seido, which has finally begun, is Prince Yaya, who has the master Kawabata of Uchino. The starting lineup for the blue road is Furuya, who is recovering. The fastball growls from the first time. However, Prince Hachiya also set a solid goal for Furuya's fastball. The hit ball of No. 3 Kawabata that was swung out is about to come out in front of the center. However, the combination of Haruichi & Kuramochi's duo prevents it ──!

#21 - 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?

#22 - Invincible Mentality

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 37

Narumiya, who pitched from the 7th inning, struck out the fourth batter of the American Wind Youth, Carlyle, in a straight strikeout. However, the bat that cut the sky daringly hits the catcher Inui's head. Director Kunitomo decides to replace Inui. Instead, a forbidden battery called Miyuki and Narumiya wearing masks is born. On the other hand, even at Seido High School, which had a practice match with Yamamori Gakuin, an accident attacks Ono, who continued to play vigorously to fill the absence of Miyuki.

#23 - 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.

#24 - Zeal

Ace of Diamond - Season 2 - Episode 25

Sawamura successfully throws the changeup and the pitch combined with Miyuki's clever game calling makes it difficult for Ouya's batters to focus on a pitch. At the bottom of the ninth, with Ouya failing to turn the game around, Seidou takes the win.

#25 - 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.

#26 - 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...

#27 - 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.

#28 - 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 ...

#29 - Fearless

Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 59

Yuki and Narumiya faceoff to determine who has the superior strength in what could be the game's final determining showdown. Will Seido be able to take their first lead and change the pace of the game?

#30 - 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.

#31 - 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?

#32 - 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.

#33 - 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.

#34 - Just You Wait!

Ace of Diamond - Season 2 - Episode 49

The Tokyo Fall Tournament Final is nearing its end. With Yakushi leading 3-4, we go into the top of the ninth inning. Kuramochi hits a fast hit, but Yakushi's all-in defense stops it. Next up is Tojo. The Seido supporters in the crowd are cheering as loud as they can.

#35 - Last Inning

Ace of Diamond - Season 2 - Episode 50

At the top of the ninth, Seido is behind 3-4. Haruichi gets a base hit, and Miyuki follows up with one as well. Next up is Maezono. He stands in the batter's box with a mission. Swing and miss. Swing and miss. With two strikes, his back's on the wall.

#36 - Batting First

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 13

#37 - Beneath the Same Banner

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 26

The practice match with Senbatsu Best 4 powerhouse Gunma and Hakuryu High School is finally settled. What did Sawamura feel and gain in the match against one of the most powerful schools in Japan? What did Furuya feel and gain from Sawamura's pitching because he didn't have the opportunity to pitch in this game? Sawamura and Furuya, their various emotions intersect. On the other hand, Mima of Hakuryu High School was conscious of the good luck that professionals also pay attention to.

#38 - Victory or Defeat

Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 62

A hit batter shakes Eijun's confidence, and he begins to walk Inashiro's hitters. Coach Katoka and Miyuki realize Eijun is in no condition to continue, and Kawakami is sent to the mound. Kawakami gets down to the final out. Which team will triumph, and which team will face defeat?

#39 - In Pursuit

Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 75

The game remains close at 3-1. In the bottom of the eighth the 1st & 2nd year players manage to tie the game up. Miyuki brings in Sawamura to play in the ninth inning. Sawamura's first opponent ends up being none other than the subbing in Chris. Sawamura pitches to his best ability as a thanks to Chris for teaching him all he knows. The two teams remain tied at 3 at the end of 9. Kataoka calls for the game to continue until all the seniors have played, allowing Sawamura the chance to master his new pitch during the seniors final game.

#40 - 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...

#41 - 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]

#42 - 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]

#43 - FIRE AGE

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 50

Seidō defeated Yura Sōgō with a called game. At the beginning, the opponent's rhythm was grasped by the opponent team, and so began the analysis and countermeasures of the opponent of the next round, Hachioji. The person in need of attention is the captain and the second Kawabata. Kuramochi and Haruichi burn their rivalry for the master defender. Kataoka, on the other hand, calls Sawamura after the meeting to the coaching room and tells him to take care of his first game experience.

#44 - Encouragement

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 46

Blue road waiting for the first match of Natsudai. Sawamura sleeps in his uniform and is teased by Kuramochi and others in an attempt to adapt the ace number to his body. Under Kataoka, there was a call of encouragement from Kataoka's teacher, Yura General Engineering Director, Sakaki, who was the opponent of the first match. Yura Comprehensive Engineering Department, which will play the first round ahead of the seed, Seido. What is baseball that the old Sakaki shows?

#45 - The Field

Ace of Diamond - Season 2 - Episode 45

Maezono's pressure overwhelms Raichi and hits a fly allowing Kuramochi to come home and tie the game. Raichi comes to realization of what it means to stand on the mound. Coach Todoroki notices Raichi's change in attitude and quickly puts Sanada on the mound.

#46 - Three Months

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 17

After their own semifinal game the nine Seido players watch Inashiro's semifinal against Teito. Narumiya and Mukai both played at Koshien Stadium as first-years, and then received their powerhouse school's ace number as second-years, and they'll both be pitching. Meanwhile, Seido High School is analyzing their game against Ichidai Third High, focusing on Coach Kataoka. Then, Miyuki remembers a certain thought...

#47 - The Bloom of Youth

Ace of Diamond - Season 3 - Episode 30

A practice match with Chiba's powerhouse Narita Kogyo, which started with Sawamura's starting lineup. How far can Sawamura's pitching work against a cleanup called a left-handed pitcher (ruby: South Po) killer? Sawamura, who has been entrusted with a big game these days, is faced with new challenges. On the other hand, there was an unknown connection between Narita Kogyo and Kuramochi. What is the cause?

#48 - Reliable Underclassmen

Ace of Diamond - Season 1 - Episode 57

As Seidos's players continue to get confused by Narumiya's pitches, Coach Katoka comes up with a dangerous plan. He tells his batters to give up on the change-up. Seido begins their rally with the underclassmen. Furuya gets on base, Eijun moves him to second, and Kuramochi gets on bringing Ryosuke to bat. Inashiro's defense begins to shift for the threat, but they are all shocked when Ryousuke asks Katoka to replace with a pinch hitter.

#49 - 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?

#50 - 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.