The BEST episodes written by Kenta Ihara

The Battle of the Fjord
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8.33
174 votes

#1 - The Battle of the Fjord

Saga of Tanya the Evil - Season 1 - Episode 7

The Empire is launching a seemingly foolish attack on the Entente Alliance in the middle of winter. They lack the supplies to successfully invade. Tanya realizes that this attack is a feint intended to distract from a fjord landing mission. Sure enough, she is sent to lead the invasion of the fjords, and silence 20 cannon emplacements in time for the fleet to land and the Imperial forces to disembark.

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My First Battalion
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8.33
186 votes

#2 - My First Battalion

Saga of Tanya the Evil - Season 1 - Episode 5

Tanya's new battalion is off the ground and running, and it's time for them to do their first mission: fight back a massive invasion by the Dakian Dukedom to the southeast. The enemy army numbers in the hundreds of thousands, but they've brought no air units at all, which makes them easy pickings for Tanya's highly trained force. After wiping out the enemy army, she heads straight for the enemy capital and launches an attack there.

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Resistance
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8.32
157 votes

#3 - Resistance

Saga of Tanya the Evil - Season 1 - Episode 11

Tanya's diminished smaller company attack the battalion of Allied Kingdom mages rather than retreat. Their company use their altitude advantage but suffer heavy losses, especially when Colonel Sioux uses an illegal Trench Gun.

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The Path to Victory
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8.27
161 votes

#4 - The Path to Victory

Saga of Tanya the Evil - Season 1 - Episode 10

Tanya's spectacular mission is a success, and the Republic is surrounded and crippled. But on her way back, she runs into a group of allied mages, lead by Anton Souix, the man she crippled once more. He's back, and powered by Being X, and his one mission in life is to take down the Devil of the Rhine!

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Guided by the Moon...
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8.26
85 votes

#5 - Guided by the Moon...

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- - Season 1 - Episode 12

Makoto departs for the academy... at least, that was the plan. However, the goddess transports Makoto into the middle of a battle between hyumans and demons. There he is attacked by the strongest hyuman adventurer Sofia Bulga and greater dragon Mitsurugi. Having sided with the demons, Sofia and Mitsurugi believe Makoto is the goddess' disciple and attack mercilessly. Facing a crisis, Makoto musters the last strength he has remaining and activates his magic--

Yuichi-kun, You're Pretty Dumb, Aren't You?
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8.21
48 votes

#6 - Yuichi-kun, You're Pretty Dumb, Aren't You?

Tomodachi Game - Season 1 - Episode 5

Shibe reels from the accusation that he has "actually killed a person." Despite protesting that he never did such a thing, he loses the audience's confidence and is thrust into first place. Meanwhile, Tenji finds himself in a distressing situation after realizing Yuichi is the one who wrote the card. Yuichi then makes the shocking announcement that he knows who the traitor is.

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Goodbye
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8.20
83 votes

#7 - Goodbye

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- - Season 1 - Episode 11

A mysterious explosion occurs in the demiplane, and Tomoe collapses. Though Makoto is unsettled by the sudden events, he heads to the site of the explosion in order to treat the wounded. Makoto is shocked to learn the denizens of the demiplane were harmed in the explosion. Meanwhile, he learns the truth from the hyuman memory that enters his mind! What will Makoto do once he discovers the selfish actions they took?!

How to Use a Victory
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8.19
174 votes

#8 - How to Use a Victory

Saga of Tanya the Evil - Season 1 - Episode 12

Tanya just barely manages to restrain herself from disobeying her superior officers and attacking the Republic remanents. But the Republic forces have escaped overseas, and vowed to fight to the bitter end. The Empire has been victorious, but in its victory it has terrified the rest of the world and spurred them to action. Is true victory possible at all?

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Beginning of Madness
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8.05
182 votes

#9 - Beginning of Madness

Saga of Tanya the Evil - Season 1 - Episode 6

After her easy victory over Dakia, it's time for a more difficult mission: aiding the destruction of the Entente Alliance to the north. The Alliance is being backed by the strong powers, and has equipment and training that in some cases rival the Empire. When Tanya arrives, the Alliance is striking a critical supply base with a bombing raid, and the local Empire force are too overwhlemed to defend against it. Can she get there to hold them off in time?

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The Journey Begins
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8.04
374 votes

#10 - The Journey Begins

Vinland Saga - Season 1 - Episode 6

Thorfinn goes to battle for the first time as a member of Askeladd’s army. After witnessing the harsh reality of the war to conquer England first-hand, Thorfinn tries to run away, but later throws himself into battle in order to get revenge for his father by defeating Askeladd. One night, Thorfinn gets wounded in battle, and is saved by a mother and daughter living in a village by the sea.

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Prologue
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8.01
203 votes

#11 - Prologue

Saga of Tanya the Evil - Season 1 - Episode 2

The secret of Tanya's birth is revealed. Tanya was a cold and unemotional Japanese salaryman who was pushed in front of a train by a man he laid off. An infuriated godlike creature named "Being X" sent him to this world, and reincarnated him as a baby girl... with no promise that he would ever be reincarnated again. Now Tanya has to survive, because this is all she's got!

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She Looks
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8.00
65 votes

#12 - She Looks

Mieruko-chan - Season 1 - Episode 11

Miko bolsters her resolve and takes action. The horrifying truth behind her teacher's spirits comes to light.

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Whew, I'm Beat
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8.00
181 votes

#13 - Whew, I'm Beat

Ajin - Season 1 - Episode 12

The Metropolitan Police Assault Team use different tactics to continually kill Sato to prevent him from acting against them. Two of Sato's Ajin begin shooting the police, but are themselves targeted by police snipers. However Tanaka uses his Black Ghost to attack the snipers in turn. A break in the action enables Sato to revive and use his Black Ghost to distract the Metropolitan Police Assault Team so he can wipe them out by firing at close range. After killing them all, Sato calmly walks away. Mr Keita, the villager who saw Kei in the woods, sees the ensuing news coverage and recognises a picture of Kei.

I Really Can't Be Friends with a "Murderer"
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7.98
52 votes

#14 - I Really Can't Be Friends with a "Murderer"

Tomodachi Game - Season 1 - Episode 6

Backed into a corner by Yuichi's plan, Tenji is forced to confess that he applied to play Tomodachi Game. Yuichi spells out the traps he set to smoke out the traitor and reveals that he had been manipulating the game from the start. The second game then reaches a breathtakingly unexpected conclusion.

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She Sees Real Crazy Ones
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7.96
71 votes

#15 - She Sees Real Crazy Ones

Mieruko-chan - Season 1 - Episode 6

Unlike Miko, Hana has no idea the kind of monsters she attracts. When one real crazy one stars haunting her, however, Miko decides she's got to do something about it!

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Normanni
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7.95
373 votes

#16 - Normanni

Vinland Saga - Season 1 - Episode 7

Askeladd withdraws temporarily from the war against England. While searching for a new source of income, he encounters a skirmish among the Franks and hatches a plot to steal their treasure. Askeladd sends 16 years old Thorfinn, who has grown up into a cold-hearted Viking, ahead as a messenger.

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Deus Vult
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7.94
193 votes

#17 - Deus Vult

Saga of Tanya the Evil - Season 1 - Episode 3

After her stunning success with her first mission, Tanya is assigned to test a new piece of technology: a highly unstable prototype calculation jewel. This jewel offers her unparalleled power, but just using it risks her life. Tanya is determined to get out of this project and on to someplace easier and safer (like the front lines of the war), but Being X has other ideas...

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Too Late
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7.94
93 votes

#18 - Too Late

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- - Season 1 - Episode 4

In the human town of Zetsuya, Makoto and company meet a girl named Rinon who is searching for her missing sister. That night, they're attacked at the inn. They learn Rinon's sister Toa is being held captive because of her debt. As Makoto nearly loses his cool for certain reasons, Tomoe and Mio go to rescue Toa instead. However, a single man stands in their way.

No Matter How Tough The World of Otome Games Is
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7.93
45 votes

#19 - No Matter How Tough The World of Otome Games Is

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs - Season 1 - Episode 12

Leon rescues Angelica and repairs his relationship with Olivia. He defeats the enemy's Armors one after another to crush the duchy's will to fight, but then the duchy's strongest hero, Vandel the Black Knight, appears.

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The Battle of London Bridge
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7.92
357 votes

#20 - The Battle of London Bridge

Vinland Saga - Season 1 - Episode 9

In October 1013, King Sweyn leads a fleet of Danish and Viking ships in an attempt to take London Bridge of England. Askeladd’s army, hired by the army of Denmark, was among them. However, after the betrayal of Thorkell the Tall, a Viking known for his overpowering strength, London Bridge has become impregnable. Askeladd tells Thorfinn he’ll reward him with a duel if he’s able to kill Thorkell.

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My First School Festival
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7.90
51 votes

#21 - My First School Festival

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs - Season 1 - Episode 6

Leon and his friends open a cafe at the school festival. However, Julius' posse open their own cafe, and a mysterious girl trying to get close to Leon appears before Olivia. It looks like there's trouble ahead at this school festival...!

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Eat or Be Eaten
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7.89
87 votes

#22 - Eat or Be Eaten

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- - Season 1 - Episode 9

A feast is held to celebrate the establishment of Kuzunoha Trading Company in the hyuman town. After getting better acquainted with the residents of the demiplane, Makoto sneaks off to practice archery. However, a very flustered Tomoe and Mio show up. Mio suddenly bursts into tears, and Makoto struggles to understand the situation. Just then, Tomoe says something unbelievable!

You're the One Messing Up My Life!
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7.87
118 votes

#23 - You're the One Messing Up My Life!

Ajin - Season 2 - Episode 9

Sato and his group lead their assault. Nagai and his group prepare to intercept Sato, but Sato is too well prepared. Just when Nagai thinks he has Sato, it's revealed that Sato's IBM is similar to Nagai's.

Hurry Up and Switch Sides
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7.87
46 votes

#24 - Hurry Up and Switch Sides

Tomodachi Game - Season 1 - Episode 9

Yuichi, who hasn’t left the starting point in the two days since the game began, suddenly announces his desire to switch to Group K. The Group K members, puzzled by Yuichi’s apparent intention to abandon his hiding teammate, ask their Captain to decide whether or not to let Yuichi in. Meanwhile, Tenji, who has stayed in hiding and trusted Yuichi all along, is finally reaching his physical breaking point.

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The Things She Sees
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7.87
67 votes

#25 - The Things She Sees

Mieruko-chan - Season 1 - Episode 8

There's no such thing as a normal shopping trip, as far as Miko's concerned. Later, a misunderstanding on Miko's part causes her to rethink her non-approach to ghosts.

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Trial by Fire
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7.86
167 votes

#26 - Trial by Fire

Saga of Tanya the Evil - Season 1 - Episode 8

The war with the Entente Alliance is done, and it's back to the Rhine for Tanya and her forces. The Republic troops are highly trained, well-equipped, and stronger than any she's faced before. And in a distant hospital, a former Kingdom officer wakes up, with a mission from God imprinted on his mind...

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Do You Really Have Nothing You Care About?
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7.84
44 votes

#27 - Do You Really Have Nothing You Care About?

Tomodachi Game - Season 1 - Episode 11

With "true genius" Kei controlling things from the shadows, Group K succeeds in finding Tenji. Facing the "worst thing that could have happened," Tenji makes a phone call to a certain individual. The third game, Friendly Hide-and-Seek, then reaches its conclusion. While the two groups struggled to outwit each other, Shiho, Shibe, and Yutori, who had been temporarily released for the third game, returned to school only to be met with cold stares from their classmates.

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What I Can Do Now
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7.83
46 votes

#28 - What I Can Do Now

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs - Season 1 - Episode 11

Leon weaves his way through the horde of monsters alone in order to rescue Angelica. Meanwhile, Chris and Olivia battle fiercely alongside the other students on the passenger ship, but they're surrounded by the duchy's fleet...!

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Hidden Ogre Village
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7.81
86 votes

#29 - Hidden Ogre Village

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- - Season 1 - Episode 10

Makoto and Mio visit Tinarak Forest in order to acquire ambrosia flowers for the Kuzunoha Trading Company, but they are attacked by Aqua and Eris, the forest ogres protecting the flowers. Distracted by a deranged Mio and the adventurers who happened to show up, Makoto finds himself cornered. With Tomoe's help, Makoto and Mio escape their predicament. However, at the forest ogre village they visited to negotiate a deal, they get dragged into yet another incident...

Preparations for Advance
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7.80
158 votes

#30 - Preparations for Advance

Saga of Tanya the Evil - Season 1 - Episode 9

The last enemy on the continent is the Republic, and the Empire has come up with a bold plan to take them out. Of course, Tanya is sent to the forefront of this operation, and is forced to take on the entire Republic army by herself while the Empire stages a faked withdrawl. Then it's off for a ride on a rocket as she heads straight into the heart of enemy territory!

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Unlike You Wannabe Nobles
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7.79
48 votes

#31 - Unlike You Wannabe Nobles

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs - Season 1 - Episode 10

The school trip begins, and Leon heads to the southern island where the item he seeks can be found. Once there, he runs into Angelica and Olivia at a shrine dedicated to marriage while things are still awkward between them.

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Beyond the Edge of the Sea
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7.79
352 votes

#32 - Beyond the Edge of the Sea

Vinland Saga - Season 1 - Episode 8

After capturing the treasure from the Franks, Askeladd’s men return to the village of Gorm on the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark to pass the winter. Thorfinn challenges Askeladd to a duel as a reward for bringing him the head of the captain of the clan of Franks. Even though Thorfinn has grown in skill through his experience in battle, he is still no match for Askeladd.

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Did You See That?
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7.78
64 votes

#33 - Did You See That?

Mieruko-chan - Season 1 - Episode 7

Yulia's determined to get Miko to reveal her true powers to her -- and accept that Yulia's a seer, just like her! Maybe a trip to a haunted tunnel will do the trick?

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We Both Hate Hot Guys
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7.76
50 votes

#34 - We Both Hate Hot Guys

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs - Season 1 - Episode 7

Jilk appears in the bike race held on the final day of the academy festival. However, he is obstructed by the followers of his ex-fiancee and is badly injured. The situation develops further, and Leon finds himself dragged into it...

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I See Them, Too
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7.76
74 votes

#35 - I See Them, Too

Mieruko-chan - Season 1 - Episode 5

Yulia has a secret: she can see spirits all around her, and she's pretty sure Miko can, too! Miko doesn't seem all that interested in revealing her power, though...

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Must Be Tough Being a Lapdog
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7.75
129 votes

#36 - Must Be Tough Being a Lapdog

Ajin - Season 2 - Episode 6

Tosaki has been captured. Izumi rushes back to the hideout and insists they rescue him. Initially refusing, Nagai ultimately leads a team to rescue Tosaki from the Americans.

The Girl Who Sees, Mieruko-chan
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7.75
64 votes

#37 - The Girl Who Sees, Mieruko-chan

Mieruko-chan - Season 1 - Episode 12

After incurring spiritual debt, Miko seeks out her benefactor to show gratitude. Life seems to return to normal for Miko--whatever normal means for her.

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The Third Game Is Over!
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7.75
44 votes

#38 - The Third Game Is Over!

Tomodachi Game - Season 1 - Episode 10

Finally able to shake his Group K guards, Yuichi succeeds in delivering food to Tenji. After being pushed off the cliff by Yuichi, Maria slowly gets closer to her saviors Hyakutaro and Chisato, but that too is a trap set by Yuichi to destroy the friendships in Group K.

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Human Shock
star
7.75
91 votes

#39 - Human Shock

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- - Season 1 - Episode 3

Makoto is entered into a contract with the Black Spider of Disaster while he's unconscious. Despite his confusion, he gives names to Shin and the Black Spider of Disaster. Meanwhile, various demihumans including the elder dwarves begin settling in the demiplane. Surrounded by demihumans, Makoto begins to miss humans and heads to a human town. However, he finds armed humans waiting for him! Why would they do this?!

The Future of This Harem
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7.75
75 votes

#40 - The Future of This Harem

The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter - Season 1 - Episode 5

In order to gain LP and money, Noir and the others enter a harem tournament. In this tournament, contestants show off their harems to be judged by a harsh crowd. Noir gets close with Emma, Lola, and Luna in order to try to impress the judges and win!

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This Isn't a Game
star
7.75
51 votes

#41 - This Isn't a Game

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs - Season 1 - Episode 8

Olivia finds herself pushed into a corner by Stephanie. Meanwhile, while understanding Olivia should resolve the pirate hunting situation, he chooses to prioritize efficiency and gets involved.

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Things She's Seen Before
star
7.74
68 votes

#42 - Things She's Seen Before

Mieruko-chan - Season 1 - Episode 9

Miko's new homeroom teacher--and his host of ghosts--forces Miko's hand. A trip to a haunted house turns out to be good for Miko's psyche.

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She's a Doormat
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7.73
49 votes

#43 - She's a Doormat

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs - Season 1 - Episode 9

Leon's attempt to support Olivia backfires. He attempts to clearly define their relationship as one between mob and protagonist, but... Meanwhile, during a sword fight against Brad, he realizes the difference in their resolve.

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The Troubled Classmate
star
7.73
75 votes

#44 - The Troubled Classmate

The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter - Season 1 - Episode 3

Noir finds out the social ladder at the Hero Academy. A duke's daughter named Maria is the only one who gives him a helping hand. But he finds out that she has a curse that will kill her when she turns 16.

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Campus Life
star
7.73
189 votes

#45 - Campus Life

Saga of Tanya the Evil - Season 1 - Episode 4

Tanya is now living life on easy street, as a highly-respected student at the military university. She's so highly respected, in fact, that one of the Empire's chief military planners asks her for her opinion on the course of the war. Eager to show off her intellect (and hopefully land herself a cushy job in the planning department), Tanya comes up with a plan of astonishing insight and intelligence. Her idea backfires, however, when she turns out to be a little too smart for her own good...

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The Light of Dawn
star
7.73
346 votes

#46 - The Light of Dawn

Vinland Saga - Season 1 - Episode 14

Askeladd and his men change course and decide to return to Gainsborough, by crossing through the Earldom of Mercia in the midst of a harsh snowstorm, where the main army of Denmark awaits. The men spot a small village in the blizzard, and make their move.

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Seriously? That's So Cringe
star
7.72
47 votes

#47 - Seriously? That's So Cringe

Tomodachi Game - Season 1 - Episode 4

Responsible for the theft of the class funds, the application to play Tomodachi Game, and the exposure of all kinds of dirty secrets in Bad-Mouth Sugoroku, Tenji now tries to alienate Shiho from the others so he can have her all to himself. As a result of his attempts, a rift develops between Shiho and Yutori that threatens to destroy their friendship. But while Tenji is busy sweet-talking Shiho and planning his next move, a "special chance" appears for Shiho that might change the direction of the game.

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But When It Comes Down to It, You Still Want Them to Help You... You're the Worst Kind of Trash...
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7.72
175 votes

#48 - But When It Comes Down to It, You Still Want Them to Help You... You're the Worst Kind of Trash...

Ajin - Season 1 - Episode 5

Yu Tosaki and the police arrive and take Kei into custody. Sato reveals that it was his plot to have Kei captured by the government so that they would mistreat him and thus turn him against humans. The government surgeons begin experimenting on Kei in a sealed room. Under intense pain, his Black Ghost appears, but Kei resists using it to kill the surgeon. Sato and Tanaka mercilessly attack the installation, until Sato finally reaches Kei to free him. However Sato discovers that Kei has not become the vengeful Ajin that he expected, and considers his strategy a failure.

Black Spider of Disaster
star
7.72
92 votes

#49 - Black Spider of Disaster

Tsukimichi -Moonlit Fantasy- - Season 1 - Episode 2

Makoto forms a favorable contract with greater dragon Shin. Shin takes him to her demiplane, another world that exists within her mist. Blessed with fertile lands and hidden from the Goddess, Makoto develops the demiplane along with the Highland orcs who have settled there. Meanwhile, outside the demiplane, the Black Spider of Disaster driven to madness by her eternal hunger closes in on the demiplane.

A Gamble
star
7.71
341 votes

#50 - A Gamble

Vinland Saga - Season 1 - Episode 11

Thorkell takes Canute hostage and follows after the main army of Denmark. Ragnar objects to Thorkell’s plan to take on the entire army of Denmark, boasting 16,000 soldiers, with only 500 men. Thorkell then begins to tell Ragnar the story of Valhalla, the pride of Normans, a place where only those who die in battle can go.

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