The BEST episodes written by Mamiko Ikeda

I'll Protect Everybody
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#1 - I'll Protect Everybody

Himawari - Season 1 - Episode 8

With Shinobi Academy destroyed, the girls create a home base within the same forest that their classmate Tsukiyohime dwells. Little does the gang know of an impeding danger that threatens the sanctity of forest as well as their friendship.

The Master's Worth Is Not Fit For The Dogs
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#2 - The Master's Worth Is Not Fit For The Dogs

Himawari - Season 1 - Episode 12

The sacred Sakura tree no longer sits atop the mountain, which has everyone worried. The students gossip about a possible tryst between Himawari and Hayato. A new transfer student arrives.

A Bond That Cannot Be Severed
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#3 - A Bond That Cannot Be Severed

Himawari - Season 1 - Episode 11

The group goes hiking in the mountains. Momota runs off, leaving Yusura extremely worried. While she and Himawari go to look for him, an avalanche creates problems for them.

Rescue! A Shinobi's Friendship Means Sharing Their Fate
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#4 - Rescue! A Shinobi's Friendship Means Sharing Their Fate

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 12

Himawari and Hayato head back to the Village of Mist to save their friends. The girls use all of their techniques to outsmart their captors. Shikimi is captured and is the first in line to be altered.

There's a Very Fine Line Between Attacking & Defending
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#5 - There's a Very Fine Line Between Attacking & Defending

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 4

The organization sends another sinister device: micro-ninjas. And this time, they're after Himeji. Once again, by following the urges of his stomach, Hayato finds himself in a predicament.

If You're Going to Eat an Herb, It Might as Well Be Poison
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#6 - If You're Going to Eat an Herb, It Might as Well Be Poison

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 2

Shikimi discovers an odd plant in the forest moments before she is attacked, and she thinks Nanafushi is responsible. The truth about what happened at the boys' school is revealed, and an odd phenomenon takes over Shikimi and Hayato.

A Ninja's 'Nin' Is Shinobu's 'Shino'
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#7 - A Ninja's 'Nin' Is Shinobu's 'Shino'

Himawari - Season 1 - Episode 9

Kotarou, Hayato’s friend responsible for him coming to Shinobi Academy, is on the lam from the Organization and beseeches his best buddy for help.

A Female Ninja's Forbidden Valentine
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#8 - A Female Ninja's Forbidden Valentine

Himawari - Season 1 - Episode 5

The academy gets a new transfer student who proves to be fierce competition for Himawari.

The Enemy of a Ninja is a Ninja
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#9 - The Enemy of a Ninja is a Ninja

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 1

The boys' school burns down, and the kunoichi suspect foul play. Himawari is kidnapped, and the others rush to save her.

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I Definitely Won't Fall In Love
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#10 - I Definitely Won't Fall In Love

Himawari - Season 1 - Episode 2

Shikimi meets a male ninja with information that may be valuable to her, and she faces expulsion for having contact with him. The power of love is questioned. A mysterious trio shows up, and they seem to have a vendetta against Hayato.

Himawari Goes Home
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#11 - Himawari Goes Home

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 10

Himawari returns to her village to visit her granny. She struggles to remember her past, but can't distinguish between authentic and imagined memories. Her granny finally reveals the truth about Himawari's past, along with Takechi's connection to it.

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Two Choices? The Bond Between Master & Servant, or a Red String of Fate!
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#12 - Two Choices? The Bond Between Master & Servant, or a Red String of Fate!

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 6

School is called off indefinitely. Tsubaki returns and is attacked by Takechi. Himawari saves her; when she recovers, Tsubaki reveals the reason she has returned: she intends to marry Hayato in order to preserve her blood line, and she must first duel Himawari to win the right to do so.

A Shinobi's Training Is A Matter Of Life Or Death
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#13 - A Shinobi's Training Is A Matter Of Life Or Death

Himawari - Season 1 - Episode 6

Tsubaki returns to Shinobi Academy after her village is brutally raided by the Organization and to settle the score with Himawari.

Yesterday's Friend is Today's Enemy
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#14 - Yesterday's Friend is Today's Enemy

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 9

The girls rummage through the ruins of the Academy to find anything useful. Hayato's friend--the one who caused his immense debt--calls again asking to borrow more money. Hayato and Himawari are sought by their enemies. Just as they think they're trapped, the girls show up to rescue them.

I Won't Open My Mouth Even If I Get Killed
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#15 - I Won't Open My Mouth Even If I Get Killed

Himawari - Season 1 - Episode 3

The students at Shinobi Academy prepare for the Karakuri Match. Azami might be a spy, and Himawari resolves to keep it a secret. Hiyato's life is in danger.

Pitying A Shinobi Is Useless
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#16 - Pitying A Shinobi Is Useless

Himawari - Season 1 - Episode 10

Upon her arrival home, none of the villagers could recall the same memories Himawari cherished so deeply. Her Grandmother reveals the truth cloaking Himawari’s past.

The Secret Past Has a Tricky Design
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#17 - The Secret Past Has a Tricky Design

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 11

Shikimi is unusually impatient. The girls are captured by the enemy. Hayato and Himawari are attacked in the woods.

The Final Battle! The Bond Between Master & Servant is Eternal!
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#18 - The Final Battle! The Bond Between Master & Servant is Eternal!

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 13

The kunoichi show up to save Shikimi, but it might be too late. Takechi shows up to save Himawari and Hayato when it seems hopeless. The girls go on to live out their dreams.

It Doesn't Take a Blade to Kill a Man
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#19 - It Doesn't Take a Blade to Kill a Man

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 3

An "eerie-looking monster" is spotted right before the shop is destroyed. A new teacher arrives at the school, and she may be as dangerous as she is beautiful.

A Servant With Life
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#20 - A Servant With Life

Himawari - Season 1 - Episode 13

Himawari is captured by the trio that has been stalking Hayato and the other girls leave it up to Hayato to rescue her. It is later revealed that they are members of the powerful turtle clan which causes the girls to rush to Hayato's aid as he attempts to hold off the leader. Can anyone save Himawari before the turtle clan's unstoppable secret technique is unleashed!?!

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Tricking & Being Tricked ~ There Are Enemies on All Sides!
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#21 - Tricking & Being Tricked ~ There Are Enemies on All Sides!

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 7

The danger is more imminent than ever, yet all Hayato remains concerned with is his stomach. Takechi reveals his latest sinister plan: to control the townspeople since the girls won’t attack them.

The Kunoichi's Great Spy Mission
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#22 - The Kunoichi's Great Spy Mission

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 5

The girls discover where the enemy hideout is located. Azami infiltrates it and uncovers valuable information. Hayato discovers Takechi's true face, and it shocks everyone.

Stealing Is A Shinobi's Shame
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#23 - Stealing Is A Shinobi's Shame

Himawari - Season 1 - Episode 4

Hayato faces scrutiny from the school board; he must improve the quality of his class or lose his job. Himawari tries to help Hayato out of a bind.

Tsukiyono Forest Holds Many Dangers
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#24 - Tsukiyono Forest Holds Many Dangers

Himawari - Season 2 - Episode 8

The enemy attacks the village, but, thanks to Nanafushi's warning, the girls are able to escape. They seek refuge in the forest. Hayato suggests that Himawari return home to her granny and save herself, but she refuses to leave her friends.

I Won't Make Pointless Killings
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#25 - I Won't Make Pointless Killings

Himawari - Season 1 - Episode 7

Under the camouflage of an annual festival in the village, Yonezawa and the townsfolk are spellbound by mind control and ordered to capture the girls.

Welcome to the Mizukoshi House!
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#26 - Welcome to the Mizukoshi House!

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 7

Sun'ichi helps Moe get to school under the nose of the hall monitors,and she invites him to a nabe meal in return.

We're Only Pretending to Be Lovers!
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#27 - We're Only Pretending to Be Lovers!

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 12

Mako asks Jun'ichi an unusual favor to help her turn down a persistent girl suitor.

A Secret for Only Those Two
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#28 - A Secret for Only Those Two

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 18

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Let's Go Outside!
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#29 - Let's Go Outside!

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 11

Jun'ichi,Nemu,Sakura,and Suginami try various plans to coas the hikikomori yoriko outside.

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Sakura's Chest Throbbing?
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#30 - Sakura's Chest Throbbing?

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 13

Suginami sponsors a trip to a jungle-themed resort, where Moe causes a bit of a ruckus.

Mysterious Poet
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#31 - Mysterious Poet

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 9

Nemu keeps receiving various anonymous poems, from a secret admirer.

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Because I Want You to Listen...
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#32 - Because I Want You to Listen...

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 10

Junichi agrees to go to Kotori's recital but in the same time he has to meet with Nemu.

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Breaking Hearts
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#33 - Breaking Hearts

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 25

Nemu, who is still in the hospital, is visited by Mako and Suginami, but she doesn't remember who they are.

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Final Episode
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#34 - Final Episode

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 26

Nemu, still affected by amnesia and dazed, wanders away from home. Junichi goes looking for her.

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An Honest Confession
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#35 - An Honest Confession

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 23

Kotori realizes that her telepathic power is fading, sensing only painful noise when she tries to probe anyone but Jun'ichi. She focuses her attention on him, as being able to sense his thoughts puts her at ease; however, her friends point out that she is also falling in love.

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The Door Into Memories
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#36 - The Door Into Memories

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 24

Miharu the android, in order to become more like her human counterpart, attempts to search for Miharu's memories within herself, despite the fact that they weren't a part of her programming, and the fact that such searching greatly shortens her lifespan.

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The Unskilled Magician
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#37 - The Unskilled Magician

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 16

Canary Under the Cherry Tree
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#38 - Canary Under the Cherry Tree

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 4

A mishap with Sakura and Nemu causes Junichi to go hungry for much of the day, but Kotori, the girl he hears singing in the park, offers him one of his favorite foods.

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Feelings Brushing By
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#39 - Feelings Brushing By

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 20

Seeing Jun'ichi and Nemu closer than ever before, Sakura tries to pull them apart using Jun'ichi's sense of honor, sparking a heated quarrel between the two girls. That night, Nemu collapses in Jun'ichi's arms, with cherry blossom petals falling from her lips.

Sakura's Decision
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#40 - Sakura's Decision

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 21

After a welcoming party for Sakura, the Asakuras and their friends repair the neglected Yoshino house. Sakura shoots down Aisia's hopes of magic lessons, and tries to explain the dangers of magic.

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Shopping Puppy-Style
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#41 - Shopping Puppy-Style

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 14

As Nemu ponders the Asakuras' finances,Miharu asks Jun'ichi to take her shoping. They run into Nemu, who does a little shoping of her own.

The Time When I'm Happy
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#42 - The Time When I'm Happy

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 19

After the entire school finds out how the relationship between Junichi and Nemu has developed, Sakura and Suginami try to stop them before they take their relationship even further.

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A Feeling That Will Never Reach You
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#43 - A Feeling That Will Never Reach You

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 17

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Wonderful Memories
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#44 - Wonderful Memories

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 22

Nemu manages to regain consciousness, to the relief of Jun'ichi and his friends. Yoriko asks Jun'ichi for her "wages": a date at night. Together they share Yoriko's dream, going to school together and building wonderful memories with the boy Misaki fell in love with.

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Because I'm a Maid...
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#45 - Because I'm a Maid...

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 5

On a day he skips class, Jun'ichi rescues Yoriko, a cat-eared maid, from torment by local children. She offers to serve as the Asakuras' maid in return, but she has zero experience in any maid skills.

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Let's Go to the Ocean!
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#46 - Let's Go to the Ocean!

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 6

Jun'ichi invites his friends to the beach, little realizing a certain promise he made earlier.

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I Want to Charm the Successor
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#47 - I Want to Charm the Successor

Nagasarete Airantou - Season 1 - Episode 9

Rin invites Ikuto to help her with a construction project, hoping to use this opportunity to impress him as well, though she is oblivious to the fact that Ikuto has no trouble recognizing her feminine qualities. During the project, Mikoto who fancies Rin repeatedly tries to hurt Ikuto as he gets closer to Rin. Ikuto gets worked up when Mikoto challenges him to a duel to see who is better at building. The house gets completed quickly with their hard work. Meanwhile, Suzu, having observed the interaction between Rin and Ikuto, is starting to see what it means to fall in love with someone.

Let's Have A Match, Ninja
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#48 - Let's Have A Match, Ninja

Nagasarete Airantou - Season 1 - Episode 18

Shinobu, one of three sisters that is a ninja, receives a notice that there is a strong swordsman back in the village where she came from named IKUTO. The rumors that she heard is that he made a 100 dolls just by cutting a tree, can cut a rock with a wooden sword, and that he can depart a waterfall with one strike. She also heard that he beat North Leader so she heads out to fight him. Ikuto and Suzu find Shinobu on their way out and take her back to their house to feed her. Shinobu then declares that she will not leave his side until he fights with her. Finally it goes so far that a jealous Suzu tells Ikuto to accept her challenge. The battle begins and the two nearly equal. Shinobu is fast but Ikuto had proper techniques. Shinobu trips and Ikuto goes to catch her but his hands touch her breasts. Shinobu is in shock and can't walk or stand up. Ikuto wins the fight just with the touch.

Utamaro's Spring
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31 votes

#49 - Utamaro's Spring

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 8

The Dark Nemu Explodes
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31 votes

#50 - The Dark Nemu Explodes

Da Capo - Season 1 - Episode 2

Sakura's insistent affections manage to upset Nemu.