The BEST episodes written by Masaki Kitamura

#1 - Follow the X Spot

GUN×SWORD - Season 1 - Episode 17

Van and Wendy are surprised to see The El Dorado Five at the rendezvous point, along with Carmen 99, Yukiko, Joshua, and Priscilla. After they all agree that they must stop The Claw, Carmen 99 sets up coordinates on the data disk in the hover-base, while getting money for supplies through a man named Manson. They are guided to a seaport kingdom near Missoghi controlled by its queen Catherine Nakata, where the initial plan is to capture her and sail through. However, they are invited to participate in a swimming challenge, to which they accept. Wendy faces off against Marianne to a race, and, with the help of Kameo, is able to reach the goal. Meanwhile, Manson explains to Joshua that he and the queen were once business partners in marriage, working together to develop an innovative metallic fiber. However, Manson had rejected her idea of creating underwear using the fiber, which had led her to build a bikini kingdom prospered by women. Fasalina is seen making a transaction with Catherine for materials called the "impregnable armor stock". After the race, Carmen 99 and Fasalina cause the kingdom to crumble from underground, as everyone evacuates. In the end, Manson reunites with Catherine after sporting her metallic underwear prototype.

#2 - Where The Goodbyes Are

GUN×SWORD - Season 1 - Episode 11

Upon arriving at Zonnet Junction, Wendy is shocked to find her brother Michael at the train station. Van and Joshua lose track of Wendy when the train passes by, having to split up to go search for her. Wendy is surprised to know that Michael has sided with The Claw, thereby supporting his cause. Michael then tells Wendy to return back home to Evergreen as he departs. After Carmen 99 meets up with Joshua, the two see an angry Van after hearing that Wendy saw her brother but did not inform him, hence missing a crucial opportunity to find The Claw. He tells Wendy to go home like her brother suggested since she has no reason to go on anymore. Meanwhile, the metal coffin retrieved from Meuuniere arrives at Zonnet Junction. Michael and his comrades witness its opening to reveal the first armor of the Original Seven, called the Saudade of Sunday.

#3 - Light

Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 14

Yona and her companions are trapped when the cave collapses. The Blue Dragon appears to assist them, and together they begin digging through a cave wall that will lead them outside.

#4 - The Chosen Door

Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 8

“There are many books in this world I do not know. It makes me angry.” Ik-Soo suddenly announces he will travel with Yona and Hak to see the world. Yoon is upset and unable to contain his anger. Though Yona and Hak understand his feelings, they are unable to do anything but watch in silence.

#5 - Bond

Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 18

"Captain Gigan is right... but... I have my own reasons for not backing down." Yona and her companions leave Sinha behind and head into town. They are unable to suppress their rage when they witness an official unjustly murder a child. Jeaha appears before the group. He tries to recruit Hak to replace the pirates injured in battle, but the moment he sees Yona, he feels the weight of his destiny as the Green Dragon. The freedom-loving Yona gives up on convincing Jeaha when he refuses to accompany her on her journey, but she asks to see Captain Gigan, the leader of the pirates who fight continuously against Awa's Lord Kumji and his officials.

#6 - The Dragon's Claws

Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 11

“I want to support her. That delicate form on the verge of tears trying to be strong...” Joined by the White Dragon Ki-Ja, following his claim that Dragon Warriors can sense each other, Yona and her friends begin their search for the Blue Dragon. However, even with Ki-Ja's power, they are unable to determine his exact location.

#7 - The Wind Clan

Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 4

“These are the final orders of Son-Hak, chief of the Wind Tribe.” At the end of their difficult escape, Yona and Hak arrive in Hak's hometown of Fuuga, the capital of the Wind Clan, where Yona receives a warm welcome.

#8 - In Those Days You Were Always On Edge / Dr. Monkshood

Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 7

The inventions and ideas of the Engineering Department are being discussed while Young Hozuki tries to make sense of it all.

#9 - Delicate Tear Concealer

I My Me! Strawberry Eggs - Season 1 - Episode 4

It's parents weekend and when it's Hibiki's turn, the parents are asked to join the class. But who will be there for Fuko? Mori and Tofu attempt to enter the school as parents.

#10 - The Changing Times

Infinite Ryvius - Season 1 - Episode 7