The BEST episodes written by Noboru Takagi
#1 - Call Out
Golden Kamuy - Season 2 - Episode 12
At last, No-Face has been found. But will he survive long enough to tell them where the gold is? And what about the traitor who's lurking in the background, waiting for the right moment to strike?
#2 - Sin and Impurity
Golden Kamuy - Season 3 - Episode 11
Asirpa, Shiraishi, and Sugimoto are finally reunited in the frozen North.
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#3 - To Live
Golden Kamuy - Season 3 - Episode 12
At long last, Sugimoto, Shiraishi, and Asirpa are reunited, as this chapter in the war for the Ainu gold comes to a close...
#4 - Overwhelmed
Golden Kamuy - Season 2 - Episode 11
Chaos has broken loose at Abashiri. The 7th Division is shelling the prison. The prisoners are loose. Sugimoto is trapped inside. Can they find No-Face in the chaos?
#5 - Inside the Belly
Golden Kamuy - Season 2 - Episode 5
Suzukawa heads into the 7th's garrison to rescue Shiraishi. When the mission goes wrong it's up to Sugimoto to get them out.
#6 - The Sound of an Ambush
Golden Kamuy - Season 2 - Episode 9
After visiting a hot springs, the group is ambushed by a gang of blind thieves. In the darkness, the thieves, who navigate by sound, have a tremendous advantage, and the group is in deadly peril.
#7 - Everybody, Get Together! It's a Murder Hotel!
Golden Kamuy - Season 1 - Episode 11
The gang stays in a strange hotel, run by a former prisoner. This hotel has a dark secret, but even its wicked owner quickly finds herself overwhelmed when both Sugimoto's group and Ushiyama book rooms, and both Shiraishi and Ushiyama want to sleep with her!
#8 - On the Night of the New Moon
Golden Kamuy - Season 2 - Episode 10
At last the group makes it to Abashiri. After everything that's happened so far, it's time for them to go inside and meet No-Face..
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#9 - Revolutionary
Golden Kamuy - Season 3 - Episode 9
Before Kiroranke came to Japan, he was a Russian revolutionary. One day, he and Wilk went to the house of a Japanese cameraman, where they began to study the Japanese language. But more was going on than meets the eye...
#10 - Blessed are the Foolish
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 22
Various people begin to move around the Dollars. Learning of Mikado’s current situation, Masaomi revives the Yellow Scarves and in his determination to crush the Dollars, approaches Kyohei. Meanwhile, we learn more of Aoba’s history with his brother.
#11 - A Crow in the Dark Night
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 6
A sudden attack strikes Celty. Shinra waits at home for her return, unaware of what’s happened, and is visited by Shizuo, who brings along the mysterious young girl. Mikado hears of a bad rumor about the Dollars and starts trying to figure out the truth.
#12 - All in the Same Boat
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 27
By one girl’s hand, the existence of the head is made known to the public. In response to the news, Mikado makes a phone call. Meanwhile, Haruna makes a proposal to Anri…
#13 - A Mouth of Nectar, a Heart of Needles
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 20
Amphisbaena runs an underground casino, and Heaven’s Slave, a gang of drug dealers. Even then, no one can figure out who these two groups really are. The Awakusu Group hires Izaya to do some digging, but..
#14 - When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 4
While transporting some mysterious luggage, Celty attempts to escape the biker gangs out to claim the 10 million bounty that’s been placed on her. Caught up in the chaos, Mairu and Kururi join with Kyohei and the others.
#15 - It Takes a Thief to Catch a Thief
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 24
Advancing the internal purge of the Dollars, Mikado tries to realize his ideal, which is leading to a clash with the Yellow Scarves. Various incidents are further entangled as another uproar occurs in Ikebukuro, and the story deepens into further chaos!
#16 - Adversity Makes a Man Wise
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 12
The flashpoints that had been smoldering in several places unleash major mayhem, swallowing the city of Ikebukuro. In this mayhem, Mikado’s answer is given.
#17 - Lost in the Dark
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 29
Kasane’s unexpected visit to Shinra and Celty sparks a chase across the city. Meanwhile, Masaomi and Chikage’s fight has been interrupted by Izumii, who’s looking to settle matters with Masomi.
#18 - The Ladies' Man Has Neither Money Nor Power
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 8
Masaomi contemplates friendship as he travels far from Ikebukuro. Mikado receives an unexpected visit from Aoba. Akane explains the real intention behind her attempt to kill Shizuo. And as Toramaru retaliates against the Dollars, Chikage confronts…
#19 - No Love Lost
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 31
Namie has flooded the chat room with messages calling out Mikado and demanding he take responsibility for the situation she claims he’s created. Meanwhile, Shooter and Shizuo race to Celty and a confrontation with Kasane and Seitaro.
#20 - Telepathy
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 34
Anri opens up to Kadota and the others about Saika; meanwhile, Erika discovers that the Saika zombies are after Mikado and Kasane.
#21 - Life is an Unknown Course
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 35
Above the confusion of the city below, Mikado and Masaomi finally reunite. Masaomi frantically attempts to persuade his friend, but… Meanwhile, Shinra continues after Celty and encounters Kasane, who tells him the reason he was abducted.
#22 - The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 10
Akane grew up loved by her family, wanting nothing. When she learned the truth behind the family business, it was Izaya that reached out to her. In the present day, the conflict intensifies between the Dollars and Toramaru, as Kadota and Chikage face off.
#23 - Those Who Meet Must Part
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 36
A boy who yearned for the extraordinary, and the twisted love story that swallowed up too many people, finally draws to the end of their performance!
#24 - No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 11
As Izaya’s scheme exposes Chikage’s girlfriend to danger, Mikado attempts to stop the cruel reality caused by a runaway Dollars. Meanwhile, Akane returns home with Celty, but the conflict over Akane seems destined to converge…
#25 - Love Thy Enemy
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 13
With news of Izaya's hospitalization quickly spreading, the information broker is filled with anticipation and excitement about which of his many enemies will make a move on his life.
#26 - Complicated and Confused
Durarara!! - Season 1 - Episode 23
Kida learns that he has been marooned by the Yellow Scarves. Celty confronts Mikado and reveals the truth about Kida and Sonohara. Meanwhile, Shizuo knocks on Shinra's door, heavily wounded by the gun shots. Shinra gives him medical treatment while Shizuo swears to kill Kida and the Yellow Scarves for shooting him. Sonohara then runs away, wanting to warn Kida. Kida returns to the Yellow Scarves hideout and learns that the Blue Squares have taken over Yellow Scarves from the inside. He then attempts to kill Horoda now that he has no affiliation to them. Kida is beaten up badly by the Yellow Scarves and puts up a fight until Horoda is about to shoot him, but one of Saika's children in Yellow Scarves knocks away the gun just in time. Sonohara bursts into the hideout, followed by Mikado and Celty on a motorcycle.
#27 - Life is But a Dream
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 14
Namie is keeping a close eye on Seiji as he and Mika go on a date.
#28 - A Cat Has Nine Lives
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 19
Everyone involved with Ruri is becoming the target of the stalker. Shizuo and Masaomi find themselves caught up in the action and encounter a member of Blue Square in the midst of it. With Anri in imminent danger, Masaomi seeks out the truth.
#29 - Adding Insult to Injury
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 3
The idol Ruri Hijiribe and actor Yuhei Hanejima; two people who, despite being hugely popular, remain a mystery. A chance meeting gives them reason to reveal their secrets to one another. Meanwhile, the various situations in Ikebukuro begin to intersect.
#30 - Eloquent and Competent
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 21
Using a number of pseudonyms, Izaya has continued to cause an uproar from behind the scenes. One of these pseudonyms is a story that goes back 12 years ago, from the time he was a middle school student along with Shinra.
#31 - Out of Your Control
Durarara!! - Season 1 - Episode 18
Confusion is starting to descend on the town of Ikebukuro. Izaya grins with an evil smile... everything is going according to plan. Unaware of Izaya's plan, Masaomi is remembering the past in an abandoned building. How he came back here. How a girl named Mikajima Saki still waits for him at the hospital. He remembers the words Izaya once said to him: "You can never run from your past."
#32 - Birds of a Feather
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 23
Kadota was in a hit-and-run and the resulting rumors have Saburo and Walker taking action. In an effort to get information on the Dollars, Shuji Niekawa contacts Haruya Shiki. Meanwhile, Akabayashi follows up with Izaya on his investigation of Mikado.
#33 - No One Knows What the Future Holds
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 5
With the uproar over the bounty settled, the city appears to be peaceful. However, the sparks of a new uproar begin to light, one after another. The womanizing leader of the Toramaru gang visits Shizuo, and Celty receives a request from the Awakusu…
#34 - Even a Chance Acquaintance is Decreed by Destiny
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 25
In the city of Ikebukuro, something else is beginning to move. Everyone that has gathered in Celty’s apartment discuss how to deal with the problems they’re each facing.
#35 - Blood is Thicker Than Water
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 28
Chikage approaches the Yellow Scarves with a choice, “Have your gang taken over, or have it destroyed.” While Masaomi decides how to respond to this, Anri learns more about Saika and must make a decision of her own.
#36 - Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 7
Two killers in the Russian wilderness discuss the fugitives that have violated their unwritten law. After fleeing the company, Varona and Sloan act as hitmen in Japan. Dennis and Simon watch on as Egor, the “Philosophical Killing Machine” gives chase.
#37 - In For a Penny, In For a Pound
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 30
Izaya is overjoyed at Mikado’s behavior, which has greatly exceeded his expectations, and grows more excited at the future uproar he is ushering in. Masaomi and Chikage talk through things, while Saki and Anri break the ice.
#38 - Marriages are Made in Heaven
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 15
The Awakusu Group executive Mizuki Akabayashi, nicknamed the “Red Devil of Awakusu,” hates drugs and keeps a vigilant eye on the trends in the city of Ikebukuro. The reason why he hates drugs goes back six years to the night of a fateful encounter.
#39 - Walking on Thin Ice
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 33
The number of Saika possessed people continues to increase as they fill the area around Russia Sushi. Anri heads to visit Celty and the Blue Square prepare to confront Chikage, all while Izaya and Shizuo fight to the death.
#40 - The Day is Short, the Work is Long
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 9
Aoba continues to urge Mikado to become the leader of the Blue Squares. Varona and Sloan, meanwhile, maintain their pursuit of Celty as the Awakusu group searches for both Akane and Shizuo.
#41 - A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 1
Half a year has passed. The city of Ikebukuro seemingly remains unchanged, but foreign elements are slipping in, the serial killer known as “Hollywood” being one of them. The fuse to a new series of events begins to smolder!
#42 - A Rumor Only Lasts Seventy-Five Days
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 16
Rumors spread about “Ikebukuro’s most dangerous man,” claiming things like, “He’s injured. He has a girlfriend. He has a child.” After her defeat by Shizuo, Varona has lost her sense of purpose. At Dennis’ suggestion, she…
#43 - Asleep or Awake
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 17
It’s summer, and Anri has begun to worry about Mikado. The popular idol Ruri has been plagued by a malicious stalker. It seems that stalker is in the Dollars. In an attempt to obtain information, Yuhei and Ruri visit Shizuo...
#44 - Harmony is the Greatest of Virtues
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 2
Due to her appearance on TV, Celty Sturluson has gained even more attention and 10 million yen is being offered to uncover her identity. Meanwhile, Raira Academy welcomes its new students, which includes Mairu and Kuriri, Izaya Orihara’s sisters.
#45 - Roses Have Thorns
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 18
He was in love with Ruri Hijiribe. That was the reason why he became a stalker and loved her so intensely that he wanted to destroy her soul. All the suffering Ruri had gone through, and the reason for the killer, Hollywood, will be revealed.
#46 - Two Mirrors: The Distant Adjoining Room
Hell Girl - Season 2 - Episode 11
Amagi Shizuko adopts a stray cat and names it Muru. She just moved in and has not introduced herself to her neighbors yet. Whenever she tries to no one is at home. Ren often comes to visit her. A few days after adopting the cat, she begins to receive mysterious prank calls. Items that she did not order were delivered to her house. She also receives threatening letters, warning her to throw out the cat. Amagi does not know what to do as she does not have enough money to move out yet. She hires a private investigation agency and they discovers that it is her neighbor named Tachibana Kyouko making prank calls and sending threats. She sends a letter to Tachibana apologising about the cat and told her that she will move out with the cat as soon as possible. That being done, she hears bangs and crashes from next door. The next day, she gets home and discovers that her apartment door is wide open and Muru is gone. She frantically attempts to search for the cat and found a plastic bag filled with meat outside. Thinking that it is Muru, she pulls the string on Ai's doll to send Tachibana to hell. Later in the episode, it is revealed that the cat belonged to Tachibana and she was upset that Amagi adopted the cat. Amagi hears distant cat meows and discovers Muru thus the bag of meat was nothing but another prank.
#47 - Two Mirrors: The Place Where the Sun Hits
Hell Girl - Season 2 - Episode 6
Hosono Souta is a boy who always sits in the infirmary. Because of this, his classmates make fun of him. He falls in love with a classmate, Nitta Kiwako, because she was the only one who did not make fun of him. He dislikes her current boyfriend. Hosono attempts to access the Hotline to Hell, but Ai rejects him. While Hosono is stalking Kiwako at a bowling alley, he overhears her boyfriend suggesting to his friend, Sawazaki, that he will "lend" Kiwako to him so that Sawazaki can finally lose his virginity. Ai appears to Hosono that night, but while he begs her to save Kiwako, he refuses to sell his soul in exchange for revenge. Kiwako later tells Hosono that she accessed the Hotline to Hell and has sent her horrible boyfriend to Hell. Hosono is shocked that she would agree to go to Hell for that and turns down Ai's help once and for all. At the end of the episode it is shown that Hosono purchases a blade, and plans to kill Sawazaki.
#48 - A Tiger Dies and Leaves His Skin
Durarara!! - Season 2 - Episode 32
Izaya and Shizuo prepare to face off as the city fills with a mob possessed by Saika.
#49 - Three Vessels: Cicada
Hell Girl - Season 3 - Episode 5
A student's grandmother begins a vendetta against Mio, her teacher, for a supposed slight against her granddaughter Ririka. When Ririka refuses to comes to Mio's defense, Mio access the Hell Hotline.
#50 - Three Vessels: The Blotted Page
Hell Girl - Season 3 - Episode 11
Kamisaka Rokurou is a novelist whose mystery genre book, The Skyscraper's Shadow, has gotten publicity because of strange incidents resembling its plot. The first victim's older sister, Michio Yui, meets with Kamisaka and the murderer, Chouchi Hiroto, to see which one of them is to blame. She intends to send one of them to Hell.