The BEST episodes written by Shōgo Yasukawa
#1 - In the End, Our Cat's the Cutest
Hayate the Combat Butler - Season 2 - Episode 21
Nagi tells Hayate how she came to adopt Tama during a trip in Africa. Tama, determined to get rid of Hayate and Shiranui, corners the latter in a delivery truck only to be locked in and transported to an unknown location. Fearing for his life after hearing that an anaconda loose in the city was shot and killed, Tama tries to make his way home with Shiranui. The two are saved by Hayate when he pulls them out of the way of a speeding truck.
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#2 - Those Who Don't Give up on White Day
Hayate the Combat Butler - Season 2 - Episode 18
Ayumu realizes that despite telling him otherwise, she actually does want a White Day present from Hayate. Hayate buys a basket of cookies for Ayumu at Hinagiku's suggestion, but, nervous about presenting the gift to Ayumu, practices a greeting for Ayumu only to accidentally give the cookies to Maria instead. When Hinagiku discovers that Hayate neither gave the gift to Ayumu nor has enough money to buy another one, she brings Hayate to a friend's cafe in order to bake cookies. Despite Hayate's terrible luck, he manages to meet Ayumu and give her his White Day gift. That night, Hayate catches up to Hinagiku and gives her a present as well.
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#3 - Inside Tsutsukakushi-san's House
The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat. - Season 1 - Episode 11
Tsukiko, who along with Yōto, has been brought back ten years in the past by the cat god. As they head to the Tsutsukakushi mansion, along the way they met the younger Ponta, Mai, Azusa, and eventually Yōto, much to Tsukiko's amazement. Shortly thereafter, they meet Tsukiko's mother, Tsukasa, who is brash yet somehow soft towards the younger Yōto, who at the same time badmouths him. Through the younger Yōto, Yōto and Tsukiko were invited for dinner at Tsukasa's mansion, which is at slight disarray. Here, Yōto and Tsukiko discover that Tsukasa's currently living alone and the younger Yōto constantly visiting her to keep Tsukasa company, much to the shock of Yōto and Tsukiko. Meanwhile, Yōto claims that he hasn't remember anything about interacting with Tsukasa, and later, learns that her daughters are currently living at Italy after the death of Tsukasa's husband. The following morning, Yōto stumbles on a young Tsukiko and later Tsukushi, who is deeply hurt of their mother's action of abandoning them. Tsukasa arrives, causing Tsukushi to harshly run off as Tsukiko then reprimands Tsukasa for being a horrible mother. Back in the mansion, a drunk Tsukasa dresses the younger Yōto with girl clothes as a drunk Tsukiko lies atop Yōto. Some time later, Tsukiko founds Tsukasa sewing clothes for her daughters. Tsukasa laments as the results of her inability to take care of her daughters has led her to her dwindling state as she ultimately passes out.
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#4 - Someday, My Family
The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat. - Season 1 - Episode 7
As the typhoon continues to grow worse, the house begins to flood and the discovery of a hidden room freaks out Tsukiko. Yoto starts to notice some weird anomalies suggesting this storm might not be caused by just Mother Nature.
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#5 - Welcome, My Friend
The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat. - Season 1 - Episode 6
On the last day of summer, Tsukiko found Yōto in there storage room sleeping. Yōto explain that storage room has everything found in his house and the only theory he has is that the strange cat-statue has to do something with it. On the next day Yōto asked Tsukushi about the cat-statue and it turned out that is is a god which their family worshiped and she also asked Yōto a favor to trick his "twin brother" to somewhere alone and kill him but Yōto said that Tsukiko would be sad so she must first find a way to discourage Tsukiko from liking Yōto's "twin brother". later that nigh while he was in his "house" Azusa called him and asked why didn't he called her and if he want to see Azusa in her swimsuit. While talking on the phone he said that he wanted to see Azusa in her suimsiut then out of nowhere she suddenly fell on top of Yōto. Later that evening after dinner Yōto explain to Tsukiko what happened and told her that the cat-god must have been the cause, Tsukiko felt guilty and apologized and said that she only wished to be together with Yōto. near bed time while Yōto was thinking about something, Tsukushi barged in and trying to seduce Yōto in attempt to discourage Tsukiko. in their conversation Yōto found out that Tsukushi only did it for Tsukiko because she was afraid that Yōto would take her away and leave her. In the heat of conversation she wished that the world fall into ruins. in an instant the cat-god grant her wish and the whole building came crushing down leaving a scene of devastation
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#6 - Good-bye My Home
The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat. - Season 1 - Episode 5
As Yōto asks for Tsukiko's help in determining the whereabouts of his house, Azusa becomes frustrated, having gone with Morii and Moyama to Okinawa expecting Yōto to show up as well, when he had just arranged it so they can make up. With rain settling in, Tsukiko invites Yōto to stay the night, which leads to various awkward situations when Tsukushi comes home as he comes out of the bath. Whilst attempting to break free from a sleeping Tsukushi's grasp later that night, Yōto hears her sleeptalking about her fears of Tsukiko leaving her. Meanwhile, in Okinawa, Morii suddenly collapses with a slight fever, but is helped by Azusa and Moyama. After Morii recovers, she and Azusa apologize to each other and reaffirm their friendship. Back at the Tsutsukakushi household, as Yōto hides inside the building to avoid the wrath of Tsukushi after walking in on Tsukiko naked, he discovers, amongst most of his house's belongings, the stony cat.
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#7 - The Emissary (Aggressor) of Old
Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation - Season 1 - Episode 11
All the problems with Eden are over, and the world is finally at peace again--but not everyone is happy about that. Now the nations' Shares are drastically unbalanced, and that never leads to anything good...
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#8 - The Ties (Bifrosts) to Tomorrow
Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation - Season 1 - Episode 12
It's the final battle, and the fate of Gamindustri is on the line!
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#9 - The Battlefront (Conflict) of Oblivion
Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation - Season 1 - Episode 10
Eden acts on its bold proclamation and invades Planeptune, but Neptune is too upset to fight, leaving Nepgear on her own. The other CPUs aren't able to run much interference, though, because they've got Eden problems of their own too.
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#10 - The Fruits (Deep Purple) of Revenge
Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation - Season 1 - Episode 7
The gang learns more about Plutia, and Neptune's very worst, most hated enemy appears.
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#11 - The Challenge (Rebellion) of Eden
Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation - Season 1 - Episode 9
Neptune's maybe having a tiny bit of trouble bouncing back, and Plutia's maybe getting a tiny bit irritated about it. Soon, though, Gamindustri finds itself facing a problem even bigger than Plutia's rage...
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#12 - The Secret (Your-Eyes-Only) of Lastation
Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation - Season 1 - Episode 6
Noire's up to something at night behind closed doors, and Uni's dying to know what it is. Luckily, she's got tech expert Nepgear to help her out. But as it turns out, Uni's not the only one interested in what Noire's doing...
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#13 - The Paradise (Island) Forbidden
Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation - Season 1 - Episode 8
The CPUs visit an adults-only island full of forbidden pleasures--for work reasons, of course. Meanwhile, Peashy is stuck at home sulking after a fight with Neptune.
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#14 - The Resonance (Limit Break) of the Goddesses
Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation - Season 1 - Episode 5
It's the little sisters to the rescue as Nepgear leads the charge against Arfoire's monsters. But with their older sisters sinking further into darkness every second, can they do anything in time to help?
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#15 - DIO's World, Part 2
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 46
The group tries to identify DIO's Stand.
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#16 - Shiranui is Here
Hayate the Combat Butler - Season 2 - Episode 8
Hayate goes back to the mansion with the kitten, and Nagi instantly decides that she will raise it and names it Shiranui. Tama becomes jealous of Shiranui, and tried to make it seem like Shiranui ripped up Nagi's manga, but the plan backfires when Shiranui rips of the manga, and makes it seem like Tama did it. Nagi locks Tama in a cage for a little while as punishment. Isumi comes over to play with the kitten, but Shiranui becomes vicious towards her, and makes Isumi feel horrible. Isumi asks Sakuya for help, who suggests a change in attire, since she always wears traditional clothes. After changing into more casual clothing, Sakuya and Isumi head over to Nagi's mansion. Hayate helps Isumi by spraying diluted cat nip on her, causing Shiranui to become playful towards her. Nagi and Isumi play with Shiranui, and Nagi lets Tama play as well.
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#17 - D'Arby the Gambler, Part 2
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 35
Souls are on the line as a game of poker continues.
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#18 - Sword Eater III
Chivalry of a Failed Knight - Season 1 - Episode 8
In an effort to help Ayase and her father, Ikki challenges Kuraudo Kurashiki, a swordsman from Donro Academy with the nickname “Sword Eater”.
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#19 - You're Like Me
Hayate the Combat Butler - Season 2 - Episode 4
One day before valentines, Nagi is trying to make some chocolate for Hayate and decides to skip school. At school Nishizawa tries to give Hayate some "love chocolate" but insteads gives him obligation chocolate. Hinagiku realizes Nishizawa panicked and tells Hayate to exchange it. However after receiving the "love chocolate" Hayate is a bit confused on the love concept and asks Maria for help. Maria remembers that she had little/no experience with love either and becomes depressed/mad. However she decides to make some chocolate for Hayate. Nagi, after failing herself to make chocolate, tells Hayate to make some chocolate for her. Hayate meets Maria in the kitchen and they have a contest to make the best chocolate. Maria makes her chocolate super incredible, but when asked about who its for, she becomes embarrassed and runs outside. Hayate catches up to her and gives her some chocolate that he made, and says valentines is the time where people work harder just to see the person they treasure smile.
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#20 - Durandal
Aria the Scarlet Ammo - Season 1 - Episode 8
As Aria makes an entrance claiming that she will arrest Durandal, the culprit retreats and chains Hotogi to a post as the room starts filling up with water. Kinji urges Aria to go ahead and pursuit Durandal since she can’t swim, who does so. As the water level rapidly increases, Kinji tries his best to pick the locks and free Hotogi as she asks him to leave her behind so he wouldn’t be killed. When a wave fills up the room, Kinji uses his last resort and kisses Hotogi in order to ‘summon’ his badass side. Aftering freeing her, they get swept off separating the two. Kinji returns to the surface where he finds Hotogi, who however is actually Durandal who had successfully tricked Aria, putting her at risk. The real Hotogi shows up and confronts Durandal where as she demands that she will fight herself and use a forbidden technique.
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#21 - Sheer Heart Attack, Part 2
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) - Season 3 - Episode 24
Koichi manages to survive because Echoes Act 3 made Sheer Heart Attack heavy, but then the murderer, Yoshikage Kira shows up! Feeling intense anger against the murderer, Koichi fights Kira with Act 3, but doesn't stand a chance. Kira is infuriated by the fact that Koichi made a fool of him in public, and lets loose on him, but...
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#22 - Special Training
Aria the Scarlet Ammo - Season 1 - Episode 10
Riko explains the plan of how they will infiltrate the mansion and claims that they will go in undercover as a butler and maid. With the agreement done, they undergo one more ‘training session’ where as Riko helps train Aria to say some lines and get time stuck in her head, and aims to practice triggering Kinji’s Hysteria Mode. At the same time, Kinji learns a bit about Riko’s past thanks to Jeanne who is now a student at the school.
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#23 - Sword Eater II
Chivalry of a Failed Knight - Season 1 - Episode 7
Ikki’s impending opponent might be the most difficult one yet. He’ll have to rely on his skill and determination to help a friend rediscover their honor.
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#24 - The Familiar of Zero
The Familiar of Zero - Season 4 - Episode 12
Saito is trapped in Japan while his friends fight against the Ancient Dragon. Even if he is able to return to Halkeginia, will he make it in time?
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#25 - Witch of the Deep Ocean vs Raikiri
Chivalry of a Failed Knight - Season 1 - Episode 10
Shizuku's next opponent is none other than the student council president, Toka Todo. In the clash between lightning and water, which blazer will emerge as the victor?
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#26 - Another One: The Uncrowned Sword King II
Chivalry of a Failed Knight - Season 1 - Episode 12
The stage is set and stakes run high as Ikki prepares to face the unbeatable Raikiri. In the end, who will be the victor?
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#27 - The Worst One IV
Chivalry of a Failed Knight - Season 1 - Episode 4
Ikki’s first official match approaches! Unfortunately, he and his opponent, Shizuya Kirihara, have a history. Worse, Kirihara has the immediate upper hand due to his device.
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#28 - Pursuit Aboard the Ostland
The Familiar of Zero - Season 3 - Episode 8
Colbert is alive. He was saved by Tabitha before death. Using knowledge from the dragons plumage he constructed an air ship with an advanced engine. Louise is still suspicious about what she witnessed between Henrietta and Saito and enlists the help of Siesta and Tiffania to capture Saito and force him (by using magic) to reveal what happened the previous night. Pursed across the ship (under the mistaken impression the magic will remove his clothes) by the increasingly desperate trio he is finally cornered and it is revealed to all about Tabitha's involvement in the previous nights escapade. Saito and Henrietta have difficulty meeting each others eyes throughout the episode but the episode concludes with Louise's resolution to trust Saito while Siesta is still concerned.
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#29 - Captive in Alhambra
The Familiar of Zero - Season 3 - Episode 11
Using her talents at persuasion, Kirche discovers that Tabitha is being held in Al Hambra. Upon arriving there, the gang decide upon a plan of attack.
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#30 - The Experience of the Princess
Chivalry of a Failed Knight - Season 1 - Episode 5
As a result of his selection match performances, Ikki gains an unexpected following. Kagami gives Stella some advice that may save the princess and Ikki from parting ways.
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#31 - Butei Killer
Aria the Scarlet Ammo - Season 1 - Episode 4
After having nightmares concerning the events surrounding his older brother's death, Kinji ends up following Aria who goes to the police station to talk with her mother, Kanae, who is currently incarcerated as a suspect of the Butei killings. She mentions that Aria needs to find a partner to use her ability, as well as someone known as 'E.U.' The next day, Kinji hears word that Aria will be flying back to London. Later, Kinji goes to meet Riko, who reveals information concerning the Butei Killer, which also mentions his brother who died during a 'sea-jacking', before pulling some moves which sends Kinji into his Hysteria Mode. With his heightened senses, Kinji deduces that Aria's plane is being targeted by the Butei Killer, managing to get on it before it takes off. During the flight, Kinji learns that Aria has a fear of lightning before the Butei Killer announces his hijacking. They soon discover the culprit is Riko herself, who reveals herself to be the great granddaughter of Arsene Lupin, who organised the bike and bus jackings to target Aria, the great granddaughter of Sherlock Holmes, so she can surpass her great grandfather. She also reveals herself to be the one who killed Kinji's brother, who was also her lover. Riko and Aria enter an intense duel, but Riko gains the upper hand by using the true nature of the Quadra, which allows her to manipulate her hair, managing to shoot Aria in a critical area.
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#32 - The Conspicuous New Student
The Familiar of Zero - Season 3 - Episode 4
Saito begins training daily with the Knights of Ordine. This leads to him not having as much time to spend with Louise, arousing her jealousy once again. Matters only become worse when Tiffania shows up as a transfer student at the academy. A student named Beatrice, whom is revealed as royalty, becomes suspicious of Tiffania when she refuses to remove her hat. After telling her that she will remove the hat eventually, Tiffania decides to reveal her true identity as a half elf. Upon the revelation, Beatrice proclaims that she has the authority of the Pope and insist that Tiffania be put through a heretical interrogation. She proclaims that if Tiffania believes in the true god, she will be able to step into a pot of boiling water she has had prepared. Saito shows to stop her, but upon hearing from Guiche that Louise would be in trouble he interferes, he bows a begs Beatrice to stop.
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#33 - Sword Eater I
Chivalry of a Failed Knight - Season 1 - Episode 6
Another student wishes to be Ikki’s pupil, but doesn’t quite know how to ask. Despite her initial awkwardness, Ayatsuji proves to be a hard worker and talented with a sword.
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#34 - The Requiem Quietly Plays, Part 1
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) - Season 4 - Episode 34
Jean Pierre Polnareff holds the key to defeating the boss. The one who appeared before him wasn’t Bucciarati or his squad, but the leader of Passione, Diavolo himself. Diavolo tries to eliminate Polnareff once and for all and summons King Crimson, but then Polnareff summons Silver Chariot and it is pierced with the arrow. That’s when something happens to everyone in or nearby the Colosseum. They find themselves losing strength and all fall asleep. After waking from their deep sleep, they all realize something has changed.
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#35 - Aria the Quadra
Aria the Scarlet Ammo - Season 1 - Episode 2
Aria demands that Kinji join her Butei party, intruding in his living space when he refuses. This puts Kinji in an awkward situation when his childhood friend, Shirayuki Hotogi, pops over whilst Aria is taking a bath. The next day, Aria follows Kinji around as he takes on a quest to search for a missing cat. After managing to lose Aria, Kinji trades some eroges with his friend, Riko Mine, to obtain information on Aria. Meanwhile, Aria calls Kinji's bluff on his Butei abilities and coerces him to agree to join her on a single Assault case, so she can witness his Hysteria Mode.
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#36 - The Warrior's Banquet
Food Wars! - Season 1 - Episode 24
Akira's dish, which on top of its powerful fragrance also uses the power of holy basil and yogurt, earns a score of 94 from the judges, two of which gave him a perfect 20. Finally, Soma presents his own fragrance bomb, combining his past two failures into a curry risotto omurice containing a mango chutney that deepens the flavor. The dish earns Soma 93 points, landing him second place behind Akira, though it is noted that three of the five judges ranked the dish higher than Akira's. As the contestants hold an afterparty celebrating and lamenting their victories and losses in the preliminaries, Soma becomes determined to improve his cooking finesse.
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#37 - DIO's World, Part 1
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) - Season 2 - Episode 45
Polnareff encounters the Stand "The World".
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#38 - Those Who Strive for the Top
Food Wars! - Season 3 - Episode 12
Soma battles with the First Seat of the Totsuki Elite Ten, Tsukasa. If Soma loses, he has to join Central and Tsukasa wagers seat in the Elite Ten. Their topic is French cuisine using venison. However, Soma pulls out an unlikely ingredient and a bizarre tool. The judges for this battle end up being Erina, Megumi, and Hisako who thought they were hiding, but were found. Who will be the victor in this battle that could greatly change both of their lives?
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#39 - The Supreme Recette
Food Wars! - Season 1 - Episode 10
The Polar Star members have managed to survive the first day of camp. Megumi starts to build some confidence by successfully supporting Soma. But now, she and Soma have to face the second day with a genius of French cuisine, Shinomiya, who'd already expelled more than 30 students the day prior...
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#40 - A Pride of Young Lions
Food Wars! - Season 3 - Episode 4
It is now the third day of the Moon Festival! While the addition of the Sorta Danzi Noodles dish to their lineup has helped Soma improve their sales, they are nowhere near Chinese Cuisine RS, who continues to dominate the sales rankings. Soma decides to get help and start serving yet another new dish: Mapo Tofu, the same as Chinese Cuisine RS! However, his version has a surprising secret--what is Soma's strategy?
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#41 - The Worst One III
Chivalry of a Failed Knight - Season 1 - Episode 3
Shizuku invites Ikki to go shopping, but is annoyed when Stella joins them. Ikki meets Shizuku’s roommate, whose device helps the group as they encounter some serious trouble!
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#42 - That Chef Doesn't Smile
Food Wars! - Season 1 - Episode 3
Just barely squeaking past the academy's transfer exam, Soma causes and uproar at the opening ceremony by making a brash speech in front of the entire class. In his very first class, he's paired with Tadokoro Megumi, a girl who is at risk of expulsion and is intent on keeping a low profile in order to survive.
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#43 - Louise's Choice
The Familiar of Zero - Season 4 - Episode 11
Julio and Saito continue their battle with the Ancient Dragon, but Saito won’t talk about the loss of his partner. Louise can see the pain on his face and has faced with her toughest decision to date.
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#44 - The Man Called 'Carnage'
Food Wars! - Season 1 - Episode 15
With the camp over, surviving students return to Totsuki Academy. Soma manages to miss his bus, but so does Erina, so they end up going back on the same car. As awkward conversation ensues, Soma learns from Erina that the Autumn Elections are coming...
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#45 - A Weekend (Girls' Night) in Leanbox
Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation - Season 1 - Episode 3
Vert offers to throw all the goddesses a party in Leanbox, but when they arrive, she's busy with another kind of party. Then, just as the celebration finally begins, the Basilicom staff reports a monster invasion that has all the CPUs leaping to action.
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#46 - The Worst One II
Chivalry of a Failed Knight - Season 1 - Episode 2
Ikki’s sister, Shizuku, enrolls in the school and causes quite the commotion upon seeing him. With Shizuku's arrival, Stella learns more about Ikki’s history.
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#47 - God Tongue
Food Wars! - Season 1 - Episode 2
Under his father's orders, Soma attempts to transfer into one of Japan's top culinary schools, Togetsu Tea House Culinary Academy. His examiner, Nakiri Erina, is a student said to possess humanity's best palate: the God Tongue.
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#48 - The Fried Chicken of Youth
Food Wars! - Season 1 - Episode 18
Home to Diner Yukihira, Sumire Avenue Shopping District is on its last legs after the karaage specialty store, Mozuya, has taken all their customers. Soma recruits Kurase and Nikumi to help devise a plan to recoup customers: the Walk-n-Eat Karaage. The summer karaage campaign is about to begin!
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#49 - Torrential Downpour Warning
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) - Season 5 - Episode 12
Jolyne reaches the courtyard. Pucchi recalls his talks with DIO and his reason for hunting Jotaro when Weather unleashes a squall of poison dart frogs.
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#50 - The Alchemist
Food Wars! - Season 3 - Episode 8
Soma and Eizan begin the shokugeki that will determine the fate of Polar Star Dormitory. Hereto known more as a skilled consultant, Eizan's strengths as a chef will finally become known. The shokugeki's topic is Satsuma chicken from Kagoshima prefecture. However, the match is rigged due to Eizan having bought out all the judges. Does Soma have a fighting chance?
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