The BEST episodes written by Yoshiko Nakamura
#1 - Sleepless Princess of the Castle
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - Season 1 - Episode 1
Princess Syalis is abducted from her home of the Nation of Goodereste by Twilight the Demon King. Despite the horrors lurking in the Demon Castle, all Princess Syalis wants is a good night’s sleep.
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#2 - The Prince (Girl) of the School's Problems
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun - Season 1 - Episode 8
Kashima has been driving Hori crazy with her antics, but she gets confused when she discovers that Hori and the guys have been reading Yumeno’s shojo manga and taking it rather seriously. Hori challenges Nozaki to do some backgrounds, but Nozaki frustrates him when he does not get the perspective right, placing boxes under his characters to compensate. Thinking Hori aspires to be a princess, Kashima replaces his clothes with something more feminine. When Hori collapses during a rehearsal, Kashima carries him to the nurse’s office while wearing a bull mask.
#3 - There Are Times When Men Must Fight
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun - Season 1 - Episode 4
Mikoshiba asks Nozaki if he can stay over in order to seek his advice regarding girls, however the "girls" turn out to be heroines of a dating simulation game. As they try out the game, they realize that the protagonist's best friend, Tomoda, has been caring for him throughout his adventures, which prompts Nozaki to make a story about their friendship, which appears to Sakura to be a Boy's Love-genre story. Later, Mikoshiba is invited to attend a mixer but is too shy to know what to do there, so Nozaki and Sakura practice with him.
#4 - The Princess and Hostage Training Week
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - Season 1 - Episode 9
It’s time for Princess Syalis to start acting like a proper hostage, so the demon king issues a decree to help change that.
#5 - The Princess and Female Warriors
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - Season 1 - Episode 5
The female unit, long deployed out in the field, has returned to the Demon Castle to get their first taste of Princess Syalis.
#6 - The Princess and Furious Fluff
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - Season 1 - Episode 2
As Dawner the Hero faces perilous obstacles to rescue Princess Syalis, the princess continues to find creative ways to sleep more comfortably at the Demon Castle.
#7 - The Princess and the Frightful Demon Nightmare
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - Season 1 - Episode 8
Back at the Demon Castle, Princess Syalis interrupts an important meeting to share about her haunted dreams.
#8 - The Princess' Unwavering Choice
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - Season 1 - Episode 6
Dawner the Hero is having more trouble than expected on his journey to the Demon Castle, so the demon higher ups decide to take some action.
#9 - Let's Rice
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun - Season 1 - Episode 11
Nozaki wants to create some excitement within the manga's story, and for reference, he tries a variety of strategies to surprise Sakura. Later, Mikoshiba, Hori, and Wakamatsu get caught in the rain, and all sleep over at Nozaki's apartment for shelter. Nozaki begins to use the others as a reference point for another chapter of the manga.
#10 - The Princess, Destruction, and a Short Journey
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - Season 1 - Episode 4
Fed up with her circumstances at the Demon Castle, Princess Syalis goes to great lengths to add luxuries to her castle prison.
#11 - The Princess in Endopolis
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - Season 1 - Episode 10
Princes Syalis is determined to get her hands on the latest and greatest sleep product, but it’s only available in the Human Realm.
#12 - The Princess and Troubling Dreams
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - Season 1 - Episode 11
Princess Syalis feels tired no matter how much sleep she gets, and her troubling dreams aren’t helping.
#13 - Even More Sleepless Princess of the Castle
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - Season 1 - Episode 7
Princess Syalis wakes to find herself in a completely different castle! What happened and how will she return to the Demon Castle?
#14 - Sleeping Princess of the Demon Castle
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - Season 1 - Episode 12
Despite living as a captive in the Demon Realm, the princess writes a letter to Santa. The letter’s contents shock the demon king.
#15 - The Princess and Forbidden Knowledge
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle - Season 1 - Episode 3
Princess Syalis is on the loose again meddling with forbidden magical items and causing total mayhem for the Demon Castle.
#16 - Reunion of Roars
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 2 - Episode 21
Subaru tries to prevent the attack on the mansion by talking to Roswaal, but Roswaal refuses to let go of the wish he has clung to for 400 long years. Subaru takes Garfiel and Otto along as he hitches up the carriage to Patrasche and heads for the mansion as quickly as he can. Meanwhile, now that Emilia has completed the first trial, Ram asks her for a favor. Touched by the strength of Ram's feelings, Emilia reaches out to help her.
#17 - Choose Me
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 2 - Episode 24
After completing the final trial, Emilia emerges from the graveyard into a blizzard heavy enough to block her vision. The people of the Sanctuary and the villagers of Arlam huddle together behind a giant wall of ice, created to shield them from the bitter cold by none other than the great spirit who was once contracted to Emilia. When Emilia touches the ice wall, something flows into her from within it. With a nod of acknowledgement to the voice she hears, she finally takes action.
#18 - Straight Bet
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 2 - Episode 14
Tragedy strikes the Sanctuary, and Elsa takes aim at both Roswaal's mansion and the village of Arlam. After being told that all these threats are cruel traps, Subaru can't help but give in to despair. While he's stuck questioning himself and unable to come up with a way out of the dilemma closing in on him, Otto shows up and punches him. Thanks to the many feelings packed in Otto's fist, Subaru finds his hope again.
#19 - The Taste of Death
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 2 - Episode 11
Subaru heads to Roswaal's mansion in hopes of finding out what's going on there and how he can fix it. He has Frederica and Petra evacuate to Arlam Village to protect them from Elsa's attack, then heads to Beatrice's forbidden library. He tries to get Beatrice out of the library, but her wishes don't align with his plans, and their discussion goes nowhere. Then, against all logic, Elsa finds her way into the forbidden library...
#20 - Friend
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 2 - Episode 7
Subaru had reached for the door, determined to save Rem from harm even if his current world would soon end. But instead of Rem, he found himself staring at Beatrice's library. Beatrice had remained silent throughout Elsa's attack and saved Subaru's life just moments before Elsa could claim it. Subaru shouts at Beatrice, demanding to know why she didn't help before everyone else was killed, and an intense argument ensues. Then Subaru catches sight of a familiar-looking book...
#21 - Otto Suwen / A Reason to Believe
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 2 - Episode 15
Having been born with the "soul of language" divine protection that allows him to converse with non-human creatures, Otto Suwen's life has truly had its ups and downs. After being run out of his hometown because of his ability, he found his independence as a merchant, was attacked by the Witch's Cult, met Subaru... and now, his life is literally on the line in a deadly game of tag. To fulfill his part of the plan, Otto must evade Garfiel's vicious attacks in a desperate effort to buy time.
#22 - Parent and Child
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 2 - Episode 4
It's supposed to be his own room, a place he's supposed to be used to seeing, but Subaru can't shake the feeling that something is off. He's overcome by an indescribable sense of uneasiness, but being caught in his father Kenichi's armlock shakes it away. Subaru is stunned, but retaliates with a wrestling move of his own. As the two of them carry on, Subaru's mother, Nahoko, informs them that she's hungry and they should all eat breakfast together.
#23 - The Next Location
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 2 - Episode 2
After concluding their talks with Crusch, Subaru and Emilia return to the village of Arlam, intending to report to Roswaal and discuss what to do next. But they find Arlam deserted and learn that the villagers who had taken refuge in the Sanctuary with Ram have not yet returned. When Subaru and Emilia arrive back at Roswaal's mansion to find out where the Sanctuary is, they are greeted by Frederica, a young woman who used to work as one of Roswaal's maids.
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#24 - I'll Cast a Spell on You
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun - Season 1 - Episode 6
Nozaki sees Hirotaka Wakamatsu, his junior from middle school when they were on the basketball club. Wakamatsu tells Nozaki about being stressed out and unable to sleep because of Seo's antics, however, when he hears a recording of Lorelei's singing, he immediately falls asleep and feels refreshed. Using Nozaki's shōjo manga as a basis, he confronts Seo, but she interprets his actions as gestures of friendship. Later on, Nozaki gets a fever and sends the text message "SOS" to Hori, Sakura, and Wakamatsu. The three team up to help Nozaki with his manga, but are challenged with the task of applying screentones.
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#25 - If This Feeling Isn't Love, Then There Is No Love in the World
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun - Season 1 - Episode 12
Chiyo tries to advance her relationship with Nozaki when she finds that she still has not given him the chocolates she had for Valentine’s Day. Chiyo, Nozaki and their friends attend a summer festival where Chiyo is reminded of the time when she and Nozaki first met.
#26 - Ominous Dark Cloud
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 2
Takuma starts to feel effect of Onikirimaru's presence. As Tamaki's grandmother still going through with the ceremonial sacrifice, Suguru does the unthinkable. Shinji's past unveiled and also his connection to Logos.
#27 - The Traitor's Vow
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 3
After Suguru defected, Tamaki and the other guardians try to cope with what happened. Shinji goes see Aria again, while Ryou takes things into his own hands. Ashiya starts to become more involved.
#28 - The Destruction of the Five Guardian Families
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 4
After escaping Logos, the guardians are not in their best mood. The mountain god reveals more light to Onikirimaru... and Takuma's condition. Drei grows impatience and asks Suguru to lead him the next Artifact.
#29 - The Deceitful Heart
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 6
Aria converses with Suguru about the Artifacts, while Takuma and Tamaki comes to terms with their situation.
#30 - Memory of a Dream
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 7
Tamaki learns the truth about Onikirimaru and the Tamayori Princess's fate.
#31 - Their Resolution
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 8
Tamaki and Takuma makes a run from the shine. Eins's past is revealed.
#32 - The Tamayori's Fate
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 1
Tamaki enjoy the time of peace after the Onikirimaru incident and recap her memories from first season.
#33 - The Truth Behind the Tears
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 5
Suguru fights with Mahiro and Yuuichi. Takuma is let go and Tamaki is put on house arrest. Shinji learns a secret from Tamaki's grandmother that changes the way he feels for Mitsuru.
#34 - The Power of the Gods
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 10
Eins reveals the true reasons of why he is protecting Aria.
#35 - Scarlet Fragments
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 11
Takuma is willing sacrifice his life for Tamaki's. However, a deceit lies around the corner.
#36 - The Guardians' Awakening
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 12
Takuma is in control of his power. The Guardians retrieved the Artifacts thanks to Aria. With the truth and lies out of the way, there is one thing left to do....fight Logos and take back Onikirimaru!!!
#37 - The Eternal Promise
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 9
Kiyono and Ryou reveals more truth to Tamaki and Takuma. The Guardians reevalute their situation while Drei decides the move on his own.
#38 - The Eternal Pledge
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 2 - Episode 13
Drei has Onikirimaru and brings forth hell on Earth. Both guardians and former enemies must prevent the end of the world.
#39 - The Self-Proclaimed Knight and the Greatest Knight
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 24
Subaru devises a new plan to correct the mistake of the blank letter sent to the manor, encourage the evacuation of the villagers and move Emilia away from her current location. With these preparations complete, he enacts the second part of his plan designed to cut off the Fingers before severing the Unseen Hand once and for all.
#40 - The Meaning of Courage
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 9
The scattered pieces of the puzzle finally come together, and Subaru realizes for certain that the shaman who cursed him is in the village at the foot of the mountains. He heads there with Ram and Rem and makes sure all the villagers touch him so that he can find out, with Beatrice's help, who cast the curse. But the truth he finds is not what he expected, and he finds himself rushing toward the village again...
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#41 - Natsuki Subaru's Restart
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 7
Standing before Subaru is someone he never expected. The truth of the attacker's identity leaves him bewildered, and he feels everything crumbling around him as he dies yet again. Then, for the fourth time, he awakes on his first day at the Roswaal mansion. This time, the night of the fourth day passes without incident, and Subaru is stunned as he greets the morning of the fifth day... but then the situation takes an unexpected turn.
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#42 - Disgrace in the Extreme
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 17
A mysterious figure appears before Subaru and his traveling companions. As the looming beast attacks with a deafening bellow amidst the darkness and fog, Rem determines that it will be too difficult to escape...
#43 - From Zero
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 18
Subaru laments that he could not do anything or save anyone, and has no options left. Exhausted, he suddenly takes off running at full speed as if he's made a decision...
#44 - The Sound of Chains
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 6
Subaru's first day at the Roswaal mansion begins for the third time. The first time, he grew weak and died of unknown reasons in his sleep, and the second time, he was killed by an attacker. The sound of chains that he heard as he died the second time replays in his mind, waking him in a terrified, cold sweat. He has no idea what the killer is after, let alone who it is, so he makes a plan to leave the mansion on the fourth night and watch for the attack to happen.
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#45 - The Greed of a Pig
Re: ZERO, Starting Life in Another World - Season 1 - Episode 16
Subaru wakes up in front of the appa shop once again. Feeling boxed in on all sides due to his own lack of power to change the situation, he seeks the help of others. First, he seeks the help of Crush, who flatly declines any further involvement passed her contractual obligation of healing Subaru. His requests to Anastasia and Priscilla similarly go unanswered despite his pleas. Having wasted too much time, Subaru decides to at least try to get Emilia away from Roswaal's mansion as early as possible. He then takes a dragon car back home with Rem.
#46 - The Prediction of the Bureau of Medicin
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 1 - Episode 8
Tamaki decides to have Ashiya's assistance, much to the Guardians' disapproval. When looking through the archives, Tamaki hears a voice that may be of help. Mahiro reveals a secret about Logos that he hid from everyone for her grandmother's sake.
#47 - The Rumbling of the Earth
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 1 - Episode 9
While read the books in the storage, Tamaki finds a key information that may help her guardians. Meanwhile Drei finds a way to attack Tamaki while under house arrest, only to be stopped by Fiona who is revealed to be Vier.
#48 - The Breaking of Bonds
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 1 - Episode 7
After their loss to Logos and the second seal, Tamaki was in depression because she was no help to the Guardians. As Ashiya makes his move to help the Guardians, Aria and Vier starts to question Drei's loyalties to Logos.
#49 - The Guardians' Feelings
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 1 - Episode 10
After Aria punishing Ein, Zwei and Drei, she plans on imprisoning Drei for disobeying her. Meanwhile, the guardians all decided to live with Tamaki to protect her.
#50 - The Course of the Battle
Hiiro no Kakera ~ The Tamayori Princess Saga - Season 1 - Episode 6
Tamaki and the Guardian begins their second fight against Logos to protect the second seal.