The BEST episodes written by Yukito Kizawa

Ougi Dark - Part 1
star
9.27
41 votes

#1 - Ougi Dark - Part 1

Monogatari - Season 5 - Episode 5

Gaen assembles Koyomi, Shinobu, Mayoi and Yozuru and reveals that Ougi is the responsible for some of the previous ordeals they faced.

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Ougi Dark - Part 2
star
8.87
14 votes

#2 - Ougi Dark - Part 2

Monogatari - Season 5 - Episode 6

To stop Ougi from meddling further, Koyomi has a final confrontation with her.

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Ladybug Bush / Feelings
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8.75
63 votes

#3 - Ladybug Bush / Feelings

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 4

Hinata has been friends with Chiho since elementary school, but now that they’re third-year middle school students, Chiho has become the target of bullying by classmates. While other students pretend they don’t see anything happening, only Hinata calls out to Chiho and still tries to be her friend. However, the situation only gets worse...

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Black Mist / Light
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8.69
54 votes

#4 - Black Mist / Light

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 12

After Hinata’s class returns from the trip, the atmosphere in the classroom changes again in a different and strange direction. At long last, Hinata's guardians are being called in for a parent-teacher-student conference.

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Ougi Dark - Part 3
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8.50
15 votes

#5 - Ougi Dark - Part 3

Monogatari - Season 5 - Episode 7

After being exposed, Ougi is about to be engulfed by the darkness, but Koyomi refuses to give up on her and Meme reappears in the nick of time to save them.

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Small Palm / Sunny Place
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8.46
50 votes

#6 - Small Palm / Sunny Place

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 13

Mr. Kokubu continues to remedy the class bullying problem. As the situation seems to be winding down, Hinata finally get a letter from Chiho.

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The Other House / Child of March Town
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8.44
48 votes

#7 - The Other House / Child of March Town

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 22

Rei finally pays a visit to his adoptive mother's residence, after neglecting to visit ever since he moved out. Afterwards, Rei invites Hina and Takahashi for some monja as a last farewell. But before Hina starts high school, she decides to do something drastic.

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Nine Schools Competition Part IX
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8.44
144 votes

#8 - Nine Schools Competition Part IX

The Irregular at Magic High School - Season 1 - Episode 16

Finally, the day has arrived for Monolith Code. Tatsuya and his teammates have a strategy against Cardinal George and the Crimson Prince. Miyuki is confident that her brother will be the winner. However, is there a bad surprise in store for First High?

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Small World / Letter
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8.43
56 votes

#9 - Small World / Letter

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 6

When Rei visits the Kawamotos, Hinata talks to him about school. Little by little, she confides in Rei about the classroom atmosphere. But one day during lunch, the baseball team’s ace and all-around popular guy, Takahashi, pops in to Hinata’s class?!

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Kingdom
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8.40
50 votes

#10 - Kingdom

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 9

On the night before she leaves for a school trip to Kyoto, Hinata has dinner at home with Rei and her family, but can't finish the food on her plate because of a stomachache. Rei also leaves the same day as Hinata, but goes to Osaka to challenge Junkei Yamazaki for the Newcomer Tournament final.

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Silver Wings / River Scenery
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8.37
53 votes

#11 - Silver Wings / River Scenery

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 10

In the world of shogi, one can only continue making an effort, but Yamazaki finds that Nikaidou and Rei never falter and always throw themselves into the “deep end.” Nevertheless, Yamazaki is determined to win and after beating Nikaidou in the Newcomer Tournament semifinals, he faces Rei in the match that will decide the next Newcomer King.

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Passing Time / Spring Comes
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8.37
48 votes

#12 - Passing Time / Spring Comes

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 21

Hinata has been studying intently for the high school entrance exams, when she learns in shock that Takahashi, the classmate she has long admired, will be going to a school far away. People she had assumed will always be with her keep leaving her… Depressed Hinata ends up getting a fever just days before the exam. Nevertheless, Rei comes by on the day of the exam, to walk to school with her.

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Feelings / Confession
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8.30
55 votes

#13 - Feelings / Confession

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 5

Rei sees his former homeroom teacher, Mr. Hayashida, for advice about bullying. Hayashida offers many examples and concludes with sound advice. After racking his brain, Rei also arrives at his own conclusion about what he can do to help Hina. Meanwhile, Akari has been carrying doubts in her heart about the incident, and opens up to Rei...

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New School Term / Fighter
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8.26
75 votes

#14 - New School Term / Fighter

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 1 - Episode 22

Rei begins a new school year, and embarks on new adventures. While looking back at the past, we'll look forward to the future.

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Midday Moon / Adventurers
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8.21
51 votes

#15 - Midday Moon / Adventurers

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 8

When the struggling Rei tells Mr. Hayashida that he wants to help Hinata and her family, his former homeroom teacher advises him to do what he can, one thing at a time. Taking those words to heart, Rei goes on a smooth winning streak with his matches. On the other hand, Nikaidou has suddenly been hospitalized?!

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Nine Schools Competition Part VIII
star
8.17
139 votes

#16 - Nine Schools Competition Part VIII

The Irregular at Magic High School - Season 1 - Episode 15

Tatsuya is asked to compete in Monolith Code. He picks Leonhard and Mikihiko to be his team members. Kichijoji advises Ichijo to figure out a way to force Tatsuya into head-to-head combat to win Monolith Code. Will Tatsuya take the bait as expected?

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Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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8.14
92 votes

#17 - Agreement / Over the Cuckoo's Nest

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 1 - Episode 5

Rei must pick up Momo from kindergarten. Nothing can go wrong with doing this errand, right? Unfortunately, this leads Rei to remember more of his past.

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Mayoi Hell - Part 2
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8.13
14 votes

#18 - Mayoi Hell - Part 2

Monogatari - Season 5 - Episode 2

Mayoi takes Koyomi to meet Teori, who offers him a way to return to the world of the living. Koyomi is in doubt about accepting his offer, as he believes others like Mayoi are more worthy of reviving than him, until he comes with a surprising decision.

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Summer Vacation (Part 2) / New Year
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8.08
49 votes

#19 - Summer Vacation (Part 2) / New Year

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 20

Hinata has been coming up with new ideas for sweets one after another all throughout summer vacation, but struggles to focus on her studies and deciding which high schools to apply to. Rei decides to invite the three Kawamoto sisters to some nagashi somen fun at his school. When Hinata meets the members of Noguchi's Shogi Science Club and Hayashida, she begins considering Komahashi High, Rei's high school.

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Yokohama Disturbance Part VI
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8.08
146 votes

#20 - Yokohama Disturbance Part VI

The Irregular at Magic High School - Season 1 - Episode 24

After terrorists attack the Thesis Competition, the students have to fight to survive.

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My Hero
star
8.03
243 votes

#21 - My Hero

Sword Art Online - Season 3 - Episode 24

Carrying the hopes of Cardinal, Eugeo, and Alice in his heart, Kirito stands yet again and visualizes the Black Swordsman, the top player who cleared SAO. For the sake of everyone he’s encountered in this world, Kirito, faces off with Administrator.

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Kyoto
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8.03
72 votes

#22 - Kyoto

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 1 - Episode 20

The second day of the fourth match for the Lion King Tournament begins. Rei sure does get caught up with strange people.

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Rainy Season / Hachiya
star
8.02
52 votes

#23 - Rainy Season / Hachiya

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 7

Hinata is so enraged by her classmates and homeroom teacher. When Rei arrives for a visit at the Kawamoto home, he treats Hinata with kindness in his own way. On the other hand, the semi-finals of the Newcomer Tournament are here. Rei’s opponent is Subaru Hachiya, the “Irritated Prince of the East.” How will Rei fare against this strong, irritable yet irritating player?

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Mayoi Hell - Part 1
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8.00
17 votes

#24 - Mayoi Hell - Part 1

Monogatari - Season 5 - Episode 1

March 13th, the morning of college entrance exams. Koyomi Araragi has died due to Izuko Gaen. Mayoi Hachikuji was waiting for him in the afterlife, and guides him towards an unknown destination. Koyomi would have never thought that this certain someone would be waiting for him there.

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Burnt Field (Part 1) / Burnt Field (Part 2)
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7.98
46 votes

#25 - Burnt Field (Part 1) / Burnt Field (Part 2)

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 17

Rei and Nikaidou are to be the board commentators for the final Kishou Championship match between Yanagihara and Shimada. All of the reporters and staff members that attend the pre-game reception turn out to be old friends of Yanagihara, who has been the reigning Kishou champion for years. Despite the immense pressure of an “away game” for the challenger, Shimada, he is determined more than ever to win his very first title.

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Nine Schools Competition Part XI
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7.98
136 votes

#26 - Nine Schools Competition Part XI

The Irregular at Magic High School - Season 1 - Episode 18

First High School students celebrate their victories in the Nine Schools Competition. Enraged by the actions of No-Head Dragon, Tatsuya pays them a visit. Since Tatsuya is not a member of the Ten Master Clans, Jumonji has a very interesting offer for him.

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Burnt Field (Part 3) / Burnt Field (Part 4)
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7.95
44 votes

#27 - Burnt Field (Part 3) / Burnt Field (Part 4)

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 18

It’s the final match of the Kishou Championship and the honorary title of “Eternal Kishou” is on the line for Yanagihara. As the shogi game approaches the final stage, Shimada is dominating. Yanagihara reflects on how he’s been entrusted with metaphorical relay race-like “sashes” from friends who have given up or retired from the professional shogi world. Even while feeling bound by this pressure, Yanagihara continues to play.

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When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small Murmur
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7.95
75 votes

#28 - When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom / Small Murmur

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 1 - Episode 21

The fourth match of the Lion King Tournament has finally ended. But for some reason, Rei finds himself in a very unfamiliar territory.

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Yokohama Disturbance Part VIII
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7.95
150 votes

#29 - Yokohama Disturbance Part VIII

The Irregular at Magic High School - Season 1 - Episode 26

Miyuki reveals the price her brother has to pay in order to use his extraordinary power. Tatsuya, meanwhile, makes use of a destructive weapon. All battles come to a head.

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The Old Year / The New Year
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7.95
73 votes

#30 - The Old Year / The New Year

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 1 - Episode 11

All of Rei's matches are done for the year, but a small tragedy happens as the year comes to a close. Will Rei be able to overcome it?

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Being Here / Summer Vacation (Part 1)
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7.94
46 votes

#31 - Being Here / Summer Vacation (Part 1)

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 19

Crescent Moon will put up a food stand at the March Town summer festival featuring "sweet chilled rice flour dumpling and syrup," an idea that Akari and Hinata came up with. Hinata also visits Chiho at the beginning of summer vacation. Chiho has gotten her smile back, even though she still bears the emotional scars of bullying.

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Yokohama Disturbance Part VII
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7.93
140 votes

#32 - Yokohama Disturbance Part VII

The Irregular at Magic High School - Season 1 - Episode 25

The battle rages on after the attack on the Yokohama Convention Center. Students fight to make it safely to the shelter while forces duke it on the streets.

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Where the Sun Shines / Small World
star
7.91
44 votes

#33 - Where the Sun Shines / Small World

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 11

Just when Rei thought he found a happy place within school, that place begins to disappear. Meanwhile, Shimada has a match against Gakuto Sakurai 7th-Dan, as they vie for the right to challenge Yanagihara, the venerable reigning Kishou champion.

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The Swindler, the Vanishing Man, and the Pretty Boys (Part 1)
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7.91
11 votes

#34 - The Swindler, the Vanishing Man, and the Pretty Boys (Part 1)

Pretty Boy Detective Club - Season 1 - Episode 4

The Pretty Boy Detective Club obtains an invitation to a mysterious casino called Reasonable Doubt. When they arrive at the casino, they find that all the patrons and employees appear to be middle school kids. The manager of the casino, Lai Fudatsuki, challenges Nagahiro Sakiguchi to a showdown, and if Nagahiro wins, he acquires the right to operate the casino!

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The Dark Star that Shines for You Alone (Part 3)
star
7.91
11 votes

#35 - The Dark Star that Shines for You Alone (Part 3)

Pretty Boy Detective Club - Season 1 - Episode 3

On their way home from school, Mayumi Dojima and Manabu Sotoin are abducted by a group that call themselves the Twenties. They are after a secret hidden within the star that Mayumi saw ten years ago. The remaining members of the Pretty Boy Detective Club take action to save their friends and finally face the Twenties in a battle! What will Mayumi’s decision be after the search for the missing star ends?

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Nine Schools Competition Part X
star
7.90
140 votes

#36 - Nine Schools Competition Part X

The Irregular at Magic High School - Season 1 - Episode 17

Tatsuya has a feeling that an incident might occur during Mirage Bat. He assures Miyuki that he’ll protect her no matter what. Meanwhile, the No-Head Dragons decide to take even harsher actions to make sure that the Nine Schools Competition is called off.

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The Legendary Hero
star
7.89
216 votes

#37 - The Legendary Hero

Sword Art Online - Season 3 - Episode 18

Eugeo reaches the ninetieth floor of the Central Cathedral, which turns out to be a vast bathing area. The perplexed Eugeo encounters Bercouli Synthesis One soaking in the bath. Meanwhile, Kirito and Alice are still climbing the Central Cathedral wall.

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Harunobu / Beyond the Night Sky
star
7.89
98 votes

#38 - Harunobu / Beyond the Night Sky

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 1 - Episode 3

Showdown between Rei and Harunobu in a shogi match! Will Harunobu finally defeat his lifelong rival? Tune in as we celebrate the end of Obon.

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Enrollment Part II
star
7.89
176 votes

#39 - Enrollment Part II

The Irregular at Magic High School - Season 1 - Episode 2

The President of the Student Council invites Miyuki and Tatsuya to lunch. During lunch, she asks Miyuki to join the Student Council. Miyuki says that her brother should also join them. Will he have to prove himself?

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Flowing Away / White Storm
star
7.88
50 votes

#40 - Flowing Away / White Storm

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 14

Chairman Jinguuji focuses more on attracting customers to the commemorative match between Souya and Rei, though Shimada warns him that neither Souya nor Rei are comfortable being the center of attention. On the eve of their match in Morioka, Rei and Souya attend a reception in honor of it, even though Rei is extremely nervous about playing against the Meijin for the first time.

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Hitagi Rendezvous - Part 1
star
7.88
13 votes

#41 - Hitagi Rendezvous - Part 1

Monogatari - Season 5 - Episode 3

Now fully human again, Koyomi is called by Hitagi for a date, as they spend some time together, Koyomi has a vision of Ougi.

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White Storm / Restart
star
7.86
48 votes

#42 - White Storm / Restart

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 16

On the way back home from their commemorative match in Morioka, Rei and Souya are forced to stay in Sendai for a night because of a typhoon. Rei is relieved after they find lodging, but soon gets a phone call from Chairman Jinguuji, who tells him a certain secret. Meanwhile, Nikaidou is out of the hospital and ready to make a comeback in the first qualifying round of the Jeweled King Tournament.

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What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River
star
7.85
72 votes

#43 - What Lies on the Opposite Shore / Black River

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 1 - Episode 12

Rei runs astray a little bit, but gets right back on track. Can he bear the cold jokes from his latest opponent, Tsujii, and emerge victorious?

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Something Given
star
7.83
70 votes

#44 - Something Given

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 1 - Episode 10

Rei's next match is with Mr. Yasui. Mr. Yasui's memories with his daughter are on the line, so will Rei throw the match, or will he bring misery to others by winning?

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Enrollment Part VII
star
7.82
153 votes

#45 - Enrollment Part VII

The Irregular at Magic High School - Season 1 - Episode 7

Tatsuya has a plan to go after the people from Blance and take them on in battle. He leads the team to an abandoned factory where the people from Blance are. Will they be able to defeat them?

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Underworld
star
7.82
342 votes

#46 - Underworld

Sword Art Online - Season 3 - Episode 1

Kirito, along with his childhood friend, Eugeo, has been tasked with cutting down a colossal tree called the Gigas Cedar. They’re swinging their ax when their friend Alice arrives with lunch. As they eat, the three friends decide to go to a fabled cave.

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White Storm
star
7.80
50 votes

#47 - White Storm

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 15

The commemorative match begins between Rei and Meijin Souya. There’s a clear gap between their levels, but Rei holds on tight to his opponent, which causes a lively discussion among staff members who are watching the match in a waiting room. However, during the middle stage of the match, Rei makes a move that will probably cost him the game. Even so, he doesn’t give up and continues to play, searching for the best possible move each turn. How will the match turn out in the end?

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Administrator
star
7.80
219 votes

#48 - Administrator

Sword Art Online - Season 3 - Episode 23

Cardinal appears on the top floor of Central Cathedral for a showdown with her bitter foe of the last two hundred years. She moves to achieve her objective of deleting Administrator, only to see the fallen sword golem rise up again.

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The Sage of the Library
star
7.79
216 votes

#49 - The Sage of the Library

Sword Art Online - Season 3 - Episode 12

Kirito and Eugeo escape from their cell, only to find their way blocked by Eldrie Synthesis Thirty-One, under orders from Alice to lie in wait for them. Kirito and Eugeo struggle against him until Eugeo realizes that he’s seen Eldrie somewhere before.

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June / Ladybug Bush
star
7.78
53 votes

#50 - June / Ladybug Bush

March Comes in Like a Lion - Season 2 - Episode 3

During a lunch break between matches, Nikaidou pressures Rei to win all his matches so they can battle in the finals. Rei looks on coolly until Nikaidou points out feelings Rei never realized he had. Meanwhile, at the Kawamoto house, Someji, Akari, Hinata and Momo have a brainstorming session about Crescent Moon’s new summer sweet creation. Momo proposes novel ideas, but the usually cheerful Hinata seems down...

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