The BEST episodes written by Yuuko Kakihara
#1 - Life Begins in the Ocean
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 3
With Grandpa out of town, Kukuru and Fuuka work together to feed and weigh the penguins. Kukuru notices something wrong with one of the penguins, and decides to call the vet, who is on maternity leave.
#2 - crab crisis
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 8
Karin finds a venue for a traveling aquarium at the pediatrics ward of the local clinic. The head nurse there has a fear of crabs.
#3 - The Tropical Fish Ran Away
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 1
Fuka wanders off to Okinawa after quitting her idol job in Tokyo. There, she meets Kukuru, who is the director at Gama Gama Aquarium.
#4 - Mother Arrives
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 5
Fuuka’s mother comes to Gama Gama Aquarium to take her home, but she isn’t ready to leave just yet.
#5 - The Great Sea Slug Debate
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 15
Kukuru is tasked with coming up with ideas for an event, but her proposal comes with some serious challenges.
#6 - Getting Wet Is Part of the Job
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 2
Fuka finds out why Kukuru is working so hard to keep the aquarium running. She’s asked to feed the penguins for an event, but things don’t go quite as planned.
#7 - Tingarla in the Far Away Ocean
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 13
A year has passed since Gama Gama closed, and Kukuru has found work at Aquarium Tingarla. But for some reason, she’s assigned to Marketing.
#8 - Abandoned Illusions
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 10
With the Gama Gama Aquarium soon to be closed, Kukuru is desperate to find ways to keep it afloat. She tries to figure out a way to market the illusions that people had been witnessing there.
#9 - Our Oceans Are Endless
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 12
It’s Gama Gama Aquarium’s last day, and it’s receiving a lot of visitors. The staff are hard at work to make it memorable.
#10 - Tropical Fish in Boots
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 4
The touch pool, where people are invited to touch sea creatures with their own hands, is the biggest event of the summer at Gama Gama Aquarium. Kukuru, Kai, Kuuya and Fuuka are hard at work to prepare.
#11 - Sweets Rhapsody
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 6
Kukuru and the crew brainstorm for ways to attract more visitors to Gama Gama Aquarium. They decide to try selling some sweets.
#12 - At the End of the Siege
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 11
A typhoon approaches as Kukuru locks herself inside Gama Gama to protest its closure.
#13 - Cinderella, the Spy
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 9
Haebaru Chiyu is at Gama Gama Aquarium from Aquarium Tingarla to study how they do things, but she butts heads with Kukuru.
#14 - Penguin Chaser
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 14
Fuuka has returned to Okinawa to find a dejected Kukuru, struggling to do well at work.
#15 - Ice Cream Toast
The aquatope on white sand - Season 1 - Episode 7
With shaved ice a success and new visitors drawn to Gama Gama Aquarium, Kukuru’s grandfather insists that the crew take a break.
#16 - Even in Dreams You Don't Dare, Do You Fear What They Will Say?
Chihayafuru - Season 2 - Episode 13
Chihaya's comeback is short lived as she once again loses focus whilst Megumu retains hers. Chihaya soon fights back using the techniques she learnt from her friends, pushing Megumu, who has no interest in becoming the Queen, to want to beat her. Heeding Harada's advice on not focusing on her speed, Chihaya starts to close the gap between her and Megumu. However, Megumu's teammates give her their support, pushing Megumu to become more determined.
#17 - This Snow that Covers All Soaks My Sleeves for Your Sake, Too
Chihayafuru - Season 1 - Episode 21
After the exams, the others notice Taichi reciting the hundred poems from memory. This prompts Yusei to point out that Taichi's weakness is seeing the cards as words instead of feeling them. On the day of the Eastern qualifiers, Chihaya inadvertently makes a bet with Sudo in which the first one to lose has to shave their head. In the first round, Chihaya faces a child prodigy named Ririka, who proves to be fast. However, thanks to Harada's teachings, Chihaya focuses on timing before demonstrating her speed and winning the round.
#18 - 'Forever', He Said
Chihayafuru - Season 2 - Episode 18
With a newfound passion, Misuzawa begin to work on their flaws and fight back against Fujisaki, although Tsutomu loses his match. Meanwhile, as Chihaya tries to endure the pain of her injury, she spots Shinobu in the crowd and gives her teammates some encouragement to focus on winning. With the playoff match also showing intense dedication, Shinobu recalls how she was forced to be alone in order to become a strong individual player. Despite how she had always been focused on individual matches, she finds herself strangely drawn to the passion flowing the from the teams. Back in the match, Misuzawa is under pressure as Taichi falls behind and Akihiro loses his match, but Taichi encourages the others to aim for three wins.
#19 - The Storm Will Soon Carry Me
Chihayafuru - Season 3 - Episode 18
Both the Master and Queen matches come down to luck of the draw in an intense first round, ending in wins for Shinobu and Harada. Shinobu is shaken after learning that her grandmother, a politician, sees her as no more than a walking advertisement, as well as the fact that Chihaya chose her class trip over a chance to play in the Queen match, and she begins to break down in the second round.
#20 - Uzume Uzu Uzu - A Shadow Draws Near?
Fantasista Doll - Season 1 - Episode 1
Whilst riding the train to school, Uzume Uno finds a mysterious device slipped into her bag. Later at school, Uzume finds herself running from a supposed stalker whilst also hearing a voice in her head. Wanting to be safe, Uzume makes a contract to become a Fantasista Doll master, bringing forth one of these dolls, Sasara.
#21 - Jimejime Shimeji - Counterattack by the Pathetic Prince?
Fantasista Doll - Season 1 - Episode 4
Shimeji recognises one of Kira's dolls as Aloe and is reminded of her previous master who eventually abandoned her. As such, Shimeji starts behaving oddly, not wanting to get close to Uzume out of fear of being abandoned. Just then, the gang once more encounter Kira, who is capturing cards for the Mutual Dream Assurance Group in the hopes of retrieving a keepsake from his long lost love. When Aloe, along with Kira's other dolls, realise the folly of Kira's harsh treatment and announce their resignation, Kira plans to take them all out by having Aloe self-destruct. Aloe decides to sacrifice herself to save the others, but thankfully Uzume manages to use a repair card to restore her. Despite everything, Aloe decides to stay by Kira's side as she feels he wouldn't last without her, whilst Shimeji receives a gift from Uzume.
#22 - A Passing Shower
Chihayafuru - Season 2 - Episode 10
Whilst Misuzawa begin their match against Yamaguchi Mioka, a distinguished school, the judging committee discusses what to do concerning Arata's violation, with Arata feeling he should accept what punishment they decide. As Chihaya struggles against Mioka due to their random card placement and knowledge that they gained from doing quiz shows, she spots Shinobu watching from outside and gets her drive back. As Shinobu learns of Arata's situation, she pleads with the judges to let him participate in the individuals. After focusing on their strengths and weaknesses, Misuzawa manage to win their round and advance to the playoffs. Chihaya hears about Arata from Sumire, but Taichi insists she focus on the matches ahead. As the group consider including Tsutomu for the next match, Yusei suggests they use the same playing order.
#23 - The Expedient Errand - Madeleine's Devotion
Fantasista Doll - Season 1 - Episode 3
After beating back Manai's dolls, Uzume learns she had been brainwashed to attack them. Meanwhile, Uzume gets a little annoyed with Madeleine's insistance on helping out and urges her not to come out as much. Just then, they come across Kira Kazunari, another Doll Master who uses his dolls with little regard for their safety. Thanks to Madeleine's help, they manage to get out of the fight okay by sacrificing one of their support cards, whilst Shimeji helps pick out a seal for Uzume's device.
#24 - Crossing the Yura River on a Boat Without Rudder
Chihayafuru - Season 2 - Episode 19
Taichi manages to take into account Harada's advice and cause his opponent to perform a double fault, bringing them level again. Meanwhile, Chihaya wins her match against Rion, encouraging Taichi and Yusei to work harder, pushing both of their games to a luck-of-the-draw scenario. The two synchronize the placement of their remaining card and, defying Taichi's general bad luck, their card is read and they win the tournament for Misuzawa. As Chihaya steps outside the hall, she sees Arata waiting for her and states that she has fulfilled her promise to become one of the best players in Japan.
#25 - Old Friends, Strangers, Come and Walk Across the Gates of Meeting Hill
Chihayafuru - Season 2 - Episode 7
As Chihaya laments her loss in the regional finals, she allows the concert band to use the room above the karuta clubroom as storage. Noticing Chihaya's depression, her mother takes her to Kana's family shop to buy her her own hakama in order to encourage her to keep playing karuta. As Chihaya gets her motivation back, the concert band plays performs for the karuta club as thanks for letting them use the second floor. Whilst staying at a hotel in preparation for the nationals, Chihaya calls up Arata, promising to meet him in the individual tournament.
#26 - This Flower Has Bloomed at Last
Chihayafuru - Season 1 - Episode 1
Three years ago, Arata Wataya moved from Fukui to Tokyo, leaving behind his friends and everyone else who shared his passion for karuta. Alone in his interests, and further singled out for his rural accent and apparent poverty, he is friendless until the day that Chihaya Ayase, outspoken tomboy and sister to a model, begins to stand up against their classmates’ bullying tactics. When she walks him home one day he reveals to her his love for karuta and his dream to become a master, sparking her own interest in the game. In the present, Chihaya finds herself in a situation not unlike Arata’s. New at high school, alone in her love for karuta, and thought of as odd for her tendency to speak her mind, Chihaya is widely regarded as a waste of a pretty face. Listening to poetry on her headphones and really discouraged that no one else wants to join her karuta club, her mood takes a turn when one of her old friends, Taichi Majima, transfers into her high school.
#27 - Ibuki's Mugwort Blazes, a Pyre Laps at My Poor Heart
Chihayafuru - Season 2 - Episode 11
Yusei becomes upset when Tsutomu settles for his suggestion way too easily, as he only mentioned it because he felt Tsutomu was drifting into a supporting role. After reading up on her opponents, Chihaya agrees to use the same order as the previous match, as she feels Tsutomu needs a rest from his scouting. Mizusawa soon begin their match against Shoyo High School, in which one loss means they lose. Whilst initially overwhelmed by Shoyo's speed, Misuzawa manage to make a comeback and win, thanks to the notes Tsutomu gathered from a team who lost to Shoyo. Meanwhile, Arata is allowed to participate in the individuals on the condition that he write an essay of apology and not be allowed to cheer on Chihaya and Taichi in exchange. As Misuzawa prepare for their semi-final match against Akashi Girls School, which features former Queen representative Megumu Ousaka, Tsutomu manages to deduce information about the other players based on Sumire's seemingly obscure notes.
#28 - An Encouragement of Learning
Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 11
Kotaro is determined to get into Komei High School, where Akane is set to attend. But with his grades and his parents' opposition, he will be fighting an uphill battle.
#29 - And Then
Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 12
School is almost out. Both Akane and Kotaro's rivals make their intentions clear. Akane is moving to Yokohama, and Kotaro is staying Saitama. Kotaro has only his writing to go back to, but...
#30 - Howling at the Moon
Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 3
With the school trip looming, the third-years are abuzz with dating gossip. Meanwhile, Kotaro is busy with his writing, and Akane is working on her running performance.
#31 - You're myself, I'm yourself
Persona4 the ANIMATION - Season 1 - Episode 1
Yu Narukami’s first day in a new school is overshadowed by the murder of a TV hostess on campus. Even stranger is the portal he discovers in TV screens, which throws him and his new friends into a nightmare world infested by fog and monsters.
#32 - Vita Sexualis
Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 8
Rumors begin swirling around school that Kotaro and Akane are dating.
#33 - Hold Back Nothing When Taking Love
Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 7
Chinatsu invites Akane, Kotaro and Hira to Tokyo Dome City amusement park. She makes a last-ditch effort to confess her feelings to Kotaro. Can she do it?
#34 - Passing Shower
Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 4
Things get awkward between Kotaro and Akane after he asks her out. He tries to find some time alone with her on the school trip, but sneaking his cell phone past the teachers proves to be a challenge.
#35 - Kokoro
Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 5
Akane has stated she would like to spend more time talking to Kotaro, but they continue to be shy at school and around each other. Akane struggles to improve her running time. Chinatsu decides to join Kotaro's cram school, which Akane gets jealous of.
#36 - The Setting Sun
Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 10
With the news that Akane is moving to Yokohama, Kotaro has to make some difficult decisions. Where will he go after middle school?
#37 - The Wind Rises
Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 9
Despite the stressful changes that come with the transition from middle school to high school, Kotaro and Akane have each other to lean on -- for now.
#38 - A Handful of Sand
Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 2
It's the last sports festival of middle school. Kotaro gets put in the relay race, though he does not do very well. He becomes friends with one of Akane's friends who bandages his scraped hand.
#39 - Spring and Hard Times
Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 1
Kotaro and Akane bump into each other while at dinner with their families. Their parents make it as awkward as possible.
#40 - Run, Melos!
Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 6
Kotaru receives a call from a publisher about the work he submitted. Following Chinatsu's confession, Akane struggles to focus for her race.
#41 - Erythroblasts and Myelocytes
Cells at Work! - Season 1 - Episode 6
Let me become a great red blood cell one day... This is the story of Red Blood Cell before she became Red Blood Cell, when she was a young Erythroblast. The Erythroblasts are training hard to become full-fledged Red Blood Cells under the supervision of their teacher, Macrophage. But Erythroblast is directionally-challenged, and she’s always getting lost in the middle of drills. One day, while practicing to evacuate from bacteria, Erythroblast once again loses her way...
#42 - Pneumococcus
Cells at Work! - Season 1 - Episode 1
This is a story that happens inside a human body. One day, as a Red Blood Cell is delivering oxygen and carbon dioxide, she is assaulted by Pneumococci and rescued by a White Blood Cell. To protect the body that’s their world, the White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) chases after the one Pneumococcus who’s escaped. But the enemy has hidden himself in the most unlikely place...
#43 - Cedar Pollen Allergy
Cells at Work! - Season 1 - Episode 5
The body has been invaded by a mass of cedar pollen! Rushing to the scene so that he can eliminate the cedar pollen, White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) runs into Memory Cell. Memory Cell is a Lymphocyte who retains the immune system’s memories. Seeing what’s actually going on, Memory Cell is strangely flustered. “What the heck? This is just like the legend...” What “legend” is Memory Cell talking about?
#44 - Scrape Wound
Cells at Work! - Season 1 - Episode 2
Things have been peaceful for Red Blood Cell when suddenly an abrasion occurs before her eyes. The White Blood Cells (Neutrophils) arrive to battle the bacteria and viruses invading through the wound, but they struggle against enemies like Staphylococcus aureus. Will the White Blood Cells (Neutrophils) find a way to defend this body?
#45 - Hemorrhagic Shock (2)
Cells at Work! - Season 1 - Episode 13
"We have detected life-threatening damage!" Hearing of this emergency, White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) rushes to the blast area. But there, he finds no traces of the blood cells he's supposed to protect! Due to massive bleeding, a huge amount of blood cells have already been flung outside the wound. And the bleeding continues... The situation grows more dire every second, but to protect this world and to save her friends, Red Blood Cell continues to deliver oxygen with Li'l Kouhai Red Blood Cell. Their world is on the brink of destruction... What kind of fate lies ahead for the cells?
#46 - Influenza
Cells at Work! - Season 1 - Episode 3
Naive T Cell is patrolling the body for influenza virus proliferation. But since he’s never taken on the enemy before, he’s completely terrified and useless. He finally ends up fleeing the battlefield where White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) and the veteran Killer T Cells are fighting. Naive T Cell is filled with self-loathing until Dendritic Cell sees him and speaks to him kindly.
#47 - Food Poisoning
Cells at Work! - Season 1 - Episode 4
Bacteria appear near the stomach. White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) is on the scene at once. There, he finds Eosinophil, another type of White Blood Cell, already in battle, but she’s struggling badly. Seeing how powerless she is, the other cells start trashing Eosinophil behind her back. Even after White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) tells them, “There’s a job that only Eosinophil can do...”
#48 - Bump
Cells at Work! - Season 2 - Episode 1
One day, while White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) is busy exterminating germs, he meets Backward Cap, a Platelet who wears her cap backwards. She is secretly training to become a stronger Platelet. However, a huge rumbling noise suddenly echoes inside of the body followed by violent shaking...
#49 - Hemorrhagic Shock (1)
Cells at Work! - Season 1 - Episode 12
Red Blood Cell has been assigned to train a rookie Red Blood Cell! She resolves to “show her what a dependable senpai I am!” But she keeps losing her way, and getting yelled at by other cells, so it’s not going very smoothly. Just then, a major incident rocks the world inside the body.
#50 - Blood Circulation
Cells at Work! - Season 1 - Episode 8
Delivering carbon dioxide to the lungs, and bringing oxygen to cells throughout the body... That’s Red Blood Cell’s important task. Though she’s still directionally-challenged and always losing her way, she can’t be a fledgling forever. She’s determined to go through Circulation by herself without any help from the older cells, but in the shadows, White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) watches over her with a worried look on his face.