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 - 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.

#3 - 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.

#4 - 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.

#5 - 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.

#6 - 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.

#7 - 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.

#8 - 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.

#9 - 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.

#10 - 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.

#11 - 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.

#12 - 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.

#13 - 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.

#14 - 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.

#15 - 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.

#16 - 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.

#17 - 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.

#18 - 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.

#19 - 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.

#20 - '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.

#21 - 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.

#22 - 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.

#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 - 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.

#25 - 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.

#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 - 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...

#29 - 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.

#30 - 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.

#31 - Vita Sexualis

Tsukigakirei - Season 1 - Episode 8

Rumors begin swirling around school that Kotaro and Akane are dating.

#32 - 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?

#33 - 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.

#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 - Don't You Want to Become a Quiz King?

7O3X Fastest Finger First - Season 1 - Episode 1

#37 - High Road x Low Road

7O3X Fastest Finger First - Season 1 - Episode 9

#38 - 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?

#39 - If You Want the Right to Answer /

7O3X Fastest Finger First - Season 1 - Episode 3

#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 - 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.

#42 - Greetings Asagaoka Regular Meet!

7O3X Fastest Finger First - Season 1 - Episode 8

#43 - ... Their Past Quiz Questions

7O3X Fastest Finger First - Season 1 - Episode 7

#44 - 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.

#45 - A Mysterious Beauty Appears,

7O3X Fastest Finger First - Season 1 - Episode 4

#46 - 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.

#47 - A: Because the Question Is There!

7O3X Fastest Finger First - Season 1 - Episode 12

#48 - A Matter of 0.01 Seconds?!

7O3X Fastest Finger First - Season 1 - Episode 2

#49 - Q: Why Do You Answer?

7O3X Fastest Finger First - Season 1 - Episode 11

#50 - Buzou vs Miyaura! Ding!

7O3X Fastest Finger First - Season 1 - Episode 5