The best episode directed by Akane Inoue is "House of Tragedy", rated 9/10 from 2 user votes. It was "written by Tatsuhiko Urahata". "House of Tragedy" aired on 5/19/2004 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Petra and Schumann".
Tenma and Nina return to the Fortners’ residence to find Mauler and Nina’s parents dead. Two detectives arrive to take them to the station for questioning, but certain things don't look right.
Director: Akane Inoue
Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata
In a small village, Dr. Schumann worries over the health of his sick but stubborn old friend, Petra.
Director: Akane Inoue
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
The Espada are shown to still be alive, Sōsuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tōsen are freed, and the Visored arrive on the battlefield.
Director: Akane Inoue
Writer: Masahiro Okubo
The Shinigami and Visored vow to protect Ichigo Kurosaki and defeat Sōsuke Aizen.
Director: Akane Inoue
Writer: Masahiro Okubo
As his transformation progresses, Sōsuke Aizen proves more and more resilient. Ichigo Kurosaki's strength fails to defeat Gin Ichimaru.
Director: Akane Inoue
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
As the Humans run away, Gin Ichimaru betrays Sōsuke Aizen.
Director: Akane Inoue
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
Sōsuke Aizen reveals his plans and heads to Karakura Town.
Director: Akane Inoue
Writer: Genki Yoshimura
Nozomi Kujō trains with Ichigo Kurosaki and the others while the Reigai assault the Human World once again.
Director: Akane Inoue
Writer: Masahiro Okubo
Urahara Kisuke and Kon find Ouko Yushima, the man behind Kageroza’s invasion. Finding traces of Kageroza’s blood nearby, the two follow the trail.
Director: Akane Inoue
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Prior events are recalled.
Director: Akane Inoue
Writer: Masashi Sogo
As the Reigai continue their attack, Nozomi Kujō wanders around Karakura in search of something.
Director: Akane Inoue
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi encounters her old Shinigami friend and catches up with him.
Director: Akane Inoue
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu