The Best Episodes Directed By Akira Toba

Every TV Episode Directed by Akira Toba Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Showdown! Inuyasha vs. Sesshomaru
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Showdown! Inuyasha vs. Sesshomaru

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    S1:E7

    Kagome is able to pull out the Tetsusaiga. Sesshomaru tries to kill her, and Inuyasha is angered and fights to protect Kagome. His will to protect a human changes the Tetsusaiga into its true form, a fang sword.

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    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:N/A
  2. Background image for If I Could Take One Step Toward You
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - If I Could Take One Step Toward You

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    S1:E9

    Miorine rejects Shaddiq's business offer and challenges him to a duel. They agree on a team battle, but her side lacks mobile suits and pilots.

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  3. Background image for Keep Marching On Instead of Running Off
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Keep Marching On Instead of Running Off

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    S1:E12

    Suletta has to change her attitude if she's going to save Miorine and everyone else. Meanwhile, Miorine and Guel will fight to survive.

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    Director:Akira Toba
  4. Background image for Not the Best Way
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Not the Best Way

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    S1:E19

    Descending to Earth with the Aerial, Miorine holds discussions with the Earthians leading the protests. Given the grim situation on the ground, it seems peaceful negotiations will be almost impossible. Meanwhile, the members of Earth House are unable to cheer up the despairing Suletta...

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  5. Background image for Unrelenting Tenderness
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Unrelenting Tenderness

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    S1:E23

    Piloting the Calibarn, Suletta confronts Ericht head-on. Guel squares off against Lauda, who is burning with bitter hatred for Miorine. And amid the chaos of battle, a rocket carrying Miorine and the others makes its way to Quiet Zero.

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  6. Background image for Farewell Under the Lunar Eclipse
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Farewell Under the Lunar Eclipse

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    S1:E15

    The truth behind the night that sealed the fate of Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha’s parents is finally revealed.

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  7. Background image for Naraku's True Identity Unveiled
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Naraku's True Identity Unveiled

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    S1:E21

    Kagome returns to the shrine in the middle of her date with Hojo. She senses the presence of the Shikon Jewel shards and returns to feudal Japan. Naraku reveals that fifty years ago, Onigumo was in love with Kikyo. The demons that were drawn to Onigumo by his malice devoured Onigumo, and the demon Naraku was born.

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    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:N/A
  8. Background image for Plan for Independent Japan
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Plan for Independent Japan

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    S2:E2

    Lelouch directs the Black Knights in a counterattack against the Britannian forces and recalls how he came to forget his past: after Suzaku arrested him and brought him back to Britannia a year ago, the Emperor used his Geass to implant false memories in Lelouch's mind. The new Knightmare Frame prototype Vincent arrives and wreaks havoc on the Black Knights. They collapse Babel Tower to retreat, simultaneously dropping it on Viceroy Carares and creating a road straight to the Chinese Federation Consulate, where the Black Knights escape to. Zero broadcasts his plan to recreate the United State of Japan. The Britannian military retreats, but the pilot of the Vincent, Rolo, is not so easily swayed. After arriving at the consul grounds, he confronts Li Xingke, revealing that he too possesses the power of Geass.

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    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:N/A
  9. Background image for Surprise Attack over the Pacific
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Surprise Attack over the Pacific

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    S2:E6

    Rolo uses his Geass to buy Lelouch time to say words of caution to Nunnally without revealing his reawakened memories to Suzaku. Unwilling to fight against Nunnally, Lelouch orders the Black Knights to capture her as she is transported to Area 11 by airship. Successfully boarding the vessel, Zero meets with her and tries to convince that Britannia is using her. Nunnally reveals she volunteered for the position, and states she wishes to continue Euphemia's Specially Administrated Zone of Japan, requesting a bewildered Zero to join her. Britannian reinforcements hinder the Black Knights' assault, and as the airship crashes into the sea, Suzaku manages to save Nunnally, taking her away from Lelouch a second time.

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    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:N/A
  10. Background image for The Grip of Damocles
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #10 - The Grip of Damocles

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    S2:E24

    The Black Knights manage to board the Avalon. Lelouch escapes in the Shinkirō while C.C. holds Kallen at bay long enough for Lelouch to escape. Using Nina's F.L.E.I.J.A. Eliminator, Lelouch and Suzaku successfully break into the Damocles. Believing Lelouch to be trapped, Schneizel sets the Damocles' self-destruct sequence and attempts to leave. However, Lelouch manages to outsmart Schneizel, using his Geass to force him into obedience. Suzaku and Gino battle outside the fortress, with Gino unable to hold out against Suzaku. Using his last attack, Gino takes out the Damocles shields, allowing Kallen to take over. Meanwhile, Lelouch goes to confront Nunnally, who has regained her sight.

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    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:N/A
  11. Background image for Zero
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Zero

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    S1:E25

    After managing to capture Cornelia, Lelouch forces her to reveal what little information she knows of Marianne's murder, but the answers do not please him one bit. V.V. takes Nunnally to Kaminejima, and Lelouch abandons the Black Knights to rescue his sister. Without Lelouch, the Black Knights begin to lose ground to the Britannian Army. Suzaku follows Lelouch, leading to a final confrontation between the former friends.

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    Director:Akira Toba
  12. Background image for Sesshomaru and Kirinmaru
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Sesshomaru and Kirinmaru

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    S1:E18

    Konton learns of the origins of the Rainbow Pearl and the connection between Kirinmaru and the Dream Butterfly. He summons an ogre to attack the Half-Demon Princesses.

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  13. Background image for Distant Festival Lights
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Distant Festival Lights

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    S5:E7

    Natsume and his friends go to a distant hot springs to help with the renovations. When he arrives, he meets an old friend of Tanumas, but he quickly gets caught up in local youkai trouble. Tanuma's old friend is actually a youkai, and she threatens terrible things if Natsume reveals her secret.

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    Director:Akira Toba
  14. Background image for Kikyo & Inuyasha, Into the Miasma
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Kikyo & Inuyasha, Into the Miasma

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    S1:E32

    Inuyasha and the others stumble across a cave full of demons fighting to the death. They soon discover that Naraku is using to find a new demon to integrate into his being. However, the large demonic aura brings Kikyo into the mess.

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    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:N/A
  15. Background image for The Man Who Fell In Love With Kagome
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The Man Who Fell In Love With Kagome

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    S1:E37

    Inuyasha and the group must battle the Birds of Paradise, before they can reach the wolf den. Meanwhile, back at the den, Koga expresses his true feelings for Kagome. When the final battle with the Birds ensues, will Inuyasha's jealousy cost Koga his life?

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    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:N/A
  16. Background image for Kagura's Dance and Kanna's Mirror
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Kagura's Dance and Kanna's Mirror

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    S1:E41

    Inuyasha and his companions come upon an orphan named Koharu, a young woman who believes she is in love with Miroku, after he helped her three years ago. When Koharu needs help again, they assist her and find her a home in a new village. When Naraku sends Kagura and Kanna to destroy Inuyasha and his companions, Koharu and the villagers become the new pawns in Naraku's devious plan.

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    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:N/A
  17. Background image for Juromaru and Kageromaru
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Juromaru and Kageromaru

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    S1:E46

    Naraku sends his two new incarnations, Juromaru & Kageromaru, to attack Koga, and also, Inuyasha and his companions. Can Inuyasha and Koga work together as a team to defeat these new foes?

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    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:N/A
  18. Background image for Inuyasha's Soul, Devoured
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Inuyasha's Soul, Devoured

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    S1:E51

    Sesshomaru learns from the wise tree-demon, Boku'seno that when Inuyasha transforms into a demon, his demon blood takes full control turning him into a mindless killing machine. Elsewhere, Inuyasha and the others arrive at a village that is ruthlessly being held under the control of the Moth Demon, Gatenmaru and his band of thieves.

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    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:N/A
  19. Background image for Envoys from the Earth
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Envoys from the Earth

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    S1:E13

    It has been two weeks since the attack on Plant Quetta. At first glance, it seems daily life at the school has remained peaceful, but a gag order has been imposed regarding the incident, and the members of Earth House feel suffocated. As preparations get under way for the next day's Open Campus event, a pair of transfer students appear before Suletta.

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  20. Background image for Race
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Race

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    S1:E5

    Sugimoto is tortured by twin brothers Youhei and Kouhei Nikaidō. Shiraishi breaks into Sugimoto's cell and releases his bonds, allowing him to kill Youhei. He fakes a fatal injury using Youhei's intestines, and is able to escape and reunite with Asirpa. While hunting, Asirpa and Sugimoto come across the tracks of two men: Tanigaki and Tetsuzō Nihei, a famous bear hunter.

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    Director:Akira Toba
  21. Background image for Final Battle Tokyo II
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Final Battle Tokyo II

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    S2:E18

    With the power disrupted, the Black Knights begin their assault on the Tokyo Settlement. Suzaku threatens to use the F.L.E.I.J.A. bomb, but Lelouch, having completely lost his trust in Suzaku, calls his bluff. Jeremiah and Guilford engage Suzaku, but Gino and Anya join the fray to even the odds. Sayoko frees Kallen while Rolo attempts to locate Nunnally, secretly intending to kill her. Lelouch is nearly killed by Luciano and his Valkyrie Squadron, until Kallen arrives in the upgraded Guren Seiten Eight Elements-Type. Meanwhile, the Emperor enters Area 11, and Cornelia escapes confinement. Using the new Knightmare's overwhelming speed and power, Kallen kills Luciano and severely cripples the Lancelot. On the verge of death, Suzaku's Geass command activates and compels him to fire the F.L.E.I.J.A. Unfortunately, the bomb detonates over the government complex, obliterating a massive section of the settlement. Lelouch has a nervous breakdown when Rolo tells him Nunnally is killed in the explosion.

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    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:N/A
  22. Background image for Rush
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Rush

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    S1:E7

    Because of Kuon’s betrayal, Team Z is faced with a desperate situation of playing 12-on-10, with the opponent knowing everything about their weapons and strategies. Even under such a circumstance, Team Z never gives up on the fight, and Isagi continues to believe in himself. Inspired by their passion, Chigiri runs through the field at an incredible speed, his weapon he has sealed away. His ego rocks the match when they are losing at 3-4.

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    Director:Akira Toba
  23. Background image for I Order you, Suzaku Kururugi
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #23 - I Order you, Suzaku Kururugi

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    S1:E18

    As Euphemia knights Suzaku, Lelouch establishes the hierarchy of the Black Knights. Diethard Reid suggests assassinating Suzaku, but Lelouch has other plans for him. He launches a plan to disable and capture Suzaku and the Lancelot at a Britannia military base on Shikinejima. The plan almost succeeds, but Second Prince Schneizel el Britannia appears and orders his floating battleship, the Avalon, to bombard the island.

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    Director:Akira Toba
  24. Background image for The Princess and the Witch
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #24 - The Princess and the Witch

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    S1:E5

    To Lelouch's surprise, C.C., the girl who gave him his power, is alive and now living in his residence. Suzaku, having been acquitted of all charges, accidentally meets Third Princess Euphemia li Britannia and ends up intervening in an internal Purist faction struggle. Meanwhile, Second Princess Cornelia li Britannia endeavors to take charge of Area 11 as Viceroy and bring Zero, now the Empire's number one enemy and most wanted man, to justice.

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    Director:Akira Toba
  25. Background image for Confession
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Confession

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    S1:E2

    Re-l struggles to convince her peers of her encounters with the monsters, which she learns are called Proxy. She is removed from the investigation and finds that Iggy has had his memories of recent events erased. Meanwhile, Vincent finds himself on the run from a proxy and then the city’s authorities.

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    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:Dai Sato

Akira Toba Ratings Summary

"Showdown! Inuyasha vs. Sesshomaru" is the best rated episode directed by Akira Toba. It scored 9.3/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/27/2000 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "If I Could Take One Step Toward You".