The Best Episodes Directed By Aya Ikeda

Determined to kill his former leader for betraying their clan three thousand years ago, Fraudrin takes on a newly resurrected darker, more powerful Meliodas.

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: N/A

Mash and Dot are spotted by Silva, a Lang dorm student known for his bad behavior. Silva offers a bet on whether the boys can endure five hits each of his magic. Silva says he'll give up a silver coin if he can endure, and Dot says he'll take hits for Mash, too. Dot withstands ten hits, but Silva reveals the brutal reality. Looking on, Mash takes decisive action.

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: Yosuke Kuroda

This is the Magic Realm. Naturally, all who reside in this world can use magic. Magic is a normal part of everyday life. But deep within a certain forest lives a boy named Mash and his father-figure, Regro. Mash was frequently told to avoid going into town. The reason being, the mark that is ever present on everyone’s face does not exist on Mash — for he cannot use magic. One day, while Regro is away, Mash ventures into town to buy his favorite cream puffs....

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: Yosuke Kuroda

Half a month into their summer vacation, Kaguya spends her days moping around, unable to see Shirogane without the student council to throw them together. However, she does have plans to see a fireworks display with the other members of the student council toward the end of the break. Kaguya has never been able to make summer memories because of her strict upbringing as the daughter of the head of a financial conglomerate, so she is anticipating the day she can have fun with everyone. But the day before the event, Kaguya's father suddenly summons her home to Kyoto...

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: Yasuhiro Nakanishi

Ishigami has a biased opinion that "Guys who wear boxers are all man whores." Kaguya takes his words to heart and is dying to know what kind of underwear Shirogane is wearing. She tries to come up with different strategies so that she can take a peek at his underwear without it seeming weird, but all her ideas are too naughty. She decides to ask him directly what kind of underwear he likes, but Shirogane misunderstands the question and thinks she is asking him what kind of lingerie he is into. Shirogane starts to imagine the kind of underwear that he wants Kaguya to wear.

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: Yukie Sugawara

Krone receives a letter from the Grace Field headquarters and departs from the House. Later on, Emma and Norman go to inspect the wall surrounding the House while Ray attempts to distract Isabella.

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: Seiko Takagi

As another group of adventurers discovers a treasure box, a swarm of bone-chilling ghosts chases Laios and his crew. Senshi, however, has a sweet plan.

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: Nanami Higuchi

Shirogane is at the top of the race for the student council elections according to the latest predictions, but he is concerned about Miko Iino, a first-year who is trailing close behind him in the race. His competitive streak flares up when he has a conversation with Miko during her election campaign and finds out that she has been at the top of her class as well as an eloquent speaker. Fujiwara plays the role of the peacemaker while tensions mount between the two rivals, but she is caught off guard when Miko asks, “Will you be my vice president if I’m elected as the student council president?”

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: Yukie Sugawara

Shirogane accidentally steps on Maki Shijo, a female student who had collapsed on campus, and takes care of her in the student council room. Apparently, she has suffered from the sorrows of love. When Maki discusses her situation with him, her expression changes from high-spirited, to anxious, to explosively angry, to tearful. After witnessing such an intense range of human emotion, for some reason Shirogane was struck by a strong sense of déjà vu. What on earth was this feeling?

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: Yukie Sugawara

With the dungeon's fate hanging in the balance, Kabru negotiates with the elves. Meanwhile, a ghost drags Laios and crew into the cursed Golden Country.

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: Kimiko Ueno

On his day off, a family situation leads Daisuke to break out of his own mansion. Shortly after he steps out, Kato calls him to help a young boy who is distraught over a lost dog. Daisuke realizes that he left his wallet and gadgets back at the mansion. Unable to resort to his usual tactics, they have difficulty finding the lost dog. Daisuke doesn’t want to go home, so Kato reluctantly invites him into his apartment.

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: Taku Kishimoto

Even after those people were murdered, Daisuke claims that this incident is an internal problem of the Kambe family. The rift between Daisuke and Kato has become so serious that they decide to go their separate ways. However, Kato is apprehended by the First Investigation Division as a material witness. The remaining members of the Modern Crime Prevention Task Force follow the clues about the suspect that Cho-san left behind. Suzue claims to have seen the actual suspect inside the Kambe residence, and clearly states that it was none other than Shigemaru Kambe.

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: Taku Kishimoto

Momose decides to change phone models after dropping his smartphone in a fountain. He then gets a call from his former boss, Kurono, who was supposed to be blocked, and panics. Worried about Momose, Shirosaki decides to personally see him home. Until now, Momose has been terrified to face the scars of his past. But after hearing a heartwarming and personal story from Shirosaki, Momose gains the courage to face Kurono. What suggestion does Shirosaki give to Momose who decides to make the phone call?

Director: Aya Ikeda

Writer: Masahiro Yokotani