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The Best Episodes Directed By Ayataka Tanemura

Every TV Episode Directed by Ayataka Tanemura Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 20 Episode 436 - The Masked Man
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - The Masked Man

    S20:E436

    The Masked Man shows Neji and Naruto images of past incidents that occurred in the Leaf Village. Meanwhile, Shikamaru and friends join up with Team Jiraiya to rescue the children. After fighting side by side with the Leaf, Yahiko and the others seem to have a change of heart.

    Director:Ayataka Tanemura
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 170 - The Faraway Future
    9.4/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Faraway Future

    S1:E170

    Due to Nacht's spell, the Devil who has been granting Asta power since the beginning has appeared physically. To master his Devil powers, Asta must battle and defeat his Devil, and force him to submit. But Asta has other plans... Meanwhile, Yuno, Noelle, and the others grow stronger in order to take their revenge against the Dark Triad.

    Director:Ayataka Tanemura
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 20 Episode 425 - The Infinite Dream
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - The Infinite Dream

    S20:E425

    Madara now possesses the Rinnegan in both eyes, and he is the strongest, most despicable enemy the newly reunited Team 7 has ever faced. Kakashi calls upon Team 7 to recall their first lesson with the bells, and to use teamwork!

    Director:Ayataka Tanemura
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 20 Episode 445 - The Pursuer
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Pursuer

    S20:E445

    The Anbu who attack Naruto and Shikamaru are agents sent by Danzo, who had promised Orochimaru that he would deliver Sasuke safely to him. Luckily, Neji, Lee and Tenten rush to their aid in the nick of time! Meanwhile, Hiruko reveals the truth behind the incident involving Hizashi

    Director:Ayataka Tanemura
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 36 - Three Eyes
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Three Eyes

    S1:E36

    Three elite members of the Eye of the Midnight Sun pay a visit to their comrade Licht, prepared to make Yami and friends pay for what they’ve done.

    Director:Ayataka Tanemura
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  6. undefined Season 20 Episode 462 - A Fabricated Past
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - A Fabricated Past

    S20:E462

    Kaguya is furious that Hagoromo has broken the law. Hagoromo finds out what Kaguya did in the past and makes up his mind to fight her. Knowing nothing about her, Hagoromo cannot trust her—he wonders if the love and the despair she experienced are the sole cause of her anger. Unable to reach an understanding, mother and sons begin their long, sad battle.

    Director:Ayataka Tanemura
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 43 - Temple Battle Royale
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Temple Battle Royale

    S1:E43

    It’s the misfit magicians of the Black Bulls up against the fearsome fish-masked Temple Mages. Noelle faces a surprising foe, and Asta uses his head.

    Director:Ayataka Tanemura
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 69 - The Briar Maiden’s Melancholy
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - The Briar Maiden’s Melancholy

    S1:E69

    Captain Charlotte of the Blue Rose Knights thinks back to her past, but not before she and Vanessa battle it out in more than one ill-advised contest.

    Director:Ayataka Tanemura
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Kaiju No. 8 Captured
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Kaiju No. 8 Captured

    S1:E11

    Kaiju No. 8 is captured, and Kafka is at the mercy of the Defense Force's most important leaders.

    Director:Ayataka Tanemura
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Magic Knights Entrance Exam
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #10 - The Magic Knights Entrance Exam

    S1:E4

    Asta and Yuno head toward the colosseum in the royal capital for the Magic Knights Entrance Exam, while looking around and admiring all the things they’ve never seen before.

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    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Capital Riot
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Capital Riot

    S1:E21

    The royal capital is under siege! The Magic Knight squads must set aside their quarrels and come together to defend the Clover Kingdom and its people.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Dogmatic
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Dogmatic

    S1:E6

    Tsukasa is confronted about her relationship with Anzai. Anzai is called back into duty to take care of an emergency situation as he learns to accept his demon instincts.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 28 - The One I’ve Set My Heart On
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #13 - The One I’ve Set My Heart On

    S1:E28

    Finral invites two of his squadmates to a mixer, but they aren’t the only Magic Knights who show up. Asta gets closer to a certain young woman.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Weak Humans, Wise Demons
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Weak Humans, Wise Demons

    S1:E7

    With the fear of demons gripping the world, humanity devolves into paranoia and violence. Akira tries to save other demon-human hybrids like himself.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 140 - A Favor for Julius
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #15 - A Favor for Julius

    S1:E140

    Julius asks Marx to do a favor for him. He wanted him to help with creating new magic items as well as take care of some bandits. Marx is accompanied by the former member of the Eye of the Midnight Sun, Sally, to the Black Bulls’ hideout in order to conduct experiments for magic item research. Next, he travels with Captain Fuegoleon and Captain Nozel to investigate the bandits. Apparently, Julius had visited even that faraway town in disguise before…

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Ayataka Tanemura Ratings Summary

"The Masked Man" is the best rated episode directed by Ayataka Tanemura. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/5/2015 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Faraway Future".