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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Little Suzu refuses to eat her veggies. To really get rid of weeds, you've got to pull them up by the roots. Tatsu and Torajiro have a bug fight.

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  2. undefined Season 20 Episode 484 - Sasuke's Story, Sunrise, Part 1: The Exploding Human
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Sasuke's Story, Sunrise, Part 1: The Exploding Human

    S20:E484

    "The fourth Great Shinobi World War has ended. But Sasuke decides to continue his solitary journey—this time to atone for his sins. Meanwhile, back at the Leaf Village, there is a growing number of missing shinobi. As Kakashi—the sixth Hokage—and the others discuss these incidents, the Leaf is attacked by a mysterious group of shinobi."

    Director:Chiaki Kon
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  3. undefined Season 20 Episode 488 - Sasuke's Story, Sunrise, Part 5: The Last One
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Sasuke's Story, Sunrise, Part 5: The Last One

    S20:E488

    Sasuke begins his own investigation into the incidents. He overcomes many dangers on his path to the truth. The Exploding Humans, the Ketsuryugan, the Chinoike Clan, and the Uchiha Clan—just how are they connected? Where does his journey lead? The mystery is about to be solved...

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Accident Beach
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Accident Beach

    S1:E15

    On the day of the trip to the beach, the group encounters several mishaps on the journey. It starts off with Kōko and Banri meeting Nijigen at the wrong place, and delays in picking up Chinami and Mitsuo. Heavy traffic slows their exit from the city. It rains despite contrary forecasts. The group arrives in the middle of a rainstorm. Needing to use the restroom, Kōko gets out of the car in her swimsuit, and the rest of the group follows. The rain stops and the group enjoys their beach day. With Nijigen feeling exhausted, Kōko instead drives the car back home. Along the way, Banri falls asleep despite trying his best efforts to remain awake. Shortly afterword, Kōko becomes tired and falls asleep at the wheel. Moments before the car swerves out of control, Banri wakes up and hits the brakes, causing the car to come to a complete stop after colliding with the guard rail. (Source: Wikipedia)

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Wake-up Call
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Wake-up Call

    S1:E16

    The accident gives Chinami a bloody lip, dents the car's bumper, and damages the guard rail. The group is escorted back to the city by the police. Upon arrival, Kōko gets slapped by her father, and the trip to Barcelona is cancelled. On the next day, Banri, Mitsuo, Chinami, and Nijigen meet with all of them taking responsibility. Banri feels the most at-fault for not keeping Kōko awake. Banri goes to Kōko's home to talk with her, finding Kōko unwilling to get out of bed. The accident reminds Kōko that she has acted immaturely despite being an adult. Banri tells Kōko that despite needing to grow up she needs to remain true to herself. Kōko tells Banri about a dream she had where she was riding in a car with Banri and at a place where they are told to stop the car, Kōko gets off and the car drives away, which makes her believe that if Banri should regain his memories that he would fall in love with Linda instead of her. Kōko's father enters her room and orders Banri to cook some ramen, while Kōko returns to bed. (Source: Wikipedia)

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Tatsu gives Miku pointers on how to play golf. A group of scary looking guys walk into the woods. Tatsu, Miku and Masa can’t take the heat.

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Torajiro gets a formidable rival — his sister. It's snowing! The popcorn is popped, but Tatsu, Miku and Masa can't decide on what DVD to watch.

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Miku needs to eat her way through a huge pile of pastries. Tatsu's no match for the typhoon. Then, Tatsu, Miku and Masa go camping.

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Tatsu gets intimidated at a meeting of women's group leaders. Gokudon visits a little girl in the hospital. Miku finds Tatsu collapsed on the floor!

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Tatsu takes a part-time job at a cafe. Then he bumps into a deceased yakuza boss’s wife, who’s now working at the supermarket. It’s Tatsu’s birthday!

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Kon's Great Plan
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Kon's Great Plan

    S1:E15

    Kon decides to run away from the Kurosaki Clinic as Soul Society comes after Rukia Kuchiki.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    While at the mall, Tatsu catches a live Policure show. Later, he goes on a date with Miku to an amusement park, then takes a trip to the beach.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Miku’s dad tries to bond with Tatsu over a game of catch. A cockroach infiltrates the apartment. The Immortal Claus stops by a kids’ Christmas party.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Masa realizes that housewives — and househusbands — have a lot in common with the yakuza. Tatsu takes a yoga class and thoroughly enjoys himself.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    Torajiro hits up Tatsu for some street-level information on the latest craze: bubble tea. Tatsu takes Masa on a confusing trip to the 100-yen shop.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    A battle ensues inside Tatsu's body when he catches a fever. Masa stops by for New Year's. In a baking class, Tatsu drives home the value of heart.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Tatsu gets pulled into a rap battle, then enters a Halloween costume contest with Miku. Things get intense during a trip to a buffet restaurant.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    To buy Miku a limited edition Policure DVD, Tatsu has to memorize a confusing discount code catchphrase. Tatsu and Miku dogsit; Gin takes another walk.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Tatsu and Masa bump into Torajiro, a fellow ex-gangster now running a crepe truck. The cops grow suspicious of Tatsu’s balcony herb garden.

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 33 - Miracle! The Mysterious New Hero
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Miracle! The Mysterious New Hero

    S1:E33

    In the Human World, Yuzu Kurosaki finds a cat named Raku and is drawn into an adventure with Don Kanonji and his Karakura-Raizer Team.

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.2/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Miku rushes off to work but forgets her bento. Tatsu tracks down a Policure Blu-ray for Miku’s birthday. Gin takes a walk around the neighborhood.

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Yes No
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Yes No

    S1:E6

    In a dream, Banri remembers that after his love confession to Linda, she agreed to tell him her response the following night on the bridge where Banri would have his accident. Kōko notices Banri's unusual behavior around Linda, but when she questions him, he denies that anything is wrong. Chinami finds the two and invites them to a party, but Kōko declines out of dislike for Chinami, but this does not dissuade Chinami, who explains to Banri that she likes Kōko. Banri convinces Kōko to attend, alongside Mitsuo and Nijigen, but Kōko and Mitsuo end up arguing about Chinami, which ends with Mitsuo confessing to Chinami, and her turning him down. On their way home, Banri decides to end his friendship with Kōko, due to her lasting infatuation for Mitsuo, and despite Kōko's objections, he leaves her. The next day, Linda notices the tense atmosphere between the two, but when she inquires about it, Banri confronts her about not telling him that they previously knew each other. Linda explains that she said nothing out of fear of confusing him and driving him away, while also admitting her guilt in feeling that she had caused Banri's accident by not responding to his confession sooner. Afterwards, Kōko meets up with Banri to learn what happened, but he takes off running due to the revelation that Linda might have reciprocated his feelings years ago, and how her answer would have affected his life. Before he can wonder if having the same accident would let him do things over again, Kōko manages to catch up to Banri and tells him not leave her, confessing that she loves him. (Source: Wikipedia)

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - In the Mirror
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - In the Mirror

    S1:E10

    Ghost Banri, having awakened back in his physical body, feels the urge to see Linda. He slips and falls, hitting his chin on the floor. He returns to being "new" Banri, and sees in the mirror Kōko gave him that he has cut his chin. Despite not being a serious injury, Banri feels ill. He discovers the hidden picture of Linda and himself is missing. He tries to go to the hospital by himself, but Nana finds him and takes him there. On the way home he tells Nana that he had the wrong idea about her, and that she is actually really nice. She listens with her usual cool attitude. Once home, she passes him off to a waiting Linda, who accuses her of beating up Banri. Nana tells Linda that she only helped him, and leaves Linda and Banri by themselves. Linda takes care of Banri for a while, feeding him water and medicine. Banri reflects on the conflicting emotions he experiences about Linda and Kōko. Kōko arrives with a bouquet of roses and accuses Banri of cheating because he's alone in his apartment with Linda. Banri and Linda are taken aback until Kōko reveals she's kidding, tossing the roses aside. 2D-kun and Mitsuo arrive and jokingly argue over who caught the bouquet and will get married first. Kōko assures everyone present that she was really kidding, and that she knows that Banri would never cheat on her. She goes a little over the top about the subject, and gets chided by Linda who tells her to cut it out. Kōko, in turn, chides Banri for not telling her that Nana lived next door, but forgives him anyway. She also thanks Linda for taking care of Banri, but Mitsuo suspects she is not being honest about her true feelings. They begin to argue, but Linda stops them for Banri's sake. Kōko admits that having another woman take care of him before she could get there did make her a little jealous. Linda admits that Nana took care of him first. Everyone discusses summer vacation plans, and decide to go to the beach together. Later that night, Banri awakens and finds Kōko still there and watching over him. Kōko apologizes for not taking care of him properly and making a fuss when he was not feeling well. She becomes depressed, telling Banri that she could never be a good girlfriend. Banri gives her an assuring hug, and asks if she's not entirely over her own cold yet. She assures him that she couldn't have come and seen him if that were the case. She admits that she wanted to go to the beach only with him, and asks if he will take her when he's better. She further states that "it doesn't have to be Paris", referring to her ideal "first time" location. Banri promises that he will take her once summer vacation arrives. (Source: Wikipedia)

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Trouble Party
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Trouble Party

    S1:E11

    Banri and Kōko ride the train and discuss Kōko's new Festival Club nickname "RoboGirl", so named because she looks like a robot when she dances.They look forward to the Awa dance festival and the beach trip they have planned. Banri worries about whether Kōko is the one who took the photo of Linda and him from his apartment. They meet up with the rest of the Festival Club, and discuss the preparations needed before the festival. Afterwards Banri speaks with the upperclassmen and asks for advice about his beach trip with Kōko. When they find out that Banri only intends to take her by train for a day trip, they tell him that a classy girl like Kōko won't be happy with the low-budget, simple trip he has planned. They advise him to get a job and make some money. Later Kōko tells him that she doesn't want him to get a job because it would mean they wouldn't get to see each other much. Kōko offers to pay for both of them on their trip. She tells him that she wants to spend as much time with him as she can, and admits that she worries about what he's doing when they're not together. She says that she knows she is awkward, overbearing, and annoying, but says she's learning to hold back. Kōko then tells Banri that she wishes she could shrink him down so that she can keep him with her in her bag for safety. Oka-chan walks up and says hello, then announces that she is on her way to her part time job. Oka-chan advises Banri that her employer is looking for more people, so they follow her to the upscale cafe where she works. Kōko, though, forbids Banri from working. Banri visits Nana to pay her back for cab fare and bring her cookies. Upon finding out Banri needs money, Nana invites him to be a waiter at a weekend party. She also insists he bring Mitsuo with him. Mitsuo resists the idea until the Tea Club tries to recruit them for questionable employment. On the night of the party Banri tells Mitsuo that Kōko had wanted to come over, but that he told her he had to work on a report. At the party, Banri finds himself dressed as a maid. The party host offers Mitsuo an extra 10,000 yen to wear nothing but a flesh-colored Speedo, which he accepts. While waiting on party-goers, Banri sees that Linda is also working at the party dressed as a devil girl. Meanwhile, Kōko is unable to contact Banri as he is not carrying his phone with him at the party. (Source: Wikipedia)

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Don't Look Back
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Don't Look Back

    S1:E12

    Banri Tada is enjoying working as a waiter at the party, along with Nana, Mitsuo and Linda. Meanwhile, Kōko has texted Banri numerous times and is becoming concerned that he hasn't answered. Some of the guests see Banri and Linda together and insist on taking their picture. The two of them get carried away and strike several provocative poses just as Kōko, who has come looking for Banri, arrives. Incensed, she throws a drink in Banri's face and slaps him. Linda tries to apologize but Nana stops her and Banri takes Kōko away to the fitting room. Unable to talk for long as he is still on the job, he gives her the key to his place and tells her to wait for him there. Kōko leaves and Banri continues working but is concerned about his relationship. Once the party is over and they receive their pay Banri tells Mitsuo that his salary might have lost its usefulness. On his way home Banri checks his phone and is shocked to discover that Kōko has been texting him all day. He hurries home to a dark apartment and is relieved to find Kōko waiting for him. The couple apologize to one another and Kōko returns the picture of Banri and Linda, much to his surprise. He admits that they were former classmates and he had been in love with her. He then goes on to tell Kōko that his feelings for Linda return sometimes in flashes. Kōko hugs him in response and says that all she want is for Banri not to remember the past, with Banri understanding and so the couple reconcile. The next morning, Banri tells Linda that he wants to talk with her. Beside the river, he asks if she loved the old Banri; she replies that she only thought of him as a friend. Banri then tries to rip the picture of them together, with the ghost of the old Banri looking on and saying no. He drops the picture, which Linda then picks up. Banri gets to his feet and tells her to pretend that they are just strangers, as he wants to cut ties with the past. Linda realizes that Kōko is bothered by her being a part of his past life and says she understands and that they are doing the right thing. She then rips the picture into pieces, surprising Banri. The next morning, Kōko and Banri take a picture together, forming new memories for just the two of them. (Source: Wikipedia)

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Chiaki Kon Ratings Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode directed by Chiaki Kon. It scored 9/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/1/2023 and is rated 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "Sasuke's Story, Sunrise, Part 1: The Exploding Human".