9.3/103 votes#1 - The Kingdom in Turmoil
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/14/2022
Hiling and her band of knights face intense opposition from the forces under the command of the Magic Mirror. When the fighting takes a desperate turn, Apeas's loyalties are tested. In the castle town, Ouken launches his own independent attack.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
9.1/107 votes#2 - To Be Reborn
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/6/2022
Isagi relies on "the smell of the goal," his raw instincts, to make a move, and it leads to the fierce battle of "reading" each other's hand with Team Y's playmaker, Niko Ikki. Isagi and Niko's battle as they both watch over the whole field and throw their ego at each other, brings them to the last one minute of the match. Can Isagi and Team Z beat Niko's final strategy, "One Time Kill Counter"?
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
9.1/1015 votes#3 - Wake Up and Take a Step
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 12/20/2021
Rudeus sinks into depression following Eris's departure. As he struggles to get back on his feet, the many people he's met continue their own journeys.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Muneo Nakamoto
9.1/1017 votes#4 - Separate Journeys
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 11/15/2021
After setting out from Millishion, Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd board a ship back to the Central Continent. Meanwhile, Roxy arrives in Rikarisu, where she encounters some familiar faces.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Atsushi Takayama
8.5/102 votes#5 - The White Knight of London, Act 2
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/30/2021
Whiteley goes alone to deal with the House of Lords with the irrefutable proof obtained from Albert in hand, but finds Milverton, the king of blackmailers. Even as Whiteley negotiates with him, Milverton's devilish clutches close in on his dear brother.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
8.3/103 votes#6 - Brutal Ammunition! The Plague Rounds Aim at Luffy!
Season 21 Episode 947 - Aired 10/25/2020
Right after Big Mom regains her memories, she suddenly faints. Queen quickly orders his men to restrain Big Mom and escorts her to Onigashima. With both Queen and Big Mom away, Luffy continues practicing with advanced Busoshoku Haki. Babanuki then orders the prisoners to subdue Luffy, and they comply. Daifugo also fires toxic bullets on the prisoners. Before Luffy could be infected, a mysterious prisoner shouts out.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Ryo Yamazaki
8.3/103 votes#7 - I Was Captured...
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/17/2021
Catarina is kidnapped by someone while on her way to the ball, but after awakening in an unfamiliar room, she struggles to fully grasp her situation and doesn't seem to realize she's been kidnapped. Even when the kidnapper shows up to see her in person and she asks why she was kidnapped, her questions are easily dodged. Meanwhile, Geordo receives a letter from the kidnapper and immediately begins an investigation to find and rescue Catarina.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Megumi Shimizu
8.0/103 votes#8 - Powers Awakening
Season 1 Episode 156 - Aired 12/15/2020
While Asta and the others were training in the Heart Kingdom, back in the Clover Kingdom, Yami asked Mereoleona to help him train. They start their training immediately and Yami is no match against Mereoleona who is a master at using Mana Zone. Meanwhile, the Spade Kingdom’s forces continues to draw nearer as it continues its invasion.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Mio Inoue
8.0/102 votes#9 - Can we do our morning study sessions together...?
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/22/2022
Hiro and Nagi begin studying together in the mornings, but unexpected circumstances put a wrench in their relationship.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Yasuhiro Nakanishi
8.0/104 votes#10 - If That Happened, That Would Be...
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/21/2023
Akane visits Yamada’s high school’s school festival, the “Higashinari Festival,” along with the other guild members. Eita and Mr. Kamota stop by to enjoy one of the student-run maid cafés, but Runa on the other hand begins to experience intense stomach pains from the pressure she was feeling around taking the entrance exams for this high school the following year. She makes a dash for the restroom, and Akane feeling concerned for her, stands in front of the restroom to wait for her. Yamada appears before her, and the two end up walking around the school doing some shopping later on. Upon seeing Yamada walking alongside a woman, the surrounding students begin causing a ruckus...
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Yasuhiro Nakanishi
7.7/103 votes#11 - Maxing Defense and Tame Monsters
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2023
The members of Maple Tree continue their searches for monster companions. Iz's search leads her on a quest to find rare materials in challenging areas, so she asks Maple and Mii for help.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Fumihiko Shimo
7.5/102 votes#12 - Don't treat me like your kid sister.
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/26/2022
Sachi and Nagi go shopping together for a Mother’s Day gift, but they can’t think of anything their mother would appreciate
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Yasuhiro Nakanishi
7.2/105 votes#13 - I Wanna Have an Offline Meeting ♡
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/16/2023
Unable to get over her break up, Akane is having trouble focusing on the match making date she was attending. She logs into FOS, where she happens to find the guild master, Rurihime, and Yamada. Although Yamada is usually completely inexpressive like a “Noh mask,” Akane realizes that he’s always been very close with Rurihime in their interactions. She begins to wonder if they’re actually in a romantic relationship, and this makes her start to realize her inner feelings. Akane then receives an invitation from Rurihime for an offline meetup, and they make plans to meet but…
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Yasuhiro Nakanishi
7.0/102 votes#14 - Keith Disappeared... Part 2
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 9/3/2021
Catarina and a few of her friends set out on a journey to find Keith, assisted by Larna. Catarina still believes Keith left because of her. She tries her hardest to find some sort of clue in the first town they stop in, but there's no useful information to be found. In the midst of all this, the captured Keith worries about the sister he left behind.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Megumu Sasano
7.0/101 votes#15 - Rail Zeppelin – A Sibyl, Decision, and Child of Einnashe (3)
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/1/2019
While giving the gravely wounded Lord El-Melloi II an arduous treatment, Gray and the others harbor doubts about an existence of a Servant whose Master is nowhere to be seen. Shishigou and Luvia are continuing their investigation in London where they visit Jean-Mario Supinerra and inquire about a serial murder that took place seven years ago. The respite was momentary as the course of the Rail Zeppelin has been altered, and the train plunges into the Forest of Dead Apostles, the Child of Einnashe. Gray, worried about the weakened Lord El-Melloi, decides to assist Karabo's group that is acting to resume the train's progress. Furthermore, Melvin, who has arrived at the Mystic Eyes Collection Train after hearing of rumors, joins the entourage. Olga Marie, barricading her lonely self after refusing to help Gray, finds a "certain something" in her own room.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Ukyo Kodachi
7.0/101 votes#16 - Let's Go to the Lake!
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2022
A monster that could drop a rare ingredient, AND Sarasa could enjoy a trip to the lake in the bargain? Sign her up for a monster hunt!
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
7.0/101 votes#17 - Management of a Novice Alchemist
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/2022
Sarasa finally feels like she has a handle on her shop — but then she receives a letter that could set her down a new career path entirely. A final clash will decide it all!
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi
7.0/101 votes#18 - The Great Jahy Doesn't Seem to Stand a Chance...
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/12/2021
The great Jahy has encountered the Magical Girl again. This refreshes her terror and she spends her days jumping at shadows. But when she spots a high school girl holding a mana crystal, she tells the girl to hand it over. However, the girl turns out to be the Magical Girl in her regular form. What's more, she has the propensity to attract all manners of bad fortune. It turns out that she attacked the Dark Realm with good intentions.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Touko Machida
6.3/103 votes#19 - The Black Lily
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2021
Tamahiko's sister, Tamako, arrives to settle in the mansion with her brother and Yuzuki, but she still shows a cold demeanor towards both of them. This causes Tamahiko's mood to sink again, until Yuzuki takes him for a walk to appreciate the beauty of the natural landscape around the house.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
6.3/103 votes#20 - Tamahiko-Sensei
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2021
Ryo's siblings and other kids from the village approach Tamahiko asking him to tutor them again. While Tamahiko is in the middle of a lesson, Ryo appears, who, with the excuse of cooking something for the kids, takes Yuzuki to the kitchen to have a conversation. Inspired by the tutoring, Tamahiko writes to his father asking to be allowed to return to school. Later, Ryotaro reveals that he is undecided about an offer received.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
5.5/102 votes#21 - All That Matters Is That You Two Are Happy
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 10/2/2022
The household visits the diner to attend Yohei's birthday party and learn some family secrets surrounding them. The next day after a study session, Erika succumbs to a cold that she caught, and the household, including Hiro, scrambles to help her through it.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Yasuhiro Nakanishi
5.0/104 votes#22 - Two Joined Memories
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/25/2024
One day, as Oscar is helping Tinasha clean up around the tower, he finds himself mysteriously drawn in by a familiar-looking orb.
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Writer: Deko Akao
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"The Kingdom in Turmoil" is the best rated episode directed by Chihiro Kumano. It scored 9.3/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by Taku Kishimoto. It aired on 1/14/2022 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "To Be Reborn".