9.0/101 votes#1 - Gemstone Mine
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2020
Kaname defeats Banda the rookie hunter and even claims a victory over Shuka “The Undefeated Queen.” After Shuka explains the rules of the game to him, they agree to join forces in their future battles. Together, they explore Shibuya and scope out the battlegrounds to prepare for the upcoming in-game event.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Shu Miyama
8.9/107 votes#2 - The Man Who Viewed Too Much
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2015
Hana is embarrassed when Kiyoshi sees her in a compromising position. Kiyoshi becomes desperate to keep his date with Chiyo, and searches for a way to get out of prison in time to meet her. Gakuto has plans of his own.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Michiko Yokote
8.6/1010 votes#3 - The Morning of Our Promise Is Still Distant
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/2/2016
Subaru now lives and works in Roswaal’s mansion, working with Ram and Rem, and finally getting Emilia to agree to a date with him. But the day of their promised date never comes as Subaru keeps going back to the day he first awoke in the mansion. He’s confused at the thought that he Returned by Death despite having no memory of experiencing anything deadly, but he’s determined to repeat his previous actions up to the point of fulfilling his promise with Emilia.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
8.1/107 votes#4 - Ohashi High School Culture Festival 2
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/18/2008
Taiga's reconciliation with her father divides her friends, but she ends up disappointed when her father doesn't attend her school play.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Mari Okada
8.1/107 votes#5 - Underneath the Fir Tree
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/5/2009
The entire class pitches in to assemble an artificial Christmas tree with a glass star, but a stray fly ball destroys the decorations.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
8.0/101 votes#6 - So Close And Yet So Far
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2012
Sorata’s determination to move out of Sakura Hall is being questioned by his dorm mates. As he tries to distance himself from Shiina, rumor of her visiting a love hotel causes him to rush to her.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: N/A
8.0/101 votes#7 - Milky Way Cat, Nyapollon
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/18/2012
Even though the festival has started, a last minute change by Sorata has everyone in Sakura Hall rushing to implement his changes.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Fumihiko Shimo
8.0/101 votes#8 - It's Not Anyone's Fault That It Rains
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/5/2013
Sometimes you have to let go of a dream and face reality.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: N/A
8.0/106 votes#9 - Spring Comes
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2019
A nervous Tohru visits the main Soma estate for her meeting with Hatori. There, she finds out the backstory behind Hatori's seemingly harsh attitude toward her.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Yuichiro Kido
8.0/104 votes#10 - John Smith
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2023
John Smith's skill is leagues above even the most skilled fighters! Who is this mysterious person?
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Kanichi Kato
7.8/104 votes#11 - Dancing Puppet
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/8/2023
Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Mio Inoue
7.8/103 votes#12 - The Haven
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2023
The moon is red. The frenzy has begun. Shadow is introduced to power players in Lawless City. Meanwhile, Mary and Claire run into Juggernaut.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Kanichi Kato
7.7/103 votes#13 - Caged Bird
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2023
Did Princess Rose Oriana take it upon herself to join up with the enemy? Not even the Seven Shadows have authority over this matter anymore.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Kanichi Kato
7.5/104 votes#14 - A Bloody Showdown as an Offering to Annihilation
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/28/2022
Alpha faces off against an empowered Nelson in a vicious battle. Elsewhere, Cid and Aurora reach the Sanctuary's core, but a door only a hero can open blocks their path.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Kunihiko Okada
7.3/104 votes#15 - Dark Knight Academy Under Attack
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2022
Cid sacrificed his life to save Rose. At least, that’s what everyone thinks. Unbeknownst to anyone else, Cid survived exactly as planned, and now his counterattack can begin.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Mio Inoue
7.3/104 votes#16 - The Strongest Weakest Man
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/11/2023
Only the strongest warriors can advance in the prestigious Bushin Festival, but one contestant proves himself a feeble and mundane man with no talent. Why is he competing?
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Kanichi Kato
7.3/104 votes#17 - Moonlight That Pierces the Darkness
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/25/2023
Cid recollects piano lessons from his past life — what impact does this have on his present? Meanwhile, Epsilon’s performance sets the soundtrack for something else...
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Mio Inoue
7.3/105 votes#18 - Mask of Falsehood
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2023
The Mitsugoshi Company is doing great, all thanks to Gamma! However, the biggest crisis imaginable rears its ugly head.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Kanichi Kato
7.2/105 votes#19 - Fencer Ordinaire
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2022
The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Kanichi Kato
7.0/104 votes#20 - Pretenders
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2022
While Iris seeks a bright mind to study an artifact, Cid visits a popular store. Meanwhile, in the dark corners of the city, someone commits murders in Shadow Garden’s name!
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Kanichi Kato
7.0/104 votes#21 - The Sacred Land, City of Deception
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2022
Cid heads to Lindwurm in response to a summons from Alpha, but he is not the only one traveling there; the annual Goddess’ Trial is quickly approaching.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Kunihiko Okada
7.0/104 votes#22 - The Goddess' Trial
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/14/2022
The curtain rises on the Goddess’ Trial. When Cid is unwittingly called into the arena, he transforms into Shadow and faces none other than Aurora, the Witch of Calamity.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Mio Inoue
7.0/103 votes#23 - The Key
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2023
On the way to the Kingdom of Oriana, Cid is also on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. He feels like something's missing. Is he imagining it?
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Kanichi Kato
6.5/102 votes#24 - 14 Days: Act 4
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 2/26/1999
After reading the Aya's play, Yukino decides that she'd like to participate in it.
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Hideaki Anno
5.6/105 votes#25 - The Dragon’s Tears
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2023
With Cid missing and things getting hot, the Shadow Garden springs into action. At the Mitsugoshi Hot Springs Land that is!
Director: Daisuke Takashima
Writer: Kanichi Kato
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"Gemstone Mine" is the best rated episode directed by Daisuke Takashima. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Shu Miyama. It aired on 1/11/2020 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Man Who Viewed Too Much".