The Best Episodes Directed By Hidehiko Kadota

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(30 votes)

   #1 - Morgan VS Luffy! Who's This Beautiful Young Girl?

   S1:E311/24/1999

   Luffy convinces Zoro to join his crew, but they must first defeat Captain Morgan. After freeing the island from Morgan's oppressive rule, Coby is accepted as a marine while the other two continue on their journey.

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   7.9/10(8 votes)

   #2 - Majin-Buu Transforms

   S9:E125/24/1995

   Majin Buu reappears, ready for battle, but rather than continue his fight against Gohan, Buu stages a clever deception to absorb Gotenks and Piccolo. With the wisdom of Piccolo and the power of Super Saiyan Gotenks, Buu transforms into “Super Buu!”

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Family Trip and Girlfriend

   S1:E428/9/2025

   It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!

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   7.6/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Ace and Luffy! Hot Emotions and Brotherly Bonds!

   S4:E951/6/2002

   Ace fights Smoker while the Straw Hats run for their ship. Luffy reunites with his brother, who has joined the Whitebeard Pirates after leaving home, and is searching for a former crewmate named Blackbeard who killed a fellow member.

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   7.6/10(8 votes)

   #5 - The Trap of Certain Defeat! Storming Raindinners!

   S4:E1063/24/2002

   Most of the Straw Hats, along with Smoker, are trapped by Crocodile. Vivi reunites with the royal guardian Pell, but is captured by Miss All-Sunday. Crocodile reveals his invincible Devil Fruit power.

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   7.6/10(15 votes)

   #6 - A Loving Hand for Our Party When We Can't Make It Through Winter!

   S1:E83/3/2016

   Kazuma and Aqua can't properly accept rewards from quests due to their mediocre party lineup, and are so destitute that even keeping wood on the fire is difficult. Kazuma comes up with a plan and visits a magical accessories shop run by a woman called Wiz.

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   7.2/10(16 votes)

   #7 - A Panty Treasure in This Right Hand!

   S1:E31/28/2016

   A low-grade goddess turned arch priest who works hard to acquire party trick skills, a disappointing arch wizard who can only unleash explosion magic once per day, and Kazuma himself, whose only redeeming quality is his good luck. Kazuma despairs over the completely useless party that's been formed.

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   7.0/10(8 votes)

   #8 - Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion!

   S4:E1012/17/2002

   Ace fights against a bounty hunter, who claims to have defeated Blackbeard, although this was a lie to lure Ace out and challenge him in order to inspire his children to follow their dreams.

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   7.0/10(10 votes)

   #9 - Christmas and Girlfriend

   S1:E88/29/2020

   Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.

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10. 

    6.5/10(5 votes)

    #10 - The Return of Uub

    S1:E321/8/1997

    After literally saving Pan from the clutches of Baby, Uub tries his best to pick up where Goku left off. But Baby proves to be a formidable adversary. All the while, Goku is with Old Kai, enduring the strangest training technique anyone has ever seen! Will it give Goku the kind of ability it will take to beat Baby?

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    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Family and Girlfriend

    S1:E329/2/2023

    Sayuri tags along with Kazuya and Chizuru as they scout out the cinema they'll be screening their movie in, and it brings back memories for her.

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    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Family Bonds

    S1:E382/19/1997

    Old Kai's quick thinking has freed Trunks, Goten, and Gohan from Baby's control! But even their combined strengths are not enough to stop Baby. Only Super Saiyan 4 Goku has the power to stop the madness, but the battle with Baby has left Goku totally spent! Does Baby have what it takes to finally achieve his evil plans?

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    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Until We Meet Again...

    S1:E6411/19/1997

    The Eternal Dragon appears in the sky without being summoned and explains why the Dragon Balls cracked under the pressure of the Negative Energy. The unfortunate truth about what he must do next is revealed, and a glimpse into the future shows the power behind Shenron's final words.

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    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Universal Allies

    S1:E6311/12/1997

    It's the final battle for Goku as he continues his struggle with Omega Shenron! This time though, Goku needs more help than his fellow Z-Fighters can offer. He enlists the help of King Kai, who helps coordinate the largest attack of all time!

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    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - The Five-Star Dragon

    S1:E506/25/1997

    During Goku and Pan's continuing quest for the Dragon Balls, they stumble upon an abandoned city. They are warned away by a couple that blames the mass exodus on an energy-absorbing slime. After resolving to stay and complete their task, they find Rage Shenron, the 5-star dragon! And they quickly realize this electric slime has a bigger and much deadlier purpose!

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