8.8/105 votes#1 - Majin-Buu Transforms
Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 5/24/1995
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!”
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: N/A
8.7/103 votes#2 - Beneath the Mask
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2015
Daryun and Narsus infiltrate the capital in search for information, coming across Silvermask in the occasion, while Arslan has another encounter with the runaway prisoner he met years before.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: N/A
8.5/102 votes#3 - Hamburg Steak / Assorted Cookies
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/22/2017
A mermaid introduces a fisherman to the Restaurant to Another World. Aletta finds a second job.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Masato Jimbo
8.3/103 votes#4 - Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion!
Season 4 Episode 101 - Aired 2/17/2002
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.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Michiru Shimada
8.2/1010 votes#5 - A Loving Hand for Our Party When We Can't Make It Through Winter!
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2016
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.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Koujirou Nakamura
8.2/104 votes#6 - Ace and Luffy! Hot Emotions and Brotherly Bonds!
Season 4 Episode 95 - Aired 1/6/2002
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.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Michiru Shimada
8.1/1017 votes#7 - Morgan VS Luffy! Who's This Beautiful Young Girl?
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/24/1999
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.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Michiru Shimada
8.0/103 votes#8 - I Visited the Heroine's Parents' House...
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/3/2020
Catarina has completely fallen for Maria's charm, and she advances their friendship by coming to the rescue when some overbearing noble girls have Maria cornered in the school courtyard. Later, when Catarina visits a large farm for some pointers on a day off, she learns that Maria's family's house is close by and decides to pay a quick visit.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Megumi Shimizu
8.0/101 votes#9 - The Time of My Life II
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 5/29/2019
Kojo and the others go to rescue Asagi, who was imprisoned on the 0th floor of the Keystone Gate. Kojo is worried about Himeragi's poor condition, but Himeragi goes with Kojo nonetheless. What was waiting for Kojo and Himeragi on the 0th floor?
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: N/A
8.0/101 votes#10 - The War of Original Vampires I
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/24/2019
Itogami Island had returned to a peaceful state and Kojo's party was getting excited about the upcoming Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, Kojo sees Asagi getting into a car with one of Vatler's subordinates, and starts to get suspicious. Grenda, who was with Shio and Yuiri, is attacked by Veres Aladar, the Imperial Council Chairman of the Warlord's Empire. Grenda flees to Itogami Island, where Kojo is located.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: N/A
8.0/101 votes#11 - The War Of Original Vampires III
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 9/25/2019
Kojo wakes up at Natsuki Minamiya's house. On TV, Asagi and Vatler appear to be working together and declares war against the Holy Ground Treaty Organization. In addition, Asagi says that Grenda will use Cain's legacy that she has protected as her power, to help save Itogami Island. Meanwhile, to save Nagisa, whose life is in danger, Hektos tells Kojo and the others that she will need to hold a ceremony.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: N/A
7.8/105 votes#12 - Christmas and Girlfriend
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/29/2020
Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Fumi Tsubota
7.7/1011 votes#13 - A Panty Treasure in This Right Hand!
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/28/2016
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.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Koujirou Nakamura
7.0/101 votes#14 - Family and Girlfriend
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 9/2/2023
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.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Rie Uehara
7.0/101 votes#15 - Tartaros Roses II
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 12/19/2018
The terrorists launch an attack upon the warehouse district. Afterward, Kojo and Himeragi meet the terrorist leader, Senga Takehito, who tries to recruit them. He reveals his beliefs about the true nature of the island, its purpose of reviving Cain, and his plans to oppose this.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: N/A
7.0/101 votes#16 - The Time of My Life I
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2019
After the terrorist incident on Itogami Island, Kojo and the others are helping with the Island's recovery. On the other hand, Asagi, who gained popularity with the public for preventing hacking in the past incident, works as an ambassador for revival activities for the Island Management Corporation. However, Kojo feels like something is off when he sees Asagi on the big screen.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: N/A
7.0/102 votes#17 - The Great Jahy Can't Brag...
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/15/2021
The great Jahy has finally acquired a new mana crystal. She nonchalantly brags to her boss, but she doesn't quite grasp how big an achievement that was. While Druj does laud Jahy, upon listening to her story, it turns out that Druj has achieved much, much more. On top of that, she even finds out that Jahy works at the pub, which in turn forces Jahy to produce one desperate lie after another to maintain her dignity.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Michiko Yokote
6.5/102 votes#18 - Sleepover in the Storm!!
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/2023
When a storm stops the trains from running, the boys decide to spend the night at Katori's, while the girls get a room at a business hotel.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Masahiro Takata
6.0/101 votes#19 - Things Got Crazy at a Slumber Party...
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2020
Anne Shelley is Catarina's personal maid, and is dedicated to serving her every need around the clock. Catarina is always surrounded by friends and laughter, but she's completely oblivious to the feelings that they have for her, which seems to have caused some misunderstandings. With no knowledge of how much Anne worries about this, Catarina decides to host Mary, Sophia, and Maria for a pajama party.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Megumu Sasano
6.0/105 votes#20 - The Return of Uub
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 1/8/1997
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?
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Junki Takegami
6.0/105 votes#21 - Family Bonds
Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 2/19/1997
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?
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Shinobu Oito
6.0/105 votes#22 - Universal Allies
Season 1 Episode 63 - Aired 11/12/1997
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!
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Atsushi Maekawa
6.0/105 votes#23 - Until We Meet Again...
Season 1 Episode 64 - Aired 11/19/1997
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.
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Atsushi Maekawa
5.0/101 votes#24 - The Truth Coated in Lead
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2023
Ripple is very sick, and it looks like the Highland is responsible...
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu
5.0/104 votes#25 - The Five-Star Dragon
Season 1 Episode 50 - Aired 6/25/1997
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!
Director: Hidehiko Kadota
Writer: Atsushi Maekawa
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"Majin-Buu Transforms" is the best rated episode directed by Hidehiko Kadota. It scored 8.8/10 based on 5 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/24/1995 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Beneath the Mask".