Episode Hive Logo

The Best Episodes Directed By Hodaka Kuramoto

Every TV Episode Directed by Hodaka Kuramoto Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Summer Festival
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S1:E8

    Sayu's brother has tracked her down, and she realizes it's only a matter of time before she has to go home. She's forced to reflect; what did she learn since she ran away, and what will she take home with her?

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 62 - Gather Together! Group of the Strongest Shinigami!
    8.4/10(11 votes)

    S1:E62

    5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen removes the Hōgyoku from Rukia Kuchiki's Soul and retreats to Hueco Mundo.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Living Together
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E3

    Yoshida settles into his new life with Sayu, but the people around him are quick to notice the change, and very curious about what's going on.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 259 - Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E259

    A group of Shinigami must go into the sewers to fight a Tōjū. They are aided by a Zanpakutō Spirit who has been living in the sewers.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 162 - Szayelaporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Renji is Complete
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E162

    As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Ulquiorra Cifer, Lieutenant Renji Abarai struggles with his fight against Szayelaporro Granz.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - March of the Starcross
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    S2:E3

    Ichigo and his friends arrive in Hueco Mundo to confront Quilge Opie and learn that their latest enemy are Quincies.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 49 - Rukia's Nightmare
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    S1:E49

    Rukia Kuchiki recalls her past with Kaien Shiba.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 71 - The Moment of Collision! An Evil Hand Draws Near to the Quincy
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S1:E71

    With Ryō Utagawa attempting to devour his Soul, Uryū Ishida finds himself abducted and saved by Yoshino Sōma.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 98 - Clash! Kenpachi Zaraki vs. Maki Ichinose
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E98

    Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives to stop Maki Ichinose.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 244 - The Long Awaited... Kenpachi Appears!
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    S1:E244

    11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki arrives and defeats Wabisuke before moving on to 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki. Meanwhile, 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa defeats his manifested Zanpakutō Spirit, Ruri'iro Kujaku.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 115 - Mission! The Soul Reapers Have Come
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S1:E115

    Ichigo Kurosaki regains his confidence to fight again. Later, more facts about the Arrancar are revealed.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 235 - Clash! Hisagi vs. Kazeshini
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    S1:E235

    9th Division Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi fights his Zanpakutō spirit while Hollow Ichigo fights Muramasa and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai regains the ability to release his Shikai, Zabimaru.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 86 - Rangiku Dances! Slice the Invisible Enemy!
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S1:E86

    Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto, Yasutora Sado, Noba, and Ururu Tsumugiya face off against the old Bount, Sawatari, and his Doll, Baura.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 107 - The Swung-Down Edge! The Moment of Ruin
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S1:E107

    As Ichigo Kurosaki and Jin Kariya battle each other, the Shinigami look for the other Jōkaishō to re-seal them.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 126 - Uryū vs. Ryūken! Clash of the Parent-Child Quincys
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    S1:E126

    As Ichigo Kurosaki is informed of Sōsuke Aizen's plans, Uryū Ishida finishes his training.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 147 - Forest of Menos! Search for the Missing Rukia
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    S1:E147

    Ichigo Kurosaki and the others are forced into the Forest of Menos.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 251 - Dark History! The Worst Shinigami Is Born
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E251

    6th Division Captain Ginrei Kuchiki and Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto are forced to seal Kōga Kuchiki away. In the present, 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki stops Kōga from killing Muramasa.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 93 - The Bount Assault! The Gotei 13 of Destructive Earthquake
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E93

    Rukia Kuchiki squares off against Yoshi. Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto informs the other captains of the Bounts' origins.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 274 - Hitsugaya, the Desperate Hyōten Hyakkasō!
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E274

    The battle between Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya and Tier Harribel continues.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 137 - The Malicious Battle, Aizen's Trap
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    S1:E137

    The rogue Arrancar are defeated by the Shinigami.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 128 - The Nightmare Arrancar! Team Hitsugaya Moves Out
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    S1:E128

    The Shinigami in the Human World find a boy named Shōta Toyokawa.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Healer Finds a New Toy!
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    S1:E5

    Keyarga’s actions have not gone unnoticed. He used the Krylet sword technique against Gioral soldiers. And one woman will not let the insult stand.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 178 - The Nightmare Which is Shown, Ichigo's Inside the Mirror
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    S1:E178

    Ichigo Kurosaki finishes his battle with Hanza Nukui.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 185 - Ice and Flame! Fierce Fight of Amagai vs. Hitsugaya
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    S1:E185

    As Lieutenant Izuru Kira concludes his battle with Makoto Kibune, Captain Shūsuke Amagai is forced to battle against Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 222 - The Most Evil Tag!? Suì-Fēng & Ōmaeda
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E222

    Ggio Vega and Nirgge Parduoc release their Zanpakutōs, prompting Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda to use his true power.

    Director:Hodaka Kuramoto
    Writer:N/A

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Hodaka Kuramoto Ratings Summary

"Summer Festival" is the best rated episode directed by Hodaka Kuramoto. It scored 8.6/10 based on 5 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/24/2021 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Gather Together! Group of the Strongest Shinigami!".