The Best Episodes Directed By Isao Takahata

Every TV Episode Directed by Isao Takahata Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - I'm Sorry, Papa
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - I'm Sorry, Papa

    S1:E9

    When Marco shows Pietro's friend the way to the hospital, he is touched to discover his father testing a new treatment on himself to save a patient.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Marco, a Boy from Genoa
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Marco, a Boy from Genoa

    S1:E2

    A year has passed since Anna left. Marco thinks about becoming a postman after receiving a letter from her on the day his older brother visits home.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - My Good Friend, Emilio
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - My Good Friend, Emilio

    S1:E5

    Emilio helps Marco get a job washing bottles after school. Marco's father Pietro buys him a world map and the two bond for the first time in a while.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Watching the Ocean from the Roof
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Watching the Ocean from the Roof

    S1:E7

    Poor Marco can barely see the ocean from his new place. He goes from roof to roof to find a better view and meets Fiorina the puppeteer along the way.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Mama Is in Buenos Aires
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Mama Is in Buenos Aires

    S1:E10

    Concetta goes out on the streets despite having a cold. Her symptoms worsen, but the family can't afford a doctor. Marco goes to the clinic for help.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - A Letter from Mama
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - A Letter from Mama

    S1:E11

    Fiorina must put on a show alone because everyone else is ill. Just as she gets safely through it with Marco's help, bad news arrives about Anna.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Mama, Don't Go
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Mama, Don't Go

    S1:E1

    Nine-year-old Marco is thrilled to go on a family picnic, not knowing that it will be the last one before his mother Anna leaves Italy to work abroad.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Sunday at the Harbor
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Sunday at the Harbor

    S1:E3

    Marco sets out on his first job to deliver an urgent letter for Gina. A fun day at the beach begins when he finally returns in the afternoon.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - I Hate You, Papa
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - I Hate You, Papa

    S1:E4

    Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Marco's Payday
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Marco's Payday

    S1:E6

    Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Peppino Puppet Troupe
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - The Peppino Puppet Troupe

    S1:E8

    Marco's monkey delights onlookers by dancing in the puppet show. Peppino the puppet master invites Marco to dinner to show his gratitude.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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Isao Takahata Ratings Summary

"I'm Sorry, Papa" is the best rated episode directed by Isao Takahata. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/29/1976 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Marco, a Boy from Genoa".