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The Best Episodes Directed By Jōji Matsuoka

Every TV Episode Directed by Jōji Matsuoka Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Gyoza (Dumplings)
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E10

    Katagiri, a lonely philosopher has shared history with the master in their past lives. A chance encounter with a gyoza delivery lady renews his desire for a brighter future.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Cream Stew
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E6

    An author with some writers block issue decides to solicit an escort for stress relief, but the chance meeting with her might be more than he bargained for.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Nikujaga (Meat-Potato Stew)
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E9

    A hardworking young lady delivers a singing birthday telegram at the diner and winds up falling in love with one of the regular patrons. Could this really lead to a true romance?

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Menchi-Katsu
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E1

    Widowed singer Misao Kashima makes a rare visit to eat minced meat cutlets. Misao has been unable to perform on stage ever since she lost her husband.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Cabbage Rolls
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E6

    The weather is getting cooler so Master prepares extra stuffed cabbage to the regular customers’ delight. Only the stripper Marilyn feels differently.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Freshwater Clam Soup
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E7

    On Saturday mornings, Yoshio and wife Mizue come to eat clam soup. People refer to them as a close couple. Yoshio is actually Mizue’s third husband.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - New Year's Eve Soba Noodles
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S3:E10

    It’s New Year’s Eve. The regulars all come by to ring in the new year with Master’s soba noodles. The diner is always a special place for them.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Ramen
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E10

    Gen, who usually comes with his “big bro” Ryu, is alone tonight when he orders ramen. He then stabs the leader of an opposing gang and disappears.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Liver & Chive Stir Fry
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S3:E9

    Detectives Noguchi and Izumi always disagree. He wants “liver and chives”, she wants “chives and liver”. She tells Master she wants a new partner.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Fried eggs and red wieners
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E1

    The stern-faced master of this diner only wields his knife from midnight to 7 am. The yakuza Ryu has been a regular since he tasted the “red wieners”.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Cat Food
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E2

    Struggling singer Miyuki orders her favorite “nekomamma”. Master recalls another regular who is a lyricist. He later writes her a song as a gift.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Katsudon
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E6

    Boxer Kacchan always eats katsudon (pork cutlet over rice) after a win. He falls in love with another regular Akemi. A big match suddenly comes up.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Red Pickled Ginger Tempura
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E4

    Regular Komichi falls for Kasumi, whose past is unknown. She asks Master to make pickled ginger tempura, a taste familiar to people from Osaka.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Red wieners, again
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    S2:E1

    Ryu the local gangster boss, Noguchi is a detective both coming from the same high school. A colleague from their past forces the two to set aside differences at least for the time being.

    Director:Jōji Matsuoka
    Writer:N/A

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Jōji Matsuoka Ratings Summary

"Gyoza (Dumplings)" is the best rated episode directed by Jōji Matsuoka. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 12/15/2011 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Cream Stew".