The Best Episodes Directed By Kanji Wakabayashi

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(8 votes)

   #1 - The Town Massacre

   S1:E708/31/2005

   As time passes, more people in Ruhenheim are being shot dead by mysterious people and each other. Both Grimmer and Lunge determine that the owner of a local hotel is Klaus Poppe, also known as Franz Bonaparta. After subduing a man who was giving weapons to everyone in the town, they obtain information that one of the ringleaders is in a second hotel.

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   8.1/10(7 votes)

   #2 - The Rose Mansion

   S1:E504/13/2005

   Lunge investigates the secret behind the Red Rose Mansion. Tenma and Grimmer separate, but Tenma finds himself in trouble.

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Unrelated Murders

   S1:E637/13/2005

   Egon Weisbach was one of the first investigators in the murder of the Liebert parents. On his last day on the job before retirement, he is escorting a convicted serial murderer but wants to know why he killed someone who did not fit his modus operandi. At the same time, Dr. Gillen is interviewing several murderers wondering why they killed someone who also did not fit their usual targets. Both realize that all these criminals committed murders outside their usual scope at the request of a young man, presumably Johan.

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   8.0/10(7 votes)

   #4 - Meet the Angel

   S1:E11/7/2023

   Amane Fujimiya, a socially awkward first-year high school student living alone, encounters his beautiful neighbor Mahiru Shiina, who is often referred to as an "angel" by their peers. After lending her his umbrella during a rainstorm, Amane catches a cold, prompting Mahiru to care for him, leading to the development of their unique relationship.

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   7.8/10(20 votes)

   #5 - Physically Necrosis

   S1:E147/6/2011

   Despite his many attempts, Okabe is unable to prevent the death of Mayuri, so he turns to Makise for help solving the riddle of time travel. Later, Suzuha's true identity is revealed

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #6 - Detective Suk

   S1:E432/23/2005

   A new inspector, detective Suk is on the case of Zeman's homicide. During his investigation, he discovers that there is more to Zeman's murder than first assumed. Suk also meets a lady whom he falls head over hills for

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   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #7 - The Black Card

   S1:E24/10/2007

   It doesn't take much effort for Claire to quickly complete her job and so Claire and Raki are off while she waits for another job. A strange man from the organization comes to give Claire a new set of clothes but not only that, he also gives Claire a "Black Card". What does this Black Card mean to Claire? Raki later has an encounter with the same man from the organization, who explains to him exactly what Claymores are (half human, half Yoma).

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   7.5/10(19 votes)

   #8 - Paradox Meltdown

   S1:E218/24/2011

   With his new discovery in mind, Okabe continues his attempts to protect Mayuri while also trying to avoid Kurisu's potential impending fate.

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   7.0/10(20 votes)

   #9 - Chaos Theory Homeostasis I

   S1:E85/25/2011

   The latest experiment for Okabe and his lab mates leads to the disappearance of one of their own. Next, they'll attempt to use their time travel technology to make a young boy's dream a reality.

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    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Parallel World Paranoia

    S1:E34/20/2011

    Okabe suspects his microwave oven is behind the recent unusual events.

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