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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 11 Episode 37 - The Warrior of Darkness
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Warrior of Darkness

    S11:E37

    Kaoru Kino hunts down and brutally injures Ryo Ashihara, claiming that the world only needs one Agito. As Koji Majima and Ryo flee Kino turns back into a human from Another Agito and is seen by both Makoto Hikawa and Toru Hojo. While Makoto is truly thankful that Agito is a "pure" person, Toru believes that he can once and for all capture Agito when he transforms back into a human.

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 11 Episode 38 - The True Form…
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The True Form…

    S11:E38

    Shouichi is captured by Toru Hojo on accident when leaving a battle with an Unknown. Toru takes him in for questioning even though Toru saw Kaoru Kino transform from Agito previously. Ryo Ashihara, who escapes from the murderous scalpel of Kino, finds himself once again hunted by Another Agito.

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 34 Episode 45 - Meeting of Fate, Crossroads of Love and Hate!
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Meeting of Fate, Crossroads of Love and Hate!

    S34:E45

    When Hijiri is brought to Gaelijah, she is shocked to discover that she has been transformed into a Malgam herself. Gaelijah tries to release her despair and transform her back into a Malgam. Houtaro and Kajiki arrive on the scene. Houtaro transformed into Gotchard and entrusted Kajiki with rescuing Hijiri, but for some reason Hijiri shuns Kajiki, saying, "Don't come!" And Kajiki shuns her...!?

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 34 Episode 5 - Burn! Fight! Wrestler G!
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Burn! Fight! Wrestler G!

    S34:E5

    Seeking the teachings of Renge and Sabimaru who has sealed away a lot of Chemies, Houtarou and Rinne go to a certain professional wrestling Dojo with Renge and the others. When Houtarou immediately tries to find a Chemie, he's attacked by gang-like men who are after the Dojo's land. However, Alchemy can't be used against ordinary people. In front of a confused Rinne and the others, Houtarou borrowed Renge cards and transformed into Gotchard! However this time, a powerful Malgam suddenly appears!

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 34 Episode 14 - Open Wide Rex! Dangerous X!
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Open Wide Rex! Dangerous X!

    S34:E14

    "There's something I'd like to ask of you, Ichinose." Houtaro is asked by Rinne, who has a thoughtful look on her face, to confide in him about a certain problem of hers. Just what exactly is on her mind? Then the two are dispatched to the appearance of a new Level 10, X-Rex. Houtaro and Rinne attempt to tame it but encounter a little girl instead...

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 10 Episode 9 - Sibling
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Sibling

    S10:E9

    At the combined investigation headquarters of Ichijo and other detectives they've confirmed from their investigation so far that the Unidentified Lifeforms have a habit of gathering in one location

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  7. undefined Season 10 Episode 10 - Fierceness
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Fierceness

    S10:E10

    Kuuga fights the squid-type monster Me-Giiga-Gi but his attacks are absorbed by the monster's pliant body and he suffers its counterblows, leaving him in critical danger.

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  8. undefined Season 10 Episode 15 - Armor
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Armor

    S10:E15

    The moment after the case of Unidentified Lifeform #23 is solved, the combined investigation headquarters grows tense with the appearance of an unidentified flying object heading for Tokyo.

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  9. undefined Season 10 Episode 16 - Creed
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Creed

    S10:E16

    The unidentified flying object that came flying to Kuuga's side combines with the TryChaser 2000 and becomes Kuuga's new machine: TryGoram.

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  10. undefined Season 10 Episode 21 - Secrets
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Secrets

    S10:E21

    Yusuke survives the grip of death and defeats Unidentified Lifeform #26, mushroom-type monster Me-Ginoga-De, and to have his body looked over, together he and Ichijo visit Tsubaki.

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  11. undefined Season 10 Episode 22 - Game
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Game

    S10:E22

    The fight between Kuuga and Unidentified Lifeform #3, bat-type monster Zu-Gooma-Gu, is interrupted by a mysterious rider.

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  12. undefined Season 10 Episode 27 - Ripple
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Ripple

    S10:E27

    It's a day during the summer. Yusuke and Sakurako tend the shop while the owner, Nana, Minori and Minori's coworker Ayako go out to a pool.

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  13. undefined Season 10 Episode 37 - Approach
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Approach

    S10:E37

    While Sakurako at Shinano University examines the characters for 'warrior' carved on the restored ruins, Yusuke and Sakurai's force are running about Tokyo after the appearance of Unidentified Lifeforms #3 Zu-Gooma-Gu and #43 Go-Zazaru-Ba.

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  14. undefined Season 10 Episode 44 - Crisis
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Crisis

    S10:E44

    In response to the Unidentified Lifeforms who are growing stronger one after another, the combined police force feels a growing sense of danger and tasks Hikari Enokida of the Police Science Division with making countermeasures.

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  15. undefined Season 10 Episode 45 - Enemy
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Enemy

    S10:E45

    Finally Unidentified Lifeform #46, rhino beetle-type monster Go-Gadoru-Ba begins the Gegeru.

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  16. undefined Season 10 Episode 3 - Tokyo
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Tokyo

    S10:E3

    Yusuke Godai leaves the message, "I've returned to Tokyo because of some important business. But I will return tonight."

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  17. undefined Season 10 Episode 4 - Dash
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Dash

    S10:E4

    As #5 continues to rampage with her speed through Tokyo, Ichijou must come to a decision regarding whether to work alongside Yusuke.

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  18. undefined Season 10 Episode 36 - Complication
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Complication

    S10:E36

    Sakurako studies the letters drawn in blood that were left at the scene of Unidentified Lifeform murder cases, and tells Ichijo who has arrived in Nagano that those letters were originally of the Gurongi alphabet.

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  19. undefined Season 10 Episode 46 - Indomitable
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Indomitable

    S10:E46

    Yusuke has been trying to enhance his golden power even further for the fierce battle with #0 he expects to have, and just then becomes able to control that golden power to defeat Unidentified Lifeform #46, rhino beetle-type monster Go-Gadoru-Ba.

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  20. undefined Season 10 Episode 28 - Clarification
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Clarification

    S10:E28

    It's a day during the summer. Yusuke and Sakurako tend the shop while the owner, Nana, Minori and Minori's coworker Ayako go out to a pool.

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  21. undefined Season 34 Episode 15 - Seize Happiness! Shine Gotchalibur!
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Seize Happiness! Shine Gotchalibur!

    S34:E15

    The raw power of Super Gotchard overwhelms Dread and gains an upper-hand, but Dread is capable of executing counterattacks, resulting in a back-and-forth battle. Meanwhile, Lachesis approaches the daughter-father duo Sawa and Manabe. Rinne attempts to protect them but Atropos intervenes with her magical abilities. "So you are powerless after all." Rinne is robbed of her bodily freedom by the triumphant Atropos...?!

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
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  22. undefined Season 34 Episode 6 - Super A Class☆The Twisted Star
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Super A Class☆The Twisted Star

    S34:E6

    A mysterious man appears in front of Supana after tracking him. He changes into a Malgam before attacking the former and Houtarou. Supana then transforms into Valvarad and counters, and so does Houtarou into Gotchard, but the Malgam escapes after Valvarad's counterattacks. However, the man, who is set on overthrowing Supana, kidnaps Rinne in front of Houtarou in order to lure his nemesis out. Who on earth is this man? And why is he so obsessed with Supana!?

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
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  23. undefined Season 34 Episode 13 - Return to Normal! Friends x Forever!
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Return to Normal! Friends x Forever!

    S34:E13

    "Sabimaru-Senpai is gone." Houtarou laments his immaturity and weaknesses in the face of fleeting, yet endless suffering. How can he help Sabimaru? Just then, Houtarou is invited by Kajiki to call out a UFO whose sighting has recently become more frequent. Houtarou and his friends find a possibility to rescue Sabimaru by befriending UFO-X. However, the Three Dark Sisters and Sabimaru with the Dreadriver appear before them! Equip yourself with the Number 10 Chemy and Change to Super Gotchard now, Houtarou Ichinose!

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
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Katsuya Watanabe Ratings Summary

"The Warrior of Darkness" is the best rated episode directed by Katsuya Watanabe. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 10/14/2001 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The True Form…".