The Best Episodes Directed By Kazunobu Shimizu
Every TV Episode Directed by Kazunobu Shimizu Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Kazunobu Shimizu Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Kazunobu Shimizu is "Symphogear", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by Akifumi Kaneko". "Symphogear" aired on 3/23/2012 and is rated 1.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The Girls of Light and Shadow".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Symphogear
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2012
Hibiki goes out of control, and Tsubasa is defeated by Finé. Everything looks lost when Miku reactivates the power to the school, and the other students start singing the anthem over the speakers...
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Akifumi Kaneko
9.0/10 1 votes#2 - The Girls of Light and Shadow
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2011
If Takeru fails his Element practical again, he'll be kicked out of Makenki! Meanwhile, there's something not quite right about Minerva, the newest member of Venus to transfer to Tenbi. Why is she confronting Himegami in the woods?
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Noboru Kimura
9.0/10 1 votes#3 - Where Omens Lead
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2012
As Hibiki is spending more and more time fighting the Noise, it means less time for her studies and less time for her friends. Miku is feeling alone and isolated, but she makes a promise with Hibiki to go get some snacks after school. But when school ends, Hibiki gets another call...
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Akifumi Kaneko
8.5/10 2 votes#4 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!
Season 1 Episode 272 - Aired 5/25/2010
Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
8.0/10 2 votes#5 - Crown of Lies, Baraggan's Grudge
Season 1 Episode 281 - Aired 7/27/2010
Baraggan Luisenbarn recalls his past as the King of Hueco Mundo before dying.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
8.0/10 2 votes#6 - The Extending Blade?! Ichigo vs. Gin!
Season 1 Episode 297 - Aired 11/16/2010
As Ichigo Kurosaki and Gin Ichimaru battle, Sōsuke Aizen explains to Isshin Kurosaki about the true power of the Hōgyoku.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Masahiro Okubo
8.0/10 1 votes#7 - And Then There Were No Delinquents
Season 1 Episode 52 - Aired 1/29/2012
It's the coldest day of Winter and St.Ishiyama is closed, however everyone from Ishiyama has still come to school as they were not informed of this until Kazuya and Azusa come in to tell them. Unable to go home due to the storm, everyone remains in school, until suddenly the delinquents slowly get beaten up - Kazuya then informs the others that the incidents are exactly the same as that in the counting song "100 Delinquents". As the song's events continues, everyone decides to try and capture the culprit however all the men are eventually beat up leaving only the women remaining. Aoi then realises that the culprit is actually Koma, who wanted the women to warm each other up naked in the cold, whilst he stayed in the middle - and so beats him up.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
7.5/10 2 votes#8 - Survival of the Fittest
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2020
Kyoya seems to be temporarily out of Nana's hair. But a betrayal by one classmate and the revelation of a new Talented on the island quickly turn the tables on her. What happened on the island before Nana was sent there?
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 2 votes#9 - For the Sake of Justice?! The Man Who Deserted the Shinigami
Season 1 Episode 290 - Aired 9/28/2010
Kaname Tōsen reveals his true reasons for betraying Soul Society.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
7.5/10 2 votes#10 - Ichigo's Resolution! The Price of the Fierce Battle
Season 1 Episode 310 - Aired 2/22/2011
The aftermath of the battle with Sōsuke Aizen is shown.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Masahiro Okubo
7.2/10 6 votes#11 - Catgirl Meets Sword
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2022
A sentient sword. A powerless girl. The adventure of a lifetime begins when Fran, an enslaved cat-girl, stumbles upon a living blade in her darkest hour.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Takahiro Nagano
7.0/10 1 votes#12 - The Most Evil Reigai, Appearing in the Real World!
Season 1 Episode 332 - Aired 7/26/2011
Kujou Nozomi tries to join Ichigo and the others to fight the Reigai captains, but the other Soul Reapers tell her not to interfere.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Masahiro Okubo
7.0/10 4 votes#13 - An Excited Fran Sets Off
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/14/2022
It’s a race against time as Fran and Teacher rush to the aid of the adventuring party. In the aftermath, Amanda reflects on an unexpected connection she has to Fran.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Takahiro Nagano
7.0/10 1 votes#14 - Try to know everything about her
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/21/2018
Floor B1 looks like an ordinary residence. After following a trail of blood to what appears to be a living room, Rachel suddenly panics. She pressures Zack to kill her immediately, then passes out. Then Danny appears, only to shut Zack out of the room and tell him, "If you succeed in learning everything, I'll open the door." So Zack sets off to search the floor on his own for the truth...
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Yoshinobu Fujioka
7.0/10 3 votes#15 - The Truth about Everyone
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/12/2007
Christmas is coming around the corner, and although Makoto is dating Sekai, it seems as if he wants out of it. So it appears as if he is haphazardly getting himself involved in other relationships, despite his promise to Setsuna. Now things are going terribly wrong, as Kotonoha loses herself, Sekai finds out about Makoto's infidelity, Setsuna's move to France and most importantly a sudden change to her body...
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Hiro Akizuki
6.7/10 3 votes#16 - Innocence
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/25/2007
Makoto wants to develop his way of expressing himself. He was on the school's rooftop with Kotonoha when he tried to get close to her, but didn't expect for her to turn him away. As that things didn't go so smoothly, Sekai turns to Makoto, and makes a proposition...
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Yutaka Nada
6.5/10 2 votes#17 - Protect Ichigo! Nozomi's Determination
Season 1 Episode 323 - Aired 5/24/2011
Ichigo Kurosaki defeats many Reigai while protecting Nozomi Kujō.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
6.0/10 2 votes#18 - Haineko Cries! The Tragic Sword Beast!
Season 1 Episode 262 - Aired 3/16/2010
Haineko falls for a Tōjū who is fully aware. However, when he loses control, Haineko decides to defeat him herself.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
6.0/10 2 votes#19 - Real World and Shinigami! The New Year Special!
Season 1 Episode 303 - Aired 1/4/2011
The Soul Reaper Association hosts a New Year’s party in the Soul Society.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Kenta Shimoyama
6.0/10 2 votes#20 - Toshirō Hitsugaya's Holiday!
Season 1 Episode 316 - Aired 4/5/2011
Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya visits the Human World and visits Haru, an old lady he knew from his first assignment in the Human World.
Director: Kazunobu Shimizu
Writer: Masahiro Okubo