The Best Episodes Directed By Kazuo Miyake

Every TV Episode Directed by Kazuo Miyake Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Some Data Cannot Be Erased

    S2:E22

    Gintoki, Shinpachi, Kagura, and the robot tinkerer head towards the main facility of the inventor and attempt to shutdown the rampaging maid android mob.

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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The Taste of Drinking Under Broad Daylight Is Something Special

    S3:E47

    At last the sun rises above Yoshiwara Shangri-La, the city of eternal light. At the end of a fierce battle, Hosen finally reveals his true feelings for Hinowa and passes away. Observing the entire battle from afar, Kamui is greeted by Kagura and Shinpachi. Kagura is enraged with her reunited brother, but Kamui leaves after “declaring war” with Gintoki.

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    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - People Can Only Live By Forgetting the Bad

    S5:E39

    After getting drunk at the year-end party, Gintoki managed to become a six-timer in one night. In order to prevent the show from being pulled off the air, Gintoki is forced into engaging in a relationship with all of them. And now he has to go on dates with all of them at the same time...

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    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Meaning of a Main Character

    S6:E4

    It's time for the final showdown. Gintoki's friends rally around him once more, but Kintoki still has one more trick up his sleeve that could spell the end of Gintama forever!

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    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Beware of Those Who Use an Umbrella on a Sunny Day!

    S3:E41

    Seita was picking pockets to see Hinowa, the highest-ranked 遊女/Yujo (courtesans/ prostitute) in the underground 遊郭/Yukaku (Licensed Quarters) Yoshiwara Tougenkyo, where law has no meaning. But his picking act was all for the sake of seeing the mother he was separated from at a young age. To let Seita see Hinowa, Gintoki and the gang march into Yoshiwara Tougenkyo, where they receive a rough welcome by Tsukuyo – the head of Yoshiwara’s paramilitary force, “Hyakka.”

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  6. Background image for It's Bad Luck to See a Spider at Night
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - It's Bad Luck to See a Spider at Night

    S4:E27

    Gintoki and the gang return to Yoshiwara at Hinowa’s request for the first time in a while. Although Hosen’s death has brought freedom to Yoshiwara, it’s also drawn the renewed interest of those who previously avoided Yoshiwara in fear of Hosen’s power. Yoshiwara is now troubled with an increased crime rate, especially illegal drug dealing. Odd Jobs are asked to capture the man responsible. The man in question is said to go by various names, titles, and even faces. The only clue available is the tattooed spider on his neck.

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    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Eating Nmaibo Can Make You Full in No Time!

    S2:E15

    A set of TV crews follow Katsura around for a day to do a television program special interview.

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    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Gin and His Excellency's Good-for-Nothings

    S3:E34

    Sick and tired of Oiwa’s tyranny, Gintoki decides to shut down the inn by teaming up with Rei. He plans to use Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Mitsuhide (their stands, that is) to bring down the inn’s reputation but is stopped by Okami Otose. Though overwhelmed at first by Okami’s most powerful stand Tagosaku, Gintoki nonetheless manages to exorcize the inn’s customers with the help of Shinpachi and the gang, who are now themselves living stands. With the fate of the inn and himself at stake, Gintoki finally enters a one-on-one battle with Oiwa.

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  9. Background image for It’s Goodbye Once a Flag Is Set
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - It’s Goodbye Once a Flag Is Set

    S4:E37

    Gintoki and Shinpachi start re-investigating the Rokkaku incident. Upon learning what really happened from Kamiyama, one of Okita’s subordinates, they leave to save Okita. Meanwhile, Okita is captured by Sotatsu Tendo after falling into his trap involving Kirie. Tendo babbles on about how he returned to seek revenge against Okita, who destroyed the Sokai Faction, and goes on to reveal the truth about Kirie’s father.

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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Iron Town

    S5:E12

    Tama, Tatsumi, Tetsuko, Kozen, Madao, Kyoshiro. Everybody is out in full force to fight for the Kabuki District. Male escorts vs. trannies, Cabaret girls vs. Yakuza, robots blowing things up. It’s an all-out war!

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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The Name Reveals the Person

    S5:E21

    The monkey, aka "Jugem Jugem... (abbreviated) Runny Diarrhea," has grown close to Kyubei. However, their time together did not last. The Shogun family ordered that the Yagyu return Runny Diarrhea. The monkey escapes from the Shogun family to see Kyubei again. Kyubei and the other Yagyu members are forced to continue a desperate and fruitless search for Runny Diarrhea.

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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Presents Are Meant To Be Given Early

    S5:E48

    A character from 2 years ago is back with a request for Gin. This favor will take the Odd-Job Trio right in the middle of Satan Festival in this very special Christmas episode.

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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Two Brothers

    S6:E11

    Hajime's secret is revealed and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Gintoki, seemingly ignoring Otae's pleas, decides to settle the score with Hajime himself.

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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Ninja Soul

    S7:E37

    After it becomes clear that the Iga clan didn't actually betray the Shogun, Gin and co are taken to their village and learn the truth about the Shogun's deep involvement with the clan in the past.

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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Lost and Found

    S7:E45

    Whilst Kondo And Katsura attempt to break out of prison, Hijikata must decide which path to walk.

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  16. Background image for Don't Stop the Dance
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Don't Stop the Dance

    S1:E4

    The team investigates a club owned by a stockbroker who got rich off Hapna. One of his associates is the hacker Dr. 909, who may be helping Skinner.

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    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:N/A
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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - The World Is Yours

    S1:E13

    Abel conducts a raid to free Hersch, while Axel sneaks off to face his nemesis. The rest of the team pursues Skinner in a final bid to save humanity.

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    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:N/A
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    8.9/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Re;

    S2:E25

    Lelouch and Suzaku fight for the sake of their promise, the Zero Requiem. Suzaku battles Kallen, while Lelouch confronts Nunnally, his biggest and dearest enemy.

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    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Count Orlok

    S1:E9

    While confronting their old friend Praetorian, Carmine and the crew realize they've made a major miscalculation and have to think on their feet.

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    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:Dai Sato
  20. Background image for Love Doesn’t Require a Manual (2) / You Can't Judge a Person by His Appearance, Either
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Love Doesn’t Require a Manual (2) / You Can't Judge a Person by His Appearance, Either

    S1:E35

    Part 1 - Shinpachi deals with the kitty-dressed thief. Part 2 - Matsudaira gets Kondou, Hijikata, and Okita to help get his daughter to dump her boyfriend who he does not approve of.

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  21. Background image for Ramen Shops with Long Menus Never Do Well
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Ramen Shops with Long Menus Never Do Well

    S1:E39

    Katsura injures his leg while escaping from the Shinsengumi and uses a ramen shop as a temporary hideout.

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    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Walk Your Dog at an Appropriate Speed

    S1:E45

    Sadaharu becomes a demon that the Yorozuya tries to rescue with the help of former priestess sisters.

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    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - If You Want to See Someone, Make an Appo First

    S2:E3

    It is revealed that the baby isn't Gintoki's; instead the baby was left at Yorozuya by the mother to keep her child safe from her father-in-law. Meanwhile Kagura and Shinpachi try to save the mother; Gintoki is on his way to return the baby.

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  24. Background image for Croquette Sandwiches Are Always the Most Popular Food Sold at the Stalls
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Croquette Sandwiches Are Always the Most Popular Food Sold at the Stalls

    S2:E9

    A serial killer has been going around town-- and one of the crew meets him head on! In the meantime, Gintoki is requested to locate "Benizakura", an unlucky sword stolen from its owner.

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  25. Background image for People Who Are Picky About Food Are Also Picky About People, Too
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - People Who Are Picky About Food Are Also Picky About People, Too

    S2:E29

    The battle at the Yagyu family premises continues.

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Kazuo Miyake Ratings Summary

"Some Data Cannot Be Erased" is the best rated episode directed by Kazuo Miyake. It scored 9.7/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by Akatsuki Yamatoya. It aired on 8/30/2007 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Taste of Drinking Under Broad Daylight Is Something Special".