The Best Episodes Directed By Kazuo Miyake

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

  1. Background image for Some Data Cannot Be Erased
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Some Data Cannot Be Erased

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    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

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    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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  3. Background image for Beware of Those Who Use an Umbrella on a Sunny Day!
    9.3/10(3 votes)

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

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

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

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    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)

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

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    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)

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

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

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

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

    #8 - Don't Stop the Dance

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    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
  9. Background image for The World Is Yours
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The World Is Yours

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    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)

    #10 - Re;

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    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)

    #11 - Count Orlok

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    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
  12. 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)

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

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

    #13 - Ramen Shops with Long Menus Never Do Well

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    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)

    #14 - Walk Your Dog at an Appropriate Speed

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    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)

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

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

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

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    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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    8.7/10(3 votes)

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

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    S2:E29

    The battle at the Yagyu family premises continues.

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    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - It Takes a Bit of Courage to Enter a Street Vendor's Stand

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    S4:E6

    Yatai “Guchiri-Ya” (Whining Store) has three rules: One, a customer can come in alone and whine as much as they want. Two, if there’s a familiar face, pretend like you don’t know them. And three, do not share the stories you hear. Tonight’s customers are a drowsy-looking samurai with a sweet tooth, a Mayo samurai, and finally Mr. Gorilla (pseudonym). Though permitted to whine, the three customers cannot help feeling awkward about it. So the master speaks on their behalf and spills their usual complaints, causing panic amongst the group. Just then, a familiar-looking woman enters the Yatai and begins attacking the other customers with sharp words (and weapons)!

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    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - The Black Ships Even Make A Scene When They Sink

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    S4:E13

    After an intense battle, Shinpachi and Hijikata both fall to the ground with zero life points. Despite being exhausted and battered, the two men rise up to resume their battle. They fight as if their lives—no, their very souls—were on the line and Otsu begs them to stop. But nobody can stop them now. For their battle is no longer just for the title of official fan club...

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    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #20 - The Chosen Idiots

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    S4:E19

    Gintoki and the gang arrive at Tama’s main system. The group tries to devise a battle strategy for fighting the Great Archfiend Tapir’s black body suit minions. But they can’t come to an agreement. Deciding it’s a waste of time, Kagura charges alone into the swarm of black body suits. Using this as a diversion, the group storms the enemy base, only to be surrounded after Gintoki and the Leukocyte King get into an argument. But during their rumble to decide who’s the strongest, the two wind up destroying the black body suit minions. And finally, the Great Archfiend Tapir appears!

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  21. Background image for A Shared Soup Pot is a Microcosm of Life
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - A Shared Soup Pot is a Microcosm of Life

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    S1:E25

    The series is entering into its third season! But the Yorozuya have other concerns: a battle of wits and deception to take reign of the sukiyaki pot!

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  22. Background image for Not Losing to the Rain
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Not Losing to the Rain

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    S4:E45

    Lately the weather forecasts Ketsuno Ana is predicting are always wrong. When Gintoki meets her on the streets he takes her to the Yorozuya's place to help her.But after a monster attacks the house,it is revealed that Ketsuno Anna is an onmyouji and some other onmyouji is targeting her. After that Gintoki and the others are on the way to the Ketsuno residence,where they fight some odd creatures.

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  23. Background image for Meals Should Be Balanced / We Are All Warriors in the Battle Against Fate
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Meals Should Be Balanced / We Are All Warriors in the Battle Against Fate

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    S5:E4

    Yamazaki has a mental breakdown cause of Anpans and Kondo finally gets a date (Or does he!)

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  24. Background image for Goodbye Cruel World
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Goodbye Cruel World

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    S1:E1

    The miracle drug, Hapna, now threatens to wipe out humanity. A chronic jail-breaker named Axel is asked to find the only man with a cure: Dr. Skinner.

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    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:N/A
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    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Counterattack at the Gallows

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    S2:E4

    Lelouch deduces the nature of Rolo's Geass and convinces Rolo to spare him; in return, he will hand over C.C. Li Xingke confronts the Eunuch Gao Hai and kills him to take command of the consulate. As the deadline approaches, Guilford prepares to execute the captured Black Knights, until Zero appears, challenging him to a duel. Using the same strategy from the Black Rebellion, he collapses the portion of the settlement they are standing on, causing confusion amongst the Britannian military as they are dumped into Chinese territory. While Kallen and the Black Knights rescue the prisoners, Rolo appears in the Vincent to kill Lelouch for his betrayal. However, Lelouch takes a bullet meant for Rolo, giving the youth pause. Lelouch plays on his insecurities about his future and sibling relationship, convincing him to join his cause.

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    Director:Kazuo Miyake
    Writer:N/A

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".