The Best Episodes Directed By Kazuo Sakai

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

Kazuo Sakai Ratings Summary

The best episode directed by Kazuo Sakai is "Cage of Blood", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by Yasunori Yamada". "Cage of Blood" aired on 5/31/2005 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Tokyo Heave-Ho".

  • Cage of Blood
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #1 - Cage of Blood

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/31/2005

    With Tousai dead and lord Teyasu's ninja scroll lost to the Iga, the plan to rip the Kouga apart unnoticed is slowly falling apart. With her dying words, Okoi tells Saemon the registry's true location. Determined to make it out alive, Saemon will hold up his ruse long enough to walk out with the scroll in his hands and take vengeance for his sister's death along the way.

    Director: Kazuo Sakai

    Writer: Yasunori Yamada

  • Tokyo Heave-Ho
    9.7/10 7 votes

    #2 - Tokyo Heave-Ho

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2024

    In March, at the age of 17, Nina drops out of high school and moves to Tokyo on her own. She's completely lost in the big city. She was encouraged to come here after hearing a certain song she found online. The day she arrives, Nina meets the street musician who plays that song.

    Director: Kazuo Sakai

    Writer: Jukki Hanada

  • The Center of the World
    9.3/10 3 votes

    #3 - The Center of the World

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/15/2024

    Nina and the others arrive at an outdoor music festival. It's a huge venue, and the large stage gets them pumped. Diamond Dust takes the stage and they've gotten better since their last show. Nina and the band absolutely cannot lose. They're going to leave their mark. It's the start of their performance of a lifetime.

    Director: Kazuo Sakai

    Writer: Jukki Hanada

  • Misaligned Questions and Answers
    9.2/10 4 votes

    #4 - Misaligned Questions and Answers

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2024

    As always, Nina's having a hard time focusing on her studies, but she finds herself having to go to Subaru's school to deliver Subaru's phone. After having a heart to heart, they start opening up to each other. Soon after, the trio set out to put on their first live show as a band.

    Director: Kazuo Sakai

    Writer: Jukki Hanada

  • Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Stop
    9.0/10 3 votes

    #5 - Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Stop

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/29/2024

    In the battle of the bands against Diamond Dust, Nina's band's ticket sales have not even reached half of their sales projection. Meanwhile, Diamond Dust sold out their tickets. The harsh reality comes crashing down. Even then, Nina and the band stay true themselves and begin to play their song.

    Director: Kazuo Sakai

    Writer: Jukki Hanada

  • I'll Give It a Name
    8.5/10 4 votes

    #6 - I'll Give It a Name

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2024

    Tomo and Rupa join Nina, Subaru, and Momoka, making a five-member band. Momoka informs the rest of an upcoming show they could play, but the five members have such different personalities that it doesn't look like they'd ever come together. Nina and Momoka have different feelings about the band, and they begin the show while their relationship remains strained.

    Director: Kazuo Sakai

    Writer: Jukki Hanada