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The Best Episodes Directed By Kenichi Takeshita

Every TV Episode Directed by Kenichi Takeshita Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 50 - Goku vs. Black! A Closed-Off Road to the Future
    9.5/10(6 votes)

    S1:E50

    Goku Black invades from Trunks' future! Excited to fight a strong opponent, Goku immediately challenges him to one-on-one combat, but Goku Black isn't taking the fight seriously?!

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 36 - An Unexpectedly Uphill Battle! Vegeta's Great Blast of Fury!
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    S1:E36

    Vegeta is struggling during his match with Magetta. What is Magetta doing to Vegeta?!

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 21 Episode 965 - Crossing Swords! Roger and Whitebeard!
    9.1/10(7 votes)

    S21:E965

    Orochi plots to take the shogunate with Higurashi's assistance. As Oden continues his journey with the Whitebeard Pirates, he finally encounters the Roger Pirates. A clash between Edward Newgate and Gol D. Roger ensues.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
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  4. undefined Season 21 Episode 1018 - Kaido Laughs! The Emperors of the Sea vs. the New Generation!
    8.9/10(8 votes)

    S21:E1018

    Luffy pummels Kaido with his well-trained Kong Gatling and delivers a final blow using all his strength. Big Mom tries to fight back, but Law gets in her way and Kid and Killer also try to finish Kaido off.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
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  5. undefined Season 22 Episode 1118 - The Holy Land in Tumult! Sai and Leo's Full-Power Blow!
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    S22:E1118

    In the Holy Land Mary Geoise during the Reverie, Sabo runs into Bartholomew Kuma’s daughter Bonney. Meanwhile, King Cobra of the Kingdom of Alabasta begins asking the Five Elders questions that trouble them.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 42 - A Chaotic Victory Party! Showdown at Last?! Monaka vs. Goku!
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S1:E42

    The Tournament may be over, but Goku still wants to battle Monaku to see how really strong he is. While Beers and the rest of Dragon Ball Cast try and keep his secret hidden from Goku.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.5/10(1 votes)

    S1:E1

    "I've got nothing, so I'm going there." Former small-time crook Yotaro has never forgotten the rakugo tale "Shinigami" that the great artist Yurakutei Yakumo performed to him in prison. After his release, he goes right to Yakumo's theater, and pleads to be made his apprentice. He's accepted, but quckly finds himself dealing with many strange twists in the world of rakugo, including a growing bond with Yakumo's ward, Konatsu, and reminders from his own inescapable past.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 21 Episode 1067 - To the New Era! Settled! The Determination of the Brats
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    S21:E1067

    Kid’s all-out deadly attack and Law’s tactical action leave Big Mom in the lurch. Then she remembers what Roger said in the past and wonders if the treasure he mentioned is out there after all.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
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  9. undefined Season 22 Episode 1099 - Preparations for Interception! Rob Lucci Strikes!
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S22:E1099

    CP-0 led by Rob Lucci makes a forced landing at Egghead and people on the Fabriophase are plunged into confusion while Shaka and the others prepare to fight back on the Labophase. The enraged Atlas stands up to defend the peace of the island.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Hope x And x Ambition
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    S1:E4

    During the first test, a number of participants fall out from fatigue after running for at least forty kilometers. Leorio almost gives up until he is encouraged by Gon, who waits for him. Killua, a participant, is introduced and he is curious of Gon's personality when he discovers that the boy is the same age as him. Kurapika and Leorio talk about the reason for being a hunter, with Kurapika wanting to take down the Phantom Troupe as his clan was massacred by them for their precious scarlet eyes, which manifest when the Kurta uses their heightened sense. Leorio aims to be a hunter for money, for purely altruistic reasons, as his childhood friend died of an illness without the funds to save him. He wishes to be a doctor so he can give his patients free treatment. Finally, the participants reach the end of the tunnel they are in and up to the surface to the Numere Wetlands, also known as Swindlers' Swamp.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 21 Episode 935 - Zoro, Stunned! The Shocking Identity of the Mysterious Woman!
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    S21:E935

    Luffy’s next enemies in the deadly sumo match in the Excavation Labor Camp are two tough Gifters. Much to Old Man Hyo’s surprise, Luffy keeps practicing using Haki properly at the same time as he fights them. Meanwhile, the wounded Zoro wakes up to find out the stunning identity of the mysterious woman he saved.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - C: Left-Behind Trace; ERASER
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S1:E21

    After being shot, Togusa's in the hospital and about to go into surgery, but he is desperate to pass on what he's learned to the rest of Section 9. As Togusa fights for his life, the rest of Section 9 takes over the case, but others within the government have learned of the investigation and are not happy.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - SA: Time of the Machines; MACHINES DÉSIRANTES
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    S1:E15

    The Major has become worried about the Tachikomas. It appears that their AIs have developed much more quickly and in ways that were not anticipated; they have begun speaking about their "individuality".

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - DI: Afternoon of the Machines; PAT.
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    S2:E15

    During a scheduled maintenance, the Tachikomas begin to chat away about the Individual Eleven. While talking in their new "forum", Batou and Togusa appear and take one of the Tachikomas - who just happens to be Batou's pet - with them to Spring-8 to look at the scientific evidence gathered on the Individual Eleven.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - DI: Well-Fed Me; NIGHT CRUISE
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    S2:E2

    A refugee living in Japan has plans to "reset the world" and change things. But are his plans merely violent daydreams, or something more sinister?

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - IN: Confusion at the North End; FABRICATE FOG
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    S2:E20

    Section 9 heads to Etorofu in search of Kuze. During their investigations, the Major finds an interesting floppy disk on the body of a dead addict.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - DU: The Hope Named Despair; AMBIVALENCE
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    S2:E9

    The Tachikomas and the Major continue to investigate Gohda and his motives, while the rest of Section 9 are out to stop a string of suicide bombings.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - IN: Those Who Have the Motive; INDUCTANCE
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    S2:E5

    An assassination threat has been made against Prime Minister Kayabuki; Section 9 is called to serve as bodyguards Meanwhile, investigation on the Individual Eleven turns up some interesting history.

    Director:Kenichi Takeshita
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Kenichi Takeshita Ratings Summary

"Goku vs. Black! A Closed-Off Road to the Future" is the best rated episode directed by Kenichi Takeshita. It scored 9.5/10 based on 6 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 7/3/2016 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "An Unexpectedly Uphill Battle! Vegeta's Great Blast of Fury!".