The best episode directed by Kenzō Maihara is "The Transfer Student is Sailor Jupiter", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by N/A". "The Transfer Student is Sailor Jupiter" aired on 11/8/2003 and is rated 3.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Is Usagi-chan a Real Friend?".
Usagi is saved by a new girl in town from the bullies. When Usagi realizes the girl who saved her is at her school, she befriends her. The new girl, a tomboyish Makoto Kino, seems tough on the outside, but when she lets her guard down for a popular basketball player who turns out to be a Youma in disguise, the vulnerable Makoto must awaken as Sailor Jupiter to defeat him.
Director: Kenzō Maihara
Writer: N/A
When Ami feels that her friendships with Usagi and Rei are not genuine, she reads a book on how to be a true friend. This causes friction between her and Usagi, and Ami gets into more trouble when she tries to defeat a Youma without calling for help.
Director: Kenzō Maihara
Writer: N/A