The Best Episodes Directed By Manabu Okamoto

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(45 votes)

   #1 - I Cried, Cried My Lungs Out, and Stopped Crying

   S1:E85/23/2016

   Subaru’s first day in Roswaal’s mansion begins for the fifth time. Determined to save everyone this time, he makes it a point to keep his best smile on his face in order to earn the trust of the mansion’s staff. But although he works his hardest to make them like him, his body begins to have trouble keeping up with his heart’s intentions. Soon Emilia is unable to bear the sight of him struggling any longer and takes an unexpected action…

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   8.3/10(8 votes)

   #2 - The Beast and the Prince

   S1:E134/6/2018

   In the deepest, darkest parts of a forest lived a strong and beautiful beast princess. Beckoned by the moonlight, she wandered into a land of humans, and in the moonlit garden of a small castle, she fell in love with a prince.

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   7.7/10(6 votes)

   #3 - For You, My Love

   S1:E216/15/2018

   There appears to be no escape from the impending destruction of Earth. But at the end of the world, Zero Two decides that she will keep her promise, no matter what.

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   7.4/10(11 votes)

   #4 - Kill the Curse

   S1:E1710/27/2014

   After being cornered by Akame and Leone, Bols sets off an explosion and flees. While he is trying to get back to his comrades, he runs into a hurt girl who is crying. Meanwhile, Kurome's medicine starts wearing off and she starts remembering her days with Akame as well as their sad goodbye, while stumbling through the mountain. While leaning against a tree eating snacks, someone approaches her...

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   7.3/10(12 votes)

   #5 - Kill the Absolute Justice

   S1:E68/11/2014

   Night Raid is tasked with the eradication of a drug trafficking organization within the Imperial City. Tatsumi and Leone head towards the red light district. The two learn of the horrific details of the organization and their rage is apparent. Meanwhile, Sheele and Mine go after the Tybil, former leader of the organization when they suddenly feel an alarming presence.

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   5.0/10(1 votes)

   #6 - I want you to know my hidden heart

   S1:E83/7/2015

   As summer rolls around, Producer and the idols become closer, while the project moves along nicely. And for Ranko, it's especially nice, as she gets to make her CD debut next. However, there's a major gap between the image Ranko has crafted for herself and the way Producer perceives that image. He makes an effort to understand her, and she does her best to communicate with him, but will they be able to reach a middle ground?

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   4.0/10(1 votes)

   #7 - A little bit of courage shows your way.

   S1:E188/15/2015

   After Totokira Academy gets off to a popular start, Candy Island makes a guest appearance on the show. Chieri and Kanako are so nervous that they act stiff, but with Anzu's casual support, they make it through the taping. The staff loves the stark differences between Anzu and Kirari and gives them a new recurring segment, "Anki Ranking." Chieri and Kanako agree to do to a taped interview for that segment, but Anzu worries about them in her own way. Seeing how hard everyone is working for the upcoming ball, Chieri and Kanako get fired up, but their nervousness prevents their true talent from coming out, and the interview becomes a hard battle...

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