The Best Episodes Directed By Masahiro Hosoda

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   9.3/10(4 votes)

   #1 - Fear of the Void! Shaka Opened His Eyes

   S1:E5712/5/1987

   Ikki battles Shaka's Six Incarnations with his Phoenix Illusion, but it has no effect; Ikki sees a vision of himself as a child as they fight.

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   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - Battle for the Bronze (3)

   S1:E13712/17/2002

   Jonouchi and Kaiba’s battle reaches its roaring climax with the result of the duel hinging on one final spin of Time Wizard’s wheel! Will Jonouchi take down his biggest headache and actually teach Kaiba a thing or two about being a true duelist?

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   8.8/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Devoting His Life! Roger's Adventure!

   S21:E9673/28/2021

   Singing out loud, the Roger Pirates continue on with their journey. They soar up to the island above the clouds and go down into the deep sea to get to the island at the sea bottom. Oden deciphers the Ponegliffs on those islands for Roger who believes those inscriptions will tell them the location of the last island on the Grand Line.

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   8.8/10(7 votes)

   #4 - A Hero's Farewell

   S6:E236/2/1993

   Clearly overmatched by Gohan, Cell initiates his last line of defense: a self-destruct program that will blow up the entire planet! With only seconds to spare, Goku risks everything to transport Cell away from the Earth.

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   8.6/10(8 votes)

   #5 - One More Wish

   S6:E287/14/1993

   After Goku’s decision to stay in the after-world, Krillin uses the final wish to save Android 18, but does he have the courage to reveal his true feelings? And is anyone brave enough to break the news of Goku's passing to Chichi?!

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #6 - The Sea Is For Pirates! Raid! To Onigashima!

   S21:E9776/6/2021

   The Straw Hats and thousands of allies who were supposed to be there are nowhere to be found, but Kin’emon and the others decide to set sail to the stormy sea in a small boat. Kaido’s army that appears out of nowhere and a betrayal drive the Akazaya members into a corner.

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   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #7 - It's On! The Special Operation to Bring Down Kaido!

   S21:E9181/19/2020

   Dogstorm clashes with Shutenmaru, who refuses to aid in Kin'emon's operation. Sanji and the others seek out recruits.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #8 - The Strongest Man in the World! Shutenmaru, the Thieves Brigade Chief!

   S21:E91212/1/2019

   While Usopp is looking for allies in Wano Country, Shutenmaru and the Mt. Atama Thieves plunder Okobore Town. Jack suddenly arrives at Okubore Town and confronts Shutenmaru. Shutenmaru and Jack quickly get into a fight, but are interrupted when Kaido flies in his dragon form.

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Luffy is on the Move! A Turning Point of a New Era!

   S21:E10635/28/2023

   Usopp finds Kin’emon’s upper body and the heavily wounded Kiku. However, they are surrounded by the Gifters and can’t find a way out. Seeing the samurai giving up hope, Usopp remembers his determination.

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    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Dende's Dragon

    S6:E82/3/1993

    With help from King Kai, Goku travels to Namek to recruit a new guardian for the Earth! Most of the Namekians refuse the offer, but there’s one little guy who can’t wait to go! Dende is back, and he’s going to create a new Dragon!

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Spank Strikes! Sanji's Woman-trouble!

    S21:E10216/12/2022

    Robin bursts in to rescue Sanji along with Brook, and faces Black Maria, who is trying to keep Sanji as her pet. Meanwhile, Yamato, Momonosuke, and Shinobu are spotted hiding by the enemy, and they find themselves on the run again.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Two Dragons Face Off! Momonosuke’s Determination!

    S21:E10502/5/2023

    Momonosuke faces Kaido once again trembling in fear. However, with Luffy’s encouragement, he bravely steps up and shows his dragon fangs remembering what he had to go through because of Kaido.

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    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Choice of Betrayal

    S1:E1112/15/2021

    Lugh got a assasination request for Dia. And the principal is Count Viecone, who is Dia's father and Cian's old friend. Cian expects Lugh can finish the assasination. But if he refuses it, Cian will do it with his own hands.

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    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Qualifications of Assassins

    S1:E511/3/2021

    Officially a family of renowned doctors and assassins behind the scenes, the house of Tuatha Dé is the right hand of the kingdom. Trusted to become his father's heir, Lugh assists his father with his mission. However, there are those who are displeased by Lugh's success. Lugh defends his status in a challenge against them--

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Nami's Decision! Fire at the Out-Of-Control Chopper!

    S9:E2962/4/2007

    Franky and Nami come up with a plan to stop Chopper's rampage, but it could prove deadly to the not-so-little reindeer. Usopp and Zoro are thrilled to finally be free of each other!

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Explosive?! The Handcuffs that Shackle Yamato’s Freedom!

    S21:E9939/26/2021

    At the back entrance of Onigashima, the Akazaya members try to get inside the gate, but they’re blocked by their former colleague Kanjuro. Meanwhile, as Kaido’s son Yamato shows Luffy the handcuffs that have restricted his freedom for years, they hear Kaido making a speech on his grand plan.

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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Believe in Luffy! The Alliance’s Counterattack Begins!

    S21:E103710/23/2022

    Momonosuke and Shinobu face Kaido while Kid and Law challenge Big Mom. Meanwhile, Nami, heading towards the stage on the Performance Floor along with Usopp and Tama, hears a strange voice.

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    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Burn, Shun! Hidden Mystery of the Black Fangs

    S1:E918/27/1988

    Hilda is very confident is Syd's victory, and while Shun enters the palace, Syd appears before him, remembering their last encounter. Seiya and Hyoga arrive, but just as Seiya challenges Syd again, Shun has him and Hyoga go forward while he fights the God Warrior by himself, promising to catch up later. While both of them run past Syd, a mysterious figure sees them. Shun attacks with his Nebula Chain, but is useless against Syd's cold air. Outside, Shaina arrives and finds Marin. She then tells Shaina about how Aldebaran was defeated. He survived, but revealed to ...

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    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Dead or Alive! Queen's Sumo Inferno!

    S21:E9327/11/2020

    Featured Beast Pirates All-Star, Queen the Plague’s, unique way of executing prisoners in the Excavation Labor Camp in Udon. Instead of killing Straw Hat Pirates captain Monkey D. Luffy and his friend Old Man Hyo in an instant, Queen decided to let them fight for their lives by forcing them to join the Sumo Inferno Tournament. To allow them to go all-out against the enemies, Queen removed their Seastone handcuffs. However, to keep them under his control, Queen ordered his men to put collars around Luffy and Old Man Hyo’s necks. The collar that Queen put around Luffy and Old Man Hyo’s neck is similar to what the Celestial Dragons’ slaves are wearing. If Luffy and Old Man Kyo purposely leave the ring in the Sumo Inferno Tournament, blades will immediately come out of the collar and cut off their heads.

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    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Decree of Death! String Requiem

    S1:E847/2/1988

    Shun still struggles against Mime's abilities and illusions. He then removes his Cloth and chains. While talking to Mime, Shun realizes he's not fighting for Hilda and also dislikes fighting. Shun awakens the Seventh Sense and uses the Nebula Stream to immobilize Mime. Finally, he unleashes the Nebula Storm in order to defeat him. Unfortunately, Mime survives thanks to his harp. He then envelopes Shun with the strings on his harp, preparing for his final attack, Stringer Requiem. As Mime plays his music preparing to kill Shun, the chains still cannot sense any hatred....

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    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Luffy Rages! Rescue Otama from Danger!

    S21:E9049/29/2019

    Luffy, Zoro, and Kiku fight back against the attacking Beasts Pirates and their samurai allies. Luffy calls out to Holdem, who approaches Luffy's group while holding Tama hostage.

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    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Dangerous Shun! Dreadful Fangs of the Demon Beast

    S1:E10312/10/1988

    With his dying breath, Baian tells Seiya he will never be able to destroy the pillar. Seiya's Comet and Meteor of Pegasus are useless and fail to even make a scratch. Meanwhile, Kiki is saved by Ophiucius Shaina who brought the Libra Gold Cloth with her, under Roshi's orders. Seiya plans on destroying the pillar using his own body, but Kiki stops him and brings the Gold Cloth to him. Meanwhile, Shaina stayed behind to fight Thetis. The Golden Shield flies to Seiya's hands, and he uses it to finally destroy the North Pacific Mammoth Pillar with a mighty throw. As the ...

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    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Shoot Poseidon! The Golden Arrow

    S1:E1133/25/1989

    Seiya fires the arrow, but Poseidon controls it, firing it at Seiya's heart. Miraculously, he survives, thanks to the Gold Cloth. Seiya fires again, and Poseidon controls the arrow, but Shaina protects Seiya, and the arrow hits her back. She tells Seiya he is their last hope and that he must not die. At the Sanctuary, a beam of light shoots from the House of Aquarius, heading for Poseidon's temple. Shaina extracts the arrow from her back and hands it to Seiya, saying she will protect him, no matter what, and to fire as many times as necessary. Poseidon controls the ...

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    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Make Way, Hyoga! Proud Warrior

    S1:E621/16/1988

    Hyoga is taught a valuable and yet painful lesson about preparing for the 7th sense to awaken.

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    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Sorrow! Fate of the Northern Wolves Pack

    S1:E795/28/1988

    Shiryu seems to be no match against Fenrir's ruthless attacks. His friends sense he is in danger, but are confident they will make it to the Valhalla Palace. Meanwhile, Hyoga is followed by another God Warrior. Remembering Shura's sacrifice, Shiryu gets up again, and tries to convince Fenrir that Hilda is possessed, needing the Odin Sapphire to save her and to trust him. Fenrir, however, doesn't believe in people and only trusts his wolves. He then tells Shiryu the reason of his mistrust. Years ago, when Fenrir was six years old, he was part of a distinguished family....

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