The Best Episodes Directed By Masami Hata

Every TV Episode Directed by Masami Hata Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for For the Sake of Tomorrow! Part 1
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - For the Sake of Tomorrow! Part 1

    Missing info
    S1:E5

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    Director:Masami Hata
  2. Background image for Is it Time for the KO Gong Yet!?
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Is it Time for the KO Gong Yet!?

    Missing info
    S1:E14

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    Director:Masami Hata
  3. Background image for Spread Your Wings, Pro Boxer
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Spread Your Wings, Pro Boxer

    Missing info
    S1:E31

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    Director:Masami Hata
  4. Background image for Setting Out Today
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Setting Out Today

    Missing info
    S1:E74

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    Director:Masami Hata
  5. Background image for The Mad Dog and the Red Wolf
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - The Mad Dog and the Red Wolf

    Missing info
    S3:E8

    Ippo's next title defense is confirmed to be against Sawamura Ryuuhei, and after realizing the Dempsey Roll is vulnerable to counter punches, Ippo realizes he doesn't stand a chance. His only option is to somehow evolve the Dempsey Roll into a more effective move, but as he mulls over exactly how to do it, a surprisingly familiar face appears in front of him.

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  6. Background image for Fearless Challenger
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Fearless Challenger

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    S3:E11

    Sawamura's blatant fouls and bullet-like left jabs leave Ippo scrambling to establish some kind of rhythm. He stubbornly forces his way inside, but is he charging headfirst into a trap?

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  7. Background image for The Anti-Dempsey Perfected
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - The Anti-Dempsey Perfected

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    S3:E12

    Ippo mounts a desperate, full frontal assault as Sawamura continues to toy with him. Determined to take back the pace, Ippo begins to dodge the Bullets and get into a rhythm as he strikes back. Almost naturally he falls into the Dempsey Roll pattern, and Sawamura makes his move!

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  8. Background image for Eleki's Shocker and Papaya's Coconut
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Eleki's Shocker and Papaya's Coconut

    Missing info
    S3:E17

    It's time for Kimura and Aoki to step into the ring at the Yokohama Arena! Kimura's up first, and nerves come into play as he stands before a huge crowd for the first time. Then when Aoki's turn comes up, he finds himself perplexed by a boxer every bit as unorthodox as himself! Can the duo set the right tone for Takamura's title match?!

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  9. Background image for The End of the Death Match
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - The End of the Death Match

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    S3:E21

    Blood sprays across the ring as Takamura and Eagle pound at each other's cuts. Takamura's good eye is quickly swelling shut, and the ringside doctor stands ready to call the match at any time.

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  10. Background image for Hot Winds and Furious Driving
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Hot Winds and Furious Driving

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    S1:E18

    Mako and Sayuki are having their way with Takumi and the Eight-Six on Mt. Usui. As Takumi himself questions his ability to pull out a win, the racers approach the course’s toughest curve.

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  11. Background image for Akagi's White Comet
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Akagi's White Comet

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    S1:E24

    Ryosuke may already be a local legend, but he still drives like a man with something to prove. He’s determined to beat the very best racers Mt. Akina has to offer - and Takumi’s next on his list.

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    Director:Masami Hata
  12. Background image for A New Challenger
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #12 - A New Challenger

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    S1:E6

    Driving his new Three-Two, Takeshi goes head-to-head against Ryosuke on Mt. Akina. Meanwhile, Takumi offers Iketani a first-hand look at the thrill of riding in the Eight-Six.

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  13. Background image for The FR Killer
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #13 - The FR Killer

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    S1:E12

    Shingo arrives with the NightKids and he’s calling Takumi and the gang out. His demands: A Duct Tape Death Match against the Eight-Six.

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    Director:Masami Hata
  14. Background image for The Moon and Determination, Determination and Friends
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - The Moon and Determination, Determination and Friends

    Missing info
    S1:E11

    Adachi decides that she does want to spend time with Shimamura and builds up the courage to approach her again.

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    Director:Masami Hata
  15. Background image for Chapter 1: The Tsundere, the Prince, and the Voices of the Gods
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Chapter 1: The Tsundere, the Prince, and the Voices of the Gods

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    S1:E1

    Kobayashi just dragged Endo into playing her favorite otome game with her! But if she’s an expert who knows all the spoilers, why does this playthrough feel kind of…different?

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  16. Background image for The Story of the Blank-faced Buddha
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #16 - The Story of the Blank-faced Buddha

    Missing info
    S1:E13

    Having left Daigo's domain, Dororo finds a statue of Fudo, one of the wisdom gods. But the statue is actually a demon that is harvesting humans' faces in an attempt to find one for itself.

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Masami Hata Ratings Summary

"For the Sake of Tomorrow! Part 1" is the best rated episode directed by Masami Hata. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Osamu Dezaki. It aired on 4/29/1970 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Is it Time for the KO Gong Yet!?".