The Best Episodes Directed By Masataka Akai

Every TV Episode Directed by Masataka Akai Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Masataka Akai Ratings Summary

The best episode directed by Masataka Akai is "Nonstandard", rated 8.76/10 from 25 user votes. It was "written by Hiroshi Seko". "Nonstandard" aired on 2/27/2021 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "To You, Someday".

  • Nonstandard
    8.8/10 25 votes

    #1 - Nonstandard

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/27/2021

    After analyzing Hanami's assortment of skills with his self-proclaimed intellect, Todo uses his disorienting technique to attack in tandem with Yuji.

    Director: Masataka Akai

    Writer: Hiroshi Seko

  • To You, Someday
    8.2/10 25 votes

    #2 - To You, Someday

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/2020

    Ignoring Nanami's warning, Yuji dashes into the school and tries to reason with Junpei, but Mahito soon interrupts. Yuji appeals to Sukuna for help.

    Director: Masataka Akai

    Writer: Hiroshi Seko

  • renewal/soul
    6.7/10 6 votes

    #3 - renewal/soul

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/13/2020

    Mori, Daewi, and Mirahave made it through the first preliminary round. With the next round coming up, the three of them talk about their reasons for entering the tournament. Mira says she’s hoping to find a strong man who can become the successor to her late father’s Moon Light Sword Style and rebuild her family’s dojo. On the day of the tournament, one of the favorites to win the tournament, Gang Manseok, faces off against tai chi user Go Gamdo.

    Director: Masataka Akai

    Writer: Shigeru Murakoshi

  • anima/force
    6.2/10 4 votes

    #4 - anima/force

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/17/2020

    In the first match of the national tournament, Mori loses his team’s opening bout by applying a pressure point he learned from Bongchim of The Six, which renders him immobile. The second bout pits Daewi the tournament’s oldest competitor, 38-year-old Jin Pumgwang, who overwhelms Daewi with powerful attacks acquired through years of hard physical labor. Meanwhile, Commissioner Q is attacked by Drake, a member of Nox, and seriously injured. Q ends up removing his limiter so he can call upon the power of the gods, and the charyeok Joker materializes!

    Director: Masataka Akai

    Writer: Akira Kindaichi

  • FOX/GOD
    6.2/10 4 votes

    #5 - FOX/GOD

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/21/2020

    Ilpyo mercilessly beats down Jegal. Just as he's about to deal the finishing blow, Ilpyo sprouts tentacles and ensnares him. With the charyeok Greed, Jegal unleashes the charyeok powers of the others he's absorbed and turns their incredible powers upon Ilpyo. As their battle rages, something changes in the sky over the arena, and it is soon filled with a sword-wielding God and his many followers...

    Director: Masataka Akai

    Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura

  • Episode 6
    6.0/10 1 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/17/2024

    Aska rescues Higan from certain doom and her true identity is unveiled. Meanwhile, Mike learns that he is now wanted by his own agency, the FBI.

    Director: Masataka Akai

    Writer: N/A