The best episode directed by Masatsugu Arakawa is "Staking Your Life on Table Tennis Is Revolting", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by Masaaki Yuasa". "Staking Your Life on Table Tennis Is Revolting" aired on 4/25/2014 and is rated 4.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Flowers Offered in Recollection".
All the teams gather at the prefectural qualifiers, and China gets to play Smile at last.
Director: Masatsugu Arakawa
Writer: Masaaki Yuasa
Raphtalia recalls having to buy clothing for her smaller self. Kizuna remembers being alone for so long. Rishia remembers Ost trying to give advice.
Director: Masatsugu Arakawa
Writer: Keigo Koyanagi
Midori, from Abandoned Factory, gives more hints about Reki's past. The Communicator tells Rakka that while she had the birds to offer her forgiveness, Reki will not accept anyone's help, and has little time left. Rakka vows to try and help her. Visiting the library, she talks to Sumika about an old book. Resigned, Reki works on a secret painting.
Director: Masatsugu Arakawa
Writer: Yoshitoshi ABe