The Best Episodes Directed By Masayuki Iimura

#1 - The Second East-West War Race!!!!

Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2016

It's time for the second race in the East-West Tournament. They're on a Flight-Type Land, where two aircraft are connected to each other, resting on top of the water. Kazane, Tsukishita, Yoshita, and Non are all fighting for Setouchi. The four are all trying their best to combat the Suruga team, but things are looking grim. Will Non and the others figure out a way to overcome their opponents?

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: N/A

#2 - Open House Begins!

Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/25/2013

Issei learns more about the feud between the Twin Sky Dragons and Rias and Sona have to deal with troublesome family members at Open House.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Takawo Yoshioka

#3 - Beware the Physical Exam!

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/19/2006

The time has come for the school's physical examinations, so the club must find a way to protect Haruhi's Big Secret. Their attempts fail miserably until Kyoya steps in, with a doctor who promises not to reveal her secret. Meanwhile, someone accused of attempting to "make a pass" on one of the female students, Dr Yabu (literally, Quack Doctor) is actually searching for his daughter after she and her mother left him due to financial problems. Kyoya points out that, if the man's family is really that poor, the girl would be attending Ouran Public High, rather than the prestigious and very expensive Ouran Academy. Tamaki gives him directions, explaining that, even though he might get hurt later, it's up to him to find the truth.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: N/A

#4 - The Sun, the Sea, and the Host Club!

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/24/2006

The Host Club visits the "real beach" in Okinawa upon Haruhi's request, but, Kyoya having invited customers, Haruhi is still unable to wear a swimsuit - much to the others disappointment. The twins devise a game to see who can find out what Haruhi is afraid of first, drawing Tamaki in with the explanation that only close friends show each other their weaknesses. Kyoya hypes up the competition by offering up photos of Haruhi in middle school. One accident occurred that caused a fight between the Host Club members. Kyouya, however, made Haruhi realize what her mistakes were and she eventually apologized for her wrongdoings. Tamaki wins secretly in the end, during a thunderstorm. However, the rest of the host club walks in at the most inopportune moment, as he covers her ears and places a blindfold on her to "block the thunder." The group ends up leaving with Tamaki chasing after them, trying in vain to convince them that he's not a pervert.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: N/A

#5 - The Leaders' Summit Begins!

Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/15/2013

Time stops during the Leaders' Summit, and Issei and the others meet a new enemy.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Takawo Yoshioka

#6 - Another Disquieting Premonition!

Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/7/2013

Issei is back with Rias and Asia living in his house, and Kiba starts acting weird when he sees a picture of a holy sword at Issei's house.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Takawo Yoshioka

#7 - The Sky Darkens Again

Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/22/2024

Nina and the others officially sign with a talent agency. The five of them start writing their new song when Diamond Dust challenges them to a battle of the bands. Diamond Dust has doubled their follower count from before. Should they accept the challenge or not? The members find themselves split on this decision.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Jukki Hanada

#8 - I'm Saving My Friend!

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2012

Issei is determined to get stronger. He spends some more time with Asia, but once again, their circumstances keep them apart. Issei finds out that although pawns may not be very strong, they have a power that allows them to act like other chess pieces.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Takawo Yoshioka

#9 - The Showdown Begins!

Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2012

The time for the start of the Rating Game arrives, and the contestants are transported to a battlefield in an alternate dimension. While Asia and Rias remain at their base, Issei and Koneko face the opposition, and Issei reveals his new signature move.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Takawo Yoshioka

#10 - The Devil's Comeback

Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/17/2018

LLENN receives some unexpected help during her battle in the dome that results in a change of tactics as she continues towards team PM4. M is surprised to see team SHINC approaching, and Pitohui learns that her ruthlessness can have consequences.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Yosuke Kuroda

#11 - The Waning Moon Was Out

Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/1/2024

Tomo is scared to say how she feels due to traumatizing past experiences and is unable to truthfully express herself to the other band members. Nina is currently learning the guitar and asks Tomo for her assessment, and Tomo gives her harsh feedback. However, when Tomo sees that Nina isn't giving up, it gives her the confidence to change.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Jukki Hanada

#12 - A Cold Spring

Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2021

Irina and Lev spend some time together before they're pulled apart. As the launch date quickly closes in, the decision is made as to who will pilot the first human spaceflight.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Kurasumi Sunayama

#13 - October

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/25/2017

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Sayaka Harada

#14 - The Assassin of the Mist!

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2002

Naruto and his squad arrive in the Land of the Waves and learn that an evil businessman named Gato has taken over the land.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Michiko Yokote

#15 - Behind the Curtain

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/3/2016

A hard-nosed prohibition agent, Delphy, is installed in Lawless. He claims he will cut out the mafia's power in the city, and begins clamping down on bars that sell bootleg liquor. Naturally, the Vanetti family considers him an unwelcome presence. While keeping one eye on Fango, Nero comes down hard against Defphy, and Avilio stands with him. But another man watches them with complicated feelings about the situation.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Yuichiro Kido

#16 - Separate Ways

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/2021

A mysterious AMAIM attacks Yatagarasu's base camp. Tezuka and Amou team up and barely win the battle, but they are left with a devastating aftermath. Afraid of how many more deaths Amou must face if he joins them, he chooses to go his own way...

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: N/A

#17 - Battle of the Oki Islands (2)

Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/28/2021

With Ghost's extraordinarly high learning capability, Amou, Gashin, and Shion's chance of winning this battle continues to drop as time goes on. The three manage to determine Ghost's weak point, but will that be enough to tip the scales in their favor?

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: N/A

#18 - The Adventure of Mitsuha

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2023

After a run-in with a fugitive, Mitsuha approaches the mercenaries who saved her with a curious proposal: allow her to tag along on one of their adventures. Her goal? To perform market research, of course!

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Shinya Murakami

#19 - Yamato's Successor, Your Name Is Galaxy

Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 11/2/2018

The Space Battleship Ginga, a Yamato class battleship, begins counter-attack operations against Gatlantis. Gatlantis attempt to thwart Ginga and her fleet, but are ultimately wiped out. Meanwhile, Yamato has crashed on a world within the White Comet, and the crew are exploring the ancient ruins on the planet.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: N/A

#20 - The Monster of the Abyss

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2019

After he and his entire class are summoned to another world, Hajime Nagumo finds himself extremely underpowered and at the mercy of the Labyrinth.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: N/A

#21 - Why Raeliana's Going to the Temple

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/29/2023

Noah and his retinue return from their hunt with a very surprising quarry in tow. Preparations for the lighting of the sacred flame begin, but His Holiness is distracted by other matters. Raeliana's letter to Beatrice finally gets a response.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

#22 - Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors

Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/26/2002

Round two with Zabuza has started, but this time...Zabuza has Haku fighting along side him. Haku and Sasuke go at it with Sasuke falling behind until he manages to get a kick in. Meanwhile Naruto deals with some of Gato's henchmen. Back at the bridge Haku uses his secret jutsu, Demonic Ice Mirrors. What does this jutsu hold in store for Sasuke? Will Naruto make it to the bridge in time and save Tsunami and Inari as well?

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Satoru Nishizono

#23 - From Elbow to Knee

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/28/2007

Chie dispatches Nozomu to investigate rumors that the invariably injured Abiru Kobushi is suffering from domestic violence. He pursues Abiru's father while he shops, causing him a great deal of inconvenience, before discovering Abiru's obsession with pulling the tails of dangerous animals. The latter half of the episode concerns Meru Otonashi, who is silent and shy in person, but remarkably abusive via text-messaging, her only means of communication.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Katsuhiko Takayama

#24 - What an Incredible Bother!

Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/23/2007

The first part of this episode introduces Ai Kaga, a girl who always takes blame for everything, even though it is not her fault. Nozomu takes the class to a "guilt scramble" to explain that history has led to the "guilt complex" such as Kaga's becoming the Japanese mentality. After being overcome with guilt himself, Nozomu and Kaga travel the world to try to stop burdening others. The second part introduces another girl, Mayo Mitama. Her evil-looking eyes have led to her being misunderstood - that is, she actually is evil, but people try not to prejudge her and assume she is actually good. She commits several cruel acts that Nozomu bears witness to and is blamed for, being the only other nearby party. He becomes so concerned with not prejudging that he doesn't blame her when she hits Majiru over the head with an aluminum bat or when she drops a brick onto Nozomu's head.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: Katsuhiko Takayama

#25 - Burn Up! Go Mad!

Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/2/2012

Seishou Academy is on their annual retreat. A private beach, fun in the sun, and designated shooting areas makes it an enjoyable time. That was until three students were shot in vital parts and war was declared.

Director: Masayuki Iimura

Writer: N/A