The Best Episodes Directed By Michiru Itabisashi

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.7/10(11 votes)

   #1 - The Final Boss!!

   S8:E310/18/2025

   Bakugo is back on his feet! Can he rescue All Might from All For One, and defeat the villain in battle?

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   9.7/10(10 votes)

   #2 - Izuku Midoriya: Rising

   S8:E811/22/2025

   After All For One takes over Shigaraki's body, the heroes must fight as one big team to defeat him.

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   8.6/10(21 votes)

   #3 - A True Warrior

   S1:E47/29/2019

   Thors and his men fall for Askeladd's trap and faces a dangerous situation, but Thors defeats many of Askeladd's men with his overpowering strength. However, Thors knows that it will be difficult to save everyone, including his son, who've been living in a peaceful village their entire lives, and makes a tough decision.

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   8.5/10(13 votes)

   #4 - Truce

   S3:E172/3/2019

   When Kirito and Alice both unleash the Perfect Weapon Control art in the Cloudtop Garden, the impact rips a hole into the seemingly impregnable Central Cathedral wall, which sends them both flying outside.

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   8.3/10(14 votes)

   #5 - Nobleman's Responsibilities

   S3:E912/2/2018

   Now an Elite Disciple along with Kirito, Eugeo struggles with the question of what he should infuse in his sword so he can become stronger. When he's taunted by First-Seat Elite Disciple Raios and Second-Seat Humbert, Eugeo decides to accept Humbert's request for a duel.

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   8.1/10(14 votes)

   #6 - Departure

   S3:E410/28/2018

   Kirito and Eugeo realize Selka has taken off to the End Mountains alone, and decide to chase after her. As they enter the cave, they encounter goblins, presumably from the Dark Territory, and must engage in a battle.

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   8.1/10(8 votes)

   #7 - East, west, home's best.

   S1:E131/7/2018

   Chise and Elias are in the middle of shearing Wooly Bugs, magical creatures who eat cold from the air and grow wool with magical properties. Chise becomes distracted and is attacked. As Chise recovers, she and Elias open themselves up to each other more.

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   8.1/10(8 votes)

   #8 - You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

   S1:E202/25/2018

   As the dragon rampages, Elias tells Chise they must absorb the dragon’s magic in order to stop it. This leaves Chise in a predicament as Elias becomes unable to help.

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   8.1/10(14 votes)

   #9 - Crown

   S1:E2012/2/2019

   Thorfinn suffers a serious injury in his fight against Thorkell. Thorfinn is told to think about what he has to do to beat Thorkell. Askeladd treats Thorfinn’s wounds so that he may fight again someday, and proposes a joint strategy to help the two of them survive longer.

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    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #10 - The Battle of London Bridge

    S1:E99/2/2019

    In October 1013, King Sweyn leads a fleet of Danish and Viking ships in an attempt to take London Bridge of England. Askeladd's army, hired by the army of Denmark, was among them. However, after the betrayal of Thorkell the Tall, a Viking known for his overpowering strength, London Bridge has become impregnable. Askeladd tells Thorfinn he'll reward him with a duel if he's able to kill Thorkell.

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    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Administrator

    S3:E233/24/2019

    Cardinal appears on the top floor of Central Cathedral for a showdown with her bitter foe of the last two hundred years. She moves to achieve her objective of deleting Administrator, only to see the fallen sword golem rise up again.

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    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #12 - After Yule

    S1:E1510/21/2019

    After losing Canute, Thorkell decides to halt his advance in central England. Thorkell hears that the end of the war between Denmark and England is near, and bemoans the end of the war. However, he later gets wind of an interesting piece of news.

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    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Ketil's Farm

    S2:E21/17/2023

    Einar and Thorfinn are told to convert a wild forest into a wheat field; and if they succeed, they will have the chance to buy their own freedom.

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    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Iron Fist Ketil

    S2:E72/21/2023

    Thieves have been stealing food from Ketil's farm. Meanwhile, Ketil's eldest son Thorgil returns home.

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    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Extras

    S7:E96/29/2024

    Shoto Todoroki stopped Dabi with his Great Glacial Aegir, and reports of that bolstered the spirits of the heroes fighting in other locations. And Shoto and Dabi's father, Endeavor, is facing the greatest evil, All For One, with Hawks!

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    5.5/10(42 votes)

    #16 - Family Squabble

    S1:E1611/1/2021

    Rudeus, Eris, and Ruijerd arrive in the Holy Country of Millis, where Rudeus's thoughts turn to home. When the three split up for a day off, a chance encounter in an alley leads Rudeus to a shocking reunion.

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