The Best Episodes Directed By Minoru Yamaoka

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.3/10(3 votes)

   #1 - A Savage Scenario

   S3:E911/29/2013

   Volg has return to Japan to take back his boxing gloves from Ippo. He hopes to travel to America, but with no contacts there he must rely on Coach Kamogawa to introduce him to someone. The gang at the gym asks Volg to spar with Ippo to help him prepare for the Sawamura fight, but after such a long time away from the ring, can the Russian get in fighting shape in time?

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #2 - The Strongest Challenger

   S3:E110/6/2013

   Makunouchi Ippo defeated Sendou Takeshi with his Dempsey Roll and became the Japanese Featherweight Champion! Reflecting on his recent title defenses, Ippo reminisces about his late father Kazuo, and his own desires to be as strong as his dad was.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #3 - Hawk vs. Eagle

   S3:E192/15/2014

   It's finally time for the main event, Takamura Mamoru vs. David Eagle! The challenger is full of vim and vigor, but even in the face of Takamura's fury, Eagle's face remains calm and collected.

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Fate

   S6:E14012/17/2009

   Seeking to gain Sasuke's trust, Madara reveals to him the origins of Konoha. Madara and the future First Hokage founded the village long ago, but a rivalry between them would one day stem a chain of events leading to THAT night, the night that Itachi Uchiha annihilated the Uchiha Clan.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Pride of the Kuchiki Family! Byakuya vs. Byakuya!

   S1:E3276/21/2011

   Captains Sajin Komamura, Byakuya Kuchiki, and Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto continue their battles with the Reigai.

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   7.6/10(7 votes)

   #6 - Search & Destroy

   S1:E37/25/2014

   Shibazaki joins the team working on the Sphinx Case while Sphinx tries to confirm suspicions of their own with their next riddle.

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   7.3/10(7 votes)

   #7 - Ready or Not

   S1:E68/15/2014

   Five takes over the battle of wits against Nine and Twelve as Lisa tries to find her place in their group, but Shibazaki isn't happy sitting by idly.

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   7.3/10(9 votes)

   #8 - The Running Man

   S1:E21/14/2023

   Vash is in danger again now that ordinary townsfolk who have heard about the bounty are after him. As Vash tries to leave town, he runs into a family of heinous criminals who have broken out of prison and are now in a race to claim the bounty on his head.

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   7.1/10(7 votes)

   #9 - Humanity

   S1:E103/11/2023

   Meryl and Roberto are taken to JuLai, the Third City, by Zazie. There, they learn why and how the human race ended up on this planet, No Man's Land. They also see Conrad, the former leader of the Sinners research group, who explains his goals. Meanwhile, Vash and Wolfwood reach the top floor of the JuLai Tower, where Knives awaits.

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    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #10 - To a New World

    S1:E113/18/2023

    Caught in Knives' trap, Vash is dropped into a giant pool. There, Knives attacks the precious memories that helped Vash maintain his love towards humanity. While Vash and Knives clash in this metaphysical realm, Meryl witnesses the astonishing physical manifestations.

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    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Once Upon a Time in Hopeland

    S1:E62/11/2023

    Vash and Wolfwood board the massive Sandsteamer vessel to travel to their final destination, JuLai. Yet again, they are ambushed by a hail of gunfire, but this time, it's someone Wolfwood knows.

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