The Best Episodes Directed By Mitsutoshi Sato

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(10 votes)

   #1 - The Blade Is Me

   S2:E1312/27/2022

   Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.

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   8.8/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Battle With the Gods

   S1:E182/18/2022

   From his cell, Bosse relates to Bebin the story of how he first met Miranjo when she was a little girl. Domas and Hokuro make their apologies to Hiling, then head off to assist Bojji. Bojji has his hands full with Ouken, but receives help from Despa.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #3 - Those Who Strive for the Top

   S3:E1212/20/2017

   Soma battles with the First Seat of the Totsuki Elite Ten, Tsukasa. If Soma loses, he has to join Central and Tsukasa wagers seat in the Elite Ten. Their topic is French cuisine using venison. However, Soma pulls out an unlikely ingredient and a bizarre tool. The judges for this battle end up being Erina, Megumi, and Hisako who thought they were hiding, but were found. Who will be the victor in this battle that could greatly change both of their lives?

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   8.6/10(11 votes)

   #4 - Wrath as a Lightning

   S2:E511/8/2022

   Quilge Opie uses his power to imprison Ichigo inside the Garganta. As he tries to break free, Ichigo begins to hear, through his Soul Phone, the screams of the Soul Reapers falling to the enemy's onslaught.

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   8.5/10(6 votes)

   #5 - God Tongue

   S1:E24/11/2015

   Under his father's orders, Soma attempts to transfer into one of Japan's top culinary schools, Togetsu Tea House Culinary Academy. His examiner, Nakiri Erina, is a student said to possess humanity's best palate: the God Tongue.

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #6 - The Curse of Immortality

   S1:E172/11/2022

   Bojji and Kage run into Apeas, who tells them about Miranjo's dream. Domas and Hokuro finally reach the entrance to the underworld they were ordered to destroy. The Magic Mirror calls out to Ouken, who escapes Despa's custody to come to her aid.

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   8.1/10(14 votes)

   #7 - Foundation Stones

   S2:E210/18/2022

   Arrancars Nel Tu and Pesche Guatiche have come to seek Ichigo’s help explaining that Hueco Mundo is under attack by an unknown enemy. Unable to ignore the situation, Ichigo and his friends decide to set out for Hueco Mundo.

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   8.1/10(8 votes)

   #8 - THE HEADLESS STAR

   S2:E218/26/2023

   Candice, Meninas, Giselle, and Liltotto try to take down Kenpachi.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #9 - The Breading That Showcases the Mountains

   S1:E95/30/2015

   Inui Hinako, a Totsuki alumna, has tasked Soma's group with making a Japanese dish using available ingredients in the area. Anything other than condiments and spices must be procured from their immediate environs. Soma, provoked by Takumi Aldini's challenge, has a flash of inspiration and dashes out with Megumi to find ingredients for their dish!

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - The Young Man and the Sea

    S11:E2238/4/2011

    Tsunade sends out Naruto under the guise of a top-secret mission to keep him hidden away from the Akatsuki. Unfortunately, Naruto, Yamato, Gai, and Aoba are stuck at the pier due to a report of a monster attacking ships.

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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Lost Bonds

    S10:E2135/26/2011

    As he is resting, Naruto starts dreaming his past experiences with Sasuke that made the two friends closer. When he tries to follow Kakashi, who is in pursuit of Sakura, he is stopped by Yamato, saying that he has orders from Kakashi to return Naruto to Konoha. Naruto devises a plan to sneak out and leaving a shadow clone to fool Yamato. He goes into Sage Mode to locate Kakashi. He then starts remembering the experiences that brought Sasuke pain in his life. Naruto decides what he can do for Sasuke if they come face to face.

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