The Best Episodes Directed By Motohiko Niwa

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #1 - I Investigated

   S1:E103/10/2026

   Kondou finds out there's more to the sacred relics than he thought, but something still doesn't add up.

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   7.0/10(5 votes)

   #2 - The Villainess and I Are in Love

   S1:E1212/19/2023

   Manaria challenges Rae to prove her feelings for Claire at the Amour Ceremony. Both Rae and Manaria must place an item on the Scales of Love, which will measure the weight of their feelings for Claire. Who will the scales find worthy?

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   6.8/10(5 votes)

   #3 - The Messenger Goes Into Battle

   S1:E113/19/2023

   As the imperial army advances with an army of monsters, Mitsuha recruits the full Wolf Fang mercenary company to defend the kingdom. Their modern weapons and tactics begin turning the battle in their favour, until the enemy unleashes a terrifying new threat.

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   6.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - MY NAME

   S1:E123/31/2022

   Two "Ryang-Has" survive desperately with a young Chateau. But Ryang-Ha is cornered by his enemies, and the other Ryang-Ha, too, is severely injured.

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   6.3/10(3 votes)

   #5 - ROOM

   S1:E31/27/2022

   Chateau wakes up in a motel after being helped out of a pinch by Ryang-ha. She passes on to him the warning that Hou had given for the "traitor." What was his crime five years ago?

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   6.0/10(3 votes)

   #6 - DARK DREAM

   S1:E62/17/2022

   Chateau boards a luxury cruise ship for a mission. There, she runs into Ryang-ha, who makes things difficult for her once again. They spend a night in a room together, in part so that Chateau can keep an eye on him.

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   6.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - HELP

   S1:E103/17/2022

   With some help, Ryang-Ha and Chateau hide out in a tent under a bridge. Chateau is concerned about Ryang-Ha's wounds. They pretend to be married in order to hide their identities.

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   5.7/10(3 votes)

   #8 - BULLET

   S1:E72/24/2022

   Chateau tries to determine Euripedes' whereabouts, but is bothered by Ryang-ha's suspicious behavior. He lets a mysterious attacker escape, and when he meets with Chateau, she pulls out a gun.

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   5.3/10(7 votes)

   #9 - A Maid's Job Is a Labor of Love

   S1:E210/10/2023

   Rae sets her sights on her dream job as Claire's maid - and she'll do whatever it takes to get it.

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