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The Best Episodes Directed By Munehisa Sakai

Every TV Episode Directed by Munehisa Sakai Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Toriko's New Crisis The Creeping Four Beast's Main Body!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S3:E19

    Toriko, Coco, Sunny, and Zebra appear to have the upper hand in their battle with the Four-Beasts, but the monster's main body is about to wreak havoc on civilization!

    Director:Munehisa Sakai
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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 243 - CP9 Takes Off Their Masks! Their Shocking True Faces!
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    S8:E243

    Robin speaks with Iceburg inside his room still. We already know that Robin can read the poneglyphs - and it seems Iceburg is the one with the blueprints to the ultimate weapon, Pluton. The true enemies are revealed to be Iceburg's own allies. Elsewhere, Luffy is tied up with Paulie after Paulie tells members of CP9 that his blueprints are fake.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Luffy's Past! The Red-haired Shanks appears
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    S1:E4

    Out on the sea, Luffy almost loses his hat and reflects on his past, and how a pirate named Shanks influenced him. Afterwards, Luffy meets Nami, and Buggy the Clown's men.

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Act 14. Conclusion and Commencement ~Petite Étrangère~
    8.2/10(3 votes)

    S1:E14

    Sailor Moon stands up to destroy Queen Metalia, who radiates a tremendously dark energy. The power of the "Legendary Silver Crystal" is finally released.

    Director:Munehisa Sakai
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  5. undefined Season 9 Episode 273 - Everything Is to Protect My Friends! Second Gear Activated!
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S9:E273

    Luffy batters a baffled Blueno with his powerful new fighting style, and the cowardly Spandam begins to panic at the sound of the Straw Hats approaching!

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Act 26. Replay ~Never Ending~
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S2:E12

    The final showdown between the true self of Wiseman and the newly formed six Sailor Senshi of the White Moon commences. Sailor Chibi Moon is ready to fight alongside Sailor Moon and save her homeland. But will their combined strength be enough to save both the past and the future?

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  7. undefined Season 8 Episode 250 - The End of the Legendary Man! The Day the Sea Train Cried!
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    S8:E250

    Franky said that if a ship of his were to be used as a weapon, then it's no longer one of his ships. That enraged Tom and he punched Franky for the first time, telling him he had to take pride in the ships he created. He then told the judge that he would accept the punishment for both his previous crime and the recent attack. Franky tried to stop the train to Enies Lobby with his bare hands.

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  8. undefined Season 8 Episode 245 - Come Back, Robin! Showdown with CP9!
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S8:E245

    Luffy and the others request that Robin comes back to the crew. She refuses and tells them that she cannot accomplish her "wish" if she were to stay with them. Robin turns to leave and CP9 try to hold the pirates back. Robin successfully escapes and Lucci shows those remaining his "transformation".

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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 244 - Secret Bond! Iceberg and Franky!
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S8:E244

    Lucci tells Iceburg their hypothesis and has Kaku check his pulse to tell if the things he tells him are true. They suspect that Iceburg's friend from the past, Cutty Flam, is really Franky and it's revealed to be true. Therefore, Franky has the real blueprints. The Strawhat Pirates and Paulie break into the room where they find Iceburg and CP9.

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  10. undefined Season 8 Episode 249 - Spandam's Scheme! The Day the Sea Train Shook!
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S8:E249

    Spandam, a CP5 representative, was determined to get Tom proven guilty in his trial so he could get the blueprints. As Franky walked into the town, people from the government began to attack with the battleships he had personally constructed. Tom and Iceburg run to their shipyard where they're attacked by two ships which also destroy the others. Iceburg tells Franky that he has to take responsibility or he'll never forgive him.

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  11. undefined Season 8 Episode 247 - The Man Who Is Loved Even by His Ship! Usopp's Tears!
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S8:E247

    Usopp believes that the person who repaired the Going Merry in Skypeia was really the Going Merry itself. Franky says that the ship was inhabited by a spirit who enters ships who are dearly cared for. The spirit repaired their ship just enough for them to reach the next island. The doorbell rings from the sea side and the Galley La foremen enter.

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  12. undefined Season 8 Episode 246 - The Straw Hat Pirates Annihilated? The Menace of the Leopard Model!
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S8:E246

    Lucci's transformation is a result of a Devil's Fruit; a Zoan Type leopard. He quickly disposes of the crew and CP9 tie up Paulie and Iceburg, leaving them alone as the building slowly burns down around them. In Franky's underground hideout, Usopp tells him his story and Franky is finally touched. In return, Franky tells him a little about Tom's contributions to Water Seven.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Good Morning Again SAGA
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E12

    The day of the Arpino show has come, and the other members of Franchouchou have made it clear to Sakura that they're not going to quarantine her because of her bad luck. But with a blizzard brewing, will the girls' undying loyalty to their friend prove to be their undoing?

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Good Morning Returns SAGA
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E1

    A devastating defeat has sent the girls in Franchouchou scrambling for cash to pay off a serious debt, while their producer, Kotaro, falls apart... but all of that will only be prelude as the zombie pop idols prepare for their REVENGE!

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Good Morning SAGA
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S1:E1

    Minamoto Sakura is starting her second year of high school with a song in her heart and a head full of dreams! Can she really become a glittering idol on stage? Are her nights of living as a normal high school girl coming to an end?

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - But It's Zombiemental SAGA
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E7

    The time has come for Franchouchou to take the stage at the Saga Rock musical festival! But clouds are starting to gather, with the thunder and lightning causing Ai to freeze up in fear. Who will help re-animate her so that the show can be a success?

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  17. undefined Season 9 Episode 303 - Boss Luffy is the Culprit? Track Down the Missing Great Cherry Tree!
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    S9:E303

    When an ancient tree is stolen by a madman with the power to freeze time, Luffy, Usopp, and Sanji track down the culprit in an attempt to save a village's annual festival!

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - A Thinly Veiled Sword Dance (Rondo)
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    S1:E3

    Rishe's new life in Galkhein begins with cleaning the villa that's her new home. She attends a party where she's presented as the prince's fiancée. Dancing with Arnold brings up memories of her past life, spurring her to test him just a little.

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  19. undefined Season 9 Episode 291 - Boss Luffy Returns! Is It a Dream or Reality? Lottery Ruckus!
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    S9:E291

    Travel back to ancient Japan for a madcap adventure starring the Straw Hats, some old friends and enemies, and a camel that eats lottery tickets!

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Munehisa Sakai Ratings Summary

"Toriko's New Crisis The Creeping Four Beast's Main Body!" is the best rated episode directed by Munehisa Sakai. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 8/18/2013 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "CP9 Takes Off Their Masks! Their Shocking True Faces!".