The Best Episodes Directed By Noriyuki Nomata

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #1 - To Whom the Blade Turns

   S4:E44/1/2026

   Negotiations with Hosen come to a head with little time left before the end of the special test.

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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #2 - After Vengeance

   S4:E125/27/2026

   Ayanokoji and Nanase's latest journey takes them over the mountains, where dramatic revelations are made.

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   8.1/10(8 votes)

   #3 - How to Worship a God

   S2:E711/14/2015

   Bishamon is forced to confer with the other gods about her recent failings. Elsewhere, Ebisu offers to buy Yukine from Yato for a large sum of money - enough for Yato to build his own shrine.

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Connection

   S4:E115/20/2026

   After hearing the watch alarm, Ayanokoji and the others discover the first students to withdraw.

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   8.0/10(4 votes)

   #5 - For a Desired Future

   S4:E166/24/2026

   While Amasawa delays Horikita, Ayanokoji arrives at the I2 area where a climactic showdown awaits.

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #6 - A Disquieting Beginning

   S4:E95/6/2026

   The deserted island special test finally begins.

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #7 - Love Uncommunicated

   S4:E105/13/2026

   The special test begins in earnest as Ayanokoji takes the state of the game and aids a struggling teammate.

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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #8 - Power and Will

   S4:E156/17/2026

   The first-years make a big move to take down solo-team stragglers... starting with Ayanokoji!

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9. 

   7.7/10(9 votes)

   #9 - One today is worth two tomorrows.

   S1:E210/15/2017

   Few people know the truth about the bookstore on the outskirts of London that Elias frequents. He takes Chise there, where they meet Angelica, who teaches Chise a little bit of magic, but... The true power of the Sleigh Beggy materializes a fragment of Chise's memories.

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    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Turn around

    S1:E198/15/2021

    The Bloody Halloween conflict that results in Toman being taken over by Valhalla has finally begun. Hanma and his army of delinquents overwhelm Toman as Draken does his best to try to protect the other Toman members, putting him at a disadvantage. However, the Toman members see how desperately Takemichi is trying to save Baji and Mikey, lighting their fighting spirits once more.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #11 - A Turbulent Battle for Recruitment

    S4:E64/15/2026

    The uninhabited island survival exam for this year has been announced. It will last for two weeks, and the island will be larger than last year's. Additionally, students from all grade levels will compete against each other. Before the exam begins, a four-week period is provided for forming groups, sparking a fierce competition among all classes to recruit members.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - The Extraordinary Prodigy

    S4:E146/10/2026

    The third-years make their move to try to dominate the test's top three slots.

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    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Plotting

    S4:E74/22/2026

    The first-years arrange a super team for the upcoming test, but bad blood runs deep between Utomiya and Hosen.

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Once Again, He Turns Back on the Path from Whence He Came

    S1:E55/3/2013

    Hachiman’s sister is asks for advice from her classmates. Apparently she has been acting strange lately, and the Service Club intends to find out why.

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