The Best Episodes Directed By Ryo Ando

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(7 votes)

   #1 - Ride of the Valkyries

   S1:E68/8/2015

   The 3rd Recon Unit battles the bandits in Italica. The battle changes course when air support arrives. Piña is stunned by the JSDF’s military might.

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   8.5/10(6 votes)

   #2 - Dangerous Sisters

   S1:E192/20/2016

   Emperor Molt collapses at a ceremony and Prince Zorzal declares that he will lead the Empire. A sage named Mimoza tells Itami the secrets of the Gate.

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   8.3/10(8 votes)

   #3 - The Banquet Begins

   S1:E131/9/2016

   Piña holds a party to advance peace negotiations. Seeing the JSDF’s power, the senators choose peace. Just then, the pro-war Prince Zorzal arrives.

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   8.3/10(11 votes)

   #4 - Here We Go

   S1:E116/20/2021

   Spearhead Squadron comes to the end of their long road, and a new journey begins for Lena...

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   8.3/10(8 votes)

   #5 - All That's Left

   S1:E2112/26/2021

   The members of Nordlicht drop out one by one in the face of the Legion's onslaught, and Shin is left to face the Morpho alone.

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   8.2/10(9 votes)

   #6 - Even So

   S1:E1610/31/2021

   The Legion's large-scale offensive begins, and the Spearhead crew are sent into the thick of the fighting. But even back at base, there's no safety to be found...

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   8.1/10(7 votes)

   #7 - Two Military Forces

   S1:E27/11/2015

   In the “Special Region,” JSDF is able to push back the enemy army. Itami joins a recon team aimed at forming a friendly relationship with the locals.

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   8.1/10(7 votes)

   #8 - Thus They Fought

   S1:E243/26/2016

   Itami and the 3rd Recon Unit head to the Imperial Palace to save Piña and the Emperor. However, Prince Zorzal is waiting for them with a giant Orge.

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   8.1/10(37 votes)

   #9 - The Hunt Begins

   S2:E34/24/2019

   Garou, out hunting heroes, can barely contain his excitement when he gets the chance to battle the S Class hero Tank-top Master. Meanwhile, Silverfang shutters his dojo to begin his own hunt of his former disciple.

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    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #10 - The Ice Queen and the Spring Storm

    S1:E55/2/2015

    Isshiki Satoshi is the only second-year from the high school division in Polar Bear Dormitory. Full of ambition to join the Elite Ten, Soma challenges Isshiki right away, but he learns there are many rules that must be met in order for a formal challenge to occur...

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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - The Magician from the East

    S1:E116/13/2015

    Soma recklessly challenges Shinomiya to a Shokugeki in order to have him retract his decision to expel Megumi. Shinomiya refuses, but Dojima half forces him to accept. However, Dojima also imposes a condition on Soma and Megumi--Megumi must be the main chef! If they lose, Soma will also be expelled. The unofficial Shokougeki is about to begin!

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    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #12 - I Don't Want to Die

    S1:E34/25/2021

    Lena finds herself growing closer to the Spearhead squadron, or so she thinks. But a deadly battle drastically changes her perspective.

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    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Real Name

    S1:E45/2/2021

    After a brutal death, Lena comes to terms with her real status as an Alba, and what it means to force another to fight for your sake.

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14. 

    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #14 - The Encircling Net of Justice

    S2:E106/19/2019

    The Monster Association issues a challenge to the Hero Association, telling them they have only three days to rescue the hostage Waganma. Elsewhere, Garou tries to recover from his constant fighting, but things don’t quite go as planned.

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    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Welcome

    S1:E1210/3/2021

    Spearhead awakens to find themselves in a strange new land, while Lena continues her battles as a Handler.

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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Contact

    S1:E88/24/2025

    Yoshiki and Hikaru investigate Nonuki-sama and its link to Kubitachi's history. While at the library, they get an important lead from a surprising source.

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