The Best Episodes Directed By Ryota Aikei

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(18 votes)

   #1 - Fluctuations (2)

   S1:E3911/2/2023

   Nanami, Maki, and Naobito are driven to the edge after the Special-Grade Cursed Spirit, Dagon, activates his Domain Expansion, Horizon of the Captivating Skandha. Fushiguro gives them a glimpse of a way to escape death, then Toji intrudes upon the fight.

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   8.8/10(16 votes)

   #2 - Metamorphosis (2)

   S1:E4612/22/2023

   The moment it appeared Itadori and Mahito's battle to the death was resolved, the being wearing Geto's body asked, "Shall I save you, Mahito?" Itadori immediately recognizes the man before him as the very same one who sealed away Gojo and leaps to attack.

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   8.8/10(5 votes)

   #3 - Older and Younger Brothers

   S1:E1112/24/2021

   Daida reflects on a lesson once taught to him by Sorii and Bebin about the value of life, and finds out that he is not alone in his dark exile. When six criminals are broken out of their cells in the underworld, Desha sends his knights to go after them.

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4. 

   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Boys, Be Weak

   S2:E1710/24/2020

   As Nataku continues to rampage, Shinra Adolla Links with him, revealing the pressure his parents placed on him to succeed. When the threat Nataku poses comes to a head, his protection as one of the Pillars comes from an unlikely source.

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   8.4/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Make Her Confess (4) / Tsubame Koyasu Wants to Say No / Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Make Her Confess (5)

   S3:E116/18/2022

   Invited to walk around the culture festival together by Shirogane, Kaguya is unable to hide her surprise at this sudden plot twist. She lightly joked that maybe he was affected by the festival's atmosphere, but Shirogane never dropped his serious expression. Compelled by such intensity, Kaguya decided to walk around the school together. Everyone around them gossips that they are on a date as Kaguya blushes. But while they enjoy visiting a love fortune-teller, food shops and live music, Kaguya feels true happiness. From the depths of her heart, she wishes that each day could continue just like this.

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6. 

   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #6 - The Trap Is Set

   S1:E1310/19/2019

   With Konro’s help, the members of the 8th begin investigating events in the 7th’s jurisdiction. Chaos breaks out one dozens of cases of mistaken identity crop up, and the town’s people turn on each other. The 8th comes under White-Clad attack.

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7. 

   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #7 - Smoldering Malevolence

   S2:E88/22/2020

   Shinra hears a voice via an Adolla Link. Scop tells the team about a mysterious woman in black robes that taught him how to speak, and who repaired the Tabernacle. The team’s mission takes a turn when intelligent Infernals show up at the Oasis.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #8 - Plot for Extinction

   S2:E2211/28/2020

   Shinra and Arthur continue their battle against Dr. Giovanni, who reveals some new information about Adolla Links. Licht discovers an imminent crisis threatening the Fire Soldiers in the Nether, as well as the Tokyo Empire at large.

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9. 

   7.9/10(7 votes)

   #9 - Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes, Part 2 / Kaguya Wants to Touch / Kaguya Doesn't Say No

   S2:E96/6/2020

   In an effort to break out of his shell and become a normie, Ishigami decides to join the cheerleading squad for the school sports festival, but much to his dismay, the team is essentially the “Tribe of Yay!” While Ishigami feels hesitant, the team meeting intensifies fueled by enthusiasm and zeal, where it is decided that all the boys will dress up in girls’ school uniforms while cheering. However, Ishigami, who is a loner, can’t think of any female friends that would casually lend him a uniform. As he begins to consider quitting the team, Kaguya appears…

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10. 

    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #10 - It's Like That

    S1:E308/31/2023

    2018. After finishing a mission one day, Itadori decides to go to the movies, Kugisaki decides to go shopping, and Fushiguro tells them he's going home. After parting ways Kugisaki is approached by a woman who suddenly asks if she was with Itadori-kun.

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11. 

    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - I Wish I Was Someone Else

    S1:E44/26/2020

    After encoutering Elena, Shuichi and Clair are guided to the source of all the mysterious happenings.

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