The Best Episodes Directed By Ryota Nakamura

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - The Flightless Pegasus! The Journey of Forfeit!

   S1:E218/26/2012

   Eden takes Aria away, and Aquila Yuna and Pegasus Kōga resume their journey, demoralized by their failure to protect their friend. Along the way, Yuna and Kōga separate, meanwhile Eden and Aria reminisce about the happy days they shared during their childhood. Kōga later meets a young man who first mocks his weakness, luring the teen Saint into a fight. Kōga later realizes the man to be the owner of an immense Cosmo, and turns out to be Cygnus Hyōga, one of the legendary Saints who protected Earth from great menaces many years ago. Hyōga manages to teach Kōga that to reach the true potential of his Cosmo, he must first believe in himself. After learning Hyōga's lesson, Kōga rejoins Yuna and both resume their way with renewed resolve.

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - Unknown Territory! The Moment of a Chance Meeting!

   S1:E259/23/2012

   Yuna, Ryuuhou and Haruto are transported to an unknown dark place and eventually reach a door, which they touch and are all transported to a world of memories. Yuna is on her hometown with her childhood friend before the war, Ryuuhou is on his childhood on Palestra along with his then friend Lynx Mirapolos and Haruto faces his own brother Yoshitomi. All three realize the world they are in is an illusion created by the darkness in their hearts and are at first hesitant to battle, but manage to overcome the darkness and reach the Core of Darkness.

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - The Strongest Army! The Gathering of the Gold Saints!

   S1:E2810/14/2012

   The episode is just a summary of all the events that have happened thus far from Koga's birth to Aria's death at the hands of Mar's

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   #4 - The Fist of the Lion! Eden's Sorrowful Battle!

   S1:E3512/2/2012

   After Cancer Schiller's defeat, the Bronze Saints prepare to proceed further into Sanctuary. Meanwhile, Orion Eden reminisces about his late friend Aria. The grief-stricken Bronze Saint begins to question Mars' motives and their legitimacy, going as far as to challenge his master Leo Mycenae because of his loyalty to Mars. Mycenae and Eden engage in unequal combat to prove their conviction.

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   #5 - Sonia's Resolution! The Chain of Fate Is Broken!

   S1:E401/13/2013

   Souma and Sonia, who has been given the Scorpio Gold Cloth by Medea, engage in their long awaited final battle at the Scorpio Temple.

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   9.9/10(8 votes)

   #6 - The Greatest Showdown of All Time! The Ultimate Survival Battle!

   S1:E1303/18/2018

   The climactic battle to decide the fate of Universe 7 continues as Goku, now mastering Ultra Instinct, fights Jiren at his full power.

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   9.7/10(6 votes)

   #7 - Hope!! Redux: Awaken in the Present, Trunks

   S1:E486/19/2016

   Much to everyone's surprise, a war-torn and unconscious Future Trunks arrives in the past after evading Black.

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   9.5/10(6 votes)

   #8 - A Developed "Time Skip" Counterstrike? Here Comes Goku's New Move!

   S1:E394/17/2016

   The battle between Goku and Hit continues, however, Hit proves to be more formidable than anticipated.

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   9.5/10(6 votes)

   #9 - A God with an Invincible Body - The Advent of Zamasu

   S1:E579/4/2016

   Zamasu appears unexpectedly from the sky. He states that he and Goku Black are "kindred spirits" who want a world without mortals.

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    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Seiya's Message! To you, I entrust Athena!

    S1:E136/24/2012

    Kōga and his friends continue their trek escorting Aria, until they come to a enormous whirlwind blocking their way. Meanwhile, Mars reveals his plans for his Tower that he deems the new Twelve Zodiac Temples, to his daughter and son, Sonia and Eden. A moribund Athena is also revealed by Mars, held hostage inside his tower. The young Saints decide to brave the whirlwind, managing to find a way inside it with the help of Yuna's command over wind. The traitorous Musca Fly tries to steal Kōga and Yuna's Cloths, only to be defeated in a fierce battle. Weary and alone, the young Saints find a new light of hope in the Pegasus constellation, which reveals a message from the legendary Seiya: "To you, I entrust Athena!"

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    9.4/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Bid for the Dragon Balls! Pilaf and Crew's Impossible Mission!

    S1:E48/2/2015

    The Pilaf Gang end up at Bulma's birthday party to steal the Dragon Balls, but they are sidetracked. Meanwhile, Goku trains on Kaio's planet.

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    9.3/10(7 votes)

    #12 - The Supernovas Strike Back! The Mission to Tear Apart the Emperors!

    S21:E10267/24/2022

    The returned Orochi clashes the Akazaya members who are trying to save Momonosuke. Meanwhile, Luffy and the others are all covered in bruises, but they unite their strength and launch an attack.

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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Selection Trials! Challenged in the Camp of Death!

    S1:E54/29/2012

    The young Bronze Saints are taken by Bear Geki to the Hell Camp, which is full of lethal traps composed of the elements of Cosmo. Those who survive the Camp are elligible to become Silver Saints. Kōga and Sōma must work together to overcome the obstacles, all while Sōma must avoid fellow Saint Argo's hostility and haunting memories of his past.

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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - To the Future! The Crystal of Power, Princess Palace!

    S1:E308/30/2015

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    8.9/10(8 votes)

    #15 - The Strike of an Ifrit! Sanji vs. Queen

    S21:E10615/7/2023

    Queen’s formidable attacks remind Sanji of his family. Annoyed by Queen’s provocations, Sanji remembers a young woman mysteriously getting hurt in front of him and realizes what happened at that time, which lights a fire within him.

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    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Final Judgement? The Ultimate Power of an Absolute God

    S1:E6511/6/2016

    The two zamasu fuse and become the ultimate god. Meanwhile Vegeta, Goku and others are stunned and try to somehow defeat the eternal god.

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    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Revenge "F"! A Cunning Trap Is Set?

    S1:E1079/10/2017

    Frost recalls how Champa promised to pardon his crimes if he humiliated and defeated Universe 7.

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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Off to See Master Zuno! Find Out Where the Super Dragon Balls Are!

    S1:E312/14/2016

    Jaco and Bulma visit Zuno to learn more about the Super Dragon Balls.

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    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Goku and Krillin! Back to the Old Familiar Training Ground!

    S1:E751/22/2017

    Krillin decides to train with Goku after a police battle goes bad, but can he match up to the Saiyan's level?

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    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #20 - A Celebration Banquet! The New Emperors of the Sea!

    S21:E108010/22/2023

    The news of the defeat of the Emperors of the Sea spreads across the world. Luffy enjoys the banquet but just as he is about to make a toast, an enraged Kid comes in to strike him. The reason behind his action surprises Luffy

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    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #21 - I'll Be Back! Luffy, Deadly Departure

    S19:E8508/19/2018

    The last chance the Straw Hats have is the Coup de Burst! Pedro has made the ultimate sacrifice to give them this one chance to escape, but Big Mom's naval forces are closing in and poised to knock them out! Luffy has to put himself on the line again to save his crew!

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    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Yamato’s Past! The Man Who Came for an Emperor of the Sea!

    S21:E10133/6/2022

    Yamato tells Momonosuke and Shinobu that he once confronted a man, who came to Onigashima looking to get Kaido’s head. His name was Ace. The two of them engaged in a fierce battle that eventually turned into an important friendship.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Reunion by Tennis! Bullied by a Boy!?

    S1:E73/15/2015

    As part of a mixed sports tournament being held at Noble Academy, Haruka is participating in a doubles tennis tournament alongside Yuki Aihara, who she soon remembers as a student from kindergarten who used to pick on her because of her dreams of being a princess. Their relationship doesn't improve as Yuki refuses to teach Haruka, who has no tennis experience, stating he will do everything himself. Angered by this, Haruka starts taking tennis lessons from Miss Shamour, with Minami and Kirara soon helping with her training. After managing to improve considerably, Haruka comes to realise how serious Yuki takes tennis himself. On the day of the tournament, Haruka and Yuki's match is interrupted when Shut targets Yuki and creates a Tennis Zetsuborg. Understanding how hard Yuki is trying to accomplish his dream, Haruka manages to hold her own before the other Cures help her defeat the Zetsuborg. Having briefly seen Cure Flora after being rescued, Yuki has newfround respect for Haruka's dream, though is still prone to arguing with her.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - An Oath to the Sea! Minami's Most Important Treasure!

    S1:E165/17/2015

    The girls visit a seaside resort owned by Minami's older brother, Wataru, where they meet Minami's dolphin friend, Tina, and learn more about her aspirations to carry on the family business. Pained by the bonds shared between Minami and her brother, Twilight has Lock target Wataru to create an Orca Zetsuborg, while Shut creates Octopus Zetsuborg to fight against Haruka and Kirara, who learn of a Dress-Up Key nearby. As Minami struggles against the Orca Zetsuborg, she is protected by Tina, who once saved her life when she was young. Determined to save Tina, Minami awakens the power of the Bubble Miracle Dress-Up Key, allowing her to heal Tina's injuries and help the Cures defeat both Zetsuborgs.

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