The best episode directed by Shigehito Takayanagi is "Peace Maker", rated 8.5/10 from 4 user votes. It was "written by Yosuke Kuroda". "Peace Maker" aired on 4/16/1998 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Vash the Stampede".
Vash is looking for a renowned gunsmith named Frank Marlon. He finds him - but the legendary craftsman is a drunken mess! Making things worse, a group of bandits has learned that there’s no sheriff in town!
Director: Shigehito Takayanagi
Writer: Yosuke Kuroda
Meryl files a report the Bernadelli Insurance Company, recounting the many exploits, misadventures, and lunatic moments of Vash the Stampede.
Director: Shigehito Takayanagi
Writer: Yosuke Kuroda
Aono has come to kill Matsuri in an abandoned part of town and a one-sided battle ensues with Aono attacking while Matsuri runs for her life. In the end, Aono cannot bring herself to kill Matsuri and leaves afterwards. After suffering another mental attack, Yorito is brought to Mana's place to keep him safe from Aono who later comes looking for him; Mana manages to get her to leave. Later, Matsuri runs into Takeshi again who once again tries to kill Matsuri and nearly succeeds, but Mayuko intervenes in the end and saves her life.
Director: Shigehito Takayanagi
Writer: Naoki Hisaya