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The Best Episodes Directed By Shinya Kawatsura

Every TV Episode Directed by Shinya Kawatsura Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - A High-Grade Fish
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E7

    To make up for the turmoil of the previous two days, the village kids and Handa treat his guests to a fun day of fishing before bidding them farewell.

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - A New Transfer Student Came
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E1

    In the countryside village of Asahigaoka, a fifth grade elementary school girl named Hotaru Ichijou moves in from the city and transfers into the village’s branch school, which consists of only four other students; a first grader named Renge Miyauchi and three middle school siblings, Natsumi, Komari and Suguru Koshigaya, along with their teacher, Renge’s older sister Kazuho. After school, Renge invites Hotaru and the others to her house, where she shows off her pet tanuki. The next day, the girls take Hotaru to a blooming cherry blossom tree to eat their sakuramochi, though they end up missing the bus home on the way back.

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 0 Episode 1 - We're Going to Okinawa
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E1

    Suguru wins tickets to Okinawa in a shopping mall lottery.

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - I Became a First Grader
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    S2:E1

    Renge, who is about to start first grade, goes with the others to check out the school before the entrance ceremony, before seeing Hikage off as she goes to Tokyo. The next day, as Renge and the others enjoy the entrance ceremony and begin their first lessons, Hotaru starts moving in.

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Everything Changes
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E17

    As Anri faces off against Haruna, truths about her past are revealed. Elsewhere, Shizuo fights an unending battle against the Slashers in South Ikebukuro Park. As he defeats them one after another, his expression starts to take on a hint of joy.

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Declaration of Disbandment
    7.3/10(4 votes)

    S1:E22

    The Dollars are enraged at the Yellow Scarves’ actions. The Yellow Scarves learn that Anri is the girl who escaped from their hideout during the night of the meeting, and track her down. However, an unexpected group of people steps in to save her...

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Yin and Yang
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    S1:E12

    It is discovered that Harima Mika is actually alive, and that Celty's head is being held by Yagiri Pharmacy. Shinra had known about it, and kept the secret from Celty for the fear of losing her because of her head's will.

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Youth Hits Super Hard in the Feels
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E11

    A sleep-deprived Tsubasa meets up with Minami and they head to her secret location. Later, Minami suggests they should return there years from now and Tsubasa wonders what she means by that. She then reveals what it is she wanted to convey.

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Exit 1, First Words
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    S1:E1

    Mikado, a young man longing for something unusual in his life, moves to Ikebukuro at the invitation of his childhood friend Masaomi. Arriving in Tokyo, he begins his new life as a high school student, awed and mesmerized by the new world around him.

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - False Advertising
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    S1:E5

    While hanging out with Anri, Mikado and Kida learn about her worries for her missing friend and try to cheer her up. Later the duo gets themselves in trouble when they are cornered by a gang of thugs.

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - SPICE OF LIFE
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    S1:E3

    The guys decide it's time to say goodbye to Miri as they take her back to her mother... but there'll be one last time on the playground first.

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Love Thy Enemy
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E13

    With news of Izaya's hospitalization quickly spreading, the information broker is filled with anticipation and excitement about which of his many enemies will make a move on his life.

    Director:Shinya Kawatsura
    Writer:N/A

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Shinya Kawatsura Ratings Summary

"A High-Grade Fish" is the best rated episode directed by Shinya Kawatsura. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 8/16/2014 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "A New Transfer Student Came".