The Best Episodes Directed By Shinya Sadamitsu

#1 - Malformed Children

Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/18/2023

Hinako's illness worsens, provoking a crisis at the Okibi mansion. Meanwhile, Touko joins Akira to confront the gods. New forces and unguessed truths emerge as Flickering Flame draws ever closer.

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: Mamoru Oshii

#2 - Roaring Thunder

Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/21/2024

Koushi struggles to load and operate the Lightning Cannon, but both the gods and the spiders have other ideas. Meanwhile, a chance encounter leads Touko to witness a startling scene.

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: Mamoru Oshii

#3 - The Divine Palace

Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/18/2024

Koushi finally reunites with Hinako. They set out for the palace, but their path brings them face to face with the last of the capital's treefolk. Meanwhile, Touko and Akira encounter a familiar face of their own.

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: Mamoru Oshii

#4 - Heavenly Beast

Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/3/2024

Yuoshichi is on the rampage, seeking revenge against the divine clans, but with the Flickering Flame now residing within his own daughter, what lengths will he go to in order to achieve his ultimate goal?

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: Mamoru Oshii

#5 - Lady Goddess

Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/10/2024

A fallbeast suddenly descends on the divine palace, adding to the ongoing chaos. Touko instinctively knows that she must hunt it.

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: Mamoru Oshii

#6 - Lamplight

Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/17/2024

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: Mamoru Oshii

#7 - Till Death Do Us Part

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2021

Maeda meets the vampires under his command for the first time, including an old classmate. Their first mission: Hunting down a vampire couple who have been attacking humans in Tokyo.

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: N/A

#8 - His Dream

Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2021

Yamagami and Kurusu reflect on their new vampiric lives as it sinks in that they are now legally dead. Meanwhile, the army brass pressure Maeda and Nakajima for results, aiming to cut funding for Code Zero.

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: N/A

#9 - The Last Blue Sky

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2021

Takeuchi and Suwa follow the mysterious vampire units. Meanwhile, Yamagami and Kurusu return to base, where they are surprised to find Maeda. How will each of them react as Nakajima reveals his true plan?

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: N/A

#10 - Purgatory

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/25/2021

In the aftermath of the earthquake, Kurusu wanders the decimated cityscape in search of the other members of Code Zero. The military steps up its measures against vampires, who attack the people in increasing numbers, but is their help what it seems?

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: N/A

#11 - A Midsummer Night's Dream Gone By

Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/8/2021

The reunited members of Code Zero plan their next move. Meanwhile, Aoi convinces Defrott to return to the stage for a charity performance. But will any of them be prepared for Rufus's latest scheme?

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: N/A

#12 - King of Fools

Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/22/2021

Rufus finally reveals the full scope of his ambitions and moves to eliminate the remaining members of Code Zero. How will they each respond to the threat, and will Defrott confront Rufus openly after the failed attempt on his life?

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: N/A

#13 - The Spider Child

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/11/2023

The survivors of the dragon attack receive unexpected aid from Akira, a lady fire hunter with an unconventional hound. Later, they come upon an abandoned child...with ties to the group that wants them dead.

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: Mamoru Oshii

#14 - The Capital

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/18/2023

Their long journey over, Touko's party rests with Shouzou's family in the capital. Koushi enters the forest with the aid of the enigmatic fire hunter Roroku.

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: Mamoru Oshii

#15 - Sea of Trees

Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/11/2024

While following secret tunnels toward the palace, Touko and Koushi suddenly find themselves in the middle of the dark forest. They still have a letter to deliver, but the divine clans won't make the journey easy.

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: Mamoru Oshii

#16 - The Three Brides

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/21/2023

On board the armored collection truck, Touko meets fellow reluctant travelers. Meanwhile, in the capital, the orphaned Koushi gets an unexpected offer from a wealthy magnate. Despite his misgivings, this patron could be his ailing sister's only hope.

Director: Shinya Sadamitsu

Writer: Mamoru Oshii