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Every TV Episode Directed by Shouji Ikeno Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 7 Episode 40 - Sworn Enemy
    9.7/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Sworn Enemy

    S7:E40

    As Gintoki and Takasugi continue their frenzied fight, the past they shared together with Katsura is revealed, as well as the fate of their teacher, Shouyou. This is also known as the greatest episode ever made.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 7 Episode 11 - Light Fades to Rain
    9.1/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Light Fades to Rain

    S7:E11

    Bakugo's Howitzer Impact didn't work against Shigaraki/All For One, either, and Bakugo is pushed into a corner by Shigaraki's power and words. In order to get him out of that predicament, U.A.'s Big Three take a stand!

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Disaster Walker
    9.1/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Disaster Walker

    S6:E7

    The fight against Shigaraki continues while other heroes fight the new Nomus that Shigaraki summoned. While this is happening Team Edgeshot tries to stop Gigantomachia from making it to Jaku City.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 7 Episode 20 - Love is a Roach Motel
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Love is a Roach Motel

    S7:E20

    After inviting Otae to the festival and being rejected, Kondo rampages around, taking his frustrations out on happy couples there. In an effort to hide the fact that the one making the scene is the Shinsengumi chief, Sougo and Hijikata convince him to wear a disguise. A short while later, Kondo runs into Otae, who doesn't seem to recognize him in his cockroach mask.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 10 Episode 9 - Bragging About Your Own Heroic Deeds Will Make People Hate You, So Make Others Do It For You
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Bragging About Your Own Heroic Deeds Will Make People Hate You, So Make Others Do It For You

    S10:E9

    The Shinra finally make their move and look to capture the creator of the virus cannon with their underhand tactics. But right as things get desperate, the "boss" of the Kabuki District intervenes

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 11 Episode 5 - Countless Kings
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Countless Kings

    S11:E5

    The story shifts back to Earth, where Utsuro has made the Altana ley lines go berserk. Some old, familiar faces rise up to combat it.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 11 Episode 12 - Salvation
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Salvation

    S11:E12

    Gintoki and Takasugi reveal to each other what they've been doing over the past two years, and decide to go save the one thing they never managed to save in the past: their teacher.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Cycle of Sin
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Cycle of Sin

    S1:E16

    The school is in chaos as a result of the Open Campus incident. The Benerit Group's coverup of the incident and its aggressive security operations on Earth have been reported to the public, and it decides to hold an election to turn the situation around.

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    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 6 - Wrench It Open, Izuku Midoriya!!
    9.0/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Wrench It Open, Izuku Midoriya!!

    S8:E6

    Izuku attempts to forcefully transfer One For All to Shigaraki, as this might prove to be the key to victory.

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 11 - Dabi's Dance
    8.9/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Dabi's Dance

    S6:E11

    As Ochaco and Toga exchange words and blows, Gigantomachia reaches Shigaraki and the heroes, and Dabi reveals the secret of his past.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - Full Power!!
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Full Power!!

    S6:E19

    After Izuku decides not to go back to U.A., he finds himself facing Muscular, who was broken out of jail, again and uses the Quirks of the past wielders against him.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 17 - The Wrong Way to Put Out a Fire
    8.8/10(19 votes)

    #12 - The Wrong Way to Put Out a Fire

    S6:E17

    Endeavor and his family reflect on Toya's past and the events that led to his death, and Hawks and Best Jeanist bring them a proposition.

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - My Hero
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    #13 - My Hero

    S3:E4

    The villains launch their attack, and only Izuku knows where Kota is. Can he get to him in time?

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 23 - Deku vs. Kacchan, Part 2
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Deku vs. Kacchan, Part 2

    S3:E23

    Following the provisional licensing exam, Izuku tries out his Shoot Style on Bakugo as they have a heart-to-heart through their fight.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - Friend
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Friend

    S6:E22

    As Izuku goes off alone in his quest for justice, his classmates realize something is wrong and try to find a way to help him.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
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  16. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Specter
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Specter

    S7:E2

    The fight between Star and Stripe and Shigaraki is coming to an end, but Star has one more trick up her sleeve with New Order.

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  17. undefined Season 7 Episode 18 - It's a Small World
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #17 - It's a Small World

    S7:E18

    Shishikura and the other members of Shiketsu High join the fight at the Gunga Villa site, and it's do-or-die as the heroes unite to fight back! But as All For One gets younger, he gets stronger. That's when unexpected backup arrives...!

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Unforeseen Hope
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Unforeseen Hope

    S4:E12

    Izuku, Eraser Head, and Sir Nighteye finally reach the area where Chisaki and the others are and find Togata past his limit…

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  19. undefined Season 7 Episode 28 - The Two Apes
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - The Two Apes

    S7:E28

    Whilst out "patrolling" Tae's house, Kondo encounters a notorious thief known as Ape Boy. Sensing his Gorilla-like strength and agility, Ape Boy asks Kondo to become his disciple.

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  20. undefined Season 9 Episode 7 - The Super Sadist and the Super Sadist
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Super Sadist and the Super Sadist

    S9:E7

    Kusanagi reveals the details of an old wound he received at the hands of the cursed sword, Maganagi, as Gintoki and Okita get ready for their duel. Meanwhile, Hijikata investigates Senbe the Manslayer.

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    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Unseen Trap
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Unseen Trap

    S1:E4

    Much to everyone's entertainment, Suletta panics and flees when Guel suddenly proposes to her. But Chuchu from Earth House isn't amused at all.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
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  22. undefined Season 7 Episode 8 - Two Flashfires
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Two Flashfires

    S7:E8

    Eleven years ago, Toya Todoroki was burned by his own flames and became Dabi. Todoroki faces Dabi's blue flames with a new move of his own. Will he be able to stop his brother?

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Sad Man's Parade
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Sad Man's Parade

    S5:E22

    As Twice tries to save Toga, he thinks back on his past and makes a realization that helps him overcome it.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
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  24. undefined Season 6 Episode 25 - No Man Is an Island
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    #24 - No Man Is an Island

    S6:E25

    As Izuku tries to rest and recover back at U.A. with his classmates, All Might has an encounter with Stain that leads to new information about Shigaraki and All For One.

    Director:Shouji Ikeno
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - That Which Is Inherited
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #25 - That Which Is Inherited

    S5:E10

    Midoriya and Shinso face off for the first time since the sports festival in the last fight of the class battles.

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Shouji Ikeno Ratings Summary

"Sworn Enemy" is the best rated episode directed by Shouji Ikeno. It scored 9.667/10 based on 6 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/13/2016 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Light Fades to Rain".