The Best Episodes Directed By Taiji Kawanishi

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(3 votes)

   #1 - Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 2: Dark Clouds

   S20:E4901/19/2017

   After the Great War, many missing and Rogue Ninja made their way into the Land of Silence. Sai, who has infiltrated the region to investigate, sends a cryptic message back to the Leaf. Shikamaru, determined to find out what's happening, heads for the Land of Silence with two members of the ANBU, Soku and Ro. However, they must first get past a heavily guarded checkpoint.

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   8.0/10(6 votes)

   #2 - TAKe: One Who Writhes

   S3:E85/22/2018

   Tsukiyama's condition worsens. Tatara and Ayato argue about rescuing Hinami. Shirazu finds it difficult to take possession of the Nutcracker quinque. Quinx Squad begins a new joint investigation with S1 Squad.

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   7.2/10(6 votes)

   #3 - Byakuya's Bankai, The Quiet Anger

   S1:E19712/2/2008

   Zommari Rureaux releases his Zanpakutō, forcing Captain Byakuya Kuchiki to take drastic action to avoid defeat.

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   7.0/10(9 votes)

   #4 - fresh: Eve

   S3:E34/17/2018

   Urie speaks to Chief Washu about having his Frame level increased. With a mission coming up, the Quinxes try to get Saiko to come to work. Donato asks Haise about his missing memories. The squad goes undercover.

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5. 

   7.0/10(6 votes)

   #5 - Vice-Captains Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic Beast

   S1:E2256/23/2009

   Ayon overpowers the lieutenants, greatly injuring them, but Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto appears to fight the beast.

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   6.7/10(6 votes)

   #6 - Hueco Mundo Chapter, Restart!

   S1:E19010/14/2008

   Following a lengthy recap of the events since Sōsuke Aizen betrayed Soul Society, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his duel with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez before being confronted by Nnoitra Gilga.

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7. 

   6.4/10(11 votes)

   #7 - Pandora's Box

   S1:E27/15/2019

   Hajime's classmates struggle with the aftermath of Hajime's fall. Hajime descends even further into the Labyrinth, where he makes a fateful encounter.

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   6.2/10(6 votes)

   #8 - Beautiful Little Devil Charlotte

   S1:E2174/28/2009

   5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa and Charlotte Chuhlhourne battle each other.

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9. 

   6.2/10(4 votes)

   #9 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Resume

   S1:E2664/13/2010

   Prior events are recalled.

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10. 

    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Amagai's True Strength, the Released Zanpakuto!

    S1:E1827/30/2008

    As Ichigo Kurosaki looks for Rurichiyo Kasumiōji, he is confronted by Captain Shūsuke Amagai.

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11. 

    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Mystery! The Sword-Consuming Assassin

    S1:E1766/25/2008

    The fights with the assassins continue.

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12. 

    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Ichigo's Seppuku Persuasion Strategy ☆

    S1:E2041/27/2009

    Ichigo Kurosaki tries to help out a feuding Rurichiyo Kasumiōji and Kenryū.

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    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Omnibus: Great Orcus Labyrinth

    S0:E68/12/2019

    A look back at the trials and tribulations Hajime faced in the dire abyss of the Great Orcus Labyrinth.

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