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The Best Episodes Directed By Takahiko Kyougoku

Every TV Episode Directed by Takahiko Kyougoku Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 78 - The Deciding Battle Begins! To Determine the Fate of the Goddesses!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E78

    Once inside the castle, Saori and the Saints are informed by Europa that only one of the four separate paths ahead of them lead to Pallas, and flees soon after, thus they decide to split up. Meanwhile, the Heavenly Kings conspire together not only against Athena, but against Pallas as well.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Return
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E5

    Phos is captured by the Lunarians. King reveals the truth behind the deception but is interrupted by their slumbering brother.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Antarcticite
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E8

    Pho has lost their arms, but Master Kongo believes them to be at the Chord Shore. Antarcticite makes it their mission to piece Phos back together.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - New Work
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E12

    Phos must now decide to follow their instinct or back down. What will happen if they try to investigate further?

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Decisive Battle
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E17

    Heavily armed, Itami and the others head to the Fire Dragon’s nest in the Tuba Mountains. Rory sees the dragon in the distance as they set explosives.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Phosphophyllite
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E1

    Master Kongo finally decides to give the young Phos an assignment. Much to Phos dismay the assignment is to write an encyclopedia about the world.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - The Fire Dragon, Once More
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S1:E16

    Itami heads to Elbe with Tuka, Lelei and Yao to destroy the Fire Dragon. When General Hazama learns of this mission, he prepares battle support.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Ride of the Valkyries
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E6

    The 3rd Recon Unit battles the bandits in Italica. The battle changes course when air support arrives. Piña is stunned by the JSDF’s military might.

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Imperial Capital Quake
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    S1:E14

    After an earthquake strikes the Imperial Capital, Piña brings Itami and the others to meet Emperor Molt. However, they are joined by Prince Zorzal.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Despair and Hope
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    S1:E10

    When operatives from the U.S., China and Russia approach, Rory uses her unparalleled combat abilities to join in the three-way fight.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - The Magic City of Rondel
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S1:E18

    Itami and the others finally defeat the Fire Dragon and save Tuka from her trauma. After being punished, Itami receives new orders.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Dangerous Sisters
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S1:E19

    Emperor Molt collapses at a ceremony and Prince Zorzal declares that he will lead the Empire. A sage named Mimoza tells Itami the secrets of the Gate.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Japan, Beyond the Gate
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    S1:E8

    Piña, Itami and the others visit different government offices for negotiations. Piña is awestruck by the impressive skyscrapers and people of Tokyo.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - What Would Itami Do?
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    S1:E12

    A Dark Elf named Yao asks the JSDF to help drive the Fire Dragon from her hometown. She is mistakenly arrested until Lelei volunteers to interpret.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Banquet Begins
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    S1:E13

    Piña holds a party to advance peace negotiations. Seeing the JSDF’s power, the senators choose peace. Just then, the pro-war Prince Zorzal arrives.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Fire Dragon
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S1:E3

    Itami's 3rd Recon Unit saves an elf from a village attacked by the Fire Dragon. The villagers of Coda decide to flee to safety

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - The Empress in Slave's Clothing
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S1:E22

    Zorzal’s Imperial Army and the Rose Knights wage an intense battle. Itami learns of an assassination plot as Lelei’s exam approaches its end.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The New Girl Is a Big Sister
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E4

    Café Stile gets a new waitress, Miu Amano, and she's assigned to play a "big sister" character. Actually, Miu has a surprising secret that astonishes the rest of the Stile staff when they hear it. She masters the "big sister" act right off the bat, and in fact, Maika makes an effort to learn from her as a "role model" of how to masterfully interact with the clients, but it doesn't go so well.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Two Military Forces
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S1:E2

    In the “Special Region,” JSDF is able to push back the enemy army. Itami joins a recon team aimed at forming a friendly relationship with the locals.

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Visitor
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S1:E11

    Five months since the war began, the local refugee camp near the Alnus base has become a town. Piña begins peace negotiations with key Empire nobles.

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Paradrop
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S1:E23

    The JSDF aims to save the Japanese people and pro-peace nobles. Itami rushes to the Imperial Capital after hearing of Piña’s imprisonment.

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - Thus They Fought
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S1:E24

    Itami and the 3rd Recon Unit head to the Imperial Palace to save Piña and the Emperor. However, Prince Zorzal is waiting for them with a giant Orge.

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - To Unknown Lands
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E4

    The 3rd Recon Unit returns to base with the refugees. Tuka, Lelei and Rory use this time to learn more about each other and strengthen their bond.

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Tuka Luna Marceau
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S1:E15

    Itami rejects a mission from Yanagida to exterminate the Fire Dragon. Yao tells Tuka that the dragon killed her father, but she refuses to accept it.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Deadline
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S1:E21

    A state official visits the Prime Minister to bolster peace. Itami and the others visit Rondel, home of the Magic Academy, for Lelei to take a test.

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Takahiko Kyougoku Ratings Summary

"The Deciding Battle Begins! To Determine the Fate of the Goddesses!" is the best rated episode directed by Takahiko Kyougoku. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/3/2013 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Return".