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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 17 - Decisive Battle
    9.3/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Decisive Battle

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Imperial Capital Quake
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Imperial Capital Quake

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - The Fire Dragon, Once More
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - The Fire Dragon, Once More

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Paradrop
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Paradrop

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - Thus They Fought
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Thus They Fought

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Ride of the Valkyries
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Ride of the Valkyries

    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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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Dangerous Sisters
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Dangerous Sisters

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Despair and Hope
    8.6/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Despair and Hope

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Japan, Beyond the Gate
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Japan, Beyond the Gate

    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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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - What Would Itami Do?
    8.4/10(6 votes)

    #10 - What Would Itami Do?

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - The Magic City of Rondel
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - The Magic City of Rondel

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - The Empress in Slave's Clothing
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #12 - The Empress in Slave's Clothing

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Banquet Begins
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #13 - The Banquet Begins

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Two Military Forces
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Two Military Forces

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Fire Dragon
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Fire Dragon

    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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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Visitor
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Visitor

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Tuka Luna Marceau
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Tuka Luna Marceau

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - To Unknown Lands
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #18 - To Unknown Lands

    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.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Deadline
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Deadline

    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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    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #20 - The Self-Defense Force Goes to Another World

    S1:E1

    A mysterious “gate” appears in Tokyo releasing mythical creatures that wreak havoc. Itami, who is part of a special JSDF unit, helps with evacuations.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Lover
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Lover

    S1:E20

    Prince Zorzal suppresses political opposition by arresting anti-war senators. Itami and the others hide after an attempt on Lelei’s life.

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - LETTER 08
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - LETTER 08

    S1:E8

    Up until now, Naho had been doing everything the letter from the future had told her to do, but is the letter always right? The letter from the future asks Naho to make sure Kakeru doesn't run the relay race at the athletic festival, but what does Naho decide to do?

    Director:Takahiko Kyougoku
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Takahiko Kyougoku Ratings Summary

"Decisive Battle" is the best rated episode directed by Takahiko Kyougoku. It scored 9.25/10 based on 4 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/6/2016 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Imperial Capital Quake".