The Best Episodes Directed By Takao Abo

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(14 votes)

   #1 - Naofumi's Triumphant Return

   S1:E215/29/2019

   After Naofumi survives thanks to Mirelia's help, she comes to visit him and tells him the truth behind the summoning of the heroes and the discrimination against the Shield Hero. She also promises to clear his name, and holds a trial for Aultcray and Myne's crimes.

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   7.6/10(15 votes)

   #2 - The Rising of the Shield Hero

   S1:E256/26/2019

   It turns out that Glass, like L'arc, is also a hero from other world. Naofumi barely fights off their combo attacks and then corners Glass in a one-on-one battle, but is then faced with an all-important question: does he truly wish to protect this world?

   Director:Takao Abo

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   7.2/10(4 votes)

   #3 - The Dark Tower

   S1:E2212/6/2006

   Revy and Ginji try to save Yukio during a battle with Chaka and his men. Later, she takes Rock to task for trying to save her from a life of crime.

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   6.2/10(5 votes)

   #4 - Watermelon

   S1:E45/8/2005

   Renton comes face-to-face with reality as his dream of being part of the Gekkostate finally comes true. However, the Gekkostate is having a serious issue with a shortage of monetary funds, which results in the whole group being broke. This leads to Renton becoming a part of a smuggling job and on his way to a drop-off point in the Nirvash with Eureka. But getting there won't be easy when they have to pass over a large military training base to reach their destination.

   Director:Takao Abo

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   5.8/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Shout to the Top!

   S1:E494/2/2006

   Using Oratorio 8, Colonel Dewey fired on the Scub Coral Control Cluster and destroyed it. Now that it's gone, what is Dewey's next move? Meanwhile, Renton and Eureka are in the damaged Nirvash when the Compac Drive turns blue. Nirvash suddenly moves disobeying Renton and Eureka's orders. What is Nirvash trying to accomplish by doing this?

   Director:Takao Abo

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