The best episode directed by Takumi Doyama is "over[Z]ealous", rated 8.7/10 from 3 user votes. It was "written by Yusuke Watanabe". "over[Z]ealous" aired on 7/23/2023 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Inherited Will".
▶▶ Pod 042 - Report: YoRHa Unit 2B has successfully defeated the abnormal machine lifeform identified as <Eve>. Hypothesis: Machine lifeforms in the region will gradually weaken due to the loss of Eve, the core of the machine network. 9S returns to the Bunker for body repairs and data overhaul. Hereafter, until the completion of 9S’s repairs, 2B—together with this unit and Pod 153—will carry out the order to destroy <Adam> assigned by Command.
Director: Takumi Doyama
Writer: Yusuke Watanabe
When Shizu was still with Demon Lord Leon, it was a Hero who rescued her. That Hero was Shizu's inspiration to help as many people as she could for many years. She even worked as a teacher for children who'd come from other worlds. And now, as her time comes to an end, Shizu asks Rimuru for one last favor...
Director: Takumi Doyama
Writer: N/A
As the Executioners deal with the aftermath of their failure, the Akudama take a break to recuperate and finally find out their destination.
Director: Takumi Doyama
Writer: Norimitsu Kaiho
Futaba realizes that she likes Kou, and makes up her mind to tell Yuuri about it. But a chance encounter with an old friend from middle school makes her realize that it can be hard to balance love and friendship. Futaba decides she'll keep her love for Kou a secret, but this makes her conversations with Yuuri awkward.
Director: Takumi Doyama
Writer: Miharu Hirami