The Best Episodes Directed By Taro Kubo

Every TV Episode Directed by Taro Kubo Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Take the Initial Premise Lightly, and It'll Cost You
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Take the Initial Premise Lightly, and It'll Cost You

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    S7:E31

    Whilst on a job tailing someone in the blistering summer heat, Gin steals Kagura's parasol, forgetting that the Yato are weak against sunlight. Kagura falls ill and is taken to the hospital.

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  2. Background image for Farewell, Buddy
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Farewell, Buddy

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    S7:E42

    With the battle over, the survivors each go their separate ways. With Nobunobu appointed the new Shogun, Shigeshige and his retainers retreat to Kyo to regroup. For those left in Edo, there may be dark times ahead.

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    Director:Taro Kubo
    Writer:N/A
  3. Background image for Leave Letter
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Leave Letter

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    S8:E2

    As the Yorozuya struggle with the recent revelations, the Kiheitai find themselves with unexpected allies. Now all will go on a journey to the planet Rakuyou, once the birthplace of two certain redhead Yato.

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  4. Background image for My Bald Dad, My Light-Haired Dad, and My Dad's Glasses
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - My Bald Dad, My Light-Haired Dad, and My Dad's Glasses

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    S9:E2

    Gintoki and Umibozu go all-out to stop Kagura's marriage from happening.

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  5. Background image for The Day We Swore to Heaven
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Day We Swore to Heaven

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    S1:E1

    Takeru's first day at the Tenbi Academy is full of fights and panties. After accidentally kissing a second-year girl, she challenges him to a duel in front of the entire student body. Without a Maken or Element, how is he supposed to protect himself?

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    Director:Taro Kubo
  6. Background image for Heat Stroke
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Heat Stroke

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    S1:E11

    The world (body) is engulfed in sweltering heat. Even after triggering sweat, the body can't be cooled down. Abnormal increased vascular flow, soaring fever... That's right, the body is suffering from heat stroke! Taking advantage of the situation, the Bacillus cereus is rampaging to his heart's content. Reeling from the effects of heat stroke, the usually reliable White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) is suddenly unable to perform... Isn't there any way to save the world from further global warming?

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    Director:Taro Kubo
  7. Background image for People Don't Like It If You're Early, But They Hate it If You're Late Too
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - People Don't Like It If You're Early, But They Hate it If You're Late Too

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    S1:E8

    Everything’s different when Asahi wakes up the next morning. Regardless of how he feels, it’s time to face reality.

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  8. Background image for Who Says You're Cute
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Who Says You're Cute

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    S1:E5

    Akane gets caught up in Ryoga and Ranma's fight and ends up with a shocking new appearance. Ranma, worried, abandons the battle and goes after her.

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  9. Background image for As a Family Member of Rias Gremory
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - As a Family Member of Rias Gremory

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    S4:E11

    The competition in the Rating Game is getting heated. Can Team Gremory keep their cool and prevail, or will Issei be undone by a strip show?

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    Director:Taro Kubo
    Writer:N/A
  10. Background image for School Trip, an Abrupt Attack
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #10 - School Trip, an Abrupt Attack

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    S4:E3

    Issei and his classmates arrive in Kyoto. Although Issei is ready to enjoy Kyoto to the fullest, getting stronger is s always on his mind. However, it seems training isn't the only thing to worry about in Kyoto. Powerful groups have begun to move.

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    Director:Taro Kubo
    Writer:N/A
  11. Background image for 3000 Leagues in Search of a Scabbard
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 3000 Leagues in Search of a Scabbard

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    S9:E6

    The Odd Jobs encounter a strange sword at Tetsuko's smithy, and it grows attached (quite literally) to Gintoki's behind!

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    Director:Taro Kubo
    Writer:N/A
  12. Background image for The Line Between Godlike Games and Shitty Games is Paper-Thin
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - The Line Between Godlike Games and Shitty Games is Paper-Thin

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    S9:E12

    In the first half, Gintoki decides that as protagonist, he can't sit and do nothing as a Gintama game is released. He takes matters into his own hands as Odd Jobs looks to produce a super hit. In the second, Shinpachi buys a new pair of glasses that get him rather high spirits...

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    Director:Taro Kubo
    Writer:N/A
  13. Background image for I'm Growing Up
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #13 - I'm Growing Up

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    S1:E14

    It's the first time Kyotaro has ever been in Anna's home, so he's naturally left feeling like a bundle of nerves and anxiety.

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    Director:Taro Kubo
    Writer:N/A
  14. Background image for The Acclaimed Battle Continues!
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #14 - The Acclaimed Battle Continues!

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    S1:E11

    Kiba becomes entrenched in battle against Karlamine, one of Riser's knights, while Akeno fights Yubelluna, his queen. Meanwhile, Issei takes on Ravel and the other remaining pieces. Rias launches an all-or-nothing sneak attack against Riser.

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    Director:Taro Kubo
  15. Background image for Kaguya Wants to Trade / Chika Wants to Go Somewhere / Miyuki Wants to Hide His Ignorance
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Kaguya Wants to Trade / Chika Wants to Go Somewhere / Miyuki Wants to Hide His Ignorance

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    S1:E2

    The students at Shuchiin Academy are under the impression that Shirogane is a veteran when it comes to romantic affairs, and so it is that despite the fact that Shirogane actually has no romantic experience whatsoever, a male student comes to him seeking advice on a matter of the heart. But if the truth about Shirogane's lack of experience got out, he would lose his dignity as the president of student council. So he nervously takes on the student's request with false bravado: "If it's about love, leave it to me!" Kaguya finds herself in a position to surreptitiously eavesdrop and does so as a chance to hear Shirogane's views on love, but finds his advice off the wall...

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  16. Background image for Yin and Yang
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Yin and Yang

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    S1:E10

    Mei attempts to explain something very important to Sagiri's party in the forest. Shion tries to explain how he interacts with the world to Nurugai. A mysterious servant of the Tensen tries to explain why Aza Chobe and Toma shouldn't escape.

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    Director:Taro Kubo
  17. Background image for Courage
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Courage

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    S2:E21

    The battle has left heartbreaking casualties in its wake. Though Thorgil and Ketil's wife want to continue the fight, Canute demands their surrender.

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    Director:Taro Kubo
  18. Background image for Cell Phone
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Cell Phone

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    S1:E2

    Things are changing quickly for Yoshida, as the girls at work start to take an interest in him. Meanwhile, he tries to get Sayu a cellphone, but she refuses…

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    Director:Taro Kubo
    Writer:Deko Akao
  19. Background image for Kaguya Wants to Know / Kaguya Wants to Give a Gift / Chika Fujiwara Wants to Confirm It
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Kaguya Wants to Know / Kaguya Wants to Give a Gift / Chika Fujiwara Wants to Confirm It

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    S2:E2

    Kaguya finally gets to go window shopping and watches vigilantly for her chance to befriend Shirogane’s sister, Kei. While the Fujiwara sisters get in the way, she eventually manages to position herself next to Kei. But then, she can only see Shirogane’s resemblance in Kei’s profile, making her heart beat wildly out of control. Kaguya still decides to take the opportunity to figure out what she should give Shirogane for his birthday when Kei mutters that she isn’t very close to her brother. What secrets will Kei spill about Shirogane?

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  20. Background image for Kaguya Wants Her to Say It / Miyuki Shirogane Can't Lose / Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Kaguya Wants Her to Say It / Miyuki Shirogane Can't Lose / Yu Ishigami Closes His Eyes

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    S1:E8

    As term-end exams approach, the psychological war between Kaguya and Shirogane in the student council room ramps up. Kaguya is an all-around genius, but her pride is hurt because she hasn't yet beaten Shirogane when it comes to academics. Meanwhile, when it comes to making an effort, Shirogane is second to no one and as the president of student council, he refuses to let anyone else usurp his position at the head of the class. The two of them lie through their teeth and employ wiles worthy of Machiavelli in an attempt to get ahead of the other. At last, it's the day of finals, but which of them will the goddess of victory smile upon?

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  21. Background image for Go! Occult Research Club!
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Go! Occult Research Club!

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    S2:E6

    The Occult Research Club fights Kokabiel and learns some shocking truths about the power struggle between the angels, fallen angels, and devils.

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    Director:Taro Kubo
  22. Background image for Yearning
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Yearning

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    S1:E7

    As Sayu's family gets closer and closer to tracking her down, she realizes that she may be heading home sooner than she thinks.

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    Director:Taro Kubo
    Writer:Deko Akao
  23. Background image for I Got a Girlfriend!
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #23 - I Got a Girlfriend!

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    S1:E1

    Issei Hyodo's first date with his new girlfriend ends poorly when she turns into a monster and stabs him in the stomach. Luckily, he's saved by Rias, the buxom president of his school's Occult Research Club. And then, things really start to get weird...

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    Director:Taro Kubo
  24. Background image for A Betrothed for This Noble Daughter!
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #24 - A Betrothed for This Noble Daughter!

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    S2:E4

    Darkness is back, but not to stay, if Kazuma and her father have anything to say about it.

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  25. Background image for Sanka… Rea
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Sanka… Rea

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    S1:E3

    Rea is grounded indefinitely for sneaking out at night, and her father decides to keep her home from school, for good measure. She sneaks out again anyway, and goes looking for Chihiro. Elsewhere, when Babu runs away, Chihiro and Ranko chase after him.

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Taro Kubo Ratings Summary

"Take the Initial Premise Lightly, and It'll Cost You" is the best rated episode directed by Taro Kubo. It scored 9.7/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by Masaki Tachihara. It aired on 11/4/2015 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Farewell, Buddy".