The Best Episodes Directed By Taro Kubo

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.2/10(13 votes)

   #1 - The Acclaimed Battle Continues!

   S1:E113/16/2012

   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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   8.1/10(10 votes)

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

   S1:E21/19/2019

   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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   8.0/10(6 votes)

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

   S2:E24/18/2020

   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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   7.9/10(8 votes)

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

   S1:E83/2/2019

   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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   7.9/10(8 votes)

   #5 - Go! Occult Research Club!

   S2:E68/11/2013

   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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   7.9/10(7 votes)

   #6 - School Trip, an Abrupt Attack

   S4:E34/24/2018

   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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7. 

   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #7 - As a Family Member of Rias Gremory

   S4:E116/19/2018

   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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8. 

   7.5/10(13 votes)

   #8 - A Betrothed for This Noble Daughter!

   S2:E42/2/2017

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

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9. 

   7.4/10(14 votes)

   #9 - Courage

   S2:E215/30/2023

   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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10. 

    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #10 - I Got a Girlfriend!

    S1:E11/6/2012

    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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11. 

    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Kaguya Darkness Volume 1 / Kaguya Darkness Volume 2 / Kaguya Wants Him to Eat

    S0:E25/19/2021

    What do Shuchiin Academy's model students do outside of their student council duties? After a visit to the swimming pool, Kaguya Shinomiya and Chika Fujiwara take to the showers to wash themselves off. When Chika accidentally drops a bar of soap, the two find themselves in a rather slippery mishap. Meanwhile, Miyuki Shirogane and Yuu Ishigami examine a discarded pornographic magazine—its content bearing an uncanny resemblance to the other student council members. Later on, an intense fried rice cook-off commences as Chika and Miko Iino seek to crown a master chef amongst the council. These eccentric activities reveal a side of the student council that has never been seen before!

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12. 

    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #12 - God's Blessing on This Wonderful Shop!

    S1:E93/10/2016

    Kazuma runs into some adventurers he knows while out for a walk and decides to go with them to a shop run by succubi said to show its customers enticing dreams.

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13. 

    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Every failure is a step to success.

    S2:E58/1/2022

    Ayanokoji brings Kushida, whom he suspects of being a traitor, to observe the other classes alongside Horikita. When the day of the festival arrives, Team Red pulls into the lead with great performances by Horikita and Sudo, but Ayanokoji merely watches with disinterest...

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    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #14 - My Potential Released!

    S4:E65/15/2018

    Issei and his team meet with Cao Cao at the Nijo Castle and find Kunou's mother there. A showdown between the two factions begins. Pushed into a corner, Issei finally finds it inside himself to unleash his inner potential and call for what is his.

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