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The Best Episodes Directed By Taro Kubo

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

  1. 9.7/10(3 votes)

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

    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. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - After School

    S1:E13

    Raku finds the photo that was taken ten years ago. It's the photo of Raku and the girl he made a promise with. The girl turns out to be…

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    Director:Taro Kubo
  3. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Mother

    S2:E4

    Raku is working extra hard as Ms. Hana's secretary in order to give her some time to spend Christmas Eve with Chitoge. However, is Ms. Hana really interested in getting together with her daughter?

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  4. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Farewell, Buddy

    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
  5. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Leave Letter

    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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  6. 9.0/10(2 votes)

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

    S9:E2

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

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  7. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Day We Swore to Heaven

    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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  8. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Heat Stroke

    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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  9. 9.0/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Who Says You're Cute

    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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  10. 9.0/10(1 votes)

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

    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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  11. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - As a Family Member of Rias Gremory

    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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    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Go! Occult Research Club!

    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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  13. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #13 - School Trip, an Abrupt Attack

    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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  14. 8.5/10(10 votes)

    #14 - The Acclaimed Battle Continues!

    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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  15. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - 3000 Leagues in Search of a Scabbard

    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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    Writer:N/A
  16. 8.5/10(2 votes)

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

    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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    Writer:N/A
  17. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Sanka… Rea

    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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  18. 8.2/10(4 votes)

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

    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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  19. 8.2/10(5 votes)

    #19 - I'm Growing Up

    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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  20. 8.1/10(8 votes)

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

    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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  21. 8.1/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Courage

    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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  22. 8.1/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Yin and Yang

    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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  23. 8.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Cell Phone

    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
  24. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - At the Beach

    S1:E18

    The gang goes down to the beach to enjoy the last days of summer. Chitoge starts acting very strange after seeing Raku with Marika and Onodera. Is she starting to realize she is actually in love with Raku?

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  25. 7.9/10(9 votes)

    #25 - A Betrothed for This Noble Daughter!

    S2:E4

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

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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 0.7 points higher than their second-best episode, "After School".