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The Best Episodes Directed By Tetsuaki Watanabe

Every TV Episode Directed by Tetsuaki Watanabe Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Tetsuaki Watanabe Ratings Summary

"The Battle of Concepts" is the best rated episode directed by Tetsuaki Watanabe. It scored 10/10 based on 4 votes. It was written by Taku Kishimoto. It aired on 12/10/2016 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Individual vs. Numbers".

  • The Battle of Concepts
    10.0/104 votes

    #1 - The Battle of Concepts

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2016

    The battle goes well beyond 15, as the fifth set for both teams enters the 20's. Shiratorizawa shows off individual strengths, and Karasuno continues to show the strength as a team. In a battle of volleyball philosophy, Karasuno and Shiratorizawa fight for who moves on to Nationals.

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Taku Kishimoto

  • Individual vs. Numbers
    9.8/104 votes

    #2 - Individual vs. Numbers

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2016

    As the third set starts, the bout is tied at 1-1. Attempting to seize momentum after stopping Ushijima, Karasuno tries to stay aggressive. However, Shiratorizawa's setter, Shirabu, seems unfazed by the loss of the second set and swings momentum back to the undefeated champions.

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Taku Kishimoto

  • Above
    9.3/103 votes

    #3 - Above

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2015

    The training camp comes to a close with a barbeque battle. Bokuto talks about rivals from all over the country and the prepare for the upcoming Spring Miyazaki Prefectural Tournament.

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Taku Kishimoto

  • Place to Play
    9.3/103 votes

    #4 - Place to Play

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 1/17/2016

    Karasuno is finally playing in the qualifier prelims. Their first opponent is the 4th best team from the Interhigh prelims, Johzenji High School. Their motto is to play. What will Karasuno do against their rather unconventional playing method?

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Taku Kishimoto

  • Senpai's True Abilities
    8.8/105 votes

    #5 - Senpai's True Abilities

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/24/2014

    Because Karasuno's plays become messy and the match's rhythm gets thrown off, they change setters. Sugawara goes onto the court in place of Kageyama and because he's always seen things from outside the court, he says he knows what's going on, and Karasuno starts their counterattack. Meanwhile, after seeing the match from the outside, there's a change in Kageyama as well.

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Taku Kishimoto

  • Those Awaiting a Star (2)
    8.0/102 votes

    #6 - Those Awaiting a Star (2)

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/4/2017

    The magician of the forest invites Chise into his library. Chise is reluctant at first, but they develop a strong friendship that would have a lasting influence on her.

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Aya Takaha

  • Dream
    7.7/1028 votes

    #7 - Dream

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2022

    Isagi Yoichi, a first-year forward, loses his chance for the Nationals because he has passed the ball to his fellow player in front of the goal. That's when he receives an invitation for Blue Lock. It's a facility to train one world's greatest striker out of 300 high-school-aged forwards so that Japan can win the World Cup.

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Taku Kishimoto

  • Frightened Corpse
    7.7/103 votes

    #8 - Frightened Corpse

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/8/2016

    Kabane, the immortal monsters, attacked Aragane Station. Ikoma, a steamsmith boy who lives in Aragane Station, ran against the waves of terrified civilians. He is going to fight against Kabane using the weapon he has been secretly developing - the Piercing gun. He fights for his own past and dignity.

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Flowing Blood
    7.5/102 votes

    #9 - Flowing Blood

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/6/2016

    The other people lock Ikoma and Mumei into the rear car. But that means the Kotetsujyo has lost two of their best fighters. Just then, the Kabane attack. What's more, among them is a Wazatori, a Kabane that has the ability to learn and become stronger with each battle...

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Rail Zeppelin – A Sibyl, Decision, and Child of Einnashe (3)
    7.0/101 votes

    #10 - Rail Zeppelin – A Sibyl, Decision, and Child of Einnashe (3)

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/1/2019

    While giving the gravely wounded Lord El-Melloi II an arduous treatment, Gray and the others harbor doubts about an existence of a Servant whose Master is nowhere to be seen. Shishigou and Luvia are continuing their investigation in London where they visit Jean-Mario Supinerra and inquire about a serial murder that took place seven years ago. The respite was momentary as the course of the Rail Zeppelin has been altered, and the train plunges into the Forest of Dead Apostles, the Child of Einnashe. Gray, worried about the weakened Lord El-Melloi, decides to assist Karabo's group that is acting to resume the train's progress. Furthermore, Melvin, who has arrived at the Mystic Eyes Collection Train after hearing of rumors, joins the entourage. Olga Marie, barricading her lonely self after refusing to help Gray, finds a "certain something" in her own room.

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Ukyo Kodachi

  • The Time Has Come
    7.0/102 votes

    #11 - The Time Has Come

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/26/2023

    Rin chooses to add Isagi to his team, and together with Bachira they pass the second selection. Waiting for them on the other side is a 5-on-5 match against a team of world-class players. Thanks to Isagi, Bachira, and Rin's coordinated play, they manage to score the first goal, but they soon find themselves overwhelmed by the opposing team's superior skill and ability. Despite this, they desperately keep fighting until the last second, unleashing their own "egos." As a result, the "Blue Lock" project, aiming to produce the world's greatest striker, enters a new phase.

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Taku Kishimoto

  • Fang of Ruin
    6.7/103 votes

    #12 - Fang of Ruin

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/10/2016

    The Shogunate closes off the path to Kongokaku because they are wary of Biba and the support he's managed to garner. Biba seeks an audience with the Lord of Iwado Station and kills him at the meeting once its granted. Biba and his Hunters' overthrow of the Shogunate has begun.

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Ichiro Okouchi

  • Team
    6.7/103 votes

    #13 - Team

    Season 2 Episode 23 - Aired 3/13/2016

    The final set of the qualifier semi-finals continues with Karasuno and Seijoh. As the teams go neck and neck, both teams put everything they have into this final set.

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Taku Kishimoto

  • Greed
    6.3/103 votes

    #14 - Greed

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2015

    The second day of the Tokyo away games. Karasuno isn't able to get a single set against Nekoma, especially with their new player. Hinata and Kageyama's weirdo quick doesn't seem to work on the new Nekoma or the other powerhouse schools for long. Seeing this, Hinata makes a decision...

    Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

    Writer: Taku Kishimoto