The best episode directed by Tomomi Ikeda is "Bite: The 57th Exterior Scouting Mission (3)", rated 8.333/10 from 42 user votes. It was "written by Noboru Takagi". "Bite: The 57th Exterior Scouting Mission (3)" aired on 8/18/2013 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "The World the Girl Saw: The Struggle for Trost (2)".
With the Female Titan still chasing after Levi's squad, Eren considers turning himself into his Titan form, but Levi tells him to choose to be either a monster or a member of the Recon Corps. As Eren remembers what he has learned from the squad, he realizes that the danger and sacrifice they all share is not what binds them — it is trust. Now it is up to Eren to make the decision of who he will trust.
Director: Tomomi Ikeda
Writer: Noboru Takagi
Armin tries to cope with the loss of his friends and allies after Titans massacre his squad. Elsewhere in the city, Mikasa manages to take out several of the monsters, which brings back tragic memories of her past and the first time she met Eren.
Director: Tomomi Ikeda
Writer: Hiroshi Seko
While continuing to use the hot air balloon to search for the oil, it's decided that Ishigami Village needs to take up agriculture to prevent future food shortages, as well as to produce preserved food for their upcoming sea voyage.
Director: Tomomi Ikeda
Writer: Yuichiro Kido
Isuzu leaves Kagura's house without explanation. At the same time, Akito is now at the vacation house. What is Akito planning?
Director: Tomomi Ikeda
Writer: Yuichiro Kido
Yuki loses himself in thought as he remembers a dark memory from his childhood.
Director: Tomomi Ikeda
Writer: Taku Kishimoto
Another Soma comes to visit, while Mitsuru begs Shigure for his manuscript.
Director: Tomomi Ikeda
Writer: Yuichiro Kido