The Best Episodes Directed By Toshiyuki Kono

Every TV Episode Directed by Toshiyuki Kono Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for SA:  Proof of Recklessness; TESTATION
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #1 - SA: Proof of Recklessness; TESTATION

    S1:E2

    Kenbishi Heavy Industries has built a state-of-the-art multiped tank. There's only one problem–it's gone haywire and started moving on its own. Section 9 is called in to stop it, as the Self Defense Force will not get involved. Now, it's up to Motoko, Batou, and the rest of Section 9 to stop the tank and figure out what made it go berserk in the first place.

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  2. Background image for C:  Vanished Medication; RE-VIEW
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    #2 - C: Vanished Medication; RE-VIEW

    S1:E20

    Togusa is on the trail of the Laughing Man again, and this time, his investigations lead him towards both a leading micromachine corporation and an NGO called the Sunflower Society.

    Writer:Dai Sato
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  3. Background image for DI:  Angel's Poem; TRANS PARENT
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #3 - DI: Angel's Poem; TRANS PARENT

    S2:E18

    The Major and Batou are flown to Berlin in an effort to track down a terrorist called "Angel's Feathers". While there, Batou attracts the attention of a young girl in a wheelchair.

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  4. Background image for C:  Public Security Section 9, Once Again; STAND ALONE COMPLEX
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #4 - C: Public Security Section 9, Once Again; STAND ALONE COMPLEX

    S1:E26

    Togusa has been released from jail and he's given papers showing the dissolution of Section 9. Out of work and depressed, he tries to find information on the others, but there is nothing available. Thinking that he has nothing left to lose, he goes to assassinate the man responsible when he is stopped by–Batou!

    Writer:Dai Sato
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  5. Background image for C:  Inside the Forest of the Sub-Imagoes; PORTRAITZ
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #5 - C: Inside the Forest of the Sub-Imagoes; PORTRAITZ

    S1:E11

    Togusa goes undercover at a hospital for patients with Closed Cyberbrain Syndrome, a hospital completely cut off from communication with the outside world.

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  6. Background image for Rearing Conventions
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Rearing Conventions

    S1:E3

    Ginoza and Akane, along with the Enforcers, are brought in to investigate a death caused by a Drone at a Drone manufacturing plant. When the Psycho-Pass of the entire staff checks out, they question whether it was an accident or possibly murder.

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  7. Background image for SA: Public Security Section 9; SECTION-9
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #7 - SA: Public Security Section 9; SECTION-9

    S1:E1

    Public Security Section 9 is an elite special ops unit that works directly under the control of the Prime Minister. They've been called in to rescue a high-ranking government official from a hostage situation. But something doesn't seem right to Major Motoko Kusanagi.

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  8. Background image for DI:  One Angry Man; TRIAL
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #8 - DI: One Angry Man; TRIAL

    S2:E10

    Togusa is brought up on charges after he becomes involved with a murder while off duty. But during the course of the trial, it becomes clear who the attorney is really after.

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  9. Background image for IN:  The Day the Bridge Falls; MARTIAL LAW
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #9 - IN: The Day the Bridge Falls; MARTIAL LAW

    S2:E23

    The government declares martial Law in Dejima, believing that the refugees have a nuclear device and plan to use it to gain independence. When the refugees' connection to Kuze is cut off, one shot begins a bloody war.

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  10. Background image for DI:  Latent Heat Source; EXCAVATION
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    #10 - DI: Latent Heat Source; EXCAVATION

    S2:E6

    A seemingly run-of-the mill hit-and-run turns into anything but when Togusa investigates. While in Tokyo, he discovers a secret from the past the GSDF is trying to keep hidden deep underground.

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  11. Background image for Melancholy Monday
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Melancholy Monday

    S1:E2

    Takizawa learns some unusual facts from Juiz: if he calls with a request, she'll make it happen - quickly. She also reveals that billions of yen are credited to the device - and Takizawa has to spend it.

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  12. Background image for Flight of the Black Swan
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Flight of the Black Swan

    S1:E7

    Osugi's life is on the line as Takizawa and the Johnny Hunter engage in a game of cat and mouse. When they finally meet face to face in Kuroha's exquisite lair, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems.

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  13. Background image for The East That Continues On
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - The East That Continues On

    S1:E11

    As missiles fill the skies above Japan once more, Takizawa must rush to prevent a catastrophe far greater than Careless Monday. He has the resources - but does he have enough time?

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Toshiyuki Kono Ratings Summary

"SA: Proof of Recklessness; TESTATION" is the best rated episode directed by Toshiyuki Kono. It scored 7.563/10 based on 16 votes. It was written by Junichi Fujisaku. It aired on 10/1/2002 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "C: Vanished Medication; RE-VIEW".