The Best Episodes Directed By Yasuhiko Akiyama

The rescue party reaches the heart of the Teleporter Labyrinth and confronts its guardian. But when the monster shrugs off Rudeus's magic, they realize they may have bitten off more than they can chew.

Love is in the air. First, a smitten classmate seeks Rudeus's help to meet the girl of his dreams. Then the beast people's mating season puts Rudeus in an awkward position—one he'll have to fight his way out of.

Ruri is determined to find gold, but Nagi explains that it might not be as likely as she hopes.

Ruri teams up with Shoko for a science project, which takes a turn when they discover a strange, orange rock.

Mahiro makes a mad dash for the bathroom, but when he opens the door, he finds the facilities are already occupied by a high school girl he's never met. This bold fashionista turns out to be Kaede, Mihari's old classmate from middle school. Mahiro is initially a little nervous around her, but as he gets to know her, he learns how much of a nice person she is and becomes quite attached to her. Then, out of nowhere, Kaede asks "You've never done it before, have you?" and begins to scooch closer to a puzzled Mahiro. I wonder what she's about to do next...

It's Christmas and Mahiro is shocked to hear his own little sister has a date. Unable to shake his unease, he follows her through the festive hustle and bustle in secret, with Momiji as his escort in tow. Who could Mihari possibly be meeting with?