The Best Episodes Directed By Yoshitaka Makino

Every TV Episode Directed by Yoshitaka Makino Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Pessimistic Strategist
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Pessimistic Strategist

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    S1:E4

    Arslan and Daryun seek the help of the retired tactician Narsus, but convincing him to join their cause will not be an easy task.

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    Writer:N/A
  2. Background image for The Decisive Battle
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The Decisive Battle

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    S1:E24

    Étoile wrestles with the knowledge that the prince, whose head he had wanted for so long, was someone he knew. And the battle for the Keep of Saint Emmanuel continues.

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  3. Background image for The Spirit of Vegas
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - The Spirit of Vegas

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    S1:E9

    Lady luck? Not really. Sam and Dean stop by Las Vegas for a little fun and relaxation -- plus to try their hand at the tables. But bad luck soon befalls Dean, and there is some strange guy following him.

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  4. Background image for Rising Son
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Rising Son

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    S1:E17

    Dean visited Missouri because he struggled with the true meaning of John's last words... "Save Sam, or kill him". Some old photos remind Dean of Mrs. Lyle, who was Sam's teacher. He remembers how he and his father saved Sam, despite what his future held.

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  5. Background image for To Kyoto
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - To Kyoto

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    S1:E25

    Making the decision to fight against Shishio, Kenshin leaves Kamiya Dojo and sets off for Kyoto via the Tokaido by himself. Meanwhile, Sanosuke and Yahiko attempt to go to Kyoto to follow Kenshin.

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  6. Background image for The Two Hitokiri
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #6 - The Two Hitokiri

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    S1:E7

    Knowing how strong Kenshin was when he was the Hitokiri Battosai, Jine takes Kaoru hostage in order to fuel Kenshin's anger. The two engage in a fierce battle. However, Jine, believing that Kenshin has not yet regained his former strength, inflicts the Nikaido Heiho "Shin no Ippo" on Kaoru, causing her to stop breathing. With only two minutes until Kaoru dies of asphyxiation - Kenshin's anger reaches its peak.

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  7. Background image for The Fighter for Hire - Sanosuke Sagara
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #7 - The Fighter for Hire - Sanosuke Sagara

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    S1:E4

    Kenshin, Kaoru, and Yahiko visit Akabeko, a beef hot-pot restaurant, where a group of democratic rights activists gets into a heated argument. One of them throws a bottle of sake, and it hits Kenshin, causing a commotion. Sanosuke Sagara, who happened to be in the store during the quarrel, stood up and blew away the activists with a single flick to the forehead. Seeing Kenshin's strength, Sanosuke's curiosity is roused and he asks, "You wanna buy a fight from me?"

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Meiji 11, May 14th

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    S1:E24

    The person who had sent Hajime to face Kenshin was none other than the Head of the Home Ministry, former Satsuma Domain Revolutionary warrior, Toshimichi Okubo. He asks Kenshin to go to Kyoto to stop the secret plans of a man who claims to be the legitimate successor of the Hitokiri Battosai. However, that man was supposed to have been killed 10 years ago by his own comrades in the government, as they regarded him as a threat. Receiving this request to conduct an assassination, what will Kenshin's answer be...?

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  9. Background image for Savage Han'nya - Honorable Shikijo
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Savage Han'nya - Honorable Shikijo

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    S1:E11

    Kenshin, Sanosuke, and Yahiko scramble to take back Megumi from the Kanryu residence. They are confronted by Han'nya, a spy of the Oniwaban Group. He trifles Kenshin with his martial arts skills and his "Arm-extension Spell", but Kenshin successfully conquers him when he uncovers the secret of the technique during the fight. Just when it looked like the battle was up, Han'nya removes his mask and reveals his startling true face.

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  10. Background image for Arrival in Kyoto
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Arrival in Kyoto

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    S1:E31

    Kenshin and Misao arrive in Kyoto, where they’re welcomed by Okina, a grandfather figure to Misao. It turns out, Okina is a former member of the Oniwaban Group. Okina offers his help and Kenshin ask him to help find someone for him.

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  11. Background image for As If in Flight
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - As If in Flight

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    S1:E42

    Kenshin and Hajime realize that Shishio has another objective in mind that lies in Osaka. They meet up with Sanosuke there. To stop the Great Kyoto Fire, Kenshin asks for help from everyone at Aoiya via a letter while leaving Ryusaku Arato, the chief of police, in charge of supervising on the ground in Kyoto. Kenshin, Hajime, and Sanosuke head to Osaka Bay on a carriage after they finish their errands. Then, senior police officer, Hikozaemon Omi brings along Juro Kitazawa, a young 11-year-old boy who says he wants to meet with Arato.

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  12. Background image for In Private
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #12 - In Private

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    S1:E5

    Dante finds himself followed by a customer from a local diner, who is trying to find out the devil hunter's secrets, in order to impress a local waitress whom he likes.

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    Writer:N/A
  13. Background image for Enter Pikachu!
    5.1/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Enter Pikachu!

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    S23:E1

    Though he's excited to attend Professor Oak's Pokémon camp, Ash oversleeps when the day arrives. Newcomer Goh is just as excited — and on time.

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  14. Background image for Home
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Home

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    S1:E3

    Following what Sam has seen as a vision, Sam and Dean visit their childhood home in Lawrence Kansas. Sam and Dean discover an unseen force is terrorizing the current residents of their house, a mother and her two children.

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  15. Background image for Departure: For the Front
    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Departure: For the Front

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    S1:E2

    In order to create a vaccine for the A.E. Virus, Annex 1 heads to Mars. Akari and the other crew members try to enjoy their time on the ship before they land on Mars for the life-threatening mission.

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Yoshitaka Makino Ratings Summary

"Pessimistic Strategist" is the best rated episode directed by Yoshitaka Makino. It scored 8.7/10 based on 3 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 4/26/2015 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Decisive Battle".