The Best Episodes Directed By Yoshito Mikamo

Every TV Episode Directed by Yoshito Mikamo Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 43 - The Day Betelgeuse Laughed
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - The Day Betelgeuse Laughed

    S1:E43

    Despite a few inconveniences, like being unable to go outside when she wanted, young Emilia lived a happy life in a settlement of elves with Fortuna, whom she lovingly called “Mother.” However, their peace was threatened by the arrival of the Sin Archbishop of the Witch’s Cult representing Greed, Regulus Corneas. In the present, Shima appears before Subaru and the others as they wait outside the graveyard for Emilia to complete the trial, and she tells them of the events leading up to the birth of the Sanctuary.

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Finalize Apoptosis
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Finalize Apoptosis

    S1:E20

    With the help of Kurisu and Moeka, Okabe attempts to get closer to the IBN 5100 and the mysterious FB. As he closes in on SERN's network, he realizes that the path to victory will not be without additional sacrifice.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 29 - Parent and Child
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Parent and Child

    S1:E29

    It’s supposed to be his own room, a place he’s supposed to be used to seeing, but Subaru can’t shake the feeling that something is off. He’s overcome by an indescribable sense of uneasiness, but being caught in his father Kenichi’s armlock shakes it away. Subaru is stunned, but retaliates with a wrestling move of his own. As the two of them carry on, Subaru’s mother, Nahoko, informs them that she’s hungry and they should all eat breakfast together.

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Rush
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Rush

    S1:E7

    Because of Kuon’s betrayal, Team Z is faced with a desperate situation of playing 12-on-10, with the opponent knowing everything about their weapons and strategies. Even under such a circumstance, Team Z never gives up on the fight, and Isagi continues to believe in himself. Inspired by their passion, Chigiri runs through the field at an incredible speed, his weapon he has sealed away. His ego rocks the match when they are losing at 3-4.

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Natsuki Subaru’s Restart
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #5 - Natsuki Subaru’s Restart

    S1:E7

    Standing before Subaru is someone he never expected. The truth of the attacker’s identity leaves him bewildered, and he feels everything crumbling around him as he dies yet again. Then, for the fourth time, he awakes on his first day at the Roswaal mansion. This time, the night of the fourth day passes without incident, and Subaru is stunned as he greets the morning of the fifth day…but then the situation takes an unexpected turn.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Disgrace in the Extreme
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Disgrace in the Extreme

    S1:E17

    A mysterious figure appears before Subaru and his traveling companions. As the looming beast attacks with a deafening bellow amidst the darkness and fog, Rem determines that it will be too difficult to escape…

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Mayoi Snail (3)
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #7 - Mayoi Snail (3)

    S1:E5

    An apparition is behind why Mayoi is unable to reach her mother’s house. Receiving advice from Meme, Hitagi tells Koyomi the surprising truth.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - The Self-Proclaimed Knight and the Greatest of Knights
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #8 - The Self-Proclaimed Knight and the Greatest of Knights

    S1:E24

    Subaru devises a new plan to correct the mistake of the blank letter sent to the manor, encourage the evacuation of the villagers and move Emilia away from her current location. With these preparations complete, he enacts the second part of his plan designed to cut off the Fingers before severing the Unseen Hand once and for all.

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Karen Bee (5)
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Karen Bee (5)

    S2:E5

    Koyomi learns the whole story about what happened between Karen and Kaiki. After receiving a tempting offer from Hanekawa, he speaks with Shinobu on the way to save Karen.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Devour
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Devour

    S1:E15

    Isagi realizes that the conclusion of the match is in his and Naruhaya's hands. However, how will he go about beating Naruhaya? This will be a game that will not depend on genius players, but on "mediocre" players.

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  11. undefined Season 0 Episode 11 - Summary II
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Summary II

    S0:E11

    A recap episode retelling the events of Bakemonogatari from "Hitagi Crab" to Nadeko Snake", narrated by Koyomi. One day, Koyomi Araragi caught the body of his classmate Hitagi Senjyogahara, who was falling down after slipping on the stairs, knowing that it was dangerous to do so. However, her body was surprisingly light, as if the concept of weight did not exist.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Nadeko Snake (2)
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Nadeko Snake (2)

    S1:E10

    Koyomi taps into Meme’s powers in order to lift the snake’s curse from Nadeko Sengoku, a mysterious girl he encounters at the temple.

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  13. undefined Season 0 Episode 12 - Summary III
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Summary III

    S0:E12

    A recap episode retalling the events of Bakemonogatari's Tsubasa Cat and the entirety of Nisemonogatari, narrated by Koyomi. During the summer vacation after all the apparition-related incidents around the five girls have been resolved, Koyomi Araragi's two risky younger sisters – the self-proclaimed heroes of justice, Karen and Tsukihi – become involved in some trouble.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 35 - I Know Hell
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - I Know Hell

    S1:E35

    Subaru exits the graveyard to find the surroundings engulfed in deep black shadows. With the sudden appearance of the Witch of Envy, everything is swallowed up by darkness. After Garfiel rushes in to save him, Subaru tries to find a way to get them out of danger, but the Witch of Envy is relentless in her pursuit. Subaru finally offers himself as bait to stall her so Garfiel can intercept and attack, but he’s helpless against the Witch of Envy, and everything continues to be engulfed by her shadows.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Bearing Growing Emotions
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Bearing Growing Emotions

    S1:E6

    Basara goes on a date with Yuki. Unaccustomed to the shopping center, when the two of them are overwhelmed by a clerk's sales talk, Mio stops following to rescue them.

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Yoshito Mikamo Ratings Summary

"The Day Betelgeuse Laughed" is the best rated episode directed by Yoshito Mikamo. It scored 8.5/10 based on 4 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/3/2021 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Finalize Apoptosis".