The Best Episodes Directed By Yoshito Mikamo

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #1 - The Day Betelgeuse Laughed

   S1:E432/3/2021

   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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   8.0/10(20 votes)

   #2 - Finalize Apoptosis

   S1:E208/17/2011

   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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   8.0/10(6 votes)

   #3 - Parent and Child

   S1:E297/29/2020

   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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   7.8/10(8 votes)

   #4 - Rush

   S1:E711/20/2022

   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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   7.7/10(16 votes)

   #5 - Natsuki Subaru’s Restart

   S1:E75/16/2016

   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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   7.7/10(12 votes)

   #6 - Disgrace in the Extreme

   S1:E177/25/2016

   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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   7.4/10(9 votes)

   #7 - Mayoi Snail (3)

   S1:E57/31/2009

   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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   7.2/10(13 votes)

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

   S1:E249/12/2016

   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. 

   7.1/10(7 votes)

   #9 - Karen Bee (5)

   S2:E52/5/2012

   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. 

    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Devour

    S1:E151/22/2023

    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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    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Summary II

    S0:E119/15/2013

    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. 

    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Nadeko Snake (2)

    S1:E109/11/2009

    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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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Summary III

    S0:E1210/20/2013

    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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    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - I Know Hell

    S1:E359/9/2020

    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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    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Bearing Growing Emotions

    S1:E62/11/2015

    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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