The Best Episodes Directed By Yuki Yase

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(7 votes)

   #1 - I Won't Rely on Anyone Anymore

   S1:E103/11/2011

   A scene depicting a female transfer student. The timid girl is so nervous and meek. She introduces herself shyly while feeling the eyes of all the students in the class. At recess, other girls gather around her and ask questions curiously.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - Newlyweds / Magical Patissier Kosaki-chan!!

   S0:E51/4/2016

   Finally working in his ideal career as a public servant, Raku Ichijou is able to return home to his loving wife and whisk his worries away. Between freshly prepared meals and his wife's endless affection, Ichijou can think of little else to wish for—but such a seemingly perfect reality may be misleading. Dr. Maiko's presence causes peace in Boyari City to remain elusive, but justice is not far away. Learning from their recent efforts, the Magical Princess, ruler of the Land of Magic, tasks Magical Patissiere Kosaki, Magical Police Marika, and Magical Gorilla Chitoge to finish Dr. Maiko for good. However, in order to avoid a repeat of their previous battle, the trio must formulate a brand new strategy to defeat the brazen villain.

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #3 - Shinobu Time (4)

   S3:E1711/17/2013

   Koyomi and company climbed down the mountain they were hiding in after escaping from the “darkness." Upon visiting a village between the mountains, they meet Izuko Gaen and receive an explanation concerning the “darkness.”

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Tsukihi Phoenix (4)

   S2:E113/18/2012

   As Shinobu explains how Tsukihi came to be in her currents situation. Araragi resolves to stop the out-of-towners from killing her. But unlike Oshino and Kaiki, Kagenui speaks with her fist and she talks a lot.

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Eve of Hostilities in Asakusa

   S1:E1210/12/2019

   Company 8 pitches in to help rebuild Asakusa after the latest Infernal incident, helping to gain the trust of its people. However, a White-Clad plot threatens to undo all of their goodwill, prompting Obi to take matters into his own hands.

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   7.5/10(4 votes)

   #6 - The Burning Past

   S1:E2412/28/2019

   Before being discharged from the hospital, Shinra is visited by Captain Burns, who offers to tell him all about the fire that happened 12 years ago, but only if Shinra can demonstrate that he is strong enough to hear the whole truth.

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   7.4/10(7 votes)

   #7 - I'm Not Afraid of Anything Anymore

   S1:E31/21/2011

   Madoka and Sayaka are getting used to Mami's witch hunting trial run. Yet their wishes remain undecided. Mami reveals her past to the anxious two girls. Sayaka asks, "Does my wish have to be for myself?"

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   7.2/10(5 votes)

   #8 - Takes a Sudden Turn

   S1:E134/9/2010

   Half a year has passed since the Dollars meeting and Ikebukuro seems to have returned to normal. But underground, the Yellow Scarves and the Slasher are becoming increasingly active. Darkness approaches, ready to destroy the days of peace.

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   7.0/10(6 votes)

   #9 - Bad-ass Dude

   S1:E72/19/2010

   Shizuo Heiwajima, also known as “the strongest man in Ikebukuro”, is a man who definitely relishes that title. Though he carries with him a high esteem, something is amiss. Lately he has been extremely short-tempered and does not know why.

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    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Anarchy

    S1:E195/21/2010

    Anri notices something is wrong with Masaomi, and takes action to find out what it is. Elsewhere, a gang-war breaks out between the Yellow Scarves and the Dollars over the Slasher’s identity. The standoff grows as Mikado’s desire to stop it is ignored.

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    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Complicated and Confused

    S1:E236/18/2010

    A gunshot resounds from an alley, echoed by a phone call for Masaomi. Mikado rides with Celty, and Anri learns the truth. Their hearts are filled with trust, doubt, and unease. Everything rushes toward a conclusion, and Izaya enjoys the chaos.

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    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #12 - The Investigation of the 1st Commences

    S1:E78/24/2019

    The members of Company 5 and 8 get together for a cookout, ostensibly to celebrate a successful nighttime training exercise. Using the bylaws of the Special Fire Force, Obi gets Shinra and Arthur temporarily assigned to the 1st to investigate it.

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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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14. 

    6.2/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Karen Bee (4)

    S2:E41/29/2012

    Karen is badly ill, having been poisoned by an evil, supernatural bee. Will Koyomi be able to cure her in time?

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    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Magical Patissiere Kosaki!! / Work

    S2:E85/29/2015

    Kosaki, Marika and Chitoge work together as magical girls to save the world from destruction. As Ichijou pitches in to help at the Onoderas' shop, Kosaki hopes he and Haru can become good friends.

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    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Shinra Kusakabe Enlists

    S1:E17/5/2019

    On his first day with Special Fire Force Company 8, Shinra Kusakabe, a third-generation pyrokinetic who is able to produces flames from his feet, meets his fellow company members and begins to fulfil his wish of becoming a hero.

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    5.7/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Karen Bee (2)

    S2:E21/15/2012

    Temptation haunts Koyomi, while visiting Sengoku he is presented with several tempting offers. After surviving each one, his visit to Kanbaru continues to put him in compromising situations.

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