The Best Episodes Directed By Yukihiro Miyamoto

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(7 votes)

   #1 - The Man Who Knew Too Much

   S1:E606/22/2005

   Martin’s attempt to save Eva costs him his life, his last minutes with Tenma reveals a terrible secrets about Martin’s boss, Peter Chapek and the about the experiments.

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   8.3/10(7 votes)

   #2 - Just One Case

   S1:E2810/20/2004

   Richard re-investigates his old homicide cases and makes a frightening discovery.

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   8.3/10(6 votes)

   #3 - Ruhenheim

   S1:E688/17/2005

   With a postcard obtained by Lipsky, Lunge arrives in Ruhenheim. There he meets up with Grimmer, whose research has led him to this town as well. A working-class couple in this town realize they win the lottery and fearing that everyone else wants to kill them, the husband buys an arsenal of weapons.

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   8.2/10(5 votes)

   #4 - The Escape

   S1:E545/11/2005

   Tenma and Milch are on the run with the injured Gustav and Helene. Eva finds her life in danger when she discovers that the attorney she's supposed to meet, Mr.Baul, is none other than Roberto.

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   8.0/10(7 votes)

   #5 - Lunge's Trap

   S1:E229/1/2004

   Lunge determines that the murder of a wealthy, middle-aged, childless couple does not fit the usual modus operandi of the serial murders and decides to use this opportunity to lure Tenma to a trap. However, before he can arrest him, Lunge is critically wounded by the real criminal. Tenma is able to treat Lunge's injuries.

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   8.0/10(6 votes)

   #6 - At the Edge of Darkness

   S1:E3412/8/2004

   The 'Margot Langer' impostor tries to blackmail Johan. Dr. Tenma helps a young 'doctor' at an illegal clinic

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #7 - The Scariest Thing

   S1:E483/30/2005

   Johan visits Suk's mother. Tenma and Grimmer learns of his visit. They, including Col. Ranke, listen to Johan's tape. Lunge arrives in Prague for a 'holiday'. His investigation leads him to the sketches of Franz Bonaparta.

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8. 

   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #8 - Tsukimonogatari: Yotsugi Doll (1)

   S0:E1812/31/2014

   Koyomi Araragi and Shinobu Oshino discuss the true nature of Shikigami doll Yotsugi Ononoki, and Koyomi is being rudely woken up by his sisters who tell him to cram for his upcoming college entrance exams.

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9. 

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - Tsukimonogatari: Yotsugi Doll (2)

   S0:E1912/31/2014

   Koyomi Araragi sees that he has no reflection, and discusses this with Shinobu. She then suggests that Koyomi should see Yozuru Kagenui and Yotsugi Ononoki.

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10. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Tsukimonogatari: Yotsugi Doll (4)

    S0:E2112/31/2014

    Koyomi and Yotsugi land at the base of the mountain, where they are surprisingly met by Ougi Oshino. She talks with Koyomi for a while about his current situation and his upcoming confrontation with Teori. Koyomi and Yotsugi begin their journey up the mountain.

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11. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

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

    S0:E61/4/2016

    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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12. 

    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #12 - My Very Best Friend

    S1:E124/22/2011

    Homura challenges Walpurgisnacht alone and is seriously wounded. She despairs because she can't win no matter how many times she tries. Her actions are making Madoka suffer even more, and she becomes despondent. Her Soul Gem begins to turn black.

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13. 

    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Grimmer

    S1:E402/2/2005

    The episode introduces Grimmer. Grimmer is a freelance journalist doing an in-depth research into the abuses in the orphanages in East Germany. Grimmer meets with Dr. Tenma during their trip to Prague, and they become more acquainted when Tenma is faced with an immigration problem.

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14. 

    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Hitagi End (4)

    S3:E2112/15/2013

    Kaiki heads to North Shirahebi Shrine daily in order to deceive Nadeko the snake god but finds himself being followed on his way home. Furthermore, he gets a mysterious threat telling him to “pull out of this case.”

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15. 

    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Wolf's Confession

    S1:E167/21/2004

    Nina escapes the mansion. And Tenma meets with the unrecognizable General Wolf at the mansion later.

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16. 

    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - 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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17. 

    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Tsukimonogatari: Yotsugi Doll (3)

    S0:E2012/31/2014

    When Yotsugi tells Koyomi that he is indeed becoming a vampire, Koyomi reasons that using his vampiric powers must have come with a price. Yozuru tells him that while there is no way to undo the progress of his transformation, there is a way he can stop it from progressing further: he must no longer use his powers as a vampire. However, this turns out to be quite a challenge when he learns his sisters and Suraga have been kidnapped.

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18. 

    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Chapter 20 The Given (Part 1) / Chapter 21 The Given (Part 2)

    S1:E1012/17/2016

    Rei's next match is with Mr. Yasui. Mr. Yasui's memories with his daughter are on the line, so will Rei throw the match, or will he bring misery to others by winning?

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    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #19 - I First Met Her in a Dream... or Something

    S1:E11/7/2011

    Madoka Kaname, an eighth grader who lives such a peaceful life, has a loving family and best friends. She laughs and cries from time to time. One night, she has a strange dream. It was supposed to be an usual routine day, but the arrival of Homura Akemi - a transfer student who came to Madoka's class, changed that.

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20. 

    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Hanamonogatari: Suruga Devil (1)

    S0:E138/16/2014

    After the graduation of Araragi and Senjougahara, Suruga alone to deal with her left hand that has been turned monsterous from her mother's monkey paw charm. After hearing rumors of a "Devil" that can solve one's problems no matter what, Suruga set out to find this person.

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    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Karen Bee (3)

    S2:E31/22/2012

    Araragi leaves Kanbaru's house and meets a dangerous man named Kaiki. While following him, he runs into Senjougahara, who berates him for skipping his studies.

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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - 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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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Hanamonogatari: Suruga Devil (4)

    S0:E168/16/2014

    Rouka challenges Suruga to a one-on-one basketball match as the two discuss the events that led up to their collection of their respective "devil" parts. Suruga is still coming to terms with the ability to use her left arm again.

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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Rival

    S1:E72/22/2014

    A new transfer student arrives at the school. The girls fall in love with him, while the boys can't help having feelings of jealousy. It turns out that the new student is an old friend of Chitoge. Will Raku be able to handle having a rival?

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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Chapter 28 Blinding Darkness / Chapter 29 Just a Little Water

    S1:E141/21/2017

    Shimada and Rei's battle continues as Rei begins to drown in his embarassment. Watch as their battle finally comes to a close

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