The Best Episodes Directed By Yusuke Kawakami

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #1 - A War of Hide and Seek

   S1:E88/24/2024

   The Elusive Warriors make their way to Nakayama Manor in the northern extremities of Suwa. There, Tokiyuki meets a young boy named Fubuki. In a village where Ogasawara and his forces killed all the grown-ups, Fubuki took charge and continually looked after all the children who were left in the aftermath. The warriors join forces with Fubuki, who’s familiar with military strategies, and go on a mission to meet the enemy.

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   8.1/10(12 votes)

   #2 - Bocchi the Rock

   S1:E811/27/2022

   The weather threatens to put a kibosh on enthusiasm for Kessoku Band's latest performance.

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   7.8/10(18 votes)

   #3 - Backlighting Is the Best

   S1:E82/27/2022

   Juju's photographer and younger sister, Shinju Inui, meets Wakana and Marin for the first time. They're shocked at how opposite her appearance is to Sajuna, but they quickly become closer when they excitedly talk about cameras. Later on, Sajuna suggests that they check out the abandoned hospital that they'll be using for their group cosplay but...

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   7.8/10(6 votes)

   #4 - Dear My Dress-Up Darling

   S1:E249/21/2025

   Marin, Wakana, and the others finally have their "Coffin" group cosplay session.

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   7.8/10(11 votes)

   #5 - Flightless Fish

   S1:E511/6/2022

   Kessoku Band has their first song and they're ready to play their next concert, but Seika isn't so easily convinced.

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   7.6/10(11 votes)

   #6 - Eight Views

   S1:E611/13/2022

   When Bocchi struggles with her need to sell concert tickets, a chance meeting with an eccentric character may be just what she needs.

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   7.2/10(12 votes)

   #7 - After Dark

   S1:E1012/11/2022

   When Bocchi struggles with the decision of whether or not to perform at her school's culture festival, Kikuri arrives to offer inspiration.

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   7.2/10(6 votes)

   #8 - The Gentle Uncle

   S1:E27/13/2024

   Takauji Ashikaga, once considered the guardian of the Kamakura shogunate, stages a rebellion that led to its quick destruction. Tokiyuki’s older brother, Kunitoki, successfully evades the eyes of the warriors loyal to Takauji, and he is placed under the care of their uncle, Muneshige Godaiin.

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - Ayako's Heart-Pounding Operation!

   S2:E27/24/2026

   The Ashikaga forces keep a vigilant watch across the country, searching for remnants of the Hojo clan scattered throughout Japan. Sadamune, the governor of Shinano, has grown suspicious of “Chojumaru,” a young warrior who has repeatedly distinguished himself in battle—first during the dog-shooting competition, and later on the battlefield.

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