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The Best Episodes of ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4

Every episode of ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4!

The size of the Japanese animation market was 2,426 billion yen by 2020. More than half of that amount came from overseas sales. The manga market is also expanding, reaching 675.9 billion yen in 2021.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4 Episode 1 - NEXT GENERATION PIONEER: Yamashita Shingo
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    #1 - NEXT GENERATION PIONEER: Yamashita Shingo

    S4:E1

    This episode spotlights next-generation creator Yamashita Shingo, known for his key animation work on NARUTO SHIPPUDEN and opening direction for JUJUTSU KAISEN. Plus, we follow Yamashita behind the scenes as he directs his new feature film, Cosmic Princess Kaguya! See how he blends cutting-edge tools with a fresh creative vision to craft anime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4 Episode 2 - MAO Special
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    #2 - MAO Special

    S4:E2

    This time, we're featuring MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko, creator behind Urusei Yatsura, Inuyasha, and more. We share handwritten comments from Takahashi herself, offering a glimpse into the passion driving the series. Plus, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime adaptation to see how the creative team is working to bring the original manga's world to life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4 Episode 3 - That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime SPECIAL
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    #3 - That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime SPECIAL

    S4:E3

    This episode spotlights That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, a fantasy series that has grown from a web novel into a hit anime. Original creator Fuse makes his first-ever TV appearance to share the passion behind the story. We also go behind the scenes at the anime studio, revealing production secrets from the very beginning of the series. Plus, we look at innovative production methods being used for the upcoming new season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4 Episode 4 - Sound! Euphonium Special
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    #4 - Sound! Euphonium Special

    S4:E4

    This episode shines a spotlight on Sound! Euphonium, a coming-of-age story set in a high school concert band. Original novelist Takeda Ayano shares how she drew on her own years in the band to craft this true-to-life story. We also head to Kyoto Animation, the studio behind the series, to explore its tender portrayals of Uji, Kyoto—the show's real-world setting—and the meticulously hand-drawn performance scenes. Finally, we go behind the scenes of the studio's latest film for an inside look at how Kyoto Animation brings its work to life.

    Director:Shingo Horiuchi
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"NEXT GENERATION PIONEER: Yamashita Shingo" is the best rated episode of "ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION" season 4. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/25/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "MAO Special".