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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!

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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 7 - THE ANIME STUDIO: TOEI ANIMATION
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S4:E7

    This episode spotlights TOEI ANIMATION, an anime studio marking its 70th anniversary. We trace the studio's history, beginning with the story behind THE WHITE SNAKE ENCHANTRESS, Japan's first full-color feature-length animated film. We then follow Mazinger Z, which helped create a new business model for Japanese anime, and Dragon Ball, which carried Japanese anime around the world. Finally, we step inside production on the studio's current series, ONE PIECE, to see the craft behind the animation.

    Director:Shingo Horiuchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4 Episode 1 - NEXT GENERATION PIONEER: Yamashita Shingo
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    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:Yutaka Kitazawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4 Episode 2 - MAO Special
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    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:Shingo Horiuchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4 Episode 3 - That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime SPECIAL
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    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:Natsumi Yoshida
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4 Episode 4 - Sound! Euphonium Special
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    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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  6. ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4 Episode 5 - FEATURED ANIMATION ARTIST: Kameyama Yohei
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S4:E5

    This episode spotlights rising director Kameyama Yohei. His debut anime series Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express topped viewer-satisfaction rankings in summer 2025, and five months after its finale was broadcast, the series returned to theaters as a reedited cut. The story is a sci-fi comedy about a group of convicts who turn an interplanetary express train into chaos, built on a distinctive world and fast, overlapping dialogue. In his first television appearance, Kameyama shares his thoughts behind the series, and we present the first half of the film uncut.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION Season 4 Episode 6 - Detective Conan Special
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S4:E6

    This episode spotlights Detective Conan, a mystery series loved for more than 30 years. We introduce the appeal of the original manga and go behind the scenes of the anime's production, exploring how mysteries are adapted for animation and how the characters are designed with respect for the source manga. We also follow the scenario meetings where the anime's original stories are created, and highlight the dedication of the staff behind this long-running series.

    Director:Natsumi Yoshida
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"THE ANIME STUDIO: TOEI ANIMATION" is the best rated episode of "ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION" season 4. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Shingo Horiuchi and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/10/2026. This episode is rated 8.0 points higher than the second-best, "NEXT GENERATION PIONEER: Yamashita Shingo".