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The Best Episodes of Tsukigakirei

Every episode of Tsukigakirei ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Tsukigakirei!

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Kotarou Azumi and Akane Mizuno became third year students at junior high school and are classmates for the first time. These two, along with fellow classmates, Chinatsu Nishio and Takumi Hira, relate to their peers

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Tsukigakirei Season 1 Episode 12 - And Then
    8.8/10(215 votes)

    S1:E12

    Kotaro learns that he was not accepted into Akane’s school, saddening them. Daisuke suggests Kotaro use it in his writing, while Ayane suggests Akane should break up with him rather than do long-distance.

    Directors:Takashi Ikehata, Takafumi Fujii, Masatoyo Takada, Yoshimichi Hirai, Makoto Nakata
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  2. Tsukigakirei Season 1 Episode 10 - The Setting Sun
    8.2/10(155 votes)

    S1:E10

    Akane decides to apply to a school in Chiba that her parents and Takumi recommended. She meets with Kotaro, who says he will try to apply to the same one and that, regardless, they will be together. The track club later goes to Kotaro’s festival.

    Director:Yoshimichi Hirai
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  3. Tsukigakirei Season 1 Episode 7 - Hold Back Nothing When Taking Love
    8.1/10(135 votes)

    S1:E7

    Chinatsu invites Akane, Kotarou and Hira to Tokyo Dome City amusement park. She makes a last-ditch effort.

    Director:Masatoyo Takada
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  4. Tsukigakirei Season 1 Episode 11 - An Encouragement of Learning
    8.1/10(139 votes)

    S1:E11

    Kotaro begins studying incredibly hard to go to Akane’s school, despite not having sufficient grades. Initially, his mother is elated, having earlier criticized his hobbies as distractions. However, at a PTS conference, Kotaro reveals his true intentions, straining his relationship with his parents. Meanwhile, in addition to studying, Akane starts knitting a scarf for Kotaro.

    Director:Mayo Nozaki
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  5. Tsukigakirei Season 1 Episode 4 - Passing Shower
    7.9/10(134 votes)

    S1:E4

    Things get awkward between Kotarou and Akane after he asks her out. He tries to find some time alone with her on the school trip, but sneaking his cell phone past the teachers proves to be a challenge.

    Director:Makoto Nakata
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  6. Tsukigakirei Season 1 Episode 5 - Kokoro
    7.9/10(130 votes)

    S1:E5

    Akane and Kotarou want to spend more time together at school, but they can never seem to find the time or space. Chinatsu, meanwhile, seems to have no trouble finding ways to hang out with him.

    Director:Takafumi Fujii
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  7. Tsukigakirei Season 1 Episode 8 - Vita Sexualis
    7.9/10(130 votes)

    S1:E8

    Word gets around that Kotarou and Akane are in a relationship.

    Director:Satoshi Saga
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  8. Tsukigakirei Season 1 Episode 3 - Howling at the Moon
    7.7/10(135 votes)

    S1:E3

    With the school trip looming, the third-years are abuzz with dating gossip. Meanwhile, Kotarou is busy with his writing, and Akane is working on her running performance.

    Director:Yoshihiro Hiramine
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  9. Tsukigakirei Season 1 Episode 2 - A Handful of Sand
    7.5/10(139 votes)

    S1:E2

    It's the last sports festival of middle school. Kotarou gets put in the relay race. He becomes friends with one of Akane's friends who bandages his scraped hand.

    Director:Yoshimichi Hirai
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  10. Tsukigakirei Season 1 Episode 6 - Run, Melos!
    7.4/10(131 votes)

    S1:E6

    Akane's big track meet is coming up, but she's flustered by Chinatsu's confession to her that she has a crush on Kotarou.

    Director:Makoto Nakata
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  11. Tsukigakirei Season 1 Episode 9 - The Wind Rises
    7.4/10(124 votes)

    S1:E9

    Despite the stressful changes that come with the transition from middle school to high school, Kotarou and Akane have each other to lean on—for now.

    Director:Yoshihiro Hiramine
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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  12. Tsukigakirei Season 1 Episode 1 - Spring and Hard Times
    7.0/10(160 votes)

    S1:E1

    Kotarou Azumi and Akane Mizuno became third year students at junior high school and are classmates for the first time. These two, along with fellow classmates, Chinatsu Nishio and Takumi Hira, relate to their peers through mutual understandings and feelings. As their final year at junior high school progresses, the group overcome their challenges to mature and become aware of changes in themselves.

    Director:Mitsuhiro Iwasaki
    Writer:Yuko Kakihara

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Best Episodes Summary

"And Then" is the best rated episode of "Tsukigakirei". It scored 8.8/10 based on 215 votes. Directed by Takashi Ikehata, Takafumi Fujii, Masatoyo Takada, Yoshimichi Hirai, Makoto Nakata and written by Yuko Kakihara, it aired on 6/30/2017. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Setting Sun".