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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!

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...
Genres:AnimationDrama
Network:Tokyo MX

Best Episodes Summary

"And Then" is the best rated episode of "Tsukigakirei". It scored 8.7/10 based on 116 votes. Directed by Makoto Nakata, Yoshimichi Hirai, Masatoyo Takada, Takashi Ikehata, Takafumi Fujii and written by Yuko Kakihara, it aired on 6/30/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Setting Sun".

  • And Then
    8.7/10116 votes
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    #1 - And Then

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/30/2017

    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.

    Director: Makoto Nakata, Yoshimichi Hirai, Masatoyo Takada, Takashi Ikehata, Takafumi Fujii

    Writer: Yuko Kakihara

  • The Setting Sun
    8.5/1081 votes
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    #2 - The Setting Sun

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2017

    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

  • Hold Back Nothing When Taking Love
    8.3/1073 votes
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    #3 - Hold Back Nothing When Taking Love

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/26/2017

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

    Director: Masatoyo Takada

    Writer: Yuko Kakihara

  • An Encouragement of Learning
    8.3/1073 votes
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    #4 - An Encouragement of Learning

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/23/2017

    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

  • Kokoro
    8.2/1072 votes
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    #5 - Kokoro

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2017

    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

  • Passing Shower
    8.1/1074 votes
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    #6 - Passing Shower

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2017

    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

  • Vita Sexualis
    8.1/1070 votes
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    #7 - Vita Sexualis

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2017

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

    Director: Satoshi Saga

    Writer: Yuko Kakihara

  • Howling at the Moon
    7.9/1074 votes
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    #8 - Howling at the Moon

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2017

    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

  • A Handful of Sand
    7.8/1076 votes
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    #9 - A Handful of Sand

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2017

    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

  • Run, Melos!
    7.8/1073 votes
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    #10 - Run, Melos!

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/12/2017

    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

  • The Wind Rises
    7.8/1068 votes
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    #11 - The Wind Rises

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2017

    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

  • Spring and Hard Times
    7.5/1087 votes
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    #12 - Spring and Hard Times

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2017

    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