The best episode written by Ai Ota is "Never Before Seen", rated 7.5/10 from 4 user votes. It was "directed by Yui Umemoto". "Never Before Seen" aired on 3/12/2010 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Anarchy".
Mikado runs away with Mika and shelters her into his apartment. However, in the following day, he is approached by Celty and Izaya, and after telling her secret to him, Celty convinces Mikado to help her find Mika. Unfortunately, Mikado is cornered by some Yagiri Pharmacy workers who question him on Mika's whereabouts. In order to save Mika, Mikado reveals to Izaya and Celty his secret.
Director: Yui Umemoto
Writer: Ai Ota
Anri notices something is wrong with Masaomi, and takes action to find out what it is. Elsewhere, a gang-war breaks out between the Yellow Scarves and the Dollars over the Slasher’s identity. The standoff grows as Mikado’s desire to stop it is ignored.
Director: Yuki Yase
Writer: Ai Ota
The Dollars gang figures that a foreigner friend of theirs was captured by the manhunters and search through Ikebukuro determined to rescue him.
Director: Masahisa Koyata
Writer: Ai Ota
Anri is attacked by the Slasher. The same night, the user Saika appears in the chatroom, and posts a puzzling message. Mikado, worried about rumors that the Slashers are the Dollars, decides to cooperate with Celty.
Director: Mitsue Yamazaki
Writer: Ai Ota