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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - I'm Not Going to Fall in Love with You, Pig's Foot
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    S2:E4

    Yoshino tells Masamune exactly what happened in their past and then convinces him to stop Gasou from getting too close to Aki.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - So We Became a Couple
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E5

    Masamune interrupts Aki and Kanetsugu's date by saying he's the Masamune Aki had met 8 years ago and ends up asking her out. Surprisingly, Aki ends up saying yes and the two formally become a couple, but Masamune can't help but feel conflicted…

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - A Trip to the Underworld That Started with a Death March
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E12

    Satou has to deliver on an arrangement where countless factors have been twisted against him, but will that be enough to keep him from pulling through?

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Yoshino's Magic Show
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E3

    In order to try to get Aki to promise to go on a date with him, Masamune teams up with Kojuurou and challenges Aki and Yoshino to see who can get a better score on a test. If he wins, he gets a date with Aki. If he loses, he'll have to live with the nickname Aki gave him until he graduates. How will this end up?

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Clear and Present Danger
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E4

    Masamune is planning his strategy to get revenge on Aki by reading the shojo manga, "Barasute," but Yoshino, aka Master, tells him he's doing it wrong. Rather than the aggressive approach he's been using, Masamune tries to get Aki to pay more attention to him by ignoring her, but...

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 308 - Goodbye...Rangiku
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    S1:E308

    Ichigo Kurosaki emerges from his training and forces Sōsuke Aizen into battle away from Karakura Town.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Tsunade Island Incident
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E7

    After finishing their exams, summer vacation finally begins. Masamune plans his next move to get closer to Aki, and heads to Tsunade Island along with the others to spend time at Aki’s summer villa. Yoshino tells Masamune that if he’s not able to make any progress with Aki there, she would tell Aki everything that’s been going on. Once they get to the island, they meet the secretary of the Adagaki family, Yuigasaki, and Masamune tells her that he’s dating Aki. This leads to the two having to pretend that they are a couple...

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 366 - Changing History, Unchanging Heart
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    S1:E366

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Ginjo Kugo both release their Bankai to settle the score.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 365 - Ichigo vs. Ginjō! Secret of the Substitute Badge
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    S1:E365

    As the battle between Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, and Kūgo Ginjō intensifies, the truth behind the Substitute Shinigami Badge surfaces.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 307 - Emergency Situation! Aizen, New Evolution!
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    S1:E307

    As the Humans run away, Gin Ichimaru betrays Sōsuke Aizen.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Catastrophe That Started with a Death March
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S1:E1

    Suzuki Ichirou is a programmer who is working a death march to keep up with nightmare combination of unreasonable deadlines and unreliable coworkers. After crawling under his desk for some much-needed shut-eye, he awakes to find himself in a familiar, but distinct, fantasy world.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Killing Giant
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    S1:E11

    Izuna, though powerful, has been matched in gameplay. This first person shooter will test their limits in virtual space. As tensions flare, friendly fire becomes imminent.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  13. undefined Season 20 Episode 494 - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 1: Naruto's Wedding
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S20:E494

    Naruto and Hinata’s wedding day has been set. As the date approaches, Kakashi encounters a problem: Naruto’s friends are all top shinobi—the first line of defense in the village. They work 24/7, and there are always a few who cannot attend celebrations. As Kakashi tries to find the most reasonable solution, he announces a super-secret mission to find the couple a wedding gift.

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  14. undefined Season 20 Episode 496 - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 3: Hot Springs and Food Pills
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S20:E496

    The super-secret mission to find Naruto and Hinata a wedding gift proves to be difficult for Shikamaru. Choji has found the perfect gift, which adds to Shikamaru's panic. But then Choji mentions something in passing and Shikamaru gets an idea. All he needs now is to enlist Temari's help!

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  15. undefined Season 20 Episode 497 - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 4: The Kazekage's Wedding Gift
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S20:E497

    The Tsuchikage and Raikage, who are in the Leaf Village to attend the Five Kage Summit, mention that they have already prepared wedding gifts for Naruto. Gaara finds himself in a dilemma. He's advised that the gift should be something that befits the Kazekage. He also learns that the Raikage is planning to perform a dance. Kankuro chimes in and suggests Gaara should dance as well—further plunging Gaara into indecision.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  16. undefined Season 20 Episode 499 - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 6: The Outcome of the Secret Mission!
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S20:E499

    Naruto's wedding day approaches, and one by one, each of his friends is getting a gift ready. But the true purpose for this mission has not been revealed to anyone: the gifts will be judged to select who can attend the reception! Seeing the care and thought that went into each of the gifts, Kakashi begins to wonder if that's the right thing to do.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  17. undefined Season 20 Episode 498 - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 5: The Last Mission
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S20:E498

    Shino and Kiba still don't have a wedding gift for Hinata's wedding. Kiba's made it his goal to become the next Hokage, but unlike his teammates, who are steadfastly chasing their dreams, Shino is unsure about his. With this uncertainty, he sets out with Kiba and Akamaru on their final mission as Team 8!

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 211 - Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S1:E211

    Lieutenant Sōsuke Aizen reveals himself as a traitor.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - It's Been Called Love and Affection
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E9

    After being rejected by Masamune, Neko disappears, and they all go to search for her. Aki seems to feel sorry for Neko since she was rejected, and then Masamune asks her if she remembers the nickname “Pig’s Foot.” When they finally find Neko, she starts talking about the past...

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  20. undefined Season 20 Episode 500 - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 7: The Message
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S20:E500

    Naruto had once lived a lonely existence, ostracized by everyone. But Iruka's words and his very presence have supported Naruto to this day. As Naruto's wedding nears, Iruka begins to lose sight of what he was to Naruto, and is unsure of what to say for his message.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 196 - Joining the Battle! The Strongest Soul Reaper Army Appears
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S1:E196

    The Gotei 13 come to the rescue of Ichigo Kurosaki and his comrades.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  22. undefined Season 20 Episode 495 - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 2: A Full-Powered Wedding Gift
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S20:E495

    Naruto and Hinata’s wedding day has been set. As the date approaches, Kakashi encounters a problem: Naruto’s friends are all top shinobi—the first line of defense in the village. They work 24/7, and there are always a few who cannot attend celebrations. As Kakashi tries to find the most reasonable solution, he announces a super-secret mission to find the couple a wedding gift.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Blue Rose
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    S1:E10

    Sora, Shiro and the rest prepare themselves for a game with the Warbeasts through trust exercises and cunning strategy. The stakes are high, but Sora, as always, has a plan.

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - It's Not You
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E8

    Masamune suddenly gets a call from Aki on his cellphone. Masamune then realizes that the picture of him and Aki when they were children that was in his room is gone, and he’s certain that Neko is the one who took it. Masamune sneaks into Neko’s room to try to find out the truth, but is found by Neko. And then, Neko does something rather surprising...

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    Writer:Kento Shimoyama

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Snow White of the Yasaka Festival
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E11

    Whoever gets more votes for their production of “Snow White” for the cultural fair, get to dance with Aki afterwards. The battle has begun between Masamune and Kanetsugu. Suddenly, something rather unexpected happens to the both of them...

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Kento Shimoyama Ratings Summary

"I'm Not Going to Fall in Love with You, Pig's Foot" is the best rated episode written by Kento Shimoyama. It scored 9.2/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 7/24/2023 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "So We Became a Couple".