The Best Episodes Written By Masahiro Yokotani
Every TV Episode Written by Masahiro Yokotani Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Masahiro Yokotani Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Masahiro Yokotani is "Offbeat Steps Under the Moonlight", rated 9.5/10 from 2 user votes. It was "directed by Masaharu Watanabe". "Offbeat Steps Under the Moonlight" aired on 3/24/2021 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Each One's Promise".
9.5/10 2 votes#1 - Offbeat Steps Under the Moonlight
Season 1 Episode 50 - Aired 3/24/2021
The magic Roswaal is using to control the weather generates enough mana to attract the Great Rabbit, which draws closer to the Sanctuary in a massive horde. Emilia takes Roswaal and Ram to shelter in the graveyard with everyone else, but the Great Rabbit horde has already grown enough to engulf their surroundings. Just when all hope seems lost, Subaru and Beatrice appear before Emilia. So begins Subaru and Beatrice's first battle against the Great Rabbit, one of the Three Great Mabeasts.
Director: Masaharu Watanabe
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#2 - Each One's Promise
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 7/8/2020
Amid dying countless times, Subaru finally led the troops to victory against the White Whale and struck down the schemes of the Sin Archbishop of Sloth. After overcoming a painful ending to his these ordeals, he was reunited at last with his beloved Emilia… only to learn that Rem’s existence had been erased from the world, wiped out by the White Whale somewhere in the middle of his death loop. And now that the White Whale is defeated, Subaru and the others face a crisis no one could have expected.
Director: Naoko Takeichi
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#3 - Stormy Dash-Dive!
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/3/2014
Haruka and his friends have grown after last summer’s tournament. Amidst the hustle and bustle of training for their individual events, their daily lives continue as usual. However, a new season now approaches!
Director: Hiroko Utsumi
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#4 - The Promise's Somersault Turn!
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/24/2014
In anticipation of the upcoming prefectural tournament, the members of the Samezuka Swim Club enthusiastically show off their individual abilities. At the Iwatobi Swim Club, an equally enthusiastic Gou proposes a lunchbox inspection to ensure the boys are getting the right nutrition to support their training. However...
Director: Eisaku Kawanami
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#5 - Invincible Prime!
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/7/2014
On the eve of prefecturals, Makoto resolves himself to broach a certain subject with Haruka. As the tournament begins, the Iwatobi Swim Club is extremely enthusiastic about its prospects. But will every member be able to pass the prelims of his individual events?
Director: Takuya Yamamura
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#6 - A Swim-Off in a Foreign Land!
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/18/2014
Upon Rin’s invitation, Haruka finds himself venturing to “a certain country.” Knowing that Haruka has hit a wall worrying about his future, Rin opens up and speaks to him about his own thoughts and feelings. Afterward, Rin quietly asks Haruka what he will do about his own future...
Director: Naoko Yamada
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#7 - The Eternal Summer of Beginnings!
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 9/25/2014
Having faced his feelings honestly at last, Haruka tells Makoto, Nagisa, and Rei what he has decided for himself and his future. The Iwatobi Swim Club is once again fully united as they mount the starting block at nationals, ready to swim for themselves, for their friends, and now, for the future as well.
Director: Hiroko Utsumi
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#8 - Off to Magical Manoyama
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2017
After being rejected in over 30 job applications, Yoshino Koharu finally gets an offer. She probably should have read the contract more carefully...
Director: Tomoaki Ohta
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#9 - The Gathering of the Five Champions
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2017
Yoshino faces her first trial as queen: sell one thousand boxes of the tourist board's mistakenly-ordered snacks before their expiration date is up!
Director: Keisuke Onishi
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#10 - The Cry of the Mandrake
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2017
Yoshino investigates the town's passion for kabura, which leads to a strange showdown between their two kabura-based mascots!
Director: Shu Honma
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#11 - The Lone Alchemist
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2017
The Queen and her Ministers come up with some exciting ideas to promote Manoyama wood-carving! Unfortunately, not all of the locals are thrilled.
Director: Chie Hashimoto
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#12 - The Budding Yggdrasil
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2017
Yoshino recruits a local artist to help the team design a big project for Manoyama Sculpture. Meanwhile, Sanae reflects on her work and its meaning.
Director: Tomoaki Ohta
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#13 - The Dragon's Soft Spot
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/8/2017
The singles in the local Community Club organize a matchmaking tour with women from the city, with Yoshino and the Ministers as tour guides.
Director: Jin Iwatsuki
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#14 - The Forgotten Requiem
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/15/2017
The matchmaking tour continues! Meanwhile, Ririko investigates the tale of the town's dragon, and discovers some new things about herself in the process.
Director: Kenichi Imaizumi
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#15 - The Queen, Convicted
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/6/2017
It's summer break! Yoshino reunites with old friends and family when she visits her hometown. Maki and Sanae go back to Tokyo, while Shiori and Ririko work on a B and B proposal.
Director: Daisuke Hiramaki
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#16 - The Queen's Return
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/13/2017
A group of Spanish cryptid enthusiasts visit Manoyama in search of the Chupakabura. Meanwhile, Yoshino and the others work to find b and b's for Manoyama.
Director: Tomoaki Ohta
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#17 - The Harlequin on the Pond
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 7/20/2017
Ushimatsu's desperate attempts to pull something from the pond reveal a dark past.
Director: Jin Iwatsuki
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#18 - The Pixie in the Town of Ice
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/24/2017
Erika attempts to escape from Manoyama, but ends up staying with the Ministers. Meanwhile, Yoshino and Sanae try to gather support from shop owners for the Mizuchi Festival revival.
Director: Masanori Takahashi
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#19 - The New Moon Luminarie
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/31/2017
Erika continues her stay with the Ministers, and Shiori tries to convince her that Manoyama isn't such a bad place. Also, the hunt for the Golden Dragon comes to an exciting conclusion!
Director: Daisuke Hiramaki
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#20 - The Eternal Obelisk
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 9/14/2017
Dark rumors of civic plotting abound as the revival of the Mizuchi Festival draws near.
Director: Kenichi Imaizumi
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
9.0/10 1 votes#21 - The Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 9/21/2017
Will the festival be a success? Will Mr. Kadota make it back in time for the play? What will Yoshino do when her contract expires?
Director: Tomoaki Ohta
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
8.9/10 8 votes#22 - The World Without You
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2018
Even after leaving Fujisawa for Ogaki, not one person remembered anything about Mai Sakurajima. Sakuta and Mai return to school together, but even there they hear from Sakuta's friend Rio Futaba that nobody at school outside of her has any recollection about Mai. At the same time, Sakuta hears of a theory that losing memories concerning Mai is based on a certain action taken, and struggles so that he doesn't lose his memories of her. And seeing Sakuta act as such, Mai makes a certain decision of her own as well...
Director: N/A
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
8.8/10 8 votes#23 - This World You Chose
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2018
It is now the last day of the first term, the promised day when pretending to be dating Tomoe ends. It seems as though everything has finally been resolved, but…
Director: N/A
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
8.8/10 8 votes#24 - The Dawn After an Endless Night
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/27/2018
With Sakuta's help, Kaede is able to go to school at night. She is now enthusiastic about heading to school during the day. However, on the following day, the original Kaede's memory suddenly returns, eradicating all memories of the Kaede that had spent the last two years together with Sakuta. A certain person appears before Sakuta, who is overwhelmed with grief because Kaede was no longer around.
Director: N/A
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani
8.6/10 8 votes#25 - Adolescence Paradox
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2018
After agreeing to harbor an abandoned cat, Sakuta finds himself welcoming a look-alike to his old school crush into his home. This does not sit very well with Mai, who is trying her best to be with her boyfriend amidst a demanding work schedule. Meanwhile, something appears to be up with Futaba...
Director: N/A
Writer: Masahiro Yokotani