The Best Episodes Written By Masahiro Yokotani

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

Bishop Regulus of the Seven Deadly Sins wants to force Emilia to marry him, even though he already has hundreds of wives. While he is having the wedding hall prepared, Subaru and the others are planning to rescue Emilia and reclaim the city...

Director: Masahiro Shinohara

Writer: Masahiro Yokotani

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

As she attempts the first trial, Emilia finds herself in Elior Forest, where she lived when she was younger. Echidna snidely remarks on her audacity to set foot here after so thoroughly disgracing herself before, but Emilia responds with a bold smile and tells her she won’t cave to the malice of a fellow witch. As they proceed deeper into the forest, they come upon a massive tree towering over its surroundings. At its base is a small, barred door, which Emilia identifies as the Princess Room where she was often sent to play as a child.

Director: Takashi Sakuma

Writer: Masahiro Yokotani

After the incident in the main square, Priestella has fallen into chaos and Emilia has been kidnapped. Now it's up to Subaru and the others to rescue Emilia and the city.

Director: Takashi Nagayoshi

Writer: Masahiro Yokotani

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ushimatsu's desperate attempts to pull something from the pond reveal a dark past.

Director: Jin Iwatsuki

Writer: Masahiro Yokotani

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

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

Dark rumors of civic plotting abound as the revival of the Mizuchi Festival draws near.

Director: Kenichi Imaizumi

Writer: Masahiro Yokotani

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

Nukumizu gets grilled by Ayano after being caught together with Chihaya. Nukumizu clears things up, but then for whatever reason Nukumizu, Ayano, Chihaya, Lemon, and Yanami end up hanging out together.

Director: Yuki Watanabe

Writer: Masahiro Yokotani