The Best Episodes Written By Masahiro Yokotani

Every TV Episode Written by Masahiro Yokotani Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 50 - Offbeat Steps Under the Moonlight
    9.6/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Offbeat Steps Under the Moonlight

    S1:E50

    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.

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 26 - Each One's Promise
    9.4/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Each One's Promise

    S1:E26

    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.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The World Without You
    9.0/10(10 votes)

    #3 - The World Without You

    S1:E3

    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...

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - This World You Chose
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #4 - This World You Chose

    S1:E6

    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…

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Dawn After an Endless Night
    8.8/10(10 votes)

    #5 - The Dawn After an Endless Night

    S1:E13

    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.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 56 - Conditions of the Knight
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Conditions of the Knight

    S1:E56

    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...

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Adolescence Paradox
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Adolescence Paradox

    S1:E7

    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...

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Wash It All Away on a Stormy Night
    8.6/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Wash It All Away on a Stormy Night

    S1:E8

    Upon inducing a case of "Puberty Syndrome" where two copies of herself exists, Rio ends up staying at Sakuta's house for the time being. Meanwhile, "the other Rio" has been busy posting various unexpected photos on social media. After being informed about these activities by his classmate, Saki Kamisato, Sakuta decides to have a chat with "the other Rio." As he learns more about each of the Rio-s in hopes of discovering the reason for "the other Rio’s" actions and possibly a cure for her "Puberty Syndrome," Sakuta begins to realize the troubles each of them carries...

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - My Senpai Is a Bunny Girl
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #9 - My Senpai Is a Bunny Girl

    S1:E1

    Puberty syndrome – Abnormal experiences rumored on the internet to be caused by sensitivity and instability during adolescence. This year, Sakuta Azusagawa, a second-year student at a high school near Enoshima, meets several girls that are experiencing this “puberty syndrome.” For instance, he meets a wild bunny girl in the library. She turns out to be an actress on hiatus, Mai Sakurajima, who is also his senior at the school. For some reason, no one else can see this enchanting girl. How did she become invisible…? As Sakuta searches for answers to help Mai, they spend more time together, and he eventually learns of her hidden feelings… This is an unusual story that takes place in a town of bright skies and glistening seas, where Sakuta encounters various intriguing girls.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - On First Dates, Trouble Is Essential
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #10 - On First Dates, Trouble Is Essential

    S1:E2

    While looking for the cause of Mai's Adolescence Syndrome, Sakuta ends up scheduling a date with Mai. On the day they promised, Sakuta tries to help out a lost little girl on his way towards Fujisawa Station. But, he is misunderstood to be a perverted maniac by another girl, and because of that, he ends up arriving late to his appointed time to meet Mai. He somehow gains Mai's forgiveness and they proceed with their date, but Mai changes their destination, and takes Sakuta to Shichirigahama Beach...

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - All the Lies I Have for You
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #11 - All the Lies I Have for You

    S1:E5

    Because of the misunderstanding that she was dating Sakuta, Tomoe is able to resolve the agonizing situation of being asked out by the guy her friend is in love with. She pleads with Sakuta to continue acting like they are dating. Despite feeling indebted to Mai, Sakuta could not leave Tomoe alone as she was fearing that she would lose her presence within her class. So, he reluctantly agrees to play the role of Tomoe's fake boyfriend for a while.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Life Is a Never-Ending Dream
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Life Is a Never-Ending Dream

    S1:E12

    Sakuta unveils to Mai and Nodoka the details of his family's past, and the trauma that Kaede underwent. Meanwhile, Kaede continues her re-integration into society, but as more hurdles appear, Sakuta worries for his sister's well-being.

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Puberty Continues
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Puberty Continues

    S2:E1

    Sakuta has started attending university and meets a girl during a group outing.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 51 - Theatrical Malice
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Theatrical Malice

    S1:E51

    A year has passed since the battle at the Sanctuary, and Subaru has been spending fulfilling days united with Emilia's camp. However, his peaceful everyday life ends with the arrival of a single letter.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 42 - A Journey Through Memories
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - A Journey Through Memories

    S1:E42

    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.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Kaede Quest
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #16 - The Kaede Quest

    S1:E11

    With Nodoka's Puberty Syndrome resolved, Sakuta's expectations to spend sweeter times with Mai is growing. But then, a scandal is reported by the media about Mai Sakurajima having a new boyfriend. In the press conference for a movie she had a role in, Mai gives a sincere explanation. Seeing that, Kaede decides to set goals for the rest of the year, wanting to do her best for Sakuta's sake as well. One of the goals she writes down is to go back to school...

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 53 - Gorgeous Tiger
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Gorgeous Tiger

    S1:E53

    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.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - There Is No Tomorrow for a Rascal
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #18 - There Is No Tomorrow for a Rascal

    S1:E4

    Soon after Mai's "puberty syndrome" is resolved, Sakuta encounters another strange phenomenon without respite. Day after day, it is the same day for Sakuta and there is no tomorrow. When he consults Rio, she raises the possibility of "Laplace’s demon" -- that someone may be repeating and redoing a day.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Sacrificial Necrosis
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Sacrificial Necrosis

    S1:E16

    The truth about Suzuha's father is finally revealed. Okabe realizes the devastating consequences of stopping her from leaving the night of the party.

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - What Flavor Is the Atmosphere?
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - What Flavor Is the Atmosphere?

    S2:E2

    Uzuki begins blending into her friend group’s dynamic as her popularity grows.

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Idol Song
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Idol Song

    S2:E3

    It’s the day of Sweet Bullet’s performance in an ensemble concert at a venue in Odaiba.

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Heroism
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Heroism

    S2:E4

    A Miniskirt Santa suddenly appears before Sakuta. She says her name is “Touko Kirishima” and claims to have been handing out Puberty Syndrome to people as gifts. Sakuta sees her eyes lock on Ikumi Akagi, a former middle school classmate who is attending the same university as Sakuta, studying in the nursing program. Curious about Ikumi, Sakuta goes on a group date with female nursing program students that his friend invited him to. There, they discuss a rumor about people’s dreams coming true after they post about them on social media with the hashtag #DREAMING...

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Dissonant Notes
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Dissonant Notes

    S2:E5

    A pumpkin lantern made of glass comes crashing down in a plaza in front of Sakuragicho Station, just as a social media post with the hashtag #DREAMING had predicted. However, Ikumi rushes in to protect a girl who was running directly underneath it as it falls, preventing any injuries. She believes the rumor about the #DREAMING posts and has been going around saving people. Ikumi visits Sakuta at the university and passes him an invitation to their middle school reunion. Sakuta warns her about helping people too much, but she ignores this advice...

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - You and I Within the Realm of Memories
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - You and I Within the Realm of Memories

    S2:E6

    A poltergeist-like phenomenon attacks Ikumi. Sakuta is worried the attack was caused by Puberty Syndrome, but Ikumi claims that the only way to fix this problem is by forgetting about Sakuta’s existence. Hearing this, Sakuta is stunned and confused. Without giving him the time to compose his thoughts, Ikumi proposes that they have a contest, competing to see if Sakuta will remember “that day” first, or if Ikumi will forget about Sakuta first.

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - From Beyond Hilbert Space
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - From Beyond Hilbert Space

    S2:E7

    Upon searching the hashtag #DREAMING, numerous posts were found about attending a middle school reunion on November 27th. Ikumi also dreamt about the day of the reunion, but in her dream, she injured someone and was arrested. Sakuta invites Ikumi to visit Minegahara High School, and there, he shares with her the various bizarre things about her that have been bothering him. On the way home, Ikumi suddenly says goodbye to Sakuta as they stand facing each other with the railway tracks in between them…

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Masahiro Yokotani Ratings Summary

"Offbeat Steps Under the Moonlight" is the best rated episode written by Masahiro Yokotani. It scored 9.6/10 based on 5 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/24/2021 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Each One's Promise".