Episode Hive Logo

The Best Episodes Written By Masashi Nishikawa

Every TV Episode Written by Masashi Nishikawa Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Extracurricular Activities (Of Course They're Not Normal)
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S2:E3

    Saikawa visits Miss Kobayashi's home to play. However, there's a girl that's unfamiliar to her (Ilulu)... Even after inviting her to join their games, Ilulu coldly refuses. Then Lucoa happens to stop by and she notices Ilulu's feelings as she tries to avoid them, so she makes an effort to help the dragon out.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do (It's Hard to Match Others)
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S2:E4

    Takiya and Miss Kobayashi are impressed by a beautiful array of code. Surprisingly, the one who wrote it was Elma. Miss Kobayashi is overjoyed that finally have more fully capable manpower. Then Elma hears that Miss Kobayashi is considered a "pillar" of the company who handles much more work than her, which causes her to suddenly get mad.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. undefined Season 0 Episode 30 - Japanese Hospitality (The Attendant Is a Dragon)
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S0:E30

    Finally Chloe has arrived in Japan. Kanna takes her out to the city under supervision of Tohru, who has the perfect hospitality plan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - #5
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E5

    Nagumo is taken away by Tanabe. Their destination is the Tanabe Residence Hospitality Twin Towers. With the help of a kind person they meet along the way, Nagumo and Wako try to escape, but the guardians on each floor block their path... Meanwhile, Niikura continues to run recklessly, chasing the Mimineko. Disconnected dots begin to connect in CITY!

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - #7
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E7

    Taking over for the owner of Café Yamabushi, Tsurubishi sets out to make the ultimate fried rice. With pride, he embarks on a journey to find the perfect ingredients. Late night, Niikura is struck by hunger and eats whatever she can. Meanwhile, Kuratake, the barber known as “the baddest guy in CITY,” been selling off gifts from his regulars. In CITY, there's no light without a little darkness.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - #9
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E9

    The CITY race with a 1-million-yen prize is on. Nagumo competes against Obaba. Niikura aims to steal pendant from the CITY Minami Eleven. Tekaridake runs with a pair in tow. Matsuri and Eri move in sync. The Three Crows hold fine sake in hand. With surprises at every turn, the unpredictable race keeps everyone on edge. Who will win the race? As everyone runs, CITY begins to spin!

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - #11
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E11

    Niikura is streaming. When it happens, Nagumo arrives. Toki, Tsuchinoko, and Mimineko-all the creatures of CITY are present. The "Surprise Shogi Cup" features a match between Arashima, 8th Dan, and Hidari, 4th Dan. Who will collapse first? Todo, sees the spirits of old items. As he glimpses the remnants of CITY residents in Kuratake's goods. the summer in CITY races on.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Kanna Goes to School! (Not that she needs to.)
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S1:E4

    Kanna watched the elementary schoolers going to school with jealousy, so Miss Kobayashi decides to let Kanna attend elementary school. Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, and Kanna all set out to the shopping district in order to buy Kanna's school supplies, but Miss Kobayashi is overwhelmed by the modern stationery store recently built. On the other hand, both Tohru and Kanna are intrigued by their first sight of stationery stores. After they finally gather all the supplies she needs, it's time for Kanna to join the school!!

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Troupe Dragon, On Stage! (They Had A Troupe Name, Huh)
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S1:E10

    It's winter and Christmas is coming soon when Tohru is asked to put on a performance for the old folk's home. Tohru and the others decide to put on a play so as to not bother Miss Kobayashi while she's busy, yet without her there to control things, the play the dragons devise takes an unexpected turn... Finally, the play is put on, and while Miss Kobayashi watches their performance with anxiety...

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Tohru and Kobayashi's Impactful Meeting! (We're Raising the Bar on Ourselves)
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    S1:E12

    Tohru's now capable of handling the housework perfectly, and at Miss Kobayashi's request, she decides to make the best omurice for dinner one night. However, gathering high quality ingredients would put her over budget. Wanting to see Miss Kobayashi smile more than anything, Tohru ends up playing her forbidden card... Meanwhile, as Miss Kobayashi rides the train home, worn out from work, she dreams of the night she first met Tohru.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Kanna's Summer Break (Broadcast in Two Languages!?)
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S2:E10

    After having a fight with Miss Kobayashi, Kanna runs away from home. Since she doesn't want to go home she flies across the ocean to somewhere brighter where the sun's still out. Kanna lands on the continent she happens to find during her flight, putting her in New York, the city that never sleeps.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Common Sense (It's Different For Everyone)
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S2:E7

    Two suspicious figures appear in a dark alley under the cover of night. An unsettling air hangs over their secret exchange. "What do you need, asking me to come here?" asks the perverted woman with two horns. "Lend me your power," answers the melancholic man in a butler uniform. And so the most sinister and awful tag team begins to take action.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The World's Only (Insert Phrase You Like Here)
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    S2:E8

    Shouta suddenly begins shutting himself up in his room. He's pouring over a complicated grimoire in order to create a magic item as a gift for Father's Day. Lucoa offers to help him since the task is so difficult, but he refuses and declares he must accomplish it by himself. However, he continues to fail to produce it...

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. undefined Season 0 Episode 8 - Valentines and Hot Springs! (Please Don't Get Your Hopes Up)
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    S0:E8

    Valentine's Day turns tricky when magic chocolate tempts a sweet-toothed kid in the house. [Episode 14, included in the BluRay Vol. 7]

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - #3
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E3

    With a performance approaching, Tekaridake Theater's leader, Tekaridake, tries to rally his unmotivated troupe. Sleepwalker Riko Izumi steals the heart of 16-year-old Tatewaku Makabe. Spring is just around the corner. Matsuri and Eri share kindness to protect world peace. Nagumo, Niikura, and Wako find a treasure map—let the battle begin! Another peaceful day in CITY.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Masashi Nishikawa

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Masashi Nishikawa Ratings Summary

"Extracurricular Activities (Of Course They're Not Normal)" is the best rated episode written by Masashi Nishikawa. It scored 8.1/10 based on 8 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 7/22/2021 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do (It's Hard to Match Others)".