The Best Episodes Written By Mitsutaka Hirota

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Rental Girlfriend

   S1:E504/18/2026

   How will Mami respond to Chizuru? And can Kazuya process what he thinks is a rejection?

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #2 - BELIAL GORE

   S1:E264/2/2023

   After defeating Madame Kurenai and leaving the planet Sun Jewel, Shiki and his comrades continue their journey and attempt to infiltrate Belial Gore, the enormous urban-type battleship of Drakken Joe, who has been targeting Edens Zero.

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   8.3/10(3 votes)

   #3 - File 1: Red

   S1:E110/2/2013

   Red, along with his rival Blue, sets out on a quest to realize Professor Oak's dream of completing the Pokédex. However, his journey is not going as smoothly as he would like. Blue seems to be more gifted, and Red is struggling to keep up. Can Red learn quickly enough to make it as a Pokémon Trainer? How will he win his first Gym Badge at the Pewter City Gym?

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   8.1/10(20 votes)

   #4 - A x Brutal x Battlefield

   S1:E5110/14/2012

   The auction has been rescheduled, and the Mafia expects the Phantom Troupe to attack again. The Ten Dons have hired multiple assassins to deal with the Phantom Troupe. Light Nostrade sends Kurapika to join the assassins in dispatching of the Troupe.

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   8.1/10(19 votes)

   #5 - The x True x Pass

   S1:E356/17/2012

   Gon and Killua begin training in Hatsu, the culmination of everything they've learned about Nen. And finally, Gon challenges Hisoka to return the favor from the Hunter Exam.

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   8.0/10(34 votes)

   #6 - Rivals x For x Survival

   S1:E310/16/2011

   With the navigators' help, Gon, Kurapika and Leorio arrive at Zaban City, the venue of the exam. The navigator leads them to a small restaurant, which is revealed to be the front for the venue. Gon's group is led to an elevator disguised as a back room, which leads a hundred floors underground. Below, they meet the rest of the participants and given their numbers. There they meet Tonpa, a regular participant who claims to have tried and failed 35 times in the exam.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #7 - File 3: Giovanni

   S1:E310/2/2013

   Red arrives in Saffron City to find Team Rocket's fingerprints on everything. When he rescues a Silph Co. secretary, he learns that Team Rocket has taken over the company! This stems from their desire to get their hands on the Master Ball, the ultimate Poké Ball that has been in development for years. However, one more surprise lies in wait for Red at Viridian City, and this may be the biggest one yet!

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #8 - PRELUDE TO THE AOI WAR

   S1:E5010/1/2023

   Shiki and Laguna's former companions prepare to launch an attack on Nero and try to stop Orc from placing the bombs on the planet.

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   7.9/10(29 votes)

   #9 - A x Hard x Master?

   S2:E631/20/2013

   Gon and Killua have finally realized Biscuit's true strength and asked her to teach them Nen. With that said, they begin their hard training.

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    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Buildup x To A x Fierce Battle

    S1:E448/19/2012

    After Uvogin slaughters the Mafia's pursuit, the Mafia dispatches their secret weapon, the Shadow Beasts. However, Uvogin is able to defeat them by himself. During the battle, the spider tattoo on Uvogin's back is revealed, and Kurapika springs to action.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Routine and Girlfriend

    S1:E377/5/2025

    Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Sigh and Girlfriend

    S1:E387/12/2025

    Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?

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    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Daikanyama and Girlfriend

    S1:E397/19/2025

    Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Family Trip and Girlfriend

    S1:E428/9/2025

    It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!

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    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Friend and Girlfriend

    S1:E48/1/2020

    Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.

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    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Into the Sky Where Cherry Blossoms Flutter

    S1:E14/11/2021

    Rebecca Bluegarden visits the nearly deserted Granbell Kingdom. There she meets the sole human inhabitant, Shiki, who wants to be her friend.

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    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #17 - Destiny x and x Tenacity!

    S1:E315/13/2012

    A month has passed since Gon was seriously injured, and Hisoka and Kastro are about to fight in Heavens Arena. Kastro was able to knock Hisoka down in the past and sounds very confident in his interview. Hisoka appears unperturbed by the upcoming fight.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - OUR FUTURE

    S1:E315/7/2023

    Rebecca is devastated by Shiki's death and Drakken Joe finally explains to her in detail what it is he wants to extract from her. Apparently, she has a very particular Ether Gear.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - SHIKI VS. DRAKKEN

    S1:E345/28/2023

    Shiki and the gang grasp a secret clue about Drakken Joe. As they discuss strategies for their next course of action, they notice that something is wrong with Labilia… Suddenly, Drakken Joe appears, sensing an Ether reaction. A head-to-head battle between Shiki and Drakken finally begins!

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Clash of the Cosmos

    S1:E376/18/2023

    Before they venture beyond the cosmos in search of Mother, the Goddess of the Cosmos, Edens Zero visits Granbell at the request of Shiki, where he has an unexpected reunion.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Edens One

    S1:E366/11/2023

    "You've lived enough, time to sleep," says Shiki, who has reached Overdrive and defeated Drakken Joe. However, Weisz's anger does not subside, and he stands over and points his gun at the barely alive Drakken Joe.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - DARLING LITTLE PIECE OF JUNK

    S1:E448/6/2023

    The battle in Foresta continues its course. Rebecca tries to experiment a little more with the use of Cat Leaper, but Hermit meets someone from her past that causes her to relive certain traumas.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - THE DOOMSDAY SYSTEM

    S1:E468/20/2023

    The Doomsday System is activated and all of Foresta is in danger.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - OCEANS 6

    S1:E479/3/2023

    Now that everyone's back on the ship, Shiki introduces Xenolith, who has some disturbing statements that affect Shiki and his companions. Meanwhile, Oceans 6, Poseidon Nero's group, assembles and prepares for their next move.

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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Judgment Day

    S1:E489/10/2023

    Under Xenolith's guidance, Shiki and his friends receive VR "bondage training" to overcome decline of Ether levels when they are constrained. During this training, Ziggy suddenly appears and hurts Rebecca with gravity, infuriating Shiki and causing him to break out of his constraints.

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