The Best Episodes Written By Naruhisa Arakawa

Every TV Episode Written by Naruhisa Arakawa Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Forever Smiling - Lovely Smile Forever
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Forever Smiling - Lovely Smile Forever

    S1:E30

    With the secret behind the Dragon Spots and Sae's origin revealed, the path to salvation is clear. But are the Twin Stars willing to part ways with the girl who's become like a daughter to them? And if they're not, can they help the Twelve Guardians resist the flood of Kegare coming through the Dragon Spot?

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  2. Background image for Twin Stars' Hearts Dance - Finally They Kissed?
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Twin Stars' Hearts Dance - Finally They Kissed?

    S1:E40

    The Twin Star Exorcists fight the giant Kegare ravaging Narukami while it floats in the sky, as the Twelve Guardians try to make sure the floating city can return to the ground safely.

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  3. Background image for Maid in Japan
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Maid in Japan

    S1:E7

    Shin'ichi returns briefly to Tokyo to make some shopping just to later find that Myucel had sneaked her way to accompany him and he spends the rest of the day showing her the city.

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  4. Background image for The Melancholy of the Supreme Ruler
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Melancholy of the Supreme Ruler

    S1:E8

    Fed up with all the responsibilities piled upon her, Petralka shuts herself in her room and refuses to leave. Shin'ichi, who used to live as a shut-in in Japan, decides then to show her the life he used to have, with all the ups and downs that come from it as well.

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  5. Background image for The Swimsuit Apocalypse
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - The Swimsuit Apocalypse

    S1:E9

    When Minori is awarded with some days of vacation, Shin'ichi decides to take the girls to swim at a nearby lake and they have some fun together until they realize that they are being observed by some uninvited guests.

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  6. Background image for Magical Girl Petrarca
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Magical Girl Petrarca

    S1:E10

    When footage from the soccer game leak to the internet in Japan, the government's secret operation in Eldant is at risk of being exposed to the world and Shin'ichi comes with a plan to decieve the public opinion by announcing it as part of a fantasy film production in collaboration with the JSDF, inviting Petralka to play the main role.

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  7. Background image for Plot Silent Plot Deep
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Plot Silent Plot Deep

    S1:E11

    Shin'ichi's efforts to spread the Otaku culture bear fruit. However, when there is a shortage of products from Japan, leading to various conflicts amongst the people in Eldant, Shin'ichi learns the true intentions of the Japanese government and falls into despair upon it, until Myusel inspires him to come with a solution.

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  8. Background image for Shoot the Invader!
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Shoot the Invader!

    S1:E12

    In response to Shin'ichi's act of defiance, the Japanese Government orders the JSDF to kill him. After two failed attempts, Shin'ichi comes with a plan to convince the politicians in Tokyo to spare him and keep supporting his efforts to spread the Otaku culture in Eldant instead.

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  9. Background image for Break Through the Wind
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Break Through the Wind

    S1:E6

    Having been mysteriously teleported to the Daos Civilization ruins in China, Rin tries to discover the location of the qi-power Lailai Jewels with a revenge-driven Lipstick Songstress in pursuit.

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  10. Background image for Wolf and Trustworthy God
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Wolf and Trustworthy God

    S2:E6

    Lawrence participates in the pyrite market, selling small quantities several times to combat the rapidly rising prices, but to no avail. Lawrence's original plan falls through when Dianna's messenger informs him that the negotiations did not go as planned. In despair, Lawrence all but gives up before he is spurred on by Mark's apprentice, Lant. When Lawrence goes to sell his remaining pyrite, Holo also sells a large bag purchased from Dianna, revealing that she was attempting to help Lawrence from the beginning. The market quickly turns to selling, dropping the price of pyrite and causing Amati huge losses. He fails to fulfill his portion of his challenge to Lawrence and gives up his marriage proposal to Holo as a result. Holo and Lawrence realize what they mean to one another and the two grow closer as they decide to continue traveling together to find Yoitsu.

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  11. Background image for Earth Is a Twin-Tail World
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Earth Is a Twin-Tail World

    S1:E1

    Soji Mitsuka loves the twin-tail hairstyle. Following his first day of high school, he and his childhood friend Aika Tsube are enilisted by a mysterious woman named Twoearle to fight an evil force that threatens twin-tails worldwide!

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  12. Background image for The Moe Help Desk
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - The Moe Help Desk

    S1:E2

    Shinichi Kanou meet with the empress Petralka Anne Eldante III and misunderstanding ensues. Petralka jealousy for Shinichi relationship with Myucel cause some rukus. Shinichi must explain to Petralka the equality principle.

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  13. Background image for Wolf and Endless Tears
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Wolf and Endless Tears

    S2:E12

    Even in light of the chaos caused by the coup, Eve and Lawrence decide to continue with their plan. While Eve goes to reserve a ship, Lawrence leaves Holo with the traders and receives the gold according to the deal. However, when he meets with Eve in the inn, Lawrence decides to pull out. Eve threatens to murder him, since he discovered Eve had a cunning plan involving the Church to earn a huge amount of money. Eve knocks him out, but leaves him a deed to an inn, which he then uses to buy back Holo. In the face of Holo's apparent fury, Lawrence declares his decision to forgo his dream and keep traveling with Holo.

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  14. Background image for Wolf and Silent Farewell
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Wolf and Silent Farewell

    S1:E6

    Lawrence and Holo continue their escape through the sewers. When Holo hears noises in front of them, the two try to backtrack, but run into more men. After eluding them, Lawrence is attacked by two other men. Although he manages to defeat them, he is stabbed during the fight. After arriving at a dead end, Chloe shows herself to Lawrence and when Lawrence refuses to hand over Holo, she orders for him to be killed. Fortunately for Lawrence, Holo refuses to let that happen.

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  15. Background image for Wolf and a New Beginning
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Wolf and a New Beginning

    S1:E12

    After freeing himself from his bonds, Lawrence goes in search of Holo. Instead of finding her, she finds him. When Lawrence informs her of the situation, Holo agrees to help him save Nora. Can they make it in time to save her?

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  16. Background image for Kuuga
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Kuuga

    S10:E48

    Yusuke resolves to become the 'dreadful warrior' in order to defeat #0, and before that final deciding battle, he rides his bike through the unrelenting downpour to give thanks once again to all the people who supported him.

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  17. Background image for Yuusuke
    8.5/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Yuusuke

    S10:E49

    To defeat the one who brings the ultimate darkness, N-Daguba-Zeba, Yusuke transforms into the Ultimate Form, the dreadful warrior. Staining the brilliant white snow field with crimson blood in this literal fight to the death, at last the conclusion is reached.

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  18. Background image for Awakening in the Other Realm
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Awakening in the Other Realm

    S1:E1

    After acing an otaku job questionnaire and interview for Amutec, Shinichi Kanou wake up in a strange world with a beautiful maid, Myucel, at his side. He is now in the Holy Eldant Empire and he must, as the general manager, export Japan’s best of anime, manga and video games to this country.

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  19. Background image for This Really Is Another World
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #19 - This Really Is Another World

    S1:E5

    Erbia moves to Shin'ichi's manor, but she starts displaying some strange behavior and he starts believing that she is coming after his life, unaware of her real intentions.

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  20. Background image for Succession
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Succession

    S1:E38

    As the war between Qin and Zhao comes to an end, the Middle Kingdom witnesses the dawn of a new era.

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  21. Background image for Wolf and Lovers' Quarrel
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Wolf and Lovers' Quarrel

    S1:E5

    Lawrence find out that the royal family has economical problems, and this may be related to Zheren's plan. Lawrence then goes on to save Holo, and they escape. However, when a certain someone is hunting them, how will things turn out?

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  22. Background image for Wolf and the Calm Before the Storm
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Wolf and the Calm Before the Storm

    S2:E2

    Instead of taking Holo to the festival as planned, Lawrence is taken by fellow merchant Batos to meet Dianna Rubens, an alchemist, to learn more about Yoitsu. She tells Lawrence of a legend about the bear that destroyed Yoitsu and also of a large wolf near the town of Renos who called herself Holo of Yoitsu.

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  23. Background image for Wolf and the Decision to Part
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Wolf and the Decision to Part

    S2:E11

    The trading company wishing to purchase Holo proposes to pay with 60 gold coins instead of 2,000 silver coins because of their inability to procure the necessary silver, and Lawrence agrees to the deal. While celebrating the deal, Eve reveals she had been purchased and married to a merchant. She tells Lawrence and Holo to cherish their experiences together. Back at the inn, Holo suggests they should end their journey after she is sold since Lawrence has almost realized his dream of becoming a shop owner, and Lawrence's efforts to dissuade her fail. The next morning, they return the books borrowed from Ligro, pausing to converse with a nun residing in Ligro's home. Suddenly, Eve arrives and says there has been a coup d'état, leaving them surrounded by a rebellion.

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  24. Background image for Wolf and the Biggest Secret Scheme
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Wolf and the Biggest Secret Scheme

    S1:E10

    Returning to the inn, Lawrence apologizes to Holo for before and gives her the little money he managed to collect, to use for traveling expenses. As Lawrence is leaving, he is surprised when Holo throws the money at him. After making up, Holo informs Lawrence of a dangerous plan to get him out of debt.

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  25. Background image for Wolf and the Gap that Cannot be Filled
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Wolf and the Gap that Cannot be Filled

    S2:E3

    In front of the Merchant Guild, Amati challenges Lawrence, proclaiming he will pay for Holo's falsified debt of 1,000 silver coins and then propose to her, certain that she will leave Lawrence. Lawrence researches Amati, discovering that his plan to pay back the debt relies on the sale of pyrite. Back at the inn, Holo discovers and reads a letter for Lawrence containing an explanation of the legend about the bear that destroyed Yoitsu. When Lawrence returns, she claims that he knew Yoitsu was destroyed the entire time and he has now grown tired of her. Her fit of rage prompts Lawrence to leave the inn.

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Naruhisa Arakawa Ratings Summary

"Forever Smiling - Lovely Smile Forever" is the best rated episode written by Naruhisa Arakawa. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Tatsuya Igarashi. It aired on 11/2/2016 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Twin Stars' Hearts Dance - Finally They Kissed?".