The Best Episodes Written By Naruhisa Arakawa

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

Naruhisa Arakawa Ratings Summary

The best episode written by Naruhisa Arakawa is "Forever Smiling - Lovely Smile Forever", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Tatsuya Igarashi". "Forever Smiling - Lovely Smile Forever" aired on 11/2/2016 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Twin Stars' Hearts Dance - Finally They Kissed?".

  • Forever Smiling - Lovely Smile Forever
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #1 - Forever Smiling - Lovely Smile Forever

    Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 11/2/2016

    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?

    Director: Tatsuya Igarashi

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Twin Stars' Hearts Dance - Finally They Kissed?
    9.0/10 1 votes

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

    Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 1/11/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Awakening in the Other Realm
    9.0/10 3 votes

    #3 - Awakening in the Other Realm

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2013

    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.

    Director: Shuhei Matsushita

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • The Moe Help Desk
    9.0/10 2 votes

    #4 - The Moe Help Desk

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2013

    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.

    Director: Kosuke Kobayashi

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • You are an Invader
    9.0/10 3 votes

    #5 - You are an Invader

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2013

    It's been a month since Shinichi came to the Holy Eldant Empire and study lesson with Petralka and Myucel are going well. Also the school construction is progressing steadily in Erudanto, and as the construction completion is near, disturbing events will affect the safety of everyone.

    Director: Risako Yoshida

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Furry Spy
    9.0/10 3 votes

    #6 - Furry Spy

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2013

    While Myucel is recovering from the terrorist attack, Shinichi is still haunted by the last words of Alessio. “Am I an invader?” he’s wondering while teaching the new students. One day, an alarm is triggered in the mansion perimeter and a furry spy is discovered. Is Erubia Hanaiman really a spy?

    Director: Mitsuhiro Iwasaki

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Maid in Japan
    9.0/10 2 votes

    #7 - Maid in Japan

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2013

    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.

    Director: Mitsuhiro Iwasaki

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • The Melancholy of the Supreme Ruler
    9.0/10 2 votes

    #8 - The Melancholy of the Supreme Ruler

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2013

    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.

    Director: Shuhei Matsushita

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • The Swimsuit Apocalypse
    9.0/10 2 votes

    #9 - The Swimsuit Apocalypse

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2013

    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.

    Director: Shougo Arai

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Magical Girl Petrarca
    9.0/10 2 votes

    #10 - Magical Girl Petrarca

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2013

    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.

    Director: Satoshi Saga

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Plot Silent Plot Deep
    9.0/10 2 votes

    #11 - Plot Silent Plot Deep

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/2013

    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.

    Director: Yuuji Yanase

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Shoot the Invader!
    9.0/10 2 votes

    #12 - Shoot the Invader!

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/2013

    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.

    Director: Shougo Arai

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Wolf and Trustworthy God
    9.0/10 5 votes

    #13 - Wolf and Trustworthy God

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/13/2009

    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.

    Director: Shinsuke Terasawa

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Earth Is a Twin-Tail World
    9.0/10 2 votes

    #14 - Earth Is a Twin-Tail World

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2014

    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!

    Director: Tooru Kitahata

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Wolf and Silent Farewell
    8.9/10 7 votes

    #15 - Wolf and Silent Farewell

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2008

    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.

    Director: Fumiaki Usui

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Wolf and a New Beginning
    8.8/10 6 votes

    #16 - Wolf and a New Beginning

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2008

    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?

    Director: Keishi Kawakubo

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Wolf and Endless Tears
    8.8/10 4 votes

    #17 - Wolf and Endless Tears

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 9/24/2009

    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.

    Director: Hijiri Sanpei

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • This Really Is Another World
    8.7/10 3 votes

    #18 - This Really Is Another World

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2013

    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.

    Director: Satoshi Saga

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Wolf and Lovers' Quarrel
    8.6/10 7 votes

    #19 - Wolf and Lovers' Quarrel

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2008

    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?

    Director: Keishi Kawakubo

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Kuuga
    8.5/10 2 votes

    #20 - Kuuga

    Season 10 Episode 48 - Aired 1/14/2001

    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.

    Director: Hidenori Ishida

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Yuusuke
    8.5/10 1 votes

    #21 - Yuusuke

    Season 10 Episode 49 - Aired 1/21/2001

    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.

    Director: Hidenori Ishida

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Succession
    8.5/10 2 votes

    #22 - Succession

    Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 2/25/2013

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

    Director: Jun Kamiya

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Wolf and the Biggest Secret Scheme
    8.5/10 6 votes

    #23 - Wolf and the Biggest Secret Scheme

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2008

    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.

    Director: Yusuke Onoda

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Wolf and the Calm Before the Storm
    8.5/10 6 votes

    #24 - Wolf and the Calm Before the Storm

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/16/2009

    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.

    Director: Tomokazu Tokoro

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa

  • Wolf and the Decision to Part
    8.5/10 4 votes

    #25 - Wolf and the Decision to Part

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 9/17/2009

    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.

    Director: Toshikatsu Tokoro

    Writer: Naruhisa Arakawa