The Best Episodes Written By Natsuko Takahashi

Every TV Episode Written by Natsuko Takahashi Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - My Heart
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - My Heart

    S1:E24

    True love.

    Director:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - My Romance
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - My Romance

    S1:E2

    Takeo and Rinko are now text pals. Takeo's heart skips a beat every time he gets a girly text from Rinko, but he believes Rinko has fallen for Suna and vows to make her dream come true.

    Director:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - My Blue Ogre
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - My Blue Ogre

    S1:E3

    Takeo and Rinko finally meet alone. Although Takeo had thought that Rinko just wanted some relationship advice for approaching Makoto, Takeo is taken aback when Rinko starts crying.

    Director:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - My Boyfriend
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - My Boyfriend

    S1:E4

    Rinko's crush wasn't Makoto, but Takeo! Elated by having a girlfriend for the very first time, Takeo's heart is about to burst from happiness. But Takeo's true mettle is about to be tested when a major accident occurs during a singles meetup between his and Rinko's friends...

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - My Friend
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - My Friend

    S1:E8

    Rinko's birthday is fast approaching, and Takeo plans out their birthday date with Suna's help. Sensing something amiss with Suna, Rinko suggests inviting Suna to their date, but Suna says that he has something he needs to do that day...

    Director:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - My Friend and I
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - My Friend and I

    S1:E9

    Rinko's birthday is the same day Suna's father is scheduled to undergo surgery. Takeo tries to honor Suna's wishes by following through with his and Yamato's birthday date, but Takeo can't stop thinking about Suna's plight. After much thought, Takeo decides to tell Rinko.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - My Grades
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - My Grades

    S1:E12

    When Rinko makes an offhand comment that she'd like the two of them to go to the same university, it motivates Takeo to study like his life depends on it. But Rinko's first choice school is Murasakifuji, a top university. Takeo crams in preparation for a benchmark exam to figure out his chances for getting in, but will he make the cut?

    Director:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - My Girlfriend
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - My Girlfriend

    S1:E15

    Mariya Saijou, a classmate of Takeo's, would not count running as one of her favorite activities, but she ends up being assigned to a relay at the school festival along with Takeo. He tries to help her improve through practice. Mariya, who barely knows Takeo, gradually comes to realize his rare qualities...

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - My Disciple
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - My Disciple

    S1:E16

    Mariya Saijou tells Takeo that she likes him "as a person" after falling for Takeo, knowing full well that he already has a girlfriend. Being dense, Takeo takes her words literally, but what will he do once he finds out how she really feels?

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - My Mom
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - My Mom

    S1:E19

    Takeo's mother's due date is approaching, but she continues to engage in household chores with dangerous enthusiasm. She ridicules Takeo for being anxious for her well-being, but an unexpected incident causes her to evaluate her son.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - The Letter and Me
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The Letter and Me

    S1:E21

    Every year, Suna has received an anonymous letter and chocolate on Valentine's Day. Every time, the letter says, "I don't need anything in return, but please like me." One day, Takeo senses a strange presence behind them, and meets the sender of the letter, Yukika Amami. After hearing about her longtime feelings for Suna, Takeo decides to help her!

    Director:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - My Story
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - My Story

    S1:E1

    Takeo Gouda is a first-year high school student. Clocking in at 2 meters and 120 kilos, Takeo is a socially awkward hothead who's straight as an arrow. One day, he saves a high school girl from a groper on a train, and falls in love with her the next day when she comes by to thank him. But he believes that she must have fallen instead for his best friend with model-like good looks.

    Director:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 166 - Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo

    S1:E166

    As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Orihime Inoue struggles dealing with Ichigo's Hollowfication form.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - A Shinigami's Work
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #14 - A Shinigami's Work

    S1:E2

    After becoming a Shinigami, Ichigo Kurosaki refuses to help Rukia Kuchiki with her work as the local Shinigami of Karakura Town.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #15 - The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish

    S1:E3

    When a Hollowfied Sora Inoue attacks his younger sister, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki set out to save her.

    Director:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami!
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #16 - Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami!

    S1:E18

    Ichigo Kurosaki begins his training with Kisuke Urahara to regain his Shinigami powers and save Rukia Kuchiki.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 31 - The Resolution to Kill
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #17 - The Resolution to Kill

    S1:E31

    Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai conclude their rematch.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 41 - Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia

    S1:E41

    Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the White Tower and reunites with Rukia Kuchiki.

    Director:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 47 - The Avengers
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #19 - The Avengers

    S1:E47

    As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his Bankai Training, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori confronts 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya over the contents of the letter left by her captain, Sōsuke Aizen.

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 53 - Ichimaru Gin's Temptation, Resolution Shattered
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Ichimaru Gin's Temptation, Resolution Shattered

    S1:E53

    11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his subordinates battle the 7th and 9th Division captains and lieutenants.

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 52 - Renji, Oath of the Soul! Death Match with Byakuya
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Renji, Oath of the Soul! Death Match with Byakuya

    S1:E52

    6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai battles his captain, Byakuya Kuchiki.

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Flower and Hollow
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Flower and Hollow

    S1:E13

    Orihime Inoue gains a new power in order to protect Tatsuki Arisawa.

    Director:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 142 - Strict Order! The Forbidden Rescue of Orihime Inoue
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Strict Order! The Forbidden Rescue of Orihime Inoue

    S1:E142

    Ichigo Kurosaki learns of Orihime Inoue's disappearance and decides to rescue her.

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Brothers
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Brothers

    S1:E3

    As part of his training to become an Exorcist, Rin gets himself enrolled at the True Cross Academy. On his first day of classes, Rin becomes shocked to know that his twin brother Yukio is already an Exorcist and will be one of his teachers.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 114 - Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia and Soul Reapers
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia and Soul Reapers

    S1:E114

    The Arrancar leave the Human World while the Gotei 13 send help to protect the Human World.

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Natsuko Takahashi Ratings Summary

"My Heart" is the best rated episode written by Natsuko Takahashi. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/24/2015 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "My Romance".