The Best Episodes Written By Sadayuki Murai

Every TV Episode Written by Sadayuki Murai Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Touko and Shigeru
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Touko and Shigeru

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    S5:E10

    Touko and Shigeru are the kind elderly couple who took in Natsume when no one else would. But what were they like before they let Natsume move in?

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  2. Background image for The Days Eater
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Days Eater

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    S6:E1

    Natsume helps a youkai out of a pot, and as a "reward", is made young again. But Natsume is already young, and making him younger just confuses him and addles his memories. When he doesn't know who to trust, will he have the strength to know who his real friends are?

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  3. Background image for Tell Me Your Name
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Tell Me Your Name

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    S7:E11

    Natsume meets the very first Yokai whose name was written in the Book of Friends.

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    Director:Hideki Ito
  4. Background image for From the Path of Dreams
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - From the Path of Dreams

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    S7:E12

    Natsume takes in a strange origami doll that shows wonderful dreams.

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    Director:Hideki Ito
  5. Background image for Unchanging Form
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Unchanging Form

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    S5:E1

    Natsume continues to spend his days giving back Youkai their names from the book of friends. One day, as he's heading home, he finds himself chased by a giant, rolling pot. The youkai in the pot insists that his grandmother Reiko stole a doll from her. When she threatens to hurt his family, however, he's forced to go out and find it. But would his kind, smiling grandmother Reiko really steal a doll from someone?

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  6. Background image for Pierrot Le Fou
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #6 - Pierrot Le Fou

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    S1:E20

    Spike takes a beating during a chance encounter with an indestructible assassin. While Jet searches for the secret to the madman’s power, Spike goes looking for payback!

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  7. Background image for Princess of the Snow Sea
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Princess of the Snow Sea

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    S1:E2

    Kaina and the other villagers find out for the first time that there is life below the Canopy. Ririha, princess of Atland, explains that she came from the Snow Sea in search of "the sage," who may be able to help with their water shortage issue.

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  8. Background image for Travelling Down the Orbital Tree
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Travelling Down the Orbital Tree

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    S1:E3

    In order to safely return Ririha to her nation, Kaina goes with her to assist their climb down the spire tree, knowing he will not be able to return to his village again. Their travel goes smoothly, but the Valghians were waiting for Ririha at the base.

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  9. Background image for Fortress Nation
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Fortress Nation

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    S1:E7

    Opting to stay hidden inside a box within the ship, Kaina, Ririha and Yaona find themselves offloaded to the mobile fortress of Valghia. Now, they must somehow come up with a way to return to Atland, but Valghians are hot on their tails.

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  10. Background image for Insignia of an Ancient Castle
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Insignia of an Ancient Castle

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    S1:E9

    Just before the start of the war between Atland and Valghia, Kaina and his friends race to get proof of a great tree that can save everyone, including their enemies.

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  11. Background image for The Name of a Monster
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The Name of a Monster

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    S3:E1

    One day, Natsume finds a yokai named Kagejawan running around near his home, which he soon learns means disaster is about to strike.

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  12. Background image for To You, From Bygone Days
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - To You, From Bygone Days

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    S4:E5

    An old classmate Yuriko, remembers her time watching Natsume and how he was a little weird. A clingbug from Natsume's past reminds him of the time he spent running from a youkai with a grudge.

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    Director:N/A
  13. Background image for The Letter from the Exorcist
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - The Letter from the Exorcist

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    S5:E3

    Natsume receives a letter from Matoba, an exorcist whom he's had unpleasant dealings with in the past. The world of exorcists is a dangerous place lately, and Matoba wants Natsume's help. Natsume wants to refuse, but Matoba threatens to reveal Natsume's powers to his adopted family, which would spell the end of his peaceful life.

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    Director:N/A
  14. Background image for To the Ephemeral Ones
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - To the Ephemeral Ones

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    S5:E11

    Natsume has come down with a cold after adventuring in the hills. All of his friends, both human and youkai, do their best to make him feel better. As he lies in bed, he begins to realize how much the people around him care for him, and how valuable the bonds he's established are.

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    Director:Hideki Ito
  15. Background image for Tag Team
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Tag Team

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    S1:E3

    Bisco and Jabi continue their journey through Touhoku in search of Sabikui, the Rust-Eater, a mushroom said to cleanse away any rust. Milo also realizes that if he could cure his sister, Pawoo, if he had this Rust-Eater. Meanwhile, the governor of Imihama, Kurokawa, burns with an unusual obsession with killing Bisco.

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  16. Background image for Gateway Shuffle
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    #16 - Gateway Shuffle

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    S1:E14

    Faye teams up with Spike and Jet to track down a gang of space activists that plans on turning the human population into monkeys!

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  17. Background image for Conflict at the Snow Sea
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Conflict at the Snow Sea

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    S1:E4

    The Valghians capture Ririha so they can strongarm the Atlandians into surrendering. The Atlandian soldiers engage in the battle to rescue Ririha and Kaina, but aren't successful. Ririha manages to free Kaina while she remains in captivity.

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  18. Background image for Rescue Mission
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Rescue Mission

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    S1:E5

    After learning of the King of Atland's decision to not rescue Ririha and instead go to war with Valghia, it's up to Kaina and Yaona to go save Ririha. Without a means to travel the sea, they must figure out an alternative way to get there.

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  19. Background image for Lost at Sea
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Lost at Sea

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    S1:E8

    After saving an innocent girl from being executed, Kaina, Ririha and Yaona are given a small boat to escape. Unfortunately, without any means to navigate the boat accurately, they are unsure if they're heading in the right direction.

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  20. Background image for Boogie Woogie Feng Shui
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #20 - Boogie Woogie Feng Shui

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    S1:E21

    Spurred by a cryptic email, Jet goes looking for an old friend, but finds his daughter – and a mysterious sun stone – instead.

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    Director:Ikuro Sato
  21. Background image for A New King Will Arise
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - A New King Will Arise

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    S1:E20

    After doing some investigating, Masaomi starts to suspect that the remnants of the Blue Squares, a gang that he once fought, have slipped into the Dollars. He decides to visit Kyohei’s gang to learn the truth.

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    Director:Koji Shino
  22. Background image for Soar on King Trumpets
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Soar on King Trumpets

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    S1:E2

    The wanted criminal, Akaboshi Bisco, causes havoc in the town of Imihama using his bow to cause giant mushrooms to bloom. Bisco searches for a doctor who can synthesize medicine to save his mentor, Jabi, who has become gravely ill. Bisco storms into the clinic and accosts Milo, but Governor Kurokawa hears the commotion and dispatches his elite forces.

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  23. Background image for Dumb Like a Fox
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Dumb Like a Fox

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    S1:E15

    Magazine Journalist Shuji Niekawa’s unbridled passion is raging. A Russian who runs a sushi shop, the Awakusu organization, an Information Broker, the Headless Rider... He investigates the supposedly strongest man in Ikebukuro: Shizuo Heiwajima.

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  24. Background image for Home
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Home

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    S1:E12

    Nagate fights one-on-one with the heart of his enemy while the strike force does not fare well in its attack on the Gauna.

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    Director:N/A
  25. Background image for Tricks Both Mongrel and Fowl
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Tricks Both Mongrel and Fowl

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    S1:E2

    Warrior of the Dog, Dotsuku, is known for his powerful bite, "Mad Dog's Vise." However, he has a secret skill: the ability to create and secrete a variety of poisons from his body. This gives him an advantage when all of the participants are poisoned!

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Sadayuki Murai Ratings Summary

"Touko and Shigeru" is the best rated episode written by Sadayuki Murai. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Takatoshi Suzuki. It aired on 12/14/2016 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Days Eater".