The Best Episodes Written By Seishi Minakami

Every TV Episode Written by Seishi Minakami Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for When the Leaves Were New
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - When the Leaves Were New

    Missing info
    S1:E7

    The day after Fujigaya's theatrical festival, Akira and Fumi head off to Yokohama for a day to play. On that day, Fumi decided to stay over at Akira's place, making Yasuko a bit uneasy as she expressed her thoughts to Akira. After hearing Akira's thoughts on the matter, Yasuko decided to let it go. However, she later decides to invite Fumi to her home...

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    Director:Saya Aoi
  2. Background image for Love Is Blind
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Love Is Blind

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    S1:E8

    Fujigaya's school newspaper announces that Mr. Kagami is getting married. He states that he had no prior knowledge of Yasuko's prior experience, after being cross examined by Kyouko. With all this going on, Yasuko has been giving Fumi the cold shoulder, and, unwilling to take any more of this, Akira confronts Yasuko on behalf of Fumi...

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  3. Background image for Drowned Rat
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Drowned Rat

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    S1:E1

    While living in the idyllic No. 6, Sion has a fateful encounter with the wanted fugitive, Nezumi.

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  4. Background image for Eternal Leave
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #4 - Eternal Leave

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    S1:E57

    The battle for a nation's soul descends into chaos. Bradley unleashes death on those who dare engage him. Beneath Central, the one responsible for the Fuhrer's creation unleashes something far, far worse.

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  5. Background image for Chance Meeting of a Boy and a Child
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Chance Meeting of a Boy and a Child

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    S1:E15

    Princess Amit is stunned when Jormungand returns her amulet. But is there more to his rejection than meets the eye? Meanwhile, Ilya's beliefs are challenged when he investigates a string of kidnappings.

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  6. Background image for The Archpriest and the Truth About the King
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - The Archpriest and the Truth About the King

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    S1:E23

    While Leonhart confronts Set, Sariphi encounters a strange creature in the bowels of the palace. This may be the key to all the mysteries that have puzzled her. But will the answers she finds be enough to put an end to Set's madness?

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  7. Background image for A Midsummer Night's Dream
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - A Midsummer Night's Dream

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    S1:E9

    Summer vacation arrives, and Kyouko starts inviting people to a summer trip, even to Kou Sawanoi. It seems like everyone's invited except, Akira and Fumi. However, they are plenty busy with other plans for the summer holiday. However on Kyouko's camping trip during a "test of courage" activity, Kou debates whether or not to reveal a huge secret...

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  8. Background image for The Golden Shoes
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #8 - The Golden Shoes

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    S1:E2

    Yuuichi "Icchi" Taira, a formerly popular sixth-grade schoolboy, starts being bullied at school for his red hat and golden skates which strongly resemble those of Lil' Slugger.

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  9. Background image for Double Lips
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Double Lips

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    S1:E3

    Harumi Chouno, a woman with dissociative identity disorder attempts to defy her prostitute alter ego, Maria. Harumi becomes increasingly desperate when a colleague proposes. She accepts, but is terrified of Maria's existence being found out.

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  10. Background image for A Man's Path
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #10 - A Man's Path

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    S1:E4

    Masami Hirukawa is a low-level police officer who, despite calling himself a family man, accepts bribes in the form of cash and women from a local yakuza group. However, Masami squeezes the group a bit too much, and they send their boss to deal with him.

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  11. Background image for Fear of a Direct Hit
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Fear of a Direct Hit

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    S1:E6

    Taeko, a runaway teenager, wanders through the stormy city wanting to forget about her past, as her father repeatedly calls her cellphone but she always answers coldly, saying she will "destroy everything."

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  12. Background image for Emissary of Darkness
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Emissary of Darkness

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    S1:E47

    A sinister voice rings out from the shell of Al's armor, and Ed and Greed find themselves under attack. As the Homunculi use the darkness to their advantage, a face from the past arrives to join the battle.

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  13. Background image for The Final Episode
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #13 - The Final Episode

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    S1:E13

    Tokyo is in ruins because of a black mass, formed by the rampaging Lil' Slugger, that envelops the town. Maniwa contacts the police chief on a screen in the cartoon world telling him what he knows; Ikari smashes the screen and is hailed a hero.

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  14. Background image for Enter Lil' Slugger
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Enter Lil' Slugger

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    S1:E1

    Tsukiko Sagi, a shy character designer, is suddenly attacked by someone carrying a golden baseball bat. When a pair of detectives interrogate her, she describes the suspect as an elementary school-aged boy wearing golden inline skates and a red hat.

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  15. Background image for MHz
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #15 - MHz

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    S1:E7

    After Taeko is attacked while both Tsukiko and Kozuka have alibis, Maniwa considers the possibility of another Lil' Slugger existing and looks for connections between the victims in an attempt to pinpoint who will be next.

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  16. Background image for No Entry
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #16 - No Entry

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    S1:E11

    Misae Ikari, wife of Ikari the detective, confronts Lil' Slugger when he comes for her about what humans really are and tells him about the problems he's caused.

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  17. Background image for The Castle on the Sea
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - The Castle on the Sea

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    S1:E6

    Anne is having a hard time selling her sugar confections. Then she hears that the Duke of Philax is searching for a sugar artisan, so she and the others head to Philax. She’s granted an audience with the duke, but will her skills be good enough?

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  18. Background image for The Holy Beast of Immortality and Rebirth
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - The Holy Beast of Immortality and Rebirth

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    S1:E5

    Anubis and the senate agree to accept Sariphi as queen—but only if she passes their trials first. Sariphi agrees, but her first task—summoning a Holy Beast—could prove fatal to a human without magical power.

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  19. Background image for Blessings and a Vow for the Future
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Blessings and a Vow for the Future

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    S1:E12

    While Queen Calra continues to delay the rite of blessing, Sariphi finds herself at the mercy of the young Pricess Tetra. The haughty girl has a long list of demands, but what does she really want?

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  20. Background image for Flight and the Justice's Ambition
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Flight and the Justice's Ambition

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    S1:E22

    Leonhart's worst nightmare has come true: his human form has been exposed for all to see! And the scheming Justice Set pounces on this chance to seize power. Sariphi escapes with Leonhart, but can she convince him to face his people again?

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  21. Background image for A Queen and the Future of the Kingdom
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - A Queen and the Future of the Kingdom

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    S1:E24

    Set's spell is broken and Leonhart faces the pretender in his beast form when a final revelation turns the conflict on its head yet again. But even if Sariphi and Leonhart triumph, can they continue to reign?

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  22. Background image for ETC
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #22 - ETC

    Missing info
    S1:E9

    Four housewives share gossip that they have heard about Lil' Slugger.

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  23. Background image for Radar Man
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Radar Man

    Missing info
    S1:E12

    Maniwa engages in battle with Lil' Slugger and investigates his past. First he visits the mysterious old man at the hospital just before he dies; his last words to Maniwa are "dance with the rabbit".

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  24. Background image for Carpenter Bees and a Court Banquet
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Carpenter Bees and a Court Banquet

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    S1:E2

    Leonhart announces Sariphi as his queen-to-be, but the beast aristocracy is less than enthusiastic. Can their budding relationship survive the backlash, and can Sariphi make a place for herself in the realm of beasts?

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  25. Background image for A Boy of Love and Hate
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - A Boy of Love and Hate

    Missing info
    S1:E7

    Leonhart sets out in pursuit of Ilya and the kidnapped Sariphi. Can he overtake them before they reach human territory? And can Sariphi grapple with the hatred in her old friend's heart?

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Seishi Minakami Ratings Summary

"When the Leaves Were New" is the best rated episode written by Seishi Minakami. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by Saya Aoi. It aired on 8/13/2009 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Love Is Blind".