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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Morgan VS Luffy! Who's This Beautiful Young Girl?
    8.0/10(44 votes)

    S1:E3

    Luffy convinces Zoro to join his crew, but they must first defeat Captain Morgan. After freeing the island from Morgan's oppressive rule, Coby is accepted as a marine while the other two continue on their journey.

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 9 Episode 12 - Majin-Buu Transforms
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S9:E12

    Majin Buu reappears, ready for battle, but rather than continue his fight against Gohan, Buu stages a clever deception to absorb Gotenks and Piccolo. With the wisdom of Piccolo and the power of Super Saiyan Gotenks, Buu transforms into “Super Buu!”

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 42 - Family Trip and Girlfriend
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E42

    It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - A Loving Hand for Our Party When We Can't Make It Through Winter!
    7.7/10(21 votes)

    S1:E8

    Kazuma and Aqua can't properly accept rewards from quests due to their mediocre party lineup, and are so destitute that even keeping wood on the fire is difficult. Kazuma comes up with a plan and visits a magical accessories shop run by a woman called Wiz.

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 106 - The Trap of Certain Defeat! Storming Raindinners!
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    S4:E106

    Most of the Straw Hats, along with Smoker, are trapped by Crocodile. Vivi reunites with the royal guardian Pell, but is captured by Miss All-Sunday. Crocodile reveals his invincible Devil Fruit power.

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 95 - Ace and Luffy! Hot Emotions and Brotherly Bonds!
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    S4:E95

    Ace fights Smoker while the Straw Hats run for their ship. Luffy reunites with his brother, who has joined the Whitebeard Pirates after leaving home, and is searching for a former crewmate named Blackbeard who killed a fellow member.

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - A Panty Treasure in This Right Hand!
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    S1:E3

    A low-grade goddess turned arch priest who works hard to acquire party trick skills, a disappointing arch wizard who can only unleash explosion magic once per day, and Kazuma himself, whose only redeeming quality is his good luck. Kazuma despairs over the completely useless party that's been formed.

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Christmas and Girlfriend
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    S1:E8

    Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 101 - Showdown in a Heat Haze! Ace vs. the Gallant Scorpion!
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    S4:E101

    Ace fights against a bounty hunter, who claims to have defeated Blackbeard, although this was a lie to lure Ace out and challenge him in order to inspire his children to follow their dreams.

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 32 - The Return of Uub
    6.5/10(5 votes)

    S1:E32

    After literally saving Pan from the clutches of Baby, Uub tries his best to pick up where Goku left off. But Baby proves to be a formidable adversary. All the while, Goku is with Old Kai, enduring the strangest training technique anyone has ever seen! Will it give Goku the kind of ability it will take to beat Baby?

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 32 - Family and Girlfriend
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E32

    Sayuri tags along with Kazuya and Chizuru as they scout out the cinema they'll be screening their movie in, and it brings back memories for her.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 38 - Family Bonds
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E38

    Old Kai's quick thinking has freed Trunks, Goten, and Gohan from Baby's control! But even their combined strengths are not enough to stop Baby. Only Super Saiyan 4 Goku has the power to stop the madness, but the battle with Baby has left Goku totally spent! Does Baby have what it takes to finally achieve his evil plans?

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 64 - Until We Meet Again...
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E64

    The Eternal Dragon appears in the sky without being summoned and explains why the Dragon Balls cracked under the pressure of the Negative Energy. The unfortunate truth about what he must do next is revealed, and a glimpse into the future shows the power behind Shenron's final words.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 63 - Universal Allies
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E63

    It's the final battle for Goku as he continues his struggle with Omega Shenron! This time though, Goku needs more help than his fellow Z-Fighters can offer. He enlists the help of King Kai, who helps coordinate the largest attack of all time!

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 50 - The Five-Star Dragon
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E50

    During Goku and Pan's continuing quest for the Dragon Balls, they stumble upon an abandoned city. They are warned away by a couple that blames the mass exodus on an energy-absorbing slime. After resolving to stay and complete their task, they find Rage Shenron, the 5-star dragon! And they quickly realize this electric slime has a bigger and much deadlier purpose!

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Hidehiko Kadota Ratings Summary

"Morgan VS Luffy! Who's This Beautiful Young Girl?" is the best rated episode directed by Hidehiko Kadota. It scored 8/10 based on 44 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 11/24/1999 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Majin-Buu Transforms".