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The Best Episodes Directed By Kanji Wakabayashi

Every TV Episode Directed by Kanji Wakabayashi Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 70 - The Town Massacre
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    S1:E70

    As time passes, more people in Ruhenheim are being shot dead by mysterious people and each other. Both Grimmer and Lunge determine that the owner of a local hotel is Klaus Poppe, also known as Franz Bonaparta. After subduing a man who was giving weapons to everyone in the town, they obtain information that one of the ringleaders is in a second hotel.

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 50 - The Rose Mansion
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    S1:E50

    Lunge investigates the secret behind the Red Rose Mansion. Tenma and Grimmer separate, but Tenma finds himself in trouble.

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Physically Necrosis
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    S1:E14

    Despite his many attempts, Okabe is unable to prevent the death of Mayuri, so he turns to Makise for help solving the riddle of time travel. Later, Suzuha's true identity is revealed

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 43 - Detective Suk
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S1:E43

    A new inspector, detective Suk is on the case of Zeman's homicide. During his investigation, he discovers that there is more to Zeman's murder than first assumed. Suk also meets a lady whom he falls head over hills for

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 63 - Unrelated Murders
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E63

    Egon Weisbach was one of the first investigators in the murder of the Liebert parents. On his last day on the job before retirement, he is escorting a convicted serial murderer but wants to know why he killed someone who did not fit his modus operandi. At the same time, Dr. Gillen is interviewing several murderers wondering why they killed someone who also did not fit their usual targets. Both realize that all these criminals committed murders outside their usual scope at the request of a young man, presumably Johan.

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Ren's Dream, NANA's Thoughts
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E5

    Ren has revealed that he will be moving to Tokyo to join the band "Trapnest". This leaves the rest of the band trying to decide what to do next, with Nana having to face the toughest decision of them all. Will she follow Ren to Tokyo, or remain behind to pursue her own dreams?

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Meet the Angel
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S1:E1

    Amane Fujimiya, a socially awkward first-year high school student living alone, encounters his beautiful neighbor Mahiru Shiina, who is often referred to as an "angel" by their peers. After lending her his umbrella during a rainstorm, Amane catches a cold, prompting Mahiru to care for him, leading to the development of their unique relationship.

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Black Card
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S1:E2

    It doesn't take much effort for Claire to quickly complete her job and so Claire and Raki are off while she waits for another job. A strange man from the organization comes to give Claire a new set of clothes but not only that, he also gives Claire a "Black Card". What does this Black Card mean to Claire? Raki later has an encounter with the same man from the organization, who explains to him exactly what Claymores are (half human, half Yoma).

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Paradox Meltdown
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    S1:E21

    With his new discovery in mind, Okabe continues his attempts to protect Mayuri while also trying to avoid Kurisu's potential impending fate.

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Chaos Theory Homeostasis I
    7.1/10(25 votes)

    S1:E8

    The latest experiment for Okabe and his lab mates leads to the disappearance of one of their own. Next, they'll attempt to use their time travel technology to make a young boy's dream a reality.

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 29 - The Problem of Expressing Love
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E29

    Hachiko admits to Nana that she loves Nobu after spending the night at his place. Junko, her boyfriend and Shoji try to analyse why Hachi is with Nobu. Yasu and the record company manager meets with Shin's father to sign the contract.

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Parallel World Paranoia
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    S1:E3

    Okabe suspects his microwave oven is behind the recent unusual events.

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:N/A

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Kanji Wakabayashi Ratings Summary

"The Town Massacre" is the best rated episode directed by Kanji Wakabayashi. It scored 8.6/10 from 9 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on August 31, 2005. It is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Rose Mansion".