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The Best Episodes Directed By Kazunobu Shimizu

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 272 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E272

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 52 - And Then There Were No Delinquents
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E52

    It's the coldest day of Winter and St.Ishiyama is closed, however everyone from Ishiyama has still come to school as they were not informed of this until Kazuya and Azusa come in to tell them. Unable to go home due to the storm, everyone remains in school, until suddenly the delinquents slowly get beaten up - Kazuya then informs the others that the incidents are exactly the same as that in the counting song "100 Delinquents". As the song's events continues, everyone decides to try and capture the culprit however all the men are eventually beat up leaving only the women remaining. Aoi then realises that the culprit is actually Koma, who wanted the women to warm each other up naked in the cold, whilst he stayed in the middle - and so beats him up.

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 297 - The Extending Blade?! Ichigo vs. Gin!
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E297

    As Ichigo Kurosaki and Gin Ichimaru battle, Sōsuke Aizen explains to Isshin Kurosaki about the true power of the Hōgyoku.

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 332 - The Most Evil Reigai, Appearing in the Real World!
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E332

    Kujou Nozomi tries to join Ichigo and the others to fight the Reigai captains, but the other Soul Reapers tell her not to interfere.

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 281 - Crown of Lies, Baraggan's Grudge
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E281

    Baraggan Luisenbarn recalls his past as the King of Hueco Mundo before dying.

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 310 - Ichigo's Resolution! The Price of the Fierce Battle
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E310

    The aftermath of the battle with Sōsuke Aizen is shown.

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 323 - Protect Ichigo! Nozomi's Determination
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    S1:E323

    Ichigo Kurosaki defeats many Reigai while protecting Nozomi Kujō.

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 30 - The Impetus of Hunger; the Persistence of Thirst
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E30

    Sunraku's attempts to farm the Crystal Scorpions for money are complicated when a giant gold scorpion enters the fray.

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 43 - The Crimson Whale Meets the Monster Fish
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E43

    Sunraku and his new crew set out on the high seas to confront Ctarnidd and the Disciples of the Abyss.

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 290 - For the Sake of Justice?! The Man Who Deserted the Shinigami
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    S1:E290

    Kaname Tōsen reveals his true reasons for betraying Soul Society.

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 262 - Haineko Cries! The Tragic Sword Beast!
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    S1:E262

    Haineko falls for a Tōjū who is fully aware. However, when he loses control, Haineko decides to defeat him herself.

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    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 303 - Real World and Shinigami! The New Year Special!
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    S1:E303

    The Soul Reaper Association hosts a New Year’s party in the Soul Society.

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 316 - Toshirō Hitsugaya's Holiday!
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    S1:E316

    Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya visits the Human World and visits Haru, an old lady he knew from his first assignment in the Human World.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Try to know everything about her
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E12

    Floor B1 looks like an ordinary residence. After following a trail of blood to what appears to be a living room, Rachel suddenly panics. She pressures Zack to kill her immediately, then passes out. Then Danny appears, only to shut Zack out of the room and tell him, "If you succeed in learning everything, I'll open the door." So Zack sets off to search the floor on his own for the truth...

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    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - I swear to God.
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E3

    After arriving at the small room in the back of the reference room, Rachel encounters Eddie, the digger of graves and master of Floor B4. Eddie claims that he knows what happened to Rachel's parents and why she's in this building.

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  16. undefined Season 0 Episode 4 - Stop crying and smile
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S0:E4

    Zack struggles to get Rachel outside the building. But what kind of future awaits her on the outside?

    Director:Kazunobu Shimizu
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Truth about Everyone
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E11

    Christmas is coming around the corner, and although Makoto is dating Sekai, it seems as if he wants out of it. So it appears as if he is haphazardly getting himself involved in other relationships, despite his promise to Setsuna. Now things are going terribly wrong, as Kotonoha loses herself, Sekai finds out about Makoto's infidelity, Setsuna's move to France and most importantly a sudden change to her body...

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Innocence
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E4

    Makoto wants to develop his way of expressing himself. He was on the school's rooftop with Kotonoha when he tried to get close to her, but didn't expect for her to turn him away. As that things didn't go so smoothly, Sekai turns to Makoto, and makes a proposition...

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Kazunobu Shimizu Ratings Summary

"Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!" is the best rated episode directed by Kazunobu Shimizu. It scored 8.5/10 based on 8 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/25/2010 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "And Then There Were No Delinquents".