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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 57 - Fear of the Void! Shaka Opened His Eyes
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E57

    Ikki battles Shaka's Six Incarnations with his Phoenix Illusion, but it has no effect; Ikki sees a vision of himself as a child as they fight.

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 125 - The Darkness Returns (1)
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E125

    Marik ensnares Jonouchi in a Shadow Game where each duelist’s heart is linked with his monsters... literally! Every time a monster received damage, the duelist feels the pain instead! Can Jonouchi survive, much less win, a duel where he’s actually losing life points?

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 131 - Clash in the Coliseum (3)
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E131

    The battle between the Egyptian Gods has begun! When Yugi’s Slifer the Sky Dragon clashes against Kaiba’s Obelisk the Tormentor, what will happen when two Egyptian Gods fight each other? It’s time to find out which Egyptian God is truly stronger

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 137 - Battle for the Bronze (3)
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E137

    Jonouchi and Kaiba’s battle reaches its roaring climax with the result of the duel hinging on one final spin of Time Wizard’s wheel! Will Jonouchi take down his biggest headache and actually teach Kaiba a thing or two about being a true duelist?

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 23 - A Hero's Farewell
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    S6:E23

    Clearly overmatched by Gohan, Cell initiates his last line of defense: a self-destruct program that will blow up the entire planet! With only seconds to spare, Goku risks everything to transport Cell away from the Earth.

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 28 - One More Wish
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    S6:E28

    After Goku’s decision to stay in the after-world, Krillin uses the final wish to save Android 18, but does he have the courage to reveal his true feelings? And is anyone brave enough to break the news of Goku's passing to Chichi?!

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 21 Episode 967 - Devoting His Life! Roger's Adventure!
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    S21:E967

    Singing out loud, the Roger Pirates continue on with their journey. They soar up to the island above the clouds and go down into the deep sea to get to the island at the sea bottom. Oden deciphers the Ponegliffs on those islands for Roger who believes those inscriptions will tell them the location of the last island on the Grand Line.

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  8. undefined Season 21 Episode 977 - The Sea Is For Pirates! Raid! To Onigashima!
    8.6/10(7 votes)

    S21:E977

    The Straw Hats and thousands of allies who were supposed to be there are nowhere to be found, but Kin’emon and the others decide to set sail to the stormy sea in a small boat. Kaido’s army that appears out of nowhere and a betrayal drive the Akazaya members into a corner.

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 62 - The Master of Magicians (3)
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E62

    To counter Pandora’s Dark Magician, Yugi pulls a rabbit out of his hat: Dark Magician Girl! It’s the battle of the sexes to determine the true master of magicians!

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 143 - One for the Road
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E143

    KaibaCorp Island is set to explode in mere minutes, but the blimp’s engines are offline! If that isn’t bad enough, Kaiba and Mokuba are nowhere to be found! Can Yugi and friends escape from the island in time, or will they sink to the bottom of the sea?

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  11. undefined Season 21 Episode 912 - The Strongest Man in the World! Shutenmaru, the Thieves Brigade Chief!
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S21:E912

    While Usopp is looking for allies in Wano Country, Shutenmaru and the Mt. Atama Thieves plunder Okobore Town. Jack suddenly arrives at Okubore Town and confronts Shutenmaru. Shutenmaru and Jack quickly get into a fight, but are interrupted when Kaido flies in his dragon form.

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  12. undefined Season 6 Episode 17 - Gohan's Plea
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    S6:E17

    The fight between Gohan and Cell intensifies, but the villain’s attacks seem to have no effect on the boy! Could the young hero really have the power to defeat the evil android once and for all?

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  13. undefined Season 21 Episode 1050 - Two Dragons Face Off! Momonosuke’s Determination!
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S21:E1050

    Momonosuke faces Kaido once again trembling in fear. However, with Luffy’s encouragement, he bravely steps up and shows his dragon fangs remembering what he had to go through because of Kaido.

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  14. undefined Season 21 Episode 918 - It's On! The Special Operation to Bring Down Kaido!
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S21:E918

    Dogstorm clashes with Shutenmaru, who refuses to aid in Kin'emon's operation. Sanji and the others seek out recruits.

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  15. undefined Season 6 Episode 8 - Dende's Dragon
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S6:E8

    With help from King Kai, Goku travels to Namek to recruit a new guardian for the Earth! Most of the Namekians refuse the offer, but there’s one little guy who can’t wait to go! Dende is back, and he’s going to create a new Dragon!

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 68 - Legendary Fisherman (1)
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E68

    Jonouchi squares off against the sea duelist Ryota Kajiki and his bevy of underwater beasts! If Jonouchi wins, he’ll have all six Locator Cards necessary to enter the Battle City Finals, but if he loses, he can kiss the finals goodbye! However, little does Jonouchi realize that he has bigger problems than this duel; the Rare Hunters are closing in on his location…

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  17. undefined Season 21 Episode 1021 - Spank Strikes! Sanji's Woman-trouble!
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S21:E1021

    Robin bursts in to rescue Sanji along with Brook, and faces Black Maria, who is trying to keep Sanji as her pet. Meanwhile, Yamato, Momonosuke, and Shinobu are spotted hiding by the enemy, and they find themselves on the run again.

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  18. undefined Season 21 Episode 1063 - Luffy is on the Move! A Turning Point of a New Era!
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S21:E1063

    Usopp finds Kin’emon’s upper body and the heavily wounded Kiku. However, they are surrounded by the Gifters and can’t find a way out. Seeing the samurai giving up hope, Usopp remembers his determination.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 109 - Hang in there Kiki! A Sorrowful Death Battle
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E109

    Shun recovers and tells Kiki to find Hyoga while he goes to the next pillar. Hyoga gets up and tries to tell Issac he's wrong, but Issac insults his former masters, that they weren't strong enough to protect the world. He then attacks Hyoga again, knocking him out. Just then, Kiki arrives, and Issac attacks him to take the Libra Cloth and stop the pillars' destruction. Kiki refuses to let the box go while Issac stomps him mercilessly. Kiki is risking himself, just like his friends are, so he can be a Saint one day. Hyoga gets up and lets Kiki rest until Issac is ...

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  20. undefined Season 21 Episode 993 - Explosive?! The Handcuffs that Shackle Yamato’s Freedom!
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S21:E993

    At the back entrance of Onigashima, the Akazaya members try to get inside the gate, but they’re blocked by their former colleague Kanjuro. Meanwhile, as Kaido’s son Yamato shows Luffy the handcuffs that have restricted his freedom for years, they hear Kaido making a speech on his grand plan.

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  21. undefined Season 9 Episode 296 - Nami's Decision! Fire at the Out-Of-Control Chopper!
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S9:E296

    Franky and Nami come up with a plan to stop Chopper's rampage, but it could prove deadly to the not-so-little reindeer. Usopp and Zoro are thrilled to finally be free of each other!

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Qualifications of Assassins
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S1:E5

    Officially a family of renowned doctors and assassins behind the scenes, the house of Tuatha Dé is the right hand of the kingdom. Trusted to become his father's heir, Lugh assists his father with his mission. However, there are those who are displeased by Lugh's success. Lugh defends his status in a challenge against them--

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 103 - Dangerous Shun! Dreadful Fangs of the Demon Beast
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E103

    With his dying breath, Baian tells Seiya he will never be able to destroy the pillar. Seiya's Comet and Meteor of Pegasus are useless and fail to even make a scratch. Meanwhile, Kiki is saved by Ophiucius Shaina who brought the Libra Gold Cloth with her, under Roshi's orders. Seiya plans on destroying the pillar using his own body, but Kiki stops him and brings the Gold Cloth to him. Meanwhile, Shaina stayed behind to fight Thetis. The Golden Shield flies to Seiya's hands, and he uses it to finally destroy the North Pacific Mammoth Pillar with a mighty throw. As the ...

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Choice of Betrayal
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S1:E11

    Lugh got a assasination request for Dia. And the principal is Count Viecone, who is Dia's father and Cian's old friend. Cian expects Lugh can finish the assasination. But if he refuses it, Cian will do it with his own hands.

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
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  25. undefined Season 21 Episode 1037 - Believe in Luffy! The Alliance’s Counterattack Begins!
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    S21:E1037

    Momonosuke and Shinobu face Kaido while Kid and Law challenge Big Mom. Meanwhile, Nami, heading towards the stage on the Performance Floor along with Usopp and Tama, hears a strange voice.

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Masahiro Hosoda Ratings Summary

"Fear of the Void! Shaka Opened His Eyes" is the best rated episode directed by Masahiro Hosoda. It scored 9/10 based on 6 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 12/5/1987 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Darkness Returns (1)".