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The Best Episodes Directed By Masami Hata

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - For the Sake of Tomorrow! Part 1
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E5

    Tange sends Joe a letter to teach him boxing while he's at the police hospital waiting for his fate.

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Is it Time for the KO Gong Yet!?
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E14

    Joe and Rikiishi finally have their first match. But for some reason, Danpei tells Joe to let Rikiishi keep knocking him down. Who will be the winner in the end?

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 31 - Spread Your Wings, Pro Boxer
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E31

    Joe passes the B-rank exam and takes his first real step towards becoming a pro.

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 74 - Setting Out Today
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E74

    Tange Gym fell into disrepair during Joe's absence. Joe begins rebuilding it with Danpei and the children.

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - The Mad Dog and the Red Wolf
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E8

    Ippo's next title defense is confirmed to be against Sawamura Ryuuhei, and after realizing the Dempsey Roll is vulnerable to counter punches, Ippo realizes he doesn't stand a chance. His only option is to somehow evolve the Dempsey Roll into a more effective move, but as he mulls over exactly how to do it, a surprisingly familiar face appears in front of him.

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - The Anti-Dempsey Perfected
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S3:E12

    Ippo mounts a desperate, full frontal assault as Sawamura continues to toy with him. Determined to take back the pace, Ippo begins to dodge the Bullets and get into a rhythm as he strikes back. Almost naturally he falls into the Dempsey Roll pattern, and Sawamura makes his move!

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Fearless Challenger
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S3:E11

    Sawamura's blatant fouls and bullet-like left jabs leave Ippo scrambling to establish some kind of rhythm. He stubbornly forces his way inside, but is he charging headfirst into a trap?

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - The End of the Death Match
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S3:E21

    Blood sprays across the ring as Takamura and Eagle pound at each other's cuts. Takamura's good eye is quickly swelling shut, and the ringside doctor stands ready to call the match at any time.

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Hot Winds and Furious Driving
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    S1:E18

    Mako and Sayuki are having their way with Takumi and the Eight-Six on Mt. Usui. As Takumi himself questions his ability to pull out a win, the racers approach the course’s toughest curve.

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - Akagi's White Comet
    8.4/10(10 votes)

    S1:E24

    Ryosuke may already be a local legend, but he still drives like a man with something to prove. He’s determined to beat the very best racers Mt. Akina has to offer - and Takumi’s next on his list.

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Eleki's Shocker and Papaya's Coconut
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S3:E17

    It's time for Kimura and Aoki to step into the ring at the Yokohama Arena! Kimura's up first, and nerves come into play as he stands before a huge crowd for the first time. Then when Aoki's turn comes up, he finds himself perplexed by a boxer every bit as unorthodox as himself! Can the duo set the right tone for Takamura's title match?!

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - A New Challenger
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S1:E6

    Driving his new Three-Two, Takeshi goes head-to-head against Ryosuke on Mt. Akina. Meanwhile, Takumi offers Iketani a first-hand look at the thrill of riding in the Eight-Six.

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The FR Killer
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S1:E12

    Shingo arrives with the NightKids and he’s calling Takumi and the gang out. His demands: A Duct Tape Death Match against the Eight-Six.

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Moon and Determination, Determination and Friends
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E11

    Adachi decides that she does want to spend time with Shimamura and builds up the courage to approach her again.

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Story of the Blank-faced Buddha
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    S1:E13

    Having left Daigo's domain, Dororo finds a statue of Fudo, one of the wisdom gods. But the statue is actually a demon that is harvesting humans' faces in an attempt to find one for itself.

    Director:Masami Hata
    Writer:N/A

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Masami Hata Ratings Summary

"For the Sake of Tomorrow! Part 1" is the best rated episode directed by Masami Hata. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 4/29/1970 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Is it Time for the KO Gong Yet!?".