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The Best Episodes Directed By Masatsugu Arakawa

Every TV Episode Directed by Masatsugu Arakawa Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Staking Your Life on Table Tennis Is Revolting
    9.2/10(4 votes)

    S1:E3

    All the teams gather at the prefectural qualifiers, and China gets to play Smile at last.

    Director:Masatsugu Arakawa
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The Pure Yet Impure Grappler / Trespassing on Good Faith
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E5

    Sousuke and Kaname ask the school's karate club to vacate their dojo, which is slated for demolition. However, the club refuses to leave, challenging Sousuke to a duel where they'll leave if they lose. Sousuke defeats the club's members with relative ease until he faces the club's captain. As a test of superiority, Sousuke and the karate club's captain compete to care for the injured school janitor; however, their overzealous efforts do more harm than good. The janitor tries to be patient, but finally goes berserk when they accidentally serve his prized koi pet to him for dinner.

    Director:Masatsugu Arakawa
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Flowers Offered in Recollection
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    S2:E13

    Raphtalia recalls having to buy clothing for her smaller self. Kizuna remembers being alone for so long. Rishia remembers Ost trying to give advice.

    Director:Masatsugu Arakawa
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Parting / Darkness in the Heart / Irreplaceable Thing
    5.8/10(5 votes)

    S1:E11

    Midori, from Abandoned Factory, gives more hints about Reki's past. The Communicator tells Rakka that while she had the birds to offer her forgiveness, Reki will not accept anyone's help, and has little time left. Rakka vows to try and help her. Visiting the library, she talks to Sumika about an old book. Resigned, Reki works on a secret painting.

    Director:Masatsugu Arakawa
    Writer:N/A

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Masatsugu Arakawa Ratings Summary

"Staking Your Life on Table Tennis Is Revolting" is the best rated episode directed by Masatsugu Arakawa. It scored 9.2/10 from 4 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on April 25, 2014. It is rated 2.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Pure Yet Impure Grappler / Trespassing on Good Faith".