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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

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Staking Your Life on Table Tennis Is Revolting
    9.3/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Staking Your Life on Table Tennis Is Revolting

    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)

    #2 - The Pure Yet Impure Grappler / Trespassing on Good Faith

    S2:E5

    Sousuke and Kaname investigate bizarre incidents where a masked predator attacks schoolgirls and gives them ponytails. With the help of a local policewoman, they set up a trap to catch the attacker using Kaname as bait. To teach a stoic Sousuke the meaning of fear, Kaname takes him into a haunted hospital, but she becomes more scared than Sousuke. They learn that the haunted hospital rumor was perpetuated by the mother and son living there who wanted peace and quiet.

    Director:Masatsugu Arakawa
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Flowers Offered in Recollection
    6.2/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Flowers Offered in Recollection

    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)

    #4 - Parting / Darkness in the Heart / Irreplaceable Thing

    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 9.25/10 based on 4 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 4/25/2014 and is rated 2.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Pure Yet Impure Grappler / Trespassing on Good Faith".