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The Best Episodes Directed By Naotaka Hayashi

Every TV Episode Directed by Naotaka Hayashi Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Transfer Student is the Second Childhood Friend
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E3

    Cecilia takes a liking with Ichika and gives the position of class representative to him instead much to Houki's chargin. The next day, Ichika meets Lingyin, the new transfer student from China who also happens to be his childhood friend and also the class representative of her class. After Ichika and Lingyin get reacquainted with each other, Cecilia and Houki get jealous and coached Ichika in IS practice very hard. Upon learning Houki is Ichika's roommate, Lingyin tries to get Houki to let her become his roommate instead which Houki refuses. But Lingyin later leaves in anger after Ichika doesn't figure out the childhood promise they made and wants to settle it in the Inter-Class IS Tournament. With his match against Lingyin and her Shenlong IS next, Ichika prepares himself.

    Director:Naotaka Hayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - Light
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E24

    It’s the finale to Witchblade, with Witchblade Masane vs. Dohji and Maria. Rihoko, watching the mother's battle through TV live news, cannot help but rush out to where Masane is.Will Maria get what she wants? Will Masane be able to protect her daughter? Will the Witchblade get what it wants? And that is all the final battle

    Director:Naotaka Hayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Hanamichi and the Silver Bridge
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E7

    Sarasa and Ai head back to Tokyo for summer vacation. Kabuki actor and Sarasa's boyfriend, Akiya Shirakawa, reflects on his childhood with Sarasa and their memories of kabuki.

    Director:Naotaka Hayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Surely Someone
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E12

    The Romeo and Juliet auditions begin in earnest. Yamada looks back on her pre-Kouka years as she finds her bearings in her role. Sarasa revisits a conversation she overheard between Kouzaburou and Akiya.

    Director:Naotaka Hayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Rolling Stones
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E5

    Things change between Haruto and Hazuki, and both of them try to deal with it in their own way. Mio, on the other hand, is trying to come to terms with her feelings.

    Director:Naotaka Hayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - We Two Are One
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E13

    Shuichi and Clair attempt to strike a deal with the other members of their team, as Yoshioka reaches out to Elena.

    Director:Naotaka Hayashi
    Writer:N/A

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Naotaka Hayashi Ratings Summary

"The Transfer Student is the Second Childhood Friend" is the best rated episode directed by Naotaka Hayashi. It scored 8.5/10 from 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on January 21, 2011.