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The Best Episodes Directed By Naoyuki Kuzuya

Every TV Episode Directed by Naoyuki Kuzuya Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Downhill Specialist Arrives
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S1:E3

    Iketani’s out of commission for the race against the RedSuns, so he tries to convince Bunta to take his place. Takumi’s working on a deal of his own - he need’s his dad’s car for a date with Natsuki.

    Director:Naoyuki Kuzuya
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Order! Amidst Resentment!
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E4

    The operation to capture Yamaguchi heats up as Hoshimiya Eiji learns it's all a ploy to turn him into a moving target for tactical nuke strikes. As the nuke draws closer, Eiji is forced to fight against all the hatred turned towards him as he struggles to save Yamaguchi from the nuke all by himself.

    Director:Naoyuki Kuzuya
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Quiescence and Awakening
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S1:E22

    Motivated by Satomi to stay alive, Shinichi resolves to fight Gotou. With Migi's support, they press their attack in an isolated forest. However, they fail to finish Gotou at a critical juncture, causing Shinichi to lose Migi and flee in defeat.

    Director:Naoyuki Kuzuya
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Hello Sadness
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S1:E13

    A few days after Kana's death, things seem to be back to normal for Shinichi. Satomi and her friends are perturbed by his seeming indifference, but Shinichi, himself, is grappling with his own sense of disquiet with his unnatural state of mind. Meanwhile, a man begins snooping around about Shinichi...

    Director:Naoyuki Kuzuya
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Demon in the Flesh
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    S1:E2

    As Shinichi and his parasyte continue their unasked-for coexistence, the parasyte in his right (migi) arm decides to take on the name of "Migi." Shinichi realizes that parasytes are involved in the ongoing mincemeat murders. Feeling alone in his discovery, Shinichi grapples with frustration. Unbeknownst to him, he is about to meet another parasyte for the first time...

    Director:Naoyuki Kuzuya
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Lies and Girlfriend
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    S1:E9

    Ruka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.

    Director:Naoyuki Kuzuya
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 31 - Kazuya and Girlfriend
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E31

    It's Ruka's birthday, and Kazuya has to stay true to his word and grant her anything she desires. But what does she want, really?

    Director:Naoyuki Kuzuya
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Starfall in a City Without a Sky
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E10

    Various wheels begin to turn at ACCA Headquarters as the prospect of a coup looms ever closer. After receiving yet another cigarette in Yakkara, Jean heads to Pranetta where only rocks and sand can be found and the denizens live underground. Despite living under such harsh conditions, the people of Pranetta are full of hope that their mining industry will succeed.

    Director:Naoyuki Kuzuya
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Overlapping Footprints in the Distance
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E5

    Back from his Suitsu audit, Jean asks his supervisor, Owl, about the status of his transfer request. Unfortunately, it seems unlikely to be approved anytime soon. As Jean leaves to go home, Chief Officer Lilium offers him a ride, where he tells Jean that he is being watched. Jean soon leaves for Birra District for yet another audit, where he comes to learn a troubling truth...

    Director:Naoyuki Kuzuya
    Writer:N/A

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Naoyuki Kuzuya Ratings Summary

"Downhill Specialist Arrives" is the best rated episode directed by Naoyuki Kuzuya. It scored 8.0/10 from 12 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on May 2, 1998.