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The Best Episodes Directed By Noriyuki Nomata

Every TV Episode Directed by Noriyuki Nomata Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - For a Desired Future
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S4:E16

    While Amasawa delays Horikita, Ayanokoji arrives at the I2 area where a climactic showdown awaits.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - To Whom the Blade Turns
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S4:E4

    Negotiations with Hosen come to a head with little time left before the end of the special test.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - After Vengeance
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S4:E12

    Ayanokoji and Nanase's latest journey takes them over the mountains, where dramatic revelations are made.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Power and Will
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S4:E15

    The first-years make a big move to take down solo-team stragglers... starting with Ayanokoji!

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Connection
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S4:E11

    After hearing the watch alarm, Ayanokoji and the others discover the first students to withdraw.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - A Disquieting Beginning
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S4:E9

    The deserted island special test finally begins.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Love Uncommunicated
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S4:E10

    The special test begins in earnest as Ayanokoji takes the state of the game and aids a struggling teammate.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - How to Worship a God
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    S2:E7

    Bishamon is forced to confer with the other gods about her recent failings. Elsewhere, Ebisu offers to buy Yukine from Yato for a large sum of money - enough for Yato to build his own shrine.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - The Extraordinary Prodigy
    7.9/10(5 votes)

    S4:E14

    The third-years make their move to try to dominate the test's top three slots.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - A Turbulent Battle for Recruitment
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S4:E6

    The uninhabited island survival exam for this year has been announced. It will last for two weeks, and the island will be larger than last year's. Additionally, students from all grade levels will compete against each other. Before the exam begins, a four-week period is provided for forming groups, sparking a fierce competition among all classes to recruit members.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - One today is worth two tomorrows.
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S1:E2

    Few people know the truth about the bookstore on the outskirts of London that Elias frequents. He takes Chise there, where they meet Angelica, who teaches Chise a little bit of magic, but... The true power of the Sleigh Beggy materializes a fragment of Chise's memories.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Turn around
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S1:E19

    The Bloody Halloween conflict that results in Toman being taken over by Valhalla has finally begun. Hanma and his army of delinquents overwhelm Toman as Draken does his best to try to protect the other Toman members, putting him at a disadvantage. However, the Toman members see how desperately Takemichi is trying to save Baji and Mikey, lighting their fighting spirits once more.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Plotting
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S4:E7

    The first-years arrange a super team for the upcoming test, but bad blood runs deep between Utomiya and Hosen.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Once Again, He Turns Back on the Path from Whence He Came
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E5

    Hachiman’s sister is asks for advice from her classmates. Apparently she has been acting strange lately, and the Service Club intends to find out why.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:N/A

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Noriyuki Nomata Ratings Summary

"For a Desired Future" is the best rated episode directed by Noriyuki Nomata. It scored 8.7/10 from 6 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on June 24, 2026. It is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "To Whom the Blade Turns".