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The Best Episodes Directed By Tadahito Matsubayashi

Every TV Episode Directed by Tadahito Matsubayashi Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - End of the Prologue
    9.4/10(35 votes)

    S1:E24

    Askeladd comes forth before King Sweyn and implores him to halt his invasion of Wales. Meanwhile, Thorfinn decides to return home at Leif’s urging. However, the moment before he boards the ship, Thorfinn catches a glimpse of a single tern taking off into the sky...

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 361 - A New Appearance! The Gotei 13, Arrives!
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E361

    Stripped of his Fullbring, the powerless Ichigo Kurosaki is stabbed by Rukia Kuchiki and has his Shinigami powers returned to him.

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Let's Go to the Manga Artist's House (2)
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    S3:E15

    Koichi suddenly arrives at Rohan's house. Koichi carefully goes inside and finds Rohan drawing manga at an incredible speed. Apparently he can't stop himself from drawing after reading about Koichi's experiences. Rohan attempts to tear another page from Koichi by using Heaven's Door, when someone unexpected shows up at his door...

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - It's Hard, but Not Impossible
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    S1:E9

    Miyamura runs into some unfriendly faces. Hori tries to get Miyamura to fulfill her darkest desires. Mizouchi's love is unrequited. Tanihara confronts his past with Miyamura.

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 16 - Great Purpose
    7.8/10(17 votes)

    S2:E16

    As Snake intensifies his search, Arnheid tells Einar and Thorfinn everything she's done. Knowing the risks, Einar and Thorfinn offer to help her.

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - An Empty Man
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    S2:E8

    Thorfinn has nightmares almost every night, but he can never remember what he dreamed about — and that bothers him.

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 357 - Tsukishima's Ability, the Danger is Drawing Near!
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S1:E357

    Ichigo trains with his Fullbring. Chad and Orihime investigate Tsukishima and engage in battle.

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Dancing Flowers
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    S2:E2

    Now with Kaneki at their ranks, the Aogiri Tree takes the offensive against the CCG, and Amon is introduced to Mado's daughter Akira, who is assigned to become his new partner.

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Captivity
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    S1:E7

    After Kaneki and Hinami witness Ryoko's fate, the personnel at Anteiku are grieved, and Touka decides to take matters with the investigators into her own hands. Kaneki is fed up with not being able to do anything, and makes up his mind to become involved.

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Aogiri
    7.0/10(24 votes)

    S1:E10

    The 11th Ward offices of CCG are attacked by ghouls, wiping everyone out. Banjo and company stop in at Anteiku, looking for Rize to warn her to flee from Aogiri Tree, a new group of ghouls bent on taking over-- until Kaneki accidentally knocks him out!

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 349 - Next Target, The Devil's Hand Aims at Orihime!
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E349

    Inoue Orihime is suddenly stopped and asked to die by a man named Shishigawara Moe.

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Thousand Paths
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    S2:E6

    The appearance of the "One-Eyed-Ghoul", considered the most dangerous of them all, leaves the CCG in a state of alert while Kaneki writhes in pain due to his new condition.

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Supper
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    S1:E4

    Kaneki starts receiving self-defense lessons from Yomo. He meets Itori, who runs her own bar, and is friends with Uta and Yomo. Kaneki is befriended by Tsukiyama, a ghoul who knew Rize, who also enjoys reading, and possesses other, more epicurean tastes.

    Director:Tadahito Matsubayashi
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Tadahito Matsubayashi Ratings Summary

"End of the Prologue" is the best rated episode directed by Tadahito Matsubayashi. It scored 9.371/10 based on 35 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 12/30/2019 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "A New Appearance! The Gotei 13, Arrives!".