The Best Episodes Directed By Tomohisa Taguchi

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Unomiya Tenma - Transcendence

   S1:E2810/19/2016

   A Dragon Spot in Kumano results in a brief detour before the Twin Stars and Sae arrive in Kyoto, and they meet the strongest member of the Twelve Guardians.

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   8.3/10(23 votes)

   #2 - DEFEND YOU

   S2:E458/22/2026

   Confronting Yhwach, Ichigo awakens the power of the Hollow deep within, becoming Demi-Hollowfied.

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   8.2/10(21 votes)

   #3 - The Blade Is Me

   S2:E1312/27/2022

   Ichigo learns that he is the child born of a Soul Reaper and a Quincy. Finally understanding the truth behind his heritage, Ichigo decides to return to Hoohden with a renewed resolve to finish what he has started.

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   8.1/10(14 votes)

   #4 - DON'T CHASE A SHADOW

   S2:E3511/30/2024

   The change in Mayuri's Spiritual Pressure is also felt elsewhere by Urahara and Kyoraku.

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   8.1/10(7 votes)

   #5 - THE BLADE

   S2:E4910/20/2026

   Yhwach simultaneously appears in the Seireitei, the World of the Living, and Hueco Mundo.

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #6 - The Destined Two - Boy Meets Girl

   S1:E14/6/2016

   Rokuro Enmado has great talent as an exorcist, but because of trauma in his past he has given that pursuit up. That's when he meets Benio Adashino, head of the famous Adashino exorcist clan, who has moved to Tokyo from Kyoto. What will become of these two after their fateful meeting?

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   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #7 - AKUDAMA DRIVE

   S1:E1212/24/2020

   Swindler and Courier have been driven into a corner but are not about to give up. Swindler is prepared to play the part if it will help the children escape.

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8. 

   6.9/10(17 votes)

   #8 - MY LAST WORDS

   S2:E4012/29/2024

   Haschwalt suddenly attacks Uryu to pass judgement. The ensuing explosion and smoke draw Ichigo to the scene where he and Uryu are reunited.

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   6.7/10(3 votes)

   #9 - Zeus, Smasher of Textbooks

   S1:E410/25/2025

   At a funeral, Santa fights Yagiuda but fears his power. His resolve returns, shattering the roof and leaving him exposed before all.

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    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - THE SHINING

    S1:E912/3/2020

    Courier joins up with Swindler as they attempt to track Brother down. Meanwhile, Cutthroat is seeing red and is thirstier than ever for blood.

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    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - BLACK RAIN

    S1:E811/26/2020

    The Akudama struggle to survive as the hunt for their heads intensifies. While Doctor and Hoodlum run amok, Swindler takes on the role of big sister.

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    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - SE7EN

    S1:E110/8/2020

    As criminals known as Akudama terrorize Kansai, an ordinary citizen gets dragged into danger when her good intentions steer her wrong.

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