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The Best Episodes Directed By Toshiyuki Kono

Every TV Episode Directed by Toshiyuki Kono Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - SA: Proof of Recklessness; TESTATION
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    S1:E2

    Kenbishi Heavy Industries has built a state-of-the-art multiped tank. There's only one problem–it's gone haywire and started moving on its own. Section 9 is called in to stop it, as the Self Defense Force will not get involved. Now, it's up to Motoko, Batou, and the rest of Section 9 to stop the tank and figure out what made it go berserk in the first place.

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - C: Vanished Medication; RE-VIEW
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S1:E20

    Togusa is on the trail of the Laughing Man again, and this time, his investigations lead him towards both a leading micromachine corporation and an NGO called the Sunflower Society.

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 18 - DI: Angel's Poem; TRANS PARENT
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    S2:E18

    The Major and Batou are flown to Berlin in an effort to track down a terrorist called "Angel's Feathers". While there, Batou attracts the attention of a young girl in a wheelchair.

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - C: Inside the Forest of the Sub-Imagoes; PORTRAITZ
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    S1:E11

    Togusa goes undercover at a hospital for patients with Closed Cyberbrain Syndrome, a hospital completely cut off from communication with the outside world.

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 26 - C: Public Security Section 9, Once Again; STAND ALONE COMPLEX
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    S1:E26

    Togusa has been released from jail and he's given papers showing the dissolution of Section 9. Out of work and depressed, he tries to find information on the others, but there is nothing available. Thinking that he has nothing left to lose, he goes to assassinate the man responsible when he is stopped by–Batou!

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - SA: Public Security Section 9; SECTION-9
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    S1:E1

    Public Security Section 9 is an elite special ops unit that works directly under the control of the Prime Minister. They've been called in to rescue a high-ranking government official from a hostage situation. But something doesn't seem right to Major Motoko Kusanagi.

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - DI: One Angry Man; TRIAL
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    S2:E10

    Togusa is brought up on charges after he becomes involved with a murder while off duty. But during the course of the trial, it becomes clear who the attorney is really after.

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Rearing Conventions
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    S1:E3

    Ginoza and Akane, along with the Enforcers, are brought in to investigate a death caused by a Drone at a Drone manufacturing plant. When the Psycho-Pass of the entire staff checks out, they question whether it was an accident or possibly murder.

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - IN: The Day the Bridge Falls; MARTIAL LAW
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    S2:E23

    The government declares martial Law in Dejima, believing that the refugees have a nuclear device and plan to use it to gain independence. When the refugees' connection to Kuze is cut off, one shot begins a bloody war.

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - DI: Latent Heat Source; EXCAVATION
    6.5/10(12 votes)

    S2:E6

    A seemingly run-of-the mill hit-and-run turns into anything but when Togusa investigates. While in Tokyo, he discovers a secret from the past the GSDF is trying to keep hidden deep underground.

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - High Speed Battle: Transforming Into Zero Jager
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E5

    When the Champ Team hires Jack Cisco to defeat the Blitz Team, it's up to Bit to unlock the Liger's first transformation unit. Will they succeed, or will the Lightning Siax just have to much speed to be defeated?

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Melancholy Monday
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E2

    Takizawa learns some unusual facts from Juiz: if he calls with a request, she'll make it happen - quickly. She also reveals that billions of yen are credited to the device - and Takizawa has to spend it.

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Flight of the Black Swan
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E7

    Osugi's life is on the line as Takizawa and the Johnny Hunter engage in a game of cat and mouse. When they finally meet face to face in Kuroha's exquisite lair, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems.

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The East That Continues On
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E11

    As missiles fill the skies above Japan once more, Takizawa must rush to prevent a catastrophe far greater than Careless Monday. He has the resources - but does he have enough time?

    Director:Toshiyuki Kono
    Writer:N/A

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Toshiyuki Kono Ratings Summary

"SA: Proof of Recklessness; TESTATION" is the best rated episode directed by Toshiyuki Kono. It scored 7.5/10 from 17 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on October 1, 2002. It is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "C: Vanished Medication; RE-VIEW".