The Best Episodes Written By Michiko Yokote

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Am I... Pretty? Ranma's Declaration of Womanhood

   S1:E496/15/1990

   After a nasty blow to the head, Ranma wakes up believing he's a girl. No more martial arts for her, it's flower arrangement and tea ceremony from now on...

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   8.3/10(18 votes)

   #2 - You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision

   S1:E510/31/2002

   With the threat of failure hanging over their heads, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura try everything they know to pass the grueling survival test.

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   8.3/10(46 votes)

   #3 - Ballad of Fallen Angels

   S1:E1511/21/1998

   Spike aims to collect the bounty on a member of the Red Dragon Syndicate, but his mission leads him into a deadly showdown with a face from his past!

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   8.2/10(6 votes)

   #4 - A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice!

   S2:E927/21/2004

   While Naruto continues to try and master the third step, Tsunade continues to think about Orochimaru's offer. Jiraiya tries to convince her by taking her out for a drink, only she slipped a paralyzing potion into his drink while he wasn't looking. Will Tsunade agree to Orochimaru's offer? And will Naruto master the Rasengan before the week is up?

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   8.2/10(19 votes)

   #5 - Pass or Fail: Survival Test

   S1:E410/24/2002

   Now that Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are a team, they meet with their sensei, the enigmatic and aloof Kakashi.

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   8.1/10(35 votes)

   #6 - Mushroom Samba

   S1:E182/20/1999

   After the Bebop crash lands, Ed and Ein’s search for food turns up some very expensive mushrooms with psychedelic side effects!

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   8.0/10(15 votes)

   #7 - The Assassin of the Mist!

   S1:E711/14/2002

   Naruto and his squad arrive in the Land of the Waves and learn that an evil businessman named Gato has taken over the land.

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   8.0/10(6 votes)

   #8 - Sensei and Student: The Bond of a Shinobi!

   S2:E1009/8/2004

   As Lee decides whether or not to go through with the operation, Gai decides to give him some motivation. Meanwhile, Tsunade frantically struggles to increase the operation's success rate.

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   8.0/10(19 votes)

   #9 - Greetings from a Stuffed Lion

   S1:E711/16/2004

   Ichigo Kurosaki becomes friends with the Modified Soul, Kon, and puts him into a plushie.

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    8.0/10(18 votes)

    #10 - The Legendary Quincy

    S1:E1112/14/2004

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Uryū Ishida, a Quincy.

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    8.0/10(16 votes)

    #11 - The Encounter, Abarai Renji!

    S1:E161/25/2005

    Two Shinigami, 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, arrive in the Human World to take Rukia Kuchiki back to the Soul Society.

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    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The Despicable Shinigami

    S1:E438/2/2005

    Uryū Ishida and Orihime Inoue are confronted by 12th Division Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

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    8.0/10(43 votes)

    #13 - Waltz for Venus

    S1:E44/24/1998

    Spike gets involved with a fugitive who is willing to risk his own life to restore his sister’s sight. Can the Bebop crew save the day before tragedy strikes?

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    7.9/10(34 votes)

    #14 - Hard Luck Woman

    S1:E244/10/1999

    Faye and Ed discover clues to their respective pasts that could send the crew of the Bebop heading in very different directions.

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    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Szayelaporro Laughs, The Net Trapping Renji is Complete

    S1:E1622/27/2008

    As Ichigo Kurosaki battles Ulquiorra Cifer, Lieutenant Renji Abarai struggles with his fight against Szayelaporro Granz.

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    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #16 - The Hardest Body!? Cut Down Nnoitra

    S1:E20012/23/2008

    Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga continue their brawling.

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    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #17 - Fight to the Death! Ichigo vs. Ichigo

    S1:E611/9/2004

    At Rukia Kuchiki's behest, Ichigo Kurosaki puts an artificial soul in his body to take care of it and not arouse suspicion while he carries out his Substitute Shinigami duties, but the artificial soul has its own agenda.

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    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #18 - Black Dog Serenade

    S1:E172/13/1999

    Jet teams up with a former partner to settle the score with the man who took his arm, but he soon discovers that memories can be deceiving.

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    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Motive of the Fist

    S1:E376/21/2005

    Yasutora Sado battles with 8th Division captain, Shunsui Kyōraku.

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    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Yoruichi, Goddess of Flash, Dances!

    S1:E427/26/2005

    Yoruichi Shihōin saves Ichigo Kurosaki and decides to help him attain Bankai.

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    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Neliel's Past

    S1:E19411/11/2008

    Nnoitra Gilga recalls his past with Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck.

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    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #22 - Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!

    S1:E294/16/2003

    Sasuke is about to give up and give their scroll to the enemy, when Naruto stops him and accuses him of being a fake. Naruto then turns his attention to the Grass Ninja.... The battle is intense and when the Grass Ninja appears to get the upper hand, can Sasuke muster up the courage to fight?

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    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!

    S2:E733/3/2004

    An unlikely ally appears to help Sasuke and allows him to continue to pursue Gaara. Meanwhile, the Hokage prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to rid his village of Orochimaru!

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - An Invitation from the Sound

    S3:E10911/17/2004

    Sasuke takes on all four Sound Ninja, but soon learns it's going to take more than Chidori to defeat them!

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    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #25 - Ichigo, Complete Hollowification!?

    S1:E1234/25/2007

    Ichigo Kurosaki begins training to control his Hollowfication.

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