The Best Episodes Written By Michiru Shimada

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(12 votes)

   #1 - The Final Blow

   S1:E289/3/1986

   Jackie blew away the moon, guarding against Goku ever becoming an Oozaru again!! At the same time, Goku returns to his normal form, and the match is restarted. With their energy rapidly falling from exhaustion and hunger, the two muster the last of their power, and their clash unfolds. Having received slightly less damage, Jackie declares that he has won the championship, and he achieves victory. Having learned that there are many strong people in the world, Goku and Kuririn vow to train even harder!

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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #2 - The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love

   S1:E11/10/1996

   A mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school run by a young woman named Kaoru.

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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student

   S1:E21/17/1996

   Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.

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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past

   S1:E31/24/1996

   After reining in some renegade police officers, Kenshin is recognized as the Samurai whose bravery helped establish the Meiji Era and is asked to rejoin the army.

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   8.3/10(4 votes)

   #5 - The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows

   S1:E62/14/1996

   With a ruthless ex-Samurai killing high ranking politicians, the Chief of Police asks Kenshin to catch him. But as Kenshin confronts the deadly Jin-nai Udo, Kaoru's efforts to stop the battle end with her kidnapping.

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   8.2/10(6 votes)

   #6 - The Fountain

   S1:E62/12/2017

   Unable to master even basic transformation magic, Akko is relegated to her room and must miss the welcome party for a VIP and his handsome son.

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   8.0/10(39 votes)

   #7 - Morgan VS Luffy! Who's This Beautiful Young Girl?

   S1:E311/24/1999

   Luffy convinces Zoro to join his crew, but they must first defeat Captain Morgan. After freeing the island from Morgan's oppressive rule, Coby is accepted as a marine while the other two continue on their journey.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #8 - A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs

   S2:E411/27/1996

   While preparing to give his decision on helping to kill Shishio, Kenshin learns of the Home Minister's murder.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Gleaming Blade of Legends! The Mystic Swordsman Shougo Amakusa

   S3:E511/18/1997

   Alerted by Misao, Kenshin and the rest of the Peace Force arrive to help Aoshi find a mysterious killer. Kenshin's investigation uncovers evidence linking the killing to a Christian Samurai and of vengeance that's been foretold.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot

    S2:E311/13/1996

    After stopping a fatal battle with Hajime Saito, a top government official asks Kenshin's help in killing a shadowy assassin who's threatening the future of the regime.

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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Samhain Magic Festival

    S1:E134/2/2017

    As the festival draws nearer, Akko has a novel idea for spicing up the sacrificial ceremony. But she'll need a lot of help to pull it off.

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    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #12 - The Heroes Reunion! His Name is Fire Fist Ace!

    S4:E9412/23/2001

    While in Nanohana, the Straw Hats encounter Smoker and Tashigi. A powerful pirate named Portgas D. Ace appears.

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    7.9/10(46 votes)

    #13 - The Great Swordsman Appears! Pirate Hunter, Roronoa Zoro

    S1:E211/17/1999

    Luffy and Coby arrive at Shell Island, a Marine base. They meet the bounty hunter Roronoa Zoro, held under arrest by the infamous marine, Captain Morgan, and his son Helmeppo.

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    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Blue, Black and Blue

    S1:E533/4/1987

    Goku overwhelmingly dominates in his battle against Blue! Beaten about, Blue uses his psychic powers to paralyze Goku, and pulls out a rifle! Goku is in a pinch!! But Blue is surprised by a mouse that passes by, and his psychic powers are undone! Counterattacking, Goku KO’s Blue!! Bulma and Kuririn try to escape in a pirate submarine, and Goku follows after them once he’s found the Dragon Ball. The cave is about to collapse.

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    7.8/10(33 votes)

    #15 - Desperate Situation! Beast Tamer Mohji vs Luffy!

    S1:E612/29/1999

    Mohji and Richie show up for revenge after Buggy's humiliating defeat in the previous episode, and Luffy meets a small dog guarding his master's store, even though he knows that he is long dead.

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    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #16 - Oolong the Terrible

    S1:E43/19/1986

    Goku and Bulma arrive at a certain village, where the fifth Dragon Ball is located. Goku is mistaken for the freely shape-shifting monster Oolong, who raids the village, and is hit by a sudden attack from one of the villagers! Bulma makes a promise with the villagers that “We’ll take care of Oolong in exchange for the Six-Star Ball that’s in this village”. Goku disguises himself as one of the village girls, and the captured monster’s true identity turns out to be a piglet, of all things!! Bulma and Goku obtain the Six-Star Ball. Taking in Oolong as their ally, they continue their adventure to find the remaining Dragon Balls!!

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    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Operation Utopia Commences! The Swell of Rebellion Stirs!

    S4:E1074/14/2002

    Baroque Works' plan to take over Alabasta is set in motion.

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    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #18 - The Trap of Certain Defeat! Storming Raindinners!

    S4:E1063/24/2002

    Most of the Straw Hats, along with Smoker, are trapped by Crocodile. Vivi reunites with the royal guardian Pell, but is captured by Miss All-Sunday. Crocodile reveals his invincible Devil Fruit power.

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    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #19 - The Battlefront of Alabasta! Rainbase, the City of Dreams!

    S4:E1053/17/2002

    After the struggle, Vivi decides to go after Crocodile with the Straw Hats. The crew travels to the city of Rainbase, but run afoul of Smoker and Tashigi.

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    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Danger in the Air

    S1:E451/7/1987

    Drawing closer to Goku and the others as they play in the floating amusement park, Husky tries to seduce Yamcha, who was carrying a Dragon Ball. Figuring out his opponent’s true identity, Yamcha corners her but is taken out by Bulma, who mistakes this for a love scene!! Husky leaves a bomb and runs away. Goku breaks the bomb’s controls just in the nick of time, and retakes the Dragon Balls. But it’s a completely angry Bulma who sets out with Goku to search for the Dragon Balls.

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    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Pappiliodya

    S1:E21/16/2017

    Akko is excited when her classes finally start, but learning magic turns out to be boring. Worse, her classmates make fun of her for admiring Chariot.

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    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Ace and Luffy! Hot Emotions and Brotherly Bonds!

    S4:E951/6/2002

    Ace fights Smoker while the Straw Hats run for their ship. Luffy reunites with his brother, who has joined the Whitebeard Pirates after leaving home, and is searching for a former crewmate named Blackbeard who killed a fellow member.

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    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #23 - Who Will Win? Showdown Between the True Powers of the Devil!

    S1:E812/29/1999

    Buggy's link to Shanks is revealed, and when he rips the straw hat Shanks gave Luffy, his rage knows no bounds. Who will win in this clash between Devil Fruit users?

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    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #24 - The Terrifying Banana Gators and Mr. Prince!

    S4:E1084/21/2002

    Most of the Straw Hats are helplessly trapped as Vivi tries desperately to get the key to their cage. but fails. Crocodile is contacted by someone known as "Mr. Prince."

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    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Blue Moon

    S1:E113/19/2017

    Desperate to know if she can ever overcome her magical difficulties to be like Shiny Chariot, Akko uses the blue moon's power to search for an answer.

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