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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 54 - An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    S1:E54

    Rukia Kuchiki's execution ceremony commences, but does not proceed as planned.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - A Plum on the Back
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E7

    It's the cultural festival, and Tohru's class is doing a hit or miss rice ball stand. Yuki is given a special outfit to wear during the festival, which brings in lots of customers. We get to meet Momiji and Hatori, two more Sohma family members! Could they be members of the zodiac as well?

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Make It Clear If It's Black or White
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E10

    Tohru's class goes on an endurance run. In the middle of the run, a white-haired boy, not much younger than Yuki, interrupts and challenges Kyo to a fight. The boy is also a member of the Sohma clan. As they fight, Yuki feels faint. What will Tohru do now? And which zodiac member is this boy?

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - White Day
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E12

    Momiji invites Tohru, Kyo, and Yuki to a relaxing weekend at the Sohma Hot Springs. Tohru even brings her mom along. Yuki has a chance to give Tohru a gift for White Day. But Momiji has an even bigger surprise!

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - There Are No Memories It's OK to Forget
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E15

    It's been a year since Tohru's mom passed away, and the gang visits her grave. Uo and Hana speculate on whom Tohru will fall in love with. Then Tohru discovers Momiji in the building she works in. What is he doing there? And where are Momiji's parents?

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Source Of Cheer Can Be Affected By Colds, Too!
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E19

    Tohru fails one of her midterms and now has just one chance to retake it, and with just a few days before the make-up exam, she is coming down with a cold. What will the gang do now?

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Sophist Boy Has Captured The Prince
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E21

    Someone steals Tohru's purse, and it looks like another zodiac member. He's Hiro Sohma and he's very jealous of Tohru and Kisa.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 26 - Let's Go Home
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E26

    Tohru pushes her relationships with the Sohmas to the limit as she tries to reach out to Kyo in love, which proves to be troublesome since Kyo is in his wild monster cat form. And if that wasn’t enough, she confronts Akito to tell him how she feels about all the abuse. Akito isn’t pleased with any of her interactions, and feels like it’s time for Tohru’s memories to be erased once and for all. Friendships will be tested in the exciting finale to the TV series.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 39 - The Immortal Man
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    S1:E39

    After learning to access the power of Zangetsu in addition to his own, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Ichigo Dies!
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    S1:E17

    Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 36 - Zaraki Kenpachi Approaches!
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S1:E36

    Ichigo Kurosaki begins his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 2 - Wriggling
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S2:E15

    Takano's story continues, including how she met her foster grandfather, and her determination to continue his work. A few years later, Takano and Hanyū have a very heated confrontation at Oyashiro-sama's shrine.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 48 - Hitsugaya Roars!
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    S1:E48

    10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 57 - Senbonzakura, Crushed! Zangetsu Thrusts through the Sky
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    S1:E57

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki continue their battle.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 141 - Goodbye..., Kurosaki!
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S1:E141

    Orihime Inoue says goodbye to Ichigo Kurosaki before leaving for Hueco Mundo.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 202 - Fierce Fighting Conclusion! Who's the Strongest?
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S1:E202

    Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga conclude their battle.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 28 - Orihime Targeted
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    S1:E28

    Ganju Shiba wins his battle against 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa while Uryū Ishida begins his own.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Enter! The World of the Shinigami
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S1:E21

    Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter Soul Society.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 71 - The Moment of Collision! An Evil Hand Draws Near to the Quincy
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S1:E71

    With Ryō Utagawa attempting to devour his Soul, Uryū Ishida finds himself abducted and saved by Yoshino Sōma.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 118 - Ikkaku's Bankai! The Power That Breaks Everything
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S1:E118

    3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame battles against the Arrancar, Edrad Liones.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 195 - The Ultimate Union! Pesche's Seriousness
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E195

    Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck returns to her child form, leaving Ichigo Kurosaki in the hands of Tesra Lindocruz. Szayelaporro Granz is seemingly impervious to attack, Zommari Rureaux is about to finish off Rukia Kuchiki, whilst the Exequias plan to execute Yasutora Sado.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 201 - Nnoitra Released! Multiplying Arms
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E201

    The battle between Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Nnoitra Gilga becomes more fierce as Nnoitra releases his Zanpakutō.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 208 - Aizen and the Genius Boy
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S1:E208

    Captain Kisuke Urahara takes Lieutenant Hiyori Sarugaki to the Nest of Maggots.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - The Detective Chapter - Part 6 - Conviction
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E21

    Shion tricks Keiichi in a phone call and later tricks the townsfolk in order to make Keiichi a murder suspect, however she quickly realizes that Oishi suspects her instead. When discovered by Rena and Keiichi, Shion lures Keiichi away and knocks him out in front of Mion. The truth behind the sisters' fate is revealed.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Strangest Day
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S1:E1

    Losing Tohru Honda's mother was hard enough, but living in a tent, now that's just crazy! One day, leaving for school, Tohru happens to stumble to the prince of her high school 'Yuki Sohma' at his house. As Yuki and his cousin Shigure finds out that Tohru been living in a tent, Yuki and Shigure lets Tohru live with them as their housekeeper. Trouble starts as soon as Kyo, another member of the Sohma family, messes up Tohru's new room causing her to lose her balance. Grabbing onto the Sohma family for support, they all turn into animals of the Chinese Zodiac.

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    Writer:Rika Takasugi

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Rika Takasugi Ratings Summary

"An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!" is the best rated episode written by Rika Takasugi. It scored 8.636/10 based on 11 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/18/2005 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "A Plum on the Back".