The Best Episodes Written By Yuichiro Kido

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(11 votes)

   #1 - NEW WORLD MAP

   S3:E14/6/2023

   While continuing to use the hot air balloon to search for the oil, it's decided that Ishigami Village needs to take up agriculture to prevent future food shortages, as well as to produce preserved food for their upcoming sea voyage.

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   8.2/10(13 votes)

   #2 - The Man Called Isao Shinomiya

   S1:E168/9/2025

   As the battle against Kaiju No. 9 reaches a critical stage, Kafka, Kikoru, and Narumi combine their strength to confront the evolving threat. Just when the Defense Force appears to regain control, a sudden development places Director General Isao Shinomiya at the center of an unprecedented crisis.

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Father and Son

   S2:E113/24/2018

   A frail Zhivago reunites with Ban, is long-lost adopted son. Meanwhile, a wary King confronts Meliodas about his true intentions.

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   8.1/10(13 votes)

   #4 - Second Wave

   S1:E239/27/2025

   Just as the Defense Force begins turning the tide against the widespread kaiju attacks, five powerful numbered kaiju appear before its strongest fighters. With the situation rapidly deteriorating, Kafka is forced to decide whether he can continue waiting for Kaiju No. 9 or must enter the battle himself.

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   8.0/10(9 votes)

   #5 - SCIENCE WARS

   S3:E106/8/2023

   Amaryllis, Ginro and Kohaku are chosen to join the inner palace. The science team will need a way to communicate with them in secret, and, eventually, a way for them with the science team.

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   8.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Suspicion Will Raise Bogies

   S2:E31/19/2017

   The Myoda Sect has an emergency meeting to discuss the failed attempt to steal the Right Eye of the Impure King and discover who among them is the traitor collaborating with Todo. In the occasion, suspicions were raised towards two of the sect's exorcists, Renzo's older brother Juzo and Mamushi as they were present at the scene and were Todo's students in the past, but the head priest, who did not attend the meeting, was counted as a suspect as well, much to Ryuji's anger. Meanwhile, Rin continues with his training to control his flames while trying to reconcile with his friends, who fear how the Myoda will respond once they learn that he is the son of Satan.

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   7.8/10(13 votes)

   #7 - Cataclysms

   S1:E229/20/2025

   Kaiju suddenly emerge across Tokyo and begin coordinated attacks on critical facilities throughout Japan. As the crisis spreads on an unprecedented scale, the First and Third Divisions mobilize alongside the Defense Force’s strongest fighters and newest recruits to confront a threat unlike anything they have faced before.

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   7.7/10(26 votes)

   #8 - Stone World

   S1:E17/5/2019

   Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon turns all of humanity to stone, the extraordinarily intelligent, science-driven boy, Senku Ishigami, awakens from petrification. Facing a world of stone and the total collapse of civilization, Senku makes up his mind to use science to rebuild the world. Starting with his super strong childhood friend Taiju Oki, who awakened at the same time, they will begin to rebuild civilization from nothing. Depicting two million years of scientific history from the Stone Age to present day, the unprecedented crafting adventure story is about to begin.

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   7.7/10(13 votes)

   #9 - The Strongest Division

   S1:E158/2/2025

   Kaiju No. 9 divides into two bodies, forcing the First Division into battles on multiple fronts. While Narumi confronts one of the evolving threats, Kafka and Kikoru struggle against the other, and Kafka faces a frightening new problem when he suddenly finds himself unable to transform.

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    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Compatible User

    S1:E188/23/2025

    Kaiju No. 10 awakens in Defense Force custody and makes an unexpected proposal to Hoshina. Meanwhile, the division captains gather to discuss how to confront the growing threat of Kaiju No. 9, leading Hoshina to present a surprising possibility that could reshape their strategy.

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    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #11 - I Want to Be Strong

    S1:E178/16/2025

    In the aftermath of the devastating battle with Kaiju No. 9, the Defense Force faces an uncertain future. As Narumi and Kikoru renew their determination to become stronger, Kafka confronts the growing consequences of relying on Kaiju No. 8’s overwhelming power.

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    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Stone World The Beginning

    S1:E58/2/2019

    Shishio is determined to end Senku's life if he does not promise at that moment that he will abandon his idea of ​​recovering civilization as it was before the incident.

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    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Fire the Smoke Signal

    S1:E47/26/2019

    Senku has the idea of ​​creating gunpowder to have a way to balance the scale and have a chance to defeat Shishio. The production of gunpowder causes a fire. Shortly thereafter, Senku and the others discover smoke signals on the horizon. An accident? Hardly likely. Apparently there are other people in the stone world ...

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    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #14 - The Next Generation's Trial

    S1:E147/26/2025

    A massive sinkhole opens in Shinagawa, unleashing a swarm of giant ant kaiju and sending the First Division into action. As Kikoru works to prove herself under Narumi’s command, Kafka joins the battle under close supervision, determined to demonstrate that he can still be an asset to the Defense Force.

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    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Weapons of Science

    S1:E37/19/2019

    Senku does not trust the motivation of Shishio, so he will try to hide his plans from a new and unforeseen enemy for his plan to revive civilization.

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    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Kaiju Weapon

    S1:E137/19/2025

    Kafka goes on a mission with his new squad and faces Kaiju No. 9 once again.

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17. 

    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #17 - King of the Stone World

    S1:E27/12/2019

    Facing immediate danger from wild animals Senku and Taiju are forced to revive Tsukasa Shishio "The Strongest High School Primate". Although Tsukasa has tremendous fighting ability and provides abundant food as their hunter, their new ally harbors an opposing view on restoring humanity.

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    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Omen

    S1:E219/13/2025

    Determined to fight without relying entirely on Kaiju No. 8, Kafka begins intensive close-quarters training under Hoshina. As he reconnects with his scattered comrades, the Defense Force grows increasingly concerned by a series of unexplained kaiju incidents appearing across Japan.

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    7.1/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Stone Wars Beginning

    S2:E11/14/2021

    Senku continues in trying to advance the Stone World, this time he makes "space food", it is in actuality cup noodles. After Senku finishes his project, Gen has an epiphany and devises a plan to take down Tsukasa's army without violence.

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    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Destiny

    S1:E209/6/2025

    As Reno struggles to control the immense power of Numbers Weapon 6, Iharu refuses to let him face the danger alone. Their battle pushes both recruits to their limits, forcing Iharu to confront his own potential while the bond between them becomes their greatest weapon.

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    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Wall

    S1:E198/30/2025

    Chosen to wield the formidable Numbers Weapon 6, Reno enters his first real battle with the dangerous new equipment. As his abilities continue to grow at an astonishing pace, Iharu struggles with frustration and self-doubt while trying to keep up with the teammate who once stood beside him as an equal.

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    6.1/10(45 votes)

    #22 - Akakiri

    S1:E99/22/2021

    A Jedi returns to his forbidden love to help defend her kingdom from a Sith-like Shogun.

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    5.9/10(44 votes)

    #23 - T0-B1

    S1:E69/22/2021

    A cybernetic boy, who dreams of being a Jedi, discovers a dangerous truth about his creator.

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