Perfect episodes of animation
Not in any particular order, as this would be hard to rank. Episodes that I genuinely consider to be perfect episodes of television animation, ALMOST ZERO FLAWS. No piece of media can be truly perfect, but these are the ones to me that come close.
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- 2011–201423mTV-149.8 (7.7K)TV EpisodeDirectorHiroshi KôjinaJun'ichi FujiseStarsKôki UchiyamaAya EndôKikuko InoueMeruem tries once more to beat Komugi in gungi.
- 2013–20231h 1mTV-MA9.4 (52K)TV EpisodeDirectorYûichirô HayashiJun ShishidoStarsYûki KajiYui IshikawaMarina InoueRamzi and Halil, two refugee children, flee the approaching Colossal Titans as they surround the crowds of refugees. One year prior, Eren reflects on his previous experiences, and his future actions.
- DirectorYûichirô HayashiTeruyuki OmineJun ShishidoStarsYûki KajiYoshimasa HosoyaNatsuki HanaeEren confronts Reiner, while Willy Tybur gives a speech to the entire world in which he aims to solve the endless cycle of hate directed towards Eldians.
- DirectorPascal CharrueArnaud DelordStarsShohreh AghdashlooKevin AlejandroJB BlancAn epic showdown between old rivals results in a fateful moment for Zaun. Jayce and Viktor risk it all for their research.
- DirectorHiroshi KôjinaMasaki MatsumuraStarsMegumi HanMariya IseKikuko InoueGon goes beyond his body limits to achieve monstrous power. Neferpitou (Pitou) become overwhelmed by Gon's New power. Kilua rushes to Gon in order to save him from Pitou.
- 2013–202326mTV-MA9.1 (33K)TV EpisodeDirectorTetsurô ArakiHiroyuki TanakaStarsYûki KajiYui IshikawaMarina InoueAfter 100 years of peace, humanity is suddenly reminded of the terror of being at the Titans' mercy.
- DirectorYûichirô HayashiNaoki MatsuuraJun ShishidoStarsYûki KajiTakehito KoyasuYôko HikasaEren and Zeke with their contradicted ethics and shattered emotions, clash on the credibility of their ideals while Ymir, the founder, discloses her tragic past and deepest secrets within the walls.
- DirectorHideaki AnnoKazuya TsurumakiStarsMegumi OgataMegumi HayashibaraYûko MiyamuraConcurrent theatrical ending of the TV series Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995).Yeah... some may consider this a film but it is structured as two episodes of the original TV series.
- DirectorTetsurô ArakiShintarô ItogaHiroyuki TanakaStarsYûki KajiHiroshi KamiyaYui IshikawaWhile picking up the pieces from the costly battle, tensions rise when deciding which of the wounded Scouts to use the single syringe on.
- DirectorYoshiyuki TakeiShin'ichirô WatanabeMary Elizabeth McGlynnStarsSteve BlumKôichi YamaderaBeau BillingsleaVicious claims leadership of the Red Dragon Syndicate. Julia and Spike plan to run away as before, but Spike still feels the desire for revenge, leading to a final confrontation with Vicious and the Syndicate.
- DirectorHiroshi KôjinaMasaki MatsumuraStarsBen DiskinMegumi HanMariya IseGon explodes into anger on seeing Neferpitou. He is further aggravated by Pitou's request to delay their fight in order to heal Komugi.
- DirectorTetsurô ArakiTetsuya WakanoStarsYûki KajiDaisuke OnoHiroshi KamiyaWhile one front is rained on by flames, the other is battered by boulders. With no way out and limited options, the Scouts are forced to fight against the Titans with little hope left.
- DirectorMasashi KoizukaTetsurô ArakiAkitoshi YokoyamaStarsYûki KajiMarina InoueTomohisa HashizumeAs Erwin's heroic charge buys Levi time to confront the Beast Titan, Armin comes up with a plan of his own that lays it all on the line.
- DirectorHiroshi KôjinaMigmiStarsBanjô GingaKôki UchiyamaTakashi MatsuyamaNetero and the King's fierce battle continues. The King feels fear for the first time and Netero demonstrates the zenith of nen mastery.
- DirectorYûichirô HayashiJun ShishidoStarsYûki KajiYui IshikawaMarina InoueAs the battle between Eren and the warriors rages on, another party makes their move on Marley's Forces that pushes the tide of the battle into a more devastating climax.
- DirectorYûichirô HayashiJun ShishidoStarsYûki KajiYui IshikawaMarina InoueOut of strength, the Armored Titan falls. Furious to have her hometown trampled, Gabi picks up a gun and takes off.
- 1988–199727mTV-MA9.9 (774)TV EpisodeDirectorKenichi MaejimaNoboru IshiguroStarsKei TomiyamaYoshiko SakakibaraNozomu SasakiYang decides to accept Von Lohengramm's peace offer and leaves Iserhlohn Fortress, unaware that this will be his final journey.
- StarsTomokazu SugitaDaisuke SakaguchiRie KugimiyaA game tournament commences with the Owee as the winners' prize. Who will win?
- DirectorChizuru MiyawakiStarsTomokazu SugitaDaisuke SakaguchiRie KugimiyaWhile everyone fights to regroup and escape, Isaburo reaches an epiphany.
- DirectorChizuru MiyawakiStarsRie KugimiyaTomokazu SugitaDaisuke SakaguchiA funeral is held for the still-living Kagura. Can she tell people she's alive before they cremate her?
- DirectorDaisuke HiramakiRyôta ItôSeong Min KimStarsTakeo OtsukaYurie IgomaRie TakahashiStories are lies meant to entertain and idols lie to fans eager to believe. This is Ai Hoshino's story. It is a lie, but it is also true.
- DirectorToshiyuki KatoKenichi SuzukiStarsCasey MongilloYong YeaTiana CamachoThe unstoppable acceleration of time brings the universe full circle. Emporio awakes in Green Dolphin Street Prison, and humanity enters a new world.
- DirectorChizuru MiyawakiStarsTomokazu SugitaDaisuke SakaguchiRie KugimiyaShigeshige makes plans for his country's future, and leaves with a promise to see his friends again.
- DirectorHaruka FujitaTaichi IshidateTakuya YamamuraStarsYui IshikawaTakehito KoyasuDaisuke NamikawaA playwright with writer's block and a tragic past summons Violet to the country of Genetrix to help him finish a script. They both learn about grief.
- DirectorChizuru MiyawakiStarsTomokazu SugitaTakehito KoyasuKôichi YamaderaGintoki and Takasugi remember when they were boys with Shoyo while they fight a duel.
- 2005–202124mTV-149.5 (819)TV EpisodeDirectorYôichi FujitaStarsTakatsugu AwazuKeiji FujiwaraHiroyuki HondaA year-end party takes place. After a night of heavy drinking, Gintoki wakes up to learn he slept with six people, who all demand him to take responsibility.