The Best Episodes Directed By Akira Shimizu

Magic Knights from every squad gather for the test that will determine who’ll be a Royal Knight. The vice-captain of the Purple Orcas causes a stir.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Momoko Murakami

As the team prepares for dinner, Tenten pulls out a scroll that contains all the ingredients for okonomiyaki.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

It’s been three years since Naruto set out to train with Jiraiya, and he's just returned to the Hidden Leaf Village. Konohamaru immediately begs Naruto to teach him a new jutsu and he starts to go over the basics...but his explanations are very vague. Soon after, Naruto sets out on a mission, leaving Konohamaru to figure it out alone!

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Yuka Miyata

With the exception of Naruto’s Team 7, which is protected by the Susano’o, all other shinobi have been swept into a dream world by the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Even the Hokage, Tsunade, has fallen into a dream state. She awakens to find herself in the Leaf Village, where she discovers Jiraiya's final book, entitled "Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls," and begins to read...

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Junki Takegami

What has become of Fuegoleon Vermillion? Yuno struggles to recover from his battle with the witch, while Asta’s cursed wounds threaten to do him in.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

The Black Bulls seem to be on the losing end of an epic clash between two highly gifted magic users. Gauche has an idea that could turn the tables.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Kanichi Kato

After hearing about the Golden Dawn members being in trouble, Yuno hurries back. When he returned, their headquarters had been destroyed and many of the squad members were near death. Yuno’s rage explodes. Meanwhile, the members who can still fight are doing their best to hold up against the attackers that includes one of the members of the Dark Triade, Zenon, and his minions.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Momoko Murakami

4th Division Lieutenant Isane Kotetsu informs the Gotei 13 that Sōsuke Aizen is alive as the latter reveals his machinations.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

The club prepares for the Hanairo Yosakoi festival: logos, costumes, choreography, music. Meanwhile, Hana discovers a gig at the department store. They plan for the club to perform, but Sally-sensei makes two demands in exchange for permission for the out-of-school activity...

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: N/A

There is a murder aboard the ship carrying the people rescued from Dotou Island, and Kyoho is the primary suspect based on the evidence. Despite his claims of innocence, there is no proof to back him up. Despite that, Kagura chooses to believe Kyoho. He places Boruto and Iwabe in charge of watching Kyoho while everyone else splits up into teams to search for any clues that may point to another culprit.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Kou Shigenobu

Project D might be in trouble. The leader of the Northern Saitama Alliance has recruited a bold new driver to face Takumi. Ryosuke knows victory isn't a sure thing, and as the race begins, so does a heavy rain.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

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.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Michiru Shimada

After his Tailed Beast is extracted, Naruto is on the verge of dying. Sakura desperately tries to save him, but Naruto's heart gives out.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

A New nightmarish opponent arrives on Mt. Akina challenging Takumi in a downhill battle. Also, Itsuki gets a new upgrade for his Eight-Five as it is demonstrated on the downhill.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Nobuaki Kishima

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

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Masashi Sogo

Ichigo Kurosaki begins his training with Kisuke Urahara to regain his Shinigami powers and save Rukia Kuchiki.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Natsuko Takahashi

6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai battles his captain, Byakuya Kuchiki.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Masashi Sogo

11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his subordinates battle the 7th and 9th Division captains and lieutenants.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Masashi Sogo

Joe helps Chief get ready to fight in the upcoming tournament while dealing with is own demons.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Kensaku Kojima

When Towa spots Miharu having a friendly conversation with their classmate Nasa Sanagi in the waiting room of a hospital, he decides to investigate Nasa's identity and his relationship with Miharu for the sake of his best friend Haruki.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Sayaka Harada

Sora, Shiro, Steph and Jibril devise a risky plan with even riskier stakes, making their way to the Warbeast embassy to challenge them.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Jukki Hanada

Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends enter the Seireitei.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Genki Yoshimura

Asta and Yuno spend six months training for the upcoming Magic Knights Entrance Exam. Everyone seems to think Yuno is sure to pass, but worries that Asta is just wasting his time.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: N/A

Ichigo Kurosaki begins his final battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Michiko Yokote

As the war draws to a close, Gaara admits his defeat to Naruto, and Orochimaru is forced to retreat as Sarutobi took away his arms. Now, all of the Konoha shinobi gather together to pay their respects to the person whom they respected the most...Sarutobi, the Third Hokage.

Director: Akira Shimizu

Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya