The Best Episodes Directed By Atsushi Nigorikawa

Every TV Episode Directed by Atsushi Nigorikawa Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for The Imprisoned Pair
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Imprisoned Pair

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    S19:E405

    An ancient ruin in Demon Desert comes crumbling down during the battle for the scrolls.

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  2. Background image for An Opening
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - An Opening

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    S18:E379

    Obito has gained complete control over his power as the Ten Tails Jinchuriki. His powerful, cold-blooded attacks force Naruto and his friends into a corner.

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  3. Background image for The Promise That Was Kept
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - The Promise That Was Kept

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    S18:E387

    Naruto's power of persuasion moves Obito's heart. Due to the influence of the Ten Tails, visions of himself and Rin from the past appear in the inner realm and play havoc with Obito’s emotions.

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  4. Background image for I Will Love You Always
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - I Will Love You Always

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    S15:E339

    Back at the front lines, the five Kage struggle to hold their own against Madara's Susanoo-clad wood clones.  As the lights surrounding the reincarnated shinobi begin to illuminate the battlefield as they faded into pillars of light, Itachi approaches Sasuke and uses his Sharingan to show Sasuke everything about the Uchiha clan massacre.

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  5. Background image for The Two Mangekyo
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - The Two Mangekyo

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    S20:E415

    Madara has transformed into the Jinchuriki of the Ten Tails and appears before Kakashi. Kakashi and the others combine their powers to attack, but they are no match for Madara..

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  6. Background image for The Witch with One Year to Live
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - The Witch with One Year to Live

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    S1:E1

    Apprentice witch Meg Raspberry is told she will die in a year unless she collects one thousand tears of joy.

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  7. Background image for Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!

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    S1:E26

    Sakura and Granny Chiyo are engaged in a fierce battle with Sasori, who is able turn himself into a human puppet. They somehow bring Sasori down within the time limit, but he ends up reviving.

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  8. Background image for The Eight-Tails vs. Sasuke
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - The Eight-Tails vs. Sasuke

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    S6:E143

    Sasuke fights Killer Bee and is injured by his swords. Karin heals him, and Sasuke, Suigetsu, and Jugo then begin a combined assault on Bee until he decides to use the Eight-Tails' power. Sasuke is injured and revived again by Jugo, who regresses in age as a result. All healed, Sasuke unleashes Amaterasu on Bee, finally able to subdue him. Meanwhile, two Cloud ninja watch the fight from a cliff, and they notice the Uchiha crest on Sasuke. They rush the news to Bee's big brother, the Raikage.

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  9. Background image for Coup d'État
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Coup d'État

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    S16:E358

    Following the aftermath of the Nine-Tails incident, many on the Leaf Council voice suspicions that the Uchiha Clan were behind this tragedy. The Uchiha are then placed under 24-hour surveillance by the ANBU, which causes further tensions to arise.

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  10. Background image for Ashura's Decision
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Ashura's Decision

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    S20:E467

    Ashura sets out on a journey, intending never to return. He ends up in a village where the people suffer from a mysterious illness.

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  11. Background image for The New Akatsuki
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - The New Akatsuki

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    S15:E348

    Danzo deliberately misleads Hanzo, telling him that the Akatsuki are attempting to sabotage the peace talks between the Hidden Rain and Stone. Believing his story, Hanzo sets up a trap to crush the Akatsuki for the sake of his people.

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  12. Background image for Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy

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    S1:E19

    Breaking the five-seal barrier set off a trap, which now has Team Guy battling amazingly accurate copies of themselves. Back at the Akatsuki hideout, Deidara and Sasori struggle to take the Nine-Tail Jinchûriki.

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  13. Background image for The Two Charms
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - The Two Charms

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    S5:E95

    While Naruto continues his training with Gamakichi and Gamatatsu, Yamato, Sakura, and Sai prepare to leave and back-up Kakashi's group. As Guren and her gang prepares to intercept Kakashi's group, Yukimaru grows concerned for her safety and gives her a charm in hope of a safe return.

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  14. Background image for Iruka's Decision
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Iruka's Decision

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    S9:E178

    After discovering a kunai knife with a secret message on it, Naruto winds up being pursued by three kunoichi from the Hidden Waterfall Village. Iruka mangaes to find him, but when the situation grows worse, Kakashi appears to save them both.

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  15. Background image for The Medical Ninja's Student
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #15 - The Medical Ninja's Student

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    S1:E11

    Sakura treats a critically ill Kankuro. After extensive training she’s now a full-fledged Medic Ninja, and Sakura amazes everyone with her sure, steady hands.

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  16. Background image for Meeting of Fate
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Meeting of Fate

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    S1:E1

    Beast Tamer Rein is kicked out of the Hero's party, but his fortunes change when he meets the Cat Spirit, Kanade!

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  17. Background image for A Home for All
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - A Home for All

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    S1:E13

    The town is rebuilding in the wake of the demon's attack, which means there's just one more thing for Rein to do...

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  18. Background image for The Era of Warring States
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - The Era of Warring States

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    S17:E368

    Madara and Hashirama eventually become the leaders of their respective clans.

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  19. Background image for The Four-Corner Sealing Barrier
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - The Four-Corner Sealing Barrier

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    S5:E103

    The sealing unit prepares the sealing barrier and the other two teams go into battle with Guren and her henchmen. Kakashi, Naruto and Sai stall Guren and Gozu while Shino prepares to go against Guren's crystal style. Meanwhile, Lee goes against Guren's other henchmen and gets trapped in their smokescreen. Can Lee find a way to defeat them?

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  20. Background image for Five Kage Summit's Eve
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Five Kage Summit's Eve

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    S10:E198

    Karui decides to get information about Sasuke from Naruto by any means necessary. When Naruto refuses to sell Sasuke out, Karui takes out her frustration upon the former. Meanwhile, Danzo prepares for the Kage Summit, and determines to keep Naruto confined to the Leaf Village.

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  21. Background image for Bringing Back Reality
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Bringing Back Reality

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    S4:E214

    Naruto and Menma manage to get Tsunade to let them go find Menma's memories. However, they are forced to go with Neji and Tenten guarding them. On the way, they come across a burned-down village. There, they greet the villagers and ask them what happened. Unfortunately, the villagers aren't too happy to see them.

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  22. Background image for The Longest Moment
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - The Longest Moment

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    S6:E135

    Sasuke's long awaited battle with Itachi begins with the Uchiha brothers throwing genjutsu after genjutsu at each other. Sasuke seems to have Itachi cornered and asks him a few questions of the Uchiha massacre. Is Itachi not the only one involved in the Uchiha massacre? And does Sasuke still not possess enough hatred to defeat Itachi?

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  23. Background image for Gutsy Master and Student: The Training
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Gutsy Master and Student: The Training

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    S9:E187

    During the two-and-a-half-year time period in which Naruto was training under Jiraiya, the latter decided that it was time for Naruto to learn how to repel genjutsu. During this training session, the two traveled to a village which Jiraiya had previously been associated with, but they discovered that something dark was amidst.

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  24. Background image for Crisis: The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather!
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Crisis: The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather!

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    S4:E197

    Naruto meets an old man, a construction worker named Gennou. However, when Gennou steals plans for some of the buildings in Konoha, Naruto suddenly finds himself under investigation by the ANBU. What is the truth behind Gennou and why does nobody seem to know what is going on?

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  25. Background image for Untitled
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Untitled

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    S2:E37

    Sakura sees Sai drawing by the river and finds out that Sai has artistic talent but has never given titles to anything he ever drew. Naruto and Sakura begin to realize the reason behind Sai's repulsive personality. After the hot springs, the team heads off to the bridge to meet the spy. Yamato is suspicious of traps so they go off the main road into the forest. Camping for the night, Yamato then creates a two story house by again using his Mokuton jutsu. Inside this house, the team formulates their plan.

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Atsushi Nigorikawa Ratings Summary

"The Imprisoned Pair" is the best rated episode directed by Atsushi Nigorikawa. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Katsuhiko Chiba. It aired on 3/26/2015 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "An Opening".