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The Best Episodes Directed By Atsushi Nigorikawa

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

Atsushi Nigorikawa Ratings Summary

"Iruka's Decision" is the best rated episode directed by Atsushi Nigorikawa. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Shin Yoshida. It aired on 9/16/2010 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Gutsy Master and Student: The Training".

  • Iruka's Decision
    10.0/101 votes

    #1 - Iruka's Decision

    Season 9 Episode 178 - Aired 9/16/2010

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Shin Yoshida

  • Gutsy Master and Student: The Training
    10.0/101 votes

    #2 - Gutsy Master and Student: The Training

    Season 9 Episode 187 - Aired 11/25/2010

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Junki Takegami

  • Coup d'État
    10.0/101 votes

    #3 - Coup d'État

    Season 16 Episode 358 - Aired 4/10/2014

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

  • The Imprisoned Pair
    10.0/101 votes

    #4 - The Imprisoned Pair

    Season 19 Episode 405 - Aired 3/26/2015

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

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

  • I Will Love You Always
    9.5/102 votes

    #5 - I Will Love You Always

    Season 15 Episode 339 - Aired 11/21/2013

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Yuka Miyata

  • An Opening
    9.5/102 votes

    #6 - An Opening

    Season 18 Episode 379 - Aired 9/25/2014

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

  • The Promise That Was Kept
    9.5/102 votes

    #7 - The Promise That Was Kept

    Season 18 Episode 387 - Aired 11/20/2014

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Yuka Miyata

  • The Two Mangekyo
    9.0/102 votes

    #8 - The Two Mangekyo

    Season 20 Episode 415 - Aired 6/4/2015

    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..

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Shin Yoshida

  • The Eight-Tails vs. Sasuke
    8.5/104 votes

    #9 - The Eight-Tails vs. Sasuke

    Season 6 Episode 143 - Aired 1/14/2010

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Shin Yoshida

  • Five Kage Summit's Eve
    8.5/102 votes

    #10 - Five Kage Summit's Eve

    Season 10 Episode 198 - Aired 2/10/2011

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Yuka Miyata

  • The Era of Warring States
    8.5/102 votes

    #11 - The Era of Warring States

    Season 17 Episode 368 - Aired 7/10/2014

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

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Shin Yoshida

  • Ashura's Decision
    8.5/102 votes

    #12 - Ashura's Decision

    Season 20 Episode 467 - Aired 7/7/2016

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

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Shin Yoshida

  • Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!
    8.4/105 votes

    #13 - Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 8/23/2007

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Satoru Nishizono

  • The Medical Ninja's Student
    8.2/105 votes

    #14 - The Medical Ninja's Student

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/26/2007

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Satoru Nishizono

  • Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy
    8.0/105 votes

    #15 - Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 7/5/2007

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Satoru Nishizono

  • The Two Charms
    8.0/102 votes

    #16 - The Two Charms

    Season 5 Episode 95 - Aired 2/5/2009

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Shin Yoshida

  • The New Akatsuki
    8.0/102 votes

    #17 - The New Akatsuki

    Season 15 Episode 348 - Aired 1/30/2014

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Shin Yoshida

  • Meeting of Fate
    7.8/104 votes

    #18 - Meeting of Fate

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2022

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

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Takashi Aoshima

  • A Home for All
    7.8/104 votes

    #19 - A Home for All

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/2022

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

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Takashi Aoshima

  • The Four-Corner Sealing Barrier
    7.5/102 votes

    #20 - The Four-Corner Sealing Barrier

    Season 5 Episode 103 - Aired 4/9/2009

    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?

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Masahiro Hikokubo

  • Bringing Back Reality
    7.5/102 votes

    #21 - Bringing Back Reality

    Season 4 Episode 214 - Aired 12/21/2006

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Shin Yoshida

  • The Longest Moment
    7.3/103 votes

    #22 - The Longest Moment

    Season 6 Episode 135 - Aired 11/19/2009

    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?

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Shin Yoshida

  • Crisis: The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather!
    7.3/103 votes

    #23 - Crisis: The Hidden Leaf 11 Gather!

    Season 4 Episode 197 - Aired 8/16/2006

    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?

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Satoru Nishizono

  • Guerrillas in the Jungle
    7.3/103 votes

    #24 - Guerrillas in the Jungle

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/25/2006

    Rock learns the truth about Takenaka while under interrogation, and gets an even bigger surprise after he's rescued by Revy and Shenhua.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Sunao Katabuchi

  • Untitled
    7.0/103 votes

    #25 - Untitled

    Season 2 Episode 37 - Aired 11/29/2007

    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.

    Director: Atsushi Nigorikawa

    Writer: Satoru Nishizono