The Best Episodes Directed By Harume Kosaka

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(7 votes)

   #1 - Flicker of Doom

   S3:E1811/23/2023

   Yo and the Kingdom of Science capture the petrification device, but Ibara isn't going down without a fight.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #2 - The Byakugan Sees the Blind Spot!

   S4:E1906/21/2006

   With Naruto defeated, Hinata decides to join the fight. Will she be able to defeat the second evil ninja? And what of the princess?

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   8.0/10(7 votes)

   #3 - 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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   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #4 - Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!

   S2:E733/3/2004

   An unlikely ally appears to help Sasuke and allows him to continue to pursue Gaara. Meanwhile, the Hokage prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to rid his village of Orochimaru!

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   7.6/10(8 votes)

   #5 - Where Vivi's Voice Gets Heard! The Hero Descends!

   S4:E1218/11/2002

   As Koza tries to stop the Rebel Army, both sides are once more fighting due to the intervention of Baroque Works. Vivi is thrown to her certain death when Luffy saves her and challenges Crocodile to a second round.

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   7.6/10(8 votes)

   #6 - A Farewell to Arms! Pirates and Different Ideas of Justice!

   S4:E12710/6/2002

   Now that the battle has ended, the outcome is tallied. Igaram appears with proof of Cobra's innocence, as well as Koza telling everything. Tashigi and Smoker both are rewarded for taking on Crocodile, but neither one of them believes that is right, considering the Straw Hat pirates did all the work.

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   7.4/10(11 votes)

   #7 - Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior

   S1:E911/28/2002

   With Kakashi free, the fight between him and Zabuza resumes. Kakashi decides to show Zabuza what the Sharingan is really capable of. Can Kakashi's Sharingan defeat Zabuza? And who is the mysterious person watching the fight?

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   7.4/10(8 votes)

   #8 - The Terrifying Banana Gators and Mr. Prince!

   S4:E1084/21/2002

   Most of the Straw Hats are helplessly trapped as Vivi tries desperately to get the key to their cage. but fails. Crocodile is contacted by someone known as "Mr. Prince."

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   7.4/10(5 votes)

   #9 - Fight to the Finish

   S1:E136/6/1992

   Usagi continues to be attracted to both Motoki and Tuxedo Mask. Threatened with Eternal Sleep if should he fail again, Jadeite confronts the Sailor Guardians at an airport.

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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - The Vessel Arrives Too Late

    S3:E1181/12/2005

    In pursuit of the Sound Ninja, Naruto, Kiba and Shikamaru strike at dawn to retrieve Sasuke and bring him back to the Hidden Leaf Village.

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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!

    S2:E6011/26/2003

    The opening ceremony to the Final Matches begins and Sasuke is missing, worrying Naruto. The ceremony ends and Naruto starts his fight with Neji. Will Naruto's confidence lead him to a victory or are Neji's skills to much for him? And where is Sasuke?

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    7.2/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!

    S4:E16011/16/2005

    Turns out Sazanami is really a wanted criminal named Toukichi who is wanted for the murder of a family of three. Truth is however, he's innocent, and wants to capture the man responsible to prove it! Sazanami teams up with the Konoha group to stop Gosunki once and for all....

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13. 

    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - The Sand Shinobi: Allies of the Leaf

    S3:E1253/9/2005

    Down for the count and at the mercy of the Sound Ninja, Kiba, Shikamaru and Rock Lee get help from an unlikely bunch of new allies.

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    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #14 - A Town of Outlaws, The Shadow of the Fuma Clan

    S3:E1376/1/2005

    Naruto, Sakura and Jiraiya end up in a town that is even worse than the one they were chased out of. Jiraiya heads off and leaves Naruto and Sakura to get some food. Along the way they find the ninja that attacked them before, but things are not as clearcut as they might seem.

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    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Tonton! I'm Counting on You!

    S3:E1437/13/2005

    Shizune and her team encounter Mizuki, but it doesn't go as planned! When Ton-ton comes back to warn Tsunade, Naruto takes the initiative to find Shizune with Ton-ton's help. Kakashi arrives and lends Pakkun's assistance to Iruka before departing on a mission of his own. Will it all be enough to save the day?

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Slim City

    S1:E43/28/1992

    Usagi is shocked to find out that she's gained weight from too much eating. Determined to get back into shape and fast, she and her friends join a gym that advertises instant results for its members.

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Time Bomb

    S1:E95/9/1992

    Usagi and Ami go to the city to enjoy some shopping, where they find a clock store selling a clock that resembles Luna. Later that day, Usagi is happy to learn that her mother bought the exact same clock as a gift. But that night, the clocks from the store emit a strange light, making Usagi and the rest of Tokyo very impatient.

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    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?

    S1:E310/17/2002

    On the way to becoming a ninja, Naruto must team up with his classmates, the pretty Sakura and the pretty serious Sasuke...

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    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru

    S1:E437/30/2003

    Temari of the Sand Village battles against Tenten from the Leaf Village. After the battle its Shikamaru's turn, but can he defeat an opponent who has already seen his moves once before?

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    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Attack! Fury of the Rasengan!

    S2:E948/4/2004

    With Tsunade still paralized with fear and Naruto being a low level ninja, it is up to Shizune and Jiraiya to defeat Kabuto and Orochimaru. Orochimaru and Kabuto summon two giant snakes while Jiraiya summons Gamakichi, who does nothing. Naruto tries to help Jiraya, but he too only summons a small frog that also does nothing. Orochimaru and Kabuto attack and Shizune is easily defeated. Naruto tries Rasengan but fails. Can he master the technique before Kabuto does anything to Tsunade? How far will he go to master it?

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    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #21 - A Knight to Remember

    S2:E33/19/1993

    Makoto is forced to donate blood after her childhood friend is injured by a Cardian. Meanwhile, the mysterious Moonlight Knight appears in the midst of battle to help the Sailor Team.

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    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters

    S1:E151/16/2003

    Naruto and Sasuke continue to fight Haku and are getting beaten bad. After having Naruto try and escape a few times, Sasuke begins to see a pattern. Meanwhile, outside Kakashi and Zabuza begin their fight. Can Naruto and Sasuke escape from Haku's jutsu? What plan does Zabuza have to defeat the Sharingan?

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    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Squad Mutiny: Everything Falls Apart!

    S3:E11212/1/2004

    As Shikamaru and the rest of the squad move in, Jirobo, one of the Sound Ninja, traps them within an Earth Dome Prison and sucks up their chakra!

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    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #24 - A Shadow in the Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke

    S1:E519/24/2003

    As Chouji faces off against Dosu, Orochimaru gives an order for Kabuto to abduct Sasuke. He also tells Kabuto that if he wants to stop him, he'll have to kill Sasuke. As Kabuto approaches Sasuke, he hesitates on what to do. His spy cover is soon blown though, as Kakashi appears on the scene. Will Kakashi save Sasuke from Kabuto's grasp?

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    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Clone vs. Clone: Mine Are Better Than Yours!

    S1:E366/4/2003

    Naruto's team joins Kabuto on their journey to the tower, but on the way, they are trapped by the genjutsu (illusion technique) of the Hidden Rain Village's genin (low rank ninja), Oboro's team.

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