The Best Episodes Directed By Kaito Asakura

#1 - Bonds Come In All Shapes

Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/6/2017

Determined to rescue Sakura, Sarada pursues Shin with Sasuke, Naruto, and Cho-Cho. After brutal battles with Shin's clones along the way, Sarada is surprised to see the bond of trust between Sasuke and Sakura, who haven’t seen each other in years. But suddenly, Shin orders his children to kill the intruders. Since her parents share a bond of trust and love, will Sarada's journey to learn the secret of her birth reach a conclusion?

Director: Kaito Asakura

Writer: Kojiro Nakamura

#2 - The Drop

Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2022

Squad Zero brings Ichigo back to the Royal Palace to prepare for the coming battle. Meanwhile, Kyoraku is appointed as the new Head Captain to lead the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.

Director: Kaito Asakura

Writer: Masaki Hiramatsu

#3 - 140146

Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/22/2019

Ray and Emma haven’t spoken to each other for nearly two months. With Ray’s shipment approaching, have they really given up? In the midst of despair, Emma finds Ray in the library.

Director: Kaito Asakura

Writer: Toshiya Ohno

#4 - A Disciple Storms In

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2018

Ai Hinazuru of JS (elementary school girl) rushed to the house of a 16-year-old boy, Kuzuryu Yaichi, who became the best title in the shogi world, "Ryuo", at the age of 9 who admires him as a "master"! ?? At first, he thought he would turn back, but Yaichi, who felt a glimpse of his talent, decided to welcome her as an uchi-deshi for the time being, partly due to the progress of Master Kiyotaki. In this way, the story of Ryuo Kuzuryu Yaichi and his disciple Ai Hinazuru began.

Director: Kaito Asakura

Writer: Fumihiko Shimo

#5 - Dear 10-Year-Old-Me

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2018

Yaichi did not give up the game with the natural enemy, Yamatobuki Hachidan until the end, and Yaichi showed a come-from-behind victory. However, its appearance is too dazzling for Katsura today. Born in a shogi player's family as the daughter of Kiyotaki Kudan, she has been familiar with shogi since she was a child, and as the age limit of the workshop approaches, she has not yet been qualified to become a female shogi player. Katsura, who loses her confidence and suffers, suddenly stops at an old research notebook she once wrote. There ...

Director: Kaito Asakura

Writer: Fumihiko Shimo

#6 - A New Journey

Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/31/2022

Hajime once again saved the day, thwarting Eri's evil plans and the demons' invasion. With the royal capital now safe, Hajime discusses future plans with his companions and classmates.

Director: Kaito Asakura

Writer: Shoichi Sato

#7 - Something to Believe in Part 3

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2017

Director: Kaito Asakura

Writer: N/A

#8 - Irregular

Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2022

Shizuku and the other students return to the royal capital. Their brush with death, and the dramatic reencounter with Hajime Nagumo, has had different effects on each student's mind. Hajime, now joined by Kaori, arrives at the Gruen Desert.

Director: Kaito Asakura

Writer: N/A

#9 - Someone Important

Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2022

Hajime and Kaori, separated from the others, move deeper into the labyrinth. They encounter an even more disturbing illusion, but Kaori has more important concerns - does she really want to continue this relationship with Hajime?

Director: Kaito Asakura

Writer: Shoichi Sato

#10 - The Paladin and the Troubadour

Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2023

Ethelbald invites Will to a celebration of the new year in Whitesails. He attends with Bee, who says she wants to visit the Academy afterward. Will agrees to take her, but the Academy is not so easy to get to...

Director: Kaito Asakura

Writer: Tatsuya Takahashi

#11 - Black Dinner

Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/25/2002

Rika Shiraki takes revenge on Taki Minase for neglecting her. When the night of Walpurgis begins, Minase desperately tries to save his childhood friend Kurumi Imari from the clutches of the witch Reika Kitami with the help of his teacher Hiroko Takashiro.

Director: Kaito Asakura

Writer: N/A