The Best Episodes Directed By Kenichi Nishida

#1 - The Closed Route

Season 11 Episode 231 - Aired 10/6/2011

Shikamaru begins to feel the pressure of shouldering the lives of his friends in the upcoming Fourth Shinobi World War. To help ease his mind, Shikaku sends his son along with Tenten on a mission to Mokuzu Island to replenish supplies.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Junki Takegami

#2 - Kiba's Determination

Season 11 Episode 240 - Aired 12/15/2011

Kiba trains hard to catch up to Naruto, who is now hailed as the hero of the Leaf Village, but with little success. Feeling desperate, Kiba asks Kakashi if he could train him.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Daisuke Watanabe

#3 - Power of the Five Kage

Season 10 Episode 204 - Aired 3/24/2011

Sasuke uses Susano'o to slip past Gaara and the Raikage and heads towards Danzo. Just as the latter is within Sasuke's grasp, however, the Mizukage stands in his way.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Yuka Miyata

#4 - Danzo Shimura

Season 10 Episode 211 - Aired 5/12/2011

As the fight between Sasuke and Danzo comes to a close, the latter will do whatever it takes to finish off the former. Meanwhile, Sakura and her team close in on Sasuke.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba

#5 - High-Level Shinobi

Season 10 Episode 216 - Aired 6/16/2011

As Naruto and Sasuke clash, their Rasengan and Chidori explode, sending them both flying. When Zetsu and Madara appear to aid Sasuke, they decide to retreat to the Akastuki headquarters. Before they leave, however, Naruto has one last thing to say to Sasuke; something that will have an impact on both of their lives.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Shin Yoshida

#6 - The Man Named Kisame

Season 12 Episode 251 - Aired 2/23/2012

The after-effects of Guy's Daytime Tiger are felt throughout the island. Kisame is defeated, and Guy explains his technique. Yamato restrains him so Aoba can gather intel. When he's about to learn Tobi's identity, Kisame forces himself awake by biting off his own tongue. Kisame breaks free of his restraints and creates a water dome around himself. He recalls Itachi's words about learning what kind of person one is when they die. Knowing he's too weak to resist, and to prevent his enemies from gathering intel, Kisame summons sharks and allows himself to be eaten. The others are impressed by Kisame's resolution. When they open the scroll Kisame intended to deliver, it turns out to be a trap, leaving them stuck inside water prisons, while a summoned shark takes the scroll with the intel away.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Shin Yoshida

#7 - Let Me Hear You Say, "What the Hell?"

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2021

It's business as usual for privately-owned taxi driver Odokawa as he drives a variety of passengers around the city. Sometimes he's taken to a cabaret club in Shinjuku.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Kazuya Konomoto

#8 - A Lovely Christmas Eve

Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 12/10/1995

While working one day, Romeo falls from a chimney and breaks his leg. Professor Casella agrees to have him at his place until his leg heals. So that means that Romeo and Bianca will spend Christmas together. Romeo challenges to read Alfredo's favorite book, Moby-Dick, while his leg heals. The professor interests them both in many subjects, and Bianca begins to see Professor Casella as a father. They want to thank Professor Casella for his kindness, so they prepare a special show in Christmass Eve.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Michiru Shimada

#9 - A Sympathy Call and a Hyena Guard Captain

Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/13/2023

Sariphi sets out on her first royal duty without the king at her side. For protection, she must rely on Lanteveldt, the new captain of her personal guard. But can he be trusted? And can Sariphi play the part of queen alone?

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Atsuo Ishino

#10 - How to Spend a Long Night

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2021

It's business as usual for privately-owned taxi driver Odokawa as he drives a variety of passengers around the city. He also visits the sauna.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Kazuya Konomoto

#11 - The Hero's Melancholy

Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/1/2021

It's business as usual for privately-owned taxi driver Odokawa as he drives a variety of passengers around the city. However, he's not very good at car chases.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Kazuya Konomoto

#12 - Blue Night

Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/19/2022

As Noé sucks Mikhail's blood, he gets a glimpse of the latter's past with Vanitas. Details emerge about Vanitas's parents, his history with the Vampire of the Blue Moon, and the experiments he endured. Mikhail is delighted when Vanitas comes to save Noé.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Deko Akao

#13 - The Kashimura Family

Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2017

The seasons have quickly turned to winter. The matter of the research facility has been resolved, and life is normal again in Zoroku's household. Sana seems to have fully adjusted to being a member of the Kashimura family, as well. After seeing Sanae off on her way to school, she heads for the flower shop with Zoroku, where she sometimes helps with his work. She still has some trouble with stamina, but she has adapted well to the outside world. Then, one day, Sana goes out with Zoroku to get her overgrown hair cut...

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Fumihiko Takayama

#14 - The d'Apchiers' Vampire

Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/29/2022

Noé learns Naenia took Chloé's true name. Chloé's past and the d'Apchiers' history come to light, including her friendship with Jeanne, the Alteration Engine, and Ruthven's friendship with Chloé, which he shattered by trying to take the engine research.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Deko Akao

#15 - Recollections of a King and His Chancellor

Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/15/2023

Anubis schemes to end Sariphi's hopes of queenship on a technicality and contemplates more drastic action. But then a mishap plunges him into a dream of his past. What lies between the chancellor and Leonhart?

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Yoriko Tomita

#16 - The Insolent Princess and the Judgment

Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/25/2023

Arthur’s power to grow crops is absolutely worthless for a knight. Or is it? Pride’s actions are about to change multiple lives forever.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Takashi Ifukube

#17 - T・P Apprentice

Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/2/2024

After narrowly escaping erasure, Bon must learn the ropes of being a Time Patrol agent. His first mission: 1947 Tokyo in the midst of Typhoon Kathleen.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Yuko Kakihara

#18 - The Dark Labyrinth

Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/2/2024

In 1500 B.C. on Crete, Bon and Ream experience the dire consequences of neglecting their Time Boats. Will they be able to save their targets in time?

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Yuko Kakihara

#19 - From A to Z!

Season 19 Episode 1 - Aired 10/29/2015

Bonnie makes a new friend, Ash runs into an old friend, and a terrifying premonition begins to unfold!

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka

#20 - Yuzuki Goes to Tokyo

Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2021

Yuzuki receives a letter from her old friend and classmate, Midori, announcing that she is pregnant and getting married. Since they may not get a chance to meet again, Midori ask Yuzuki to pay her a visit. Yuzuki finally decides to go to Tokyo to meet Midori, tasking Ryo with looking after Tamahiko.

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Hiroko Fukuda

#21 - The Sacrifice and the Night of the Ritual

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/20/2023

Sariphi arrives in the kingdom of beasts as the 99th human sacrifice to its monstrous king. But this surprisingly upbeat girl isn't what anyone expected. What will come of her brief days with the king before he's scheduled to devour her?

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Seishi Minakami

#22 - The Feline and Reptile Princesses

Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/11/2023

Chancellor Anubis summons four beast princesses to court Leonhart, hoping to supplant Sariphi in the king's affections. Does Sariphi have the wit and resolve to navigate their schemes?

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Seishi Minakami

#23 - Invasion and the Wolf Without a Kingdom

Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 8/3/2023

Sariphi and Leonhart set out on a new royal visit, but disaster strikes when a mysterious new force invades Ozmargo. And Sariphi comes face-to-face with its leader! Can she strike a bargain to save her friends, her people—and herself?

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: Atsuo Ishino

#24 - Red-Haired Anne

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2009

Director: Kenichi Nishida

Writer: N/A