The Best Episodes Directed By Mitsutaka Noshitani

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(13 votes)

   #1 - The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja Is Born

   S1:E509/17/2003

   The match between Gaara and Lee draws to an end as Lee unleashes his ultimate move. But will even this be enough to defeat Gaara? Even if Lee does make it out in one piece, even more shocking news awaits him.

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   8.6/10(9 votes)

   #2 - Mission Cleared

   S1:E63/29/2007

   In order to protect his village from Deidara’s explosive clay, Gaara uses his chakra to create a giant sand shield.

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   8.4/10(8 votes)

   #3 - Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!

   S2:E753/17/2004

   Sasuke struggles to keep up with Gaara's monstrous capacity. Only able to use Chidori twice in normal circumstances, Sasuke remembers that tragic day when his family died and realises he must risk the use of Chidori beyond his limit if he is to defeat Gaara. That is, if he can...

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   8.4/10(8 votes)

   #4 - Revival! Substitute Shinigami: Ichigo Kurosaki!

   S1:E3622/28/2012

   The 13 Court Guard Squad Soul Reapers share their Spirit Energy to restore Ichigo Kurosaki’s lost powers.

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   8.3/10(10 votes)

   #5 - Chiyo's Secret Skills

   S1:E228/2/2007

   Sakura is caught by Sasori’s tactic and surrounded by a poison cloud.

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   8.2/10(10 votes)

   #6 - Naruto's Growth

   S1:E145/17/2007

   Guy prepares to use a forbidden secret jutsu. Meanwhile, Naruto falls under Itachi’s genjutsu, and all the anti-genjutsu training he underwent with Jiraiya races through Naruto’s mind.

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   8.1/10(12 votes)

   #7 - Desperation! The Broken Zangetsu

   S1:E386/28/2005

   As the high-ranking members of the Gotei 13 continue to react to 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen's murder, Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

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   8.1/10(12 votes)

   #8 - The Avengers

   S1:E478/30/2005

   As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his Bankai Training, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori confronts 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya over the contents of the letter left by her captain, Sōsuke Aizen.

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   8.0/10(5 votes)

   #9 - A Message from the Heart

   S12:E2758/16/2012

   While training in Chakra Mode, Naruto senses the presence of the Nine Tails’ chakra seeping from Kinkaku outside. Curious to find out what’s happening, Naruto tries to leave the training room when Iruka suddenly steps in to stop him.

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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - A Father's Hope, A Mother's Love

    S14:E2971/24/2013

    Gaara leads the Fourth Company into battle against the previous Kage, including his father, the late Fourth Kazekage. The Fourth Kazekage attacks Gaara in order to determine if his son is truly worthy to be the current Kazekage.

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    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!

    S2:E671/14/2004

    With Gaara's ultimate defense in place, Sasuke's only hope of winning lies within the move Kakashi taught him...Chidori. But, how will Gaara react when Sasuke causes him to bleed?

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    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Desperate Struggle with Aizen! Hirako, Shikai!

    S1:E29110/5/2010

    As Captain Sajin Komamura continues his battle with Kaname Tōsen, Shinji Hirako releases his Zanpakutō against Sōsuke Aizen.

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13. 

    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #13 - The Last Leg: A Final Act of Desperation

    S3:E10610/27/2004

    Now that Sasuke and Sakura are trapped at the bottom of a cliff, it's up the Number One Knucklehead Ninja to defeat the malevolent Aoi and help Idate cross the finish line.

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14. 

    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Things You Can't Get Back

    S13:E28611/1/2012

    Still coping with the loss of her loved ones, Tsunade indulges in gambling and drinking. Around the same time, the Raikage Ay and his men are on a mission to steal a scroll from a certain village.

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    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Inheritance! The Necklace of Death!

    S2:E917/14/2004

    Naruto makes a bet with Tsunade, that if he can master the Rasengan in one week, she'll give him a necklace belonging the to the First Hokage. However, Shizune reveals some startling information. Everybody, except for Tsunade, who's worn that necklace has died the next day!

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #16 - The Developer of the Modified Souls

    S1:E3378/30/2011

    As Yoruichi Shihōin and the captains battle the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki, Kon, and Kisuke Urahara go in search of Kagerōza Inaba's lab.

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    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Supersonic Battle! Determine the Goddess of Battle

    S1:E5611/1/2005

    Yoruichi Shihōin battles 2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng.

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18. 

    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Ichigo vs. Grimmjow, the 11-second battle!

    S1:E1399/5/2007

    As the battles with the Arrancar continue, Ichigo Kurosaki shows off his new power.

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #19 - To Each Their Own Leaf

    S15:E33510/24/2013

    Kabuto attempts to bring Sasuke over to his side by pointing out that they both are fighting for the same goal: to bring down the Leaf Village. But Sasuke quickly rejects him.

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    7.6/10(10 votes)

    #20 - The Strongest Shinigami! Ultimate Confrontation Between Teacher and Students

    S1:E5510/25/2005

    After the interruption of Rukia Kuchiki's execution, battles commence all across the Seireitei.

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #21 - The Angered Byakuya! The Collapse of the Kuchiki House

    S1:E2562/2/2010

    A party is being held at the Kuchiki Manor when two rogue Zanpakutō Spirits, called Tōjū, attack and disrupt the party.

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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Battle of the Females? Katen Kyōkotsu vs. Nanao!

    S1:E2643/30/2010

    8th Division Lieutenant Nanao Ise tries to relate to the violet-haired girl while they battle a Tōjū.

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    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Ichigo, Complete Hollowification!?

    S1:E1234/25/2007

    Ichigo Kurosaki begins training to control his Hollowfication.

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    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #24 - The Approaching Breath of Death, the King Who Rules Over Death!

    S1:E2756/15/2010

    Captain Suì-Fēng and Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda struggle against Baraggan Louisenbairn.

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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #25 - I Want to Live...! Nozomi's Zanpakutō

    S1:E3307/12/2011

    As the remaining members of the Gotei 13 try to recover, Nozomi Kujō decides she wants to help the others.

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