The Best Episodes Directed By Naoki Hishikawa
Every TV Episode Directed by Naoki Hishikawa Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Naoki Hishikawa Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Naoki Hishikawa is "Their Own Paths", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by Yasuyuki Suzuki". "Their Own Paths" aired on 3/6/2014 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 3: Recklessness".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Their Own Paths
Season 16 Episode 354 - Aired 3/6/2014
Yukimi leaves the village to see the outside world, taking “Tenzo” with her. Kakashi tries to convince the two to return so that he can set a trap to capture Orochimaru, who is after Yukimi’s blood.
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Yasuyuki Suzuki
10.0/10 1 votes#2 - Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 3: Recklessness
Season 20 Episode 491 - Aired 1/26/2017
Shikamaru and his team are within range of Fushu Castle, where Gengo is purported to be. But they are unable to glean any intel about the man. Learning that Gengo will make a public appearance, Shikamaru and company infiltrate the square, where they see Sai being held captive.
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/10 1 votes#3 - The Woman Called Fujiko Mine (2)
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/28/2012
Fujiko enters a chamber where Count Luis Yu Almeida is sitting and waiting for her, however Lupin interferes from a communications room and being gunned by Jigen, who inhaled the Fraulein Eule Cult drug, which makes Lupin flee. Fujiko falls into another chamber where message appears in blocks and Lupin assists Fujiko to reach again the top. In a special room, Lupin explains the real events that occurred in the tragedy of Eulenspiegel and the process of brutally inducing mind control to little girls. Also in the room lies Dr. Kaiser's daughter Aisha who has been long time experimented for the sake of Count Almeida and now frail and weakened. Fujiko reveals that she entered the manor as a maid and intends to steal the Fraulein Eule cult drug, however she's been cornered by Almeida's men and experimented her as well. Her drive to steal and indulge in sex made Aisha somewhat happy.
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Mari Okada
8.7/10 3 votes#4 - Yugi vs. Pegasus: Match of the Millennium (5)
Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 1/23/2001
Pegasus summons Relinquished, a fearsome monster that can consume Yugi’s Duel Monsters! Yugi counters with… Kuriboh? The smallest, weakest creature in the game? Has Yugi given up, or does he have one last strategy to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? The Shadow Game comes to a close!
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Junki Takegami
8.7/10 3 votes#5 - Naked in the Futon
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/4/2017
A malison cleanser who knew Kazuya's mother is unimpressed with his skills, and wants to strip of him of his duties. But after seeing how malison atonement impacts the people struck by it, does Kazuya even want to put up a fight?
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 3 votes#6 - Maxing Defense and Hunting for Crystals
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/8/2023
With the eighth event about to start, Maple and Sally decide to leisurely explore Level 7. Their plans quickly change when they stumble upon a strange crystal...
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Shingo Nagai
8.0/10 1 votes#7 - The Wind Scar Fails
Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 9/3/2001
Inuyasha and his group must defend themselves against an attack on multiple fronts. Kanna attacks Kagome, attempting to suck her soul into her mirror while Sango remains unconscious in the same room. Koharu tries to stab Miroku, while Inuyasha battles Kagura. Can Inuyasha use his Wind Scar to defeat her?
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 4 votes#8 - Double Trouble Duel (3)
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 9/12/2000
Yugi and Jonouchi each unleash their strongest monster, Summoned Skull and Red-Eyes B. Dragon, but their strength pales in comparison to the tremendous power of Gate Guardian. Individually, our heroes have no chance, but they will unleash the greatest power of all: teamwork!
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Masashi Sogo
7.3/10 4 votes#9 - You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (2)
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/4/2006
Gintoki's group goes to take back a house for a man who's been conned.
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.0/10 6 votes#10 - Arena of Lost Souls (1)
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 8/15/2000
The #1 American duelist Bandit Keith's gang kidnaps Joey to a secret cave with a Graveyard playing field. As Yugi and friends search for him, Joey faces Bandit Keith's zombie monsters which become stronger as they return from the grave.
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Shin Yoshida
7.0/10 1 votes#11 - The Planet Titarros
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/22/2007
Following the attack from the Silver Tribe, the Argonaut docks at the planet Titarros to re-supply. To avoid any unnecessary chaos about news of the Nodos, they try to hide Age’s presence. Iolaus is having feelings of jealously from all the attention Age is getting from Princess Deianeira, so he’s angry when he out he has to take Age to the planet surface. Instead of remaining inconspicuous, Age confronts Karukinus another Nodos vessel.
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: N/A
6.9/10 7 votes#12 - You Guys!! Do You Even Have a Gintama?! (1)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/4/2006
Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura receive a request from a man who wants them to make him stronger.
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
6.0/10 1 votes#13 - Sakura, Rainbows, and Grandpa
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 5/27/2018
Sakura is spending her Sunday morning making rolled omelets for the homemade lunches she's taking for her outing with Syaoran.
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Nanase Ohkawa
5.0/10 2 votes#14 - I'll Do My Best, Mustang!
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/26/2015
Musani is troubled with the scenario for the last episode of "Third Aerial Girls Squad." During the meeting, they talk about what they're going to do with the story, and somehow also get into the topic of why they are all making anime.
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Michiko Yokote