The Best Episodes Directed By Naoki Hishikawa

Every TV Episode Directed by Naoki Hishikawa Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 16 Episode 354 - Their Own Paths
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Their Own Paths

    S16:E354

    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.

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  2. undefined Season 20 Episode 491 - Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 3: Recklessness
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 3: Recklessness

    S20:E491

    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.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 39 - Yugi vs. Pegasus: Match of the Millennium (5)
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Yugi vs. Pegasus: Match of the Millennium (5)

    S1:E39

    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!

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 42 - The Wind Scar Fails
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Wind Scar Fails

    S1:E42

    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?

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Double Trouble Duel (3)
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Double Trouble Duel (3)

    S1:E21

    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!

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Arena of Lost Souls (1)
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Arena of Lost Souls (1)

    S1:E17

    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.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 30 - The Sharingan vs. The Lightning Blade, Kiba the Fang!
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - The Sharingan vs. The Lightning Blade, Kiba the Fang!

    S1:E30

    Chojuro leads Boruto and Sarada to the location where Shizuma and his "New Seven Shinobi Swordsmen" are based. Shizuma uses his jutsu to create a fog that clouds the trio's vision, and they end up getting separated. Sarada is forced into one-on-one combat with a kunoichi, Buntan Kurosuki, who wields the Lightning Blade, Kiba the Fang! In the thick fog, Sarada uses her Sharingan, but her enemy is stronger than expected. Driven into a corner, she comes up with a counterattack. Meanwhile, Boruto goes up against none other than Kagura.

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Naoki Hishikawa Ratings Summary

"Their Own Paths" is the best rated episode directed by Naoki Hishikawa. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 3/6/2014 and is rated 0.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 3: Recklessness".