The Best Episodes Directed By Naoki Kotani
Every TV Episode Directed by Naoki Kotani Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Naoki Kotani Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Naoki Kotani is "The Great War Breaks Out", rated 9/10 from 4 user votes. It was "written by Kunihiko Okada". "The Great War Breaks Out" aired on 2/2/2021 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Nursery Rhyme".
9.0/10 4 votes#1 - The Great War Breaks Out
Season 1 Episode 162 - Aired 2/2/2021
The War against the Spade Kingdom begins in earnest as the Heart Kingdom and Black Bulls come under attack by Dante and Vanica of the Dark Triad.
Director: Naoki Kotani
Writer: Kunihiko Okada
9.0/10 1 votes#2 - Nursery Rhyme
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/11/2018
The only way out of the time loop they're trapped in is to defeat Alice. Hakuno is hesitant, despite knowing how many she's killed before.
Director: Naoki Kotani
Writer: N/A
8.7/10 3 votes#3 - Black Oath
Season 1 Episode 167 - Aired 3/9/2021
As the battles in the Heart Kingdom begin to come to an end, Asta and Yami decide to work together as they continue in their fight against Dante Zogratis of the Dark Triad.
Director: Naoki Kotani
Writer: Masanao Akahoshi
8.0/10 1 votes#4 - Rift
Season 1 Episode 244 - Aired 4/10/2022
As Boruto and the others ready their plan, they learn that one enemy unit is heading to the village ahead of the rest. Since they haven’t finished making preparations, the village will be in danger, so they hurry to evacuate everyone. Kagura worries that they won’t have enough people to fight. Just in case, he releases the curse placed on Buntan, Hebiichigo, and Kyoho, temporarily setting them free. Hesitantly, they agree to fight alongside Kagura and Boruto.
Director: Naoki Kotani
Writer: Kyōko Katsuya
7.5/10 2 votes#5 - Becoming the Light That Shines Through the Darkness
Season 1 Episode 148 - Aired 10/20/2020
Asta and Noelle are captured along with Nero and they head toward the strong magic region near the border when Captain Yami and Magna arrive. Captain Fuegoleon and Captain Nozel also show up, causing the Devil Believers to panic. The captains try to talk to the Devil Believers, but their distrust for them is just too strong. The Devil Believers try to bring their powers together in order to face the Magic Knight captains.
Director: Naoki Kotani
Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
7.0/10 1 votes#6 - Akuru's Pinwheel
Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 1/29/2022
In the present day, Osamu Kirin sees the Grim Comet approaching. Meanwhile, in the feudal era, Towa’s life is in danger after she uses her Zanseiken. The Spirit of the Tree of Ages orders the half-demon princesses to go destroy the Grim Comet.
Director: Naoki Kotani
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.0/10 1 votes#7 - The Blockhead Second Son
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2024
A clash with other young noblemen plucks 13-year-old Yukiya out of the backwater village of Taruhi and into royal service. The Northern House wants an agent in the Prince's household, but is the "blockhead" Yukiya up to the task?
Director: Naoki Kotani
Writer: Yukiko Yamamuro
6.0/10 1 votes#8 - The Night Before the Decisive Battle!
Season 1 Episode 222 - Aired 10/31/2021
The final round of the Chunin Exam is announced. Many of Boruto’s classmates who didn’t advance to the final round of the last exam have made it this time. Also, the rules of the exam have changed: the use of Scientific Ninja Tools of your own creation is now allowed!
Director: Naoki Kotani
Writer: Atsushi Nishiyama