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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 Great War Breaks Out" is the best rated episode directed by Naoki Kotani. It scored 9/10 based on 4 votes. It was written by Kunihiko Okada. It aired on 2/2/2021 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Nursery Rhyme".

  • The Great War Breaks Out
    9.0/104 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

  • Nursery Rhyme
    9.0/101 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

  • Black Oath
    8.7/103 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

  • Rift
    8.0/101 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

  • Becoming the Light That Shines Through the Darkness
    7.5/102 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

  • Akuru's Pinwheel
    7.0/101 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

  • The Blockhead Second Son
    7.0/101 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

  • The Night Before the Decisive Battle!
    6.0/101 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