The Best Episodes Directed By Noriyuki Abe

Every TV Episode Directed by Noriyuki Abe Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for How You Use It
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - How You Use It

    S1:E186

    The showdown between Team 7 and Ao begins. Team 7 works together to bring Ao down with various attacks and jutsu, but he proves to be a difficult adversary due to his use of scientific ninja tools.

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  2. Background image for Predestined Fate
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Predestined Fate

    S1:E214

    Koji Kashin continues his battle with Jigen, whose body is revealed to have been taken over by Isshiki Otsutsuki. He continuously hits Jigen with a barrage of attacks in an attempt to drag Isshiki out of his body and destroy him.

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  3. Background image for Awaken! The Best Detective in the World!!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Awaken! The Best Detective in the World!!

    S1:E1

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  4. Background image for The Cursed Idol
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Cursed Idol

    S1:E24

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  5. Background image for Episode 1
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    A boy is attacked by a wild bear, introducing a plague that affects only males.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
    Writer:N/A
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  6. Background image for Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade

    S1:E270

    Ichigo Kurosaki greatly struggles with Ulquiorra Cifer in his released form and to further drive it in, Ulquiorra shows Ichigo his second release.

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  7. Background image for Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #7 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!

    S1:E272

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

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  8. Background image for Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!

    S1:E293

    The Shinigami and Visored, attacking Sōsuke Aizen, are unable to defeat the treacherous captain.

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  9. Background image for Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!

    S1:E294

    Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto joins the battle against Sōsuke Aizen, only for his Zanpakutō's abilities to be sealed by Wonderweiss Margela.

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  10. Background image for Surprised to be Dead
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Surprised to be Dead

    S1:E1

    Yusuke Urameshi is having a typical day. He's cutting class, arguing with teachers and getting into fights with his rival Kuwabara. But then Yusuke does something that betrays his killer rep. He dives in front of a speeding car to push a little boy out of harm's way! Yusuke has sacrificed his life for the sake of another, but is this really the end of this brash young man?

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  11. Background image for Aizen Stands! Horrible Ambitions
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Aizen Stands! Horrible Ambitions

    S1:E61

    4th Division Lieutenant Isane Kotetsu informs the Gotei 13 that Sōsuke Aizen is alive as the latter reveals his machinations.

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  12. Background image for Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Conclusion of the Death Match! White Pride and Black Desire

    S1:E59

    Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki's battle reaches its conclusion.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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  13. Background image for Changing History, Unchanging Heart
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Changing History, Unchanging Heart

    S1:E366

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Ginjou Kuugo both release their Bankai to settle the score.

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  14. Background image for All Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #14 - All Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami

    S1:E292

    The Shinigami and Visored vow to protect Ichigo Kurosaki and defeat Sōsuke Aizen.

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  15. Background image for The Immortal Man
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #15 - The Immortal Man

    S1:E39

    After learning to access the power of Zangetsu in addition to his own, Ichigo Kurosaki concludes his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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  16. Background image for Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Betrayal! Aizen's Secret Maneuvers

    S1:E211

    Lieutenant Sōsuke Aizen reveals himself as a traitor.

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  17. Background image for The Depleting Reiatsu! Ichigo, Death Struggle of the Soul!
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - The Depleting Reiatsu! Ichigo, Death Struggle of the Soul!

    S1:E334

    Kujou Nozomi’s Zanpakuto breaks in the midst of trying to protect Yamamoto-Genryuusai Shigekuni from Inaba Kagerouza’s attack.

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  18. Background image for Reigai vs. Original, The Fierce Fighting for Gambled Pride!
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Reigai vs. Original, The Fierce Fighting for Gambled Pride!

    S1:E340

    As the merged Inaba Nozomi Kujō is confronted, the captains and lieutenants battle the Reigai.

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  19. Background image for Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!

    S1:E341

    As the captains and lieutenants fight against the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki uses his restored powers to fight the fused form of Kagerōza Inaba and Nozomi Kujō.

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  20. Background image for Back to Back, a Fight to the Death!
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Back to Back, a Fight to the Death!

    S1:E14

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Uryū Ishida work together to defeat a Menos Grande.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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  21. Background image for Ichigo Becomes a Hollow!
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Ichigo Becomes a Hollow!

    S1:E19

    Kisuke Urahara helps Ichigo Kurosaki regain his Shinigami powers.

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  22. Background image for The Day I Became a Shinigami
    7.8/10(104 votes)

    #22 - The Day I Became a Shinigami

    S1:E1

    Fifteen-year-old Ichigo Kurosaki has the uncanny ability to see ghosts, but otherwise lives an ordinary life. However, once a Shinigami named Rukia Kuchiki appears before him, everything changes.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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  23. Background image for Hisagi's Shikai! The Name is...
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Hisagi's Shikai! The Name is...

    S1:E219

    Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Findorr Calius battle each other.

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  24. Background image for Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus the Soul Reapers
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Karakura Town Gathers! Aizen Versus the Soul Reapers

    S1:E203

    Sōsuke Aizen reveals his plans and heads to Karakura Town.

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  25. Background image for The Moment of Conclusion, The End of Grimmjow
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #25 - The Moment of Conclusion, The End of Grimmjow

    S1:E167

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez conclude their battle.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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Noriyuki Abe Ratings Summary

"How You Use It" is the best rated episode directed by Noriyuki Abe. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by Atsushi Nishiyama. It aired on 2/14/2021 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Predestined Fate".