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The Best Episodes Directed By Noriyuki Abe

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 186 - 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.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 214 - 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.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 254 - Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Byakuya and Renji, the 6th Division Returns

    S1:E254

    The Shinigami and their Zanpakutō Spirits try to deal with the Gillians.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 259 - Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground

    S1:E259

    A group of Shinigami must go into the sewers to fight a Tōjū. They are aided by a Zanpakutō Spirit who has been living in the sewers.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 263 - Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru

    S1:E263

    Zabimaru and Senbonzakura are trapped in the Shinigami Research and Development Institute.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 341 - Invading Army Arc, Final Conclusion!
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Surprised to be Dead
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #7 - 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?

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 270 - Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 293 - Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 294 - Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 272 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Conclusion!

    S1:E272

    Ichigo Kurosaki and Ulquiorra Cifer conclude their battle.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 328 - Defeat Kageroza! Shinigami, All-Out War!
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Defeat Kageroza! Shinigami, All-Out War!

    S1:E328

    The real members of the Gotei 13 arrive at Kagerōza Inaba's lair to challenge him.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 334 - The Depleting Reiatsu! Ichigo, Death Struggle of the Soul!
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 340 - Reigai vs. Original, The Fierce Fighting for Gambled Pride!
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 366 - Changing History, Unchanging Heart
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Changing History, Unchanging Heart

    S1:E366

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

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 39 - The Immortal Man
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 292 - All Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 311 - The Soul Detective: Karakuraizer Takes Off Again!
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - The Soul Detective: Karakuraizer Takes Off Again!

    S1:E311

    The continued adventures of Karakura-Raizer.

    Director:Noriyuki Abe
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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 325 - For the Sake of the Believers! Byakuya vs. Hitsugaya!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - For the Sake of the Believers! Byakuya vs. Hitsugaya!

    S1:E325

    As Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto fights the Reigai, Captain Byakuya Kuchiki encounters a Reigai of Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya.

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 327 - Pride of the Kuchiki Family! Byakuya vs. Byakuya!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Pride of the Kuchiki Family! Byakuya vs. Byakuya!

    S1:E327

    Captains Sajin Komamura, Byakuya Kuchiki, and Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto continue their battles with the Reigai.

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 329 - The Forbidden Research...Nozomi's Hidden Secret!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - The Forbidden Research...Nozomi's Hidden Secret!

    S1:E329

    Kagerōza Inaba struggles to recover from Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi's attack, while his motives and Nozomi Kujō's identity are revealed.

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 331 - For the Sake of Fighting! The Awakened Nozomi!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - For the Sake of Fighting! The Awakened Nozomi!

    S1:E331

    Nozomi Kujō trains with Ichigo Kurosaki and the others while the Reigai assault the Human World once again.

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 332 - The Most Evil Reigai, Appearing in the Real World!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - The Most Evil Reigai, Appearing in the Real World!

    S1:E332

    Kujou Nozomi tries to join Ichigo and the others to fight the Reigai captains, but the other Soul Reapers tell her not to interfere.

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 333 - Destroy Nozomi!? Genryusai's Decision!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Destroy Nozomi!? Genryusai's Decision!

    S1:E333

    Head Captain Genryusai Yamamoto steps in to battle against the Reigai. Kurosaki Ichigo and Kujou Nozomi join the fight.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 337 - The Developer of the Modified Souls
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Developer of the Modified Souls

    S1:E337

    As Yoruichi Shihōin and the captains battle the Reigai, Ichigo Kurosaki, Kon, and Kisuke Urahara go in search of Kagerōza Inaba's lab.

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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 N/A. It aired on 2/14/2021 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Predestined Fate".