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Every TV Episode Directed by Ogura Shirakawa Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 18 Episode 393 - A True Ending
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #1 - A True Ending

    S18:E393

    Despite all efforts, Kurama is extracted from Naruto, and ultimately, all the Tailed Beasts are imprisoned inside the Gedo Statue.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 20 Episode 421 - The Sage of the Six Paths
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #2 - The Sage of the Six Paths

    S20:E421

    Naruto wakes up and encounters the legendary shinobi, the Sage of Six Paths. He reveals to Naruto that he is the reincarnation of his son, Ashura, and that Sasuke is the reincarnation of Indra, Ashura's older brother.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 16 Episode 356 - A Shinobi of the Leaf
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - A Shinobi of the Leaf

    S16:E356

    After being saved by the target he was ordered to kill, Tenzo realizes that the man known as “Kakashi the Friend Killer” is someone who values the lives of his comrades more than anyone.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 15 Episode 338 - Izanagi and Izanami
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Izanagi and Izanami

    S15:E338

    With Izanami activated, and Kabuto trapped within its infinite loop, Sasuke uses this time to question his brother about the technique. Itachi tells Sasuke about the history behind Izanami's creation as well as the Uchiha clan's use of the technique.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 19 Episode 413 - Hopes Entrusted to the Future
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Hopes Entrusted to the Future

    S19:E413

    Gaara meets with Fugi, the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on his life. He confides that perhaps, after all the fear and pain he has wrought upon the Sand, he has no right to be their leader.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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

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

    S1:E328

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

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 54 - An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    #8 - An Accomplished Oath! Get back Rukia!

    S1:E54

    Rukia Kuchiki's execution ceremony commences, but does not proceed as planned.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 15 Episode 329 - Two-Man Team
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Two-Man Team

    S15:E329

    Naruto uses up the last of his chakra trying to free the Tailed Beasts from Madara’s control. When all seems lost, the Nine Tails finally acknowledges Naruto as its jinchuriki and offers its help.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 166 - Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo

    S1:E166

    As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Orihime Inoue struggles dealing with Ichigo's Hollowfication form.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Kuwabara: A Promise Between Men
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Kuwabara: A Promise Between Men

    S1:E3

    Kuwabara was tormented by his rival's death. The loser in all 156 of his brawls against Yusuke , he's now lost any chance he ever had of evening the score! But with Yusuke out of the way, Kuwabara is the new kid to beat... which means he's making plenty of enemies. Yusuke isn't fond of this classmate, but if he wants to win back his life, he will need to give him a ghostly hand.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 19 Episode 401 - The Ultimate
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - The Ultimate

    S19:E401

    Lee challenges Shira to a battle between taijutsu users!

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 365 - Ichigo vs. Ginjō! Secret of the Substitute Badge
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Ichigo vs. Ginjō! Secret of the Substitute Badge

    S1:E365

    As the battle between Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, and Kūgo Ginjō intensifies, the truth behind the Substitute Shinigami Badge surfaces.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Ichigo Dies!
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Ichigo Dies!

    S1:E17

    Ichigo Kurosaki loses his Shinigami powers and Rukia Kuchiki is taken back to Soul Society.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 212 - Rescue Hirako! Aizen vs. Urahara
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Rescue Hirako! Aizen vs. Urahara

    S1:E212

    Captains Kisuke Urahara, Tessai Tsukabishi, and Yoruichi Shihōin leave to the Human World with the Hollowfied captains and lieutenants.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 360 - Ichigo vs Uryū!? Who is the Traitor!?
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Ichigo vs Uryū!? Who is the Traitor!?

    S1:E360

    As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his battle with Shūkurō Tsukishima, Uryū Ishida arrives, and Kūgo Ginjō is cut by Tsukishima.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 60 - Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Reality of the Despair, the Assassin's Dagger is Swung

    S1:E60

    A conspiracy connecting several recent events in Soul Society is revealed.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Kuwabara's Spirit Sword
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Kuwabara's Spirit Sword

    S1:E10

    The candidates for Genkai's apprenticeship have been narrowed to eight. Among them: Yusuke, Kuwabara, and the disguised demon Rando! Genkai announces the final test will be a tournament, fought in total darkness. And Kuwabara's first opponent is swinging a supernatural sword!

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Beat the Invisible Enemy!
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Beat the Invisible Enemy!

    S1:E5

    Rukia Kuchiki and Yasutora Sado team up to take on the Hollow Shrieker.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 31 - The Resolution to Kill
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #20 - The Resolution to Kill

    S1:E31

    Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai conclude their rematch.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 219 - Hisagi's Shikai! The Name is...
    8.1/10(7 votes)

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

    S1:E219

    Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi and Findorr Calius battle each other.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
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  22. undefined Season 13 Episode 294 - Power - Episode 5
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Power - Episode 5

    S13:E294

    While the Saezuri is revealed, learning that Disonasu employed Kabuto Yakushi to wipe out the residents of Tonika Village, Dokku tried to attack Disonasu, but stopped by a reincarnated puppet and restrained by a resurrected Takigakure shinobi.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 17 Episode 366 - The All-Knowing
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - The All-Knowing

    S17:E366

    Sasuke returns to the Hidden Leaf Village seeking answers, and standing before him are First Hokage Hashirama, Second Hokage Tobirama, Third Hokage Hiruzen, and Fourth Hokage Minato, all reanimated.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 20 Episode 450 - Rivals
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Rivals

    S20:E450

    Naruto wants to bring Sasuke back to the village, but Sasuke burns with a desire to bring Naruto down. Why is Sasuke so confrontational, and how did his feelings toward Naruto develop? The truth rises to the surface during Sasuke’s relentless attack. Where will this battle lead? Find out in the conclusion of the “Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls.”

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 20 Episode 472 - You Better...
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #25 - You Better...

    S20:E472

    Recalling the time when he shared Naruto’s desire to become Hokage, Obito opens up to Naruto about his dreams.

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Kazunori Mizuno Ratings Summary

"A True Ending" is the best rated episode directed by Kazunori Mizuno. It scored 9/10 based on 5 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 12/25/2014 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Sage of the Six Paths".