The Best Episodes Directed By Shu Watanabe
Every TV Episode Directed by Shu Watanabe Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Shu Watanabe Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Shu Watanabe is "Parting", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by Masahiro Hikokubo". "Parting" aired on 2/25/2010 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Naruto's School of Revenge".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Parting
Season 7 Episode 149 - Aired 2/25/2010
Naruto manages to find Shiranami's location but he discovers that the Shiranami he found was actually the ninja bandits disguised as him. Hotaru finds the real Shiranami where the latter convinces Hotaru not to have the forbidden jutsu removed, and takes her back to the Tsuchigumo Village. After Naruto is saved by Utakata from the ninja bandits, the two return to the Tsuchigumo Village, where they find that Shiranami has everyone in the village under his control.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Masahiro Hikokubo
10.0/10 1 votes#2 - Naruto's School of Revenge
Season 9 Episode 181 - Aired 10/14/2010
In a flashback of Naruto and Sakura's, Team 7 is on a mission to take an ostrich called Mr. Ostrich to his home. They arrive at a village where they see a swordsman named Tsukado who has a vendetta to carry on a man named Katazu who killed his distant relative Shikazo. Tsukado fails to defeat him so Naruto decides to teach him unusual revenge lessons. Katazu has then took his brother's identity and attracted Shikazo's pursuers while Kageki and his family went into hiding. Tsukado decides not to kill him and ends their years of fighting though Kanabun wants them to keep fighting. The swordsmen, Team 7 and Mr. Ostrich chase the Kanabun Gang out of town.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Yasuyuki Suzuki
10.0/10 2 votes#3 - Naruto's Plea
Season 10 Episode 200 - Aired 2/24/2011
Naruto stands before the Raikage and begs him to forgive Sasuke. Will the Raikage listen to what he has to say? Later, the Five Kage Summit gets underway. Mifune suggests that the Five Great Nations should form the first alliance of its kind; but also nominates Danzo to be the leader. How will the other Kages react to the latter proposal?
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Shin Yoshida
10.0/10 1 votes#4 - The Girls' Get-Together
Season 11 Episode 232 - Aired 10/13/2011
Hinata’s father Hiashi summons the Hyuga clan to discuss the role they will be playing in the upcoming Fourth Great Ninja War.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Katsuhiko Chiba
10.0/10 1 votes#5 - Dead Line
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 12/14/2012
As the first battle winds down, the downhill between Takumi’s Eight-Six and Omiya’s NB8C Roadster begins. As both cars reach their limits, the control of the drivers will determine the outcome. Against Omiya’s miraculous car control, will Takumi be able to win? Another factor will come into play.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
10.0/10 1 votes#6 - Keisuke's Determination
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 1/11/2013
As it appears that the FD vs. Supra battle is giving no quarter, the question is, is it possible for Keisuke to hold off Minagawa's professional pressure? Meanwhile a new racer appears on the slopes of Hakone, and its evident he wants to kill himself, and take anybody with him!
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
10.0/10 1 votes#7 - Grim Reaper
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 3/8/2013
The destined battle between Ryosuke and Rin 'Shinigami' Hojo has begun, over a girl named Kaori. As the race progresses on, the story of Ryosuke, Hojo and Kaori is revealed. And as Ikeda of Spiral Zero spectates the race from behind, it's obvious that this race of fate has quickly risen well beyond dangerous.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
10.0/10 2 votes#8 - Brothers
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 4/12/2013
The final battles for Project D are here, and it all starts with the uphill battle between Keisuke's FD and Go Hojo's NSX. But as Rin understands, there is a fundamental difference between his younger brother and Keisuke, one that might determine this race.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Nobuaki Kishima
9.7/10 3 votes#9 - Truth
Season 6 Episode 141 - Aired 12/24/2009
After Madara finishes telling Sasuke about his past, he reveals the unfathomable truth about Itachi's massacre of the Uchiha Clan. What really happened on that night? Why did Itachi join Akatsuki? And for what reason did he really spare Sasuke's life?
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Yuka Miyata
9.0/10 2 votes#10 - Tales of a Gutsy Ninja ~Jiraiya Ninja Scroll ~ Part 1
Season 6 Episode 127 - Aired 9/24/2009
Having become genin, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru are assigned to the future Third Hokage's platoon. Watching Sarutobi's space/time ninjutsu, Jiraiya becomes absorbed into learning it. One day, Jiraiya loses his way and stumbles upon Myouboku Mountain. There he meets the Great Toad Sage who predicted his arrival. See the origins of the Toad Sage Jiraiya!
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Junki Takegami
9.0/10 1 votes#11 - Unrelenting Tenderness
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 6/25/2023
Piloting the Calibarn, Suletta confronts Ericht head-on. Guel squares off against Lauda, who is burning with bitter hatred for Miorine. And amid the chaos of battle, a rocket carrying Miorine and the others makes its way to Quiet Zero.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Ichiro Okouchi
8.5/10 2 votes#12 - Zabuza's Blade
Season 6 Episode 115 - Aired 6/25/2009
After Sasuke reverses Orochimaru's body-switch with his Sharingan, he releases one of Orochimaru's test subjects, Suigetsu. Determined to put together a team to achieve his goals, he decides to request Suigetsu's assistance. Suigetsu agrees, but only if he's willing make a detour to the Land of Waves first.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Shin Yoshida
8.5/10 2 votes#13 - As One's Friend
Season 10 Episode 208 - Aired 4/21/2011
One of Sai's clones tells Naruto the truth surrounding Sasuke, something that Sakura couldn't bring herself to do. Before Naruto can even comprehend what Sai just said, they are interrupted by Gaara. What additional bad news concerning Sasuke does Gaara bring for Naruto?
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Yasuyuki Suzuki
8.0/10 2 votes#14 - Night Tale
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 11/5/2012
Xin learns some things about Qiang Lei's past, and Diao has to make an important decision about the future.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 1 votes#15 - Alluring Sweets
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/19/2010
Keita gets annoyed with being kissed by Ako and Riko him all the time and instigates a ban on kissing. Overhearing that Keita likes sweet things, Riko tries to make him some chocolate, but can only manage something horrific. After finding one of her father's dirty DVDs, she gives Keita some chocolate lipstick, persuading him to eat it off her lips. Before they manage to go any further, they are interrupted by Ako who destroys the lipstick. Riko gives Keita another chocolate lipstick, however it was made from the horrible tasting chocolate that she had made.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 1 votes#16 - Brake Release!! Tail Yellow
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/13/2014
Erina's first outing as Tail Yellow does not go as expected, and she later confides to Soji that she may not be qualified to be one of the Twin Tails. While Soji tries to work with Erina, Aika must deal with an attack from Leviaguildy and Krakeguildy!
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Masaki Wachi
7.5/10 3 votes#17 - Before the War
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/6/2014
Seylum thanks Inaho for everything and then leaves. Elsewhere, Slaine learns Count Saazbaum’s true motives. Yagarai gives Capt. Magbaredge Marito’s patient chart. Feelings begin to stir within each of them.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Katsuhiko Takayama
7.5/10 2 votes#18 - This Side of Paradise
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/10/2015
2016, a year and a half after the assassination of Princess Asseylum. Slaine, who has earned the status of Mars Knight in spite of being an Earthborn is now served by his own personal subordinate and has been taking part in battles against the UEF. Elsewhere, the Deucalion is finishing up repairs in order to proceed to a new battlefront. One after another, the ship’s former crew returns.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Katsuhiko Takayama
7.5/10 2 votes#19 - Out of the Past
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/14/2015
The Deucalion receives new orders, but Capt. Magbaredge senses that another mission is in motion behind the scenes. Inaho takes action to protect Princess Asseylum. Elsewhere, Slaine explains his intentions to Princess Lemrina. He does not know that the situation is changing…
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Shinsuke Onishi
7.5/10 2 votes#20 - Suddenly Suffocating
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/21/2018
As the study camp draws to a close, Touko is haunted by Ichigaya’s words, increasing her inner turmoil. Yuu tries to comfort her, while still working out her own feelings.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Jukki Hanada
7.5/10 2 votes#21 - Kakashi Love Song
Season 9 Episode 191 - Aired 12/16/2010
A female spy, Hanare, from the Hidden Lock Village (Land of Key) is caught by ANBU pretending to be a musician. She is interrogated. However, the interrogation proves unsuccessful. Slowly, her past is revealed and so is her relationship with Kakashi. Team 7 spy on the two as they go around town, under the impression that the two are dating. After The Lock Village keeps a Leaf Village ninja hostage, they exchange Hanare for the ninja. It is then revealed that Hanare has a special ability, causing a large chase to occur. In the end, Kakashi lets Hanare free. The musician seen at the beginning entertaining Konoha ninja reminds Kakashi of Hanare which prompts the flashback.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Yasuyuki Suzuki
7.4/10 10 votes#22 - The Samurai and the Woman
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/29/2023
Gabimaru and Sagiri's group cross paths with another Yamada Asaemon, Genji, who takes a dim view of Sagiri's involvement in the present matter. Meanwhile, Yamada Asaemon Tenza tries to find a way off the island along with his charge, Nurugai.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Akira Kindaichi
7.0/10 2 votes#23 - Heating Up / Application for First Love
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2018
Yuu wonders if she’s cut out to be a campaign manager while Nanami makes amends. Communication will cultivate a relationship, regardless of the situation.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Jukki Hanada
7.0/10 2 votes#24 - Words Kept Repressed / Words Used to Repress
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2018
A comment from Sayaka has Yuu inquire into the mystery of what happened seven years ago. Why are student council documents from that period missing?
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Jukki Hanada
7.0/10 2 votes#25 - The Incomplete Me / Daytime Star / Mirage
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2018
The script is written, the roles assigned. The results hit close to home. Touko suggests a study camp for rehearsal over the summer. But preparations must be made first.
Director: Shu Watanabe
Writer: Jukki Hanada