The Best Episodes Directed By Takeru Ogiwara

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   10.0/10(3 votes)

   #1 - He's Bad News

   S1:E2046/20/2021

   Naruto has been pulled into a different dimension by Jigen. There he encounters Sasuke, who tells him that Jigen is a dangerous person and that they must do whatever it takes to defeat him immediately. Naruto and Sasuke work together to defeat Jigen in a fierce battle, but they struggle against Jigen's advanced fighting abilities and mysterious jutsu. Meanwhile, Boruto gets a bad premonition when his Karma starts acting up, and so he quickly returns home with Mitsuki. Kawaki and Sarada are there, worried about Naruto's safety.

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   8.7/10(3 votes)

   #2 - The Path Lit by the Full Moon

   S1:E3912/27/2017

   Originally from the Village Hidden in the Sound, Mitsuki has made up his mind to become a Hidden Leaf Shinobi. In the past, having lost his memory, Mitsuki finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings, unsure of his identity and motive. Mitsuki faces a difficult decision, but his thoughts and feelings that had once been shrouded in mystery, now come to light

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - The Figure I Want to Be

   S1:E472/28/2018

   During the protests, the Byakuya Gang attacks Katasuke's research center, which has been developing new technology for Scientific Ninja Tools. Shikadai figures out what the Byakuya Gang's goal is and rushes after them in pursuit with Boruto close by. Even a weak "pawn" can become strong in one move—what are the two friends who bonded through shogi seeking?

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #4 - Tactics for Getting Along With Your Daughter

   S1:E952/24/2019

   Boruto runs into his teacher Sasuke, who’s returned to the village after a long absence. After listening to Boruto explain the village’s new holiday, Sasuke recalls the time he spent with his father, Fugaku, and his beloved brother Itachi, and decides to spend time with Sarada.

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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #5 - Episode 3

   S1:E35/16/2022

   Fine and Momo hit the road, making a pit stop at a hotel in a desolate city. All is well, until there is a gradual change in Fine.

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   7.3/10(6 votes)

   #6 - An Incomplete Map

   S1:E75/23/2021

   Edward's labyrinth continues to confound the dolls as they race to save their masters. But will his plan unravel as they learn more about each other and find that working together has its advantages?

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   7.3/10(3 votes)

   #7 - Confidential File 033, The Treasurer

   S1:E24/7/2021

   With confidential Nue files having been leaked to their enemies at Kuchinawa, a search is underway for the traitor who provided the information.

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   7.0/10(1 votes)

   #8 - Confidential File 668, Ethereal Love

   S1:E95/26/2021

   With her life in tatters, Sawa struggles to find a reason to keep going. Accompanied by another Nue executioner, she decides to look to her past while considering her future.

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   6.5/10(2 votes)

   #9 - Confidential File 623, Daybreak

   S1:E65/5/2021

   It's become clear that Nue agents don't leave the shogun's service and live to tell the tale, so it's up to Asahi to find a way for Sawa to break free of the life of violence she's become trapped in.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Blood, Sweat, and Namida

    S1:E963/3/2019

    Namida from Team 15 uses an earsplitting cry that can temporarily paralyze or knock out an opponent, but she’s unable to fully control this special jutsu. When she panics, the jutsu can affect everyone nearby, even her allies. Worried that she’ll become a hindrance to missions, Namida decides to stop crying to prevent the jutsu from accidentally activating.

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    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The Mizukage’s Successor

    S1:E269/27/2017

    Boruto and his classmates are invited to tour the Hidden Mist Academy under Kagura and Chojuro's escort. The Hidden Mist emphasizes swordsmanship, and Boruto is awed by their intense training sessions. Chojuro sees Boruto's interest and arranges a sparring match with Kagura, who seems hesitant. Kagura is extremely skilled and has been asked by Chojuro to become the successor to his Great Twin Sword, Hiramekarei, but he has declined.

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    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - The Super Beast Scroll Slump!

    S1:E3311/15/2017

    Inojin has loved to draw since he was small, and his ninjutsu speciality is the Super Beast Scroll. But one day, he suddenly loses his ability to use his jutsu! Puzzled, he talks to his father, Sai, who uses the same jutsu. Even though Sai is sympathetic, he doesn't give Inojin a way to overcome his slump. Instead he suggests that his son enter into a children's art contest, which Inojin halfheartedly does.

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    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Ippon!

    S1:E11/9/2023

    Michi may be in high spirits, but Sanae knows her friend; she can sense that something’s bothering her.

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    3.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - With the Three of Us, We’ll Be Fine

    S1:E41/30/2023

    The judo club takes part in their first qualifier, so it’s normal to feel the pressure. Sanae is such a bundle of nerves that it may affect her performance.

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