10.0/10 1 votes#1 - The Necromancer Laughs
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2015
In the chairman's office, Ouka finds files documenting Mari's crimes... The next day, the Mock Battle Tournament has entered the second round: Kyoya's 15th Platoon against Takeru's 35th. But during the battle, Yoshimizu, Kyoya's childhood friend and platoon member, has strange black thorns burst out of her body! "I've come to rescue you, my sweet Mari-san!" Emerging from the black thorns is the necromancer, Haunted.
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Kento Shimoyama
9.0/10 1 votes#2 - Lycoris Cooking Show
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2021
Though Lev is confined due to his actions, the launch must go on as scheduled. As Irina takes to the skies, those on the ground pray for a successful mission.
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Keisuke Makino
7.5/10 2 votes#3 - Hidden Jutsu! The Price of the Ninja Art: Kujaku
Season 4 Episode 180 - Aired 4/12/2006
The Konoha team continue to investigate the star's theft and start to realise everything is not quite as it seems. Everything seems to be leading to a final battle, but who is the real enemy behind all this?
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Junki Takegami
7.3/10 3 votes#4 - A Failure's True Power
Season 2 Episode 62 - Aired 12/10/2003
When it looks as if Naruto can't win, Neji continues to tell him that he cannot change his fate and that he has no idea what it feels like to carry a seal that cannot be removed. Naruto thinks back about his childhood and how he was treated because of the Nine-Tails sealed inside him. However, that same curse may prove to be his only chance at winning...
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
7.3/10 3 votes#5 - Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges!
Season 2 Episode 74 - Aired 3/10/2004
While Shino and Kankuro fight the match they should've fought back during the Chuunin Exam, Naruto, Sakura, and Pakkun slowly catch up to Sasuke. Meanwhile, Sasuke has finally caught up with Gaara and Temari, but is he ready to face true horror when Gaara reveals his demon form?
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
7.3/10 3 votes#6 - Breakdown! The Deal is Off!
Season 2 Episode 93 - Aired 7/28/2004
Because Orochimaru lied to her about not attacking Konoha, Tsunade begins her onslaught against him and Kabuto. Kabuto eats a food pill and begins to attack Tsunade with his medical techniques but are they enough to defeat her? Will Jiraiya, Shizune and Naruto show up in time?
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
7.3/10 3 votes#7 - Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro
Season 3 Episode 126 - Aired 3/16/2005
Itching to fight and with a sense of guilt from the past, Gaara tells Rock Lee to stand down and let him take on Kimimaro. Meanwhile, Naruto continues on his quest to catch the runaway Sasuke.
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.2/10 4 votes#8 - Yesterday's Enemy Is Today's…
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/22/2022
When Wein's second meeting with King Ordalasse ends with deadly consequences, the Natran delegation flees with the Cavarinians in hot pursuit. But Wein has a plan to turn hunter into hunted. Zenovia asks a favor that Wein is hard-pressed to refuse.
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Keiichiro Ochi
7.2/10 4 votes#9 - The Little Princess Who Could
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/8/2022
Wein arrives to save Falanya, but exhaustion takes a toll. Lowa seeks Wein's advice. The imperial princes suspect Wein in an attempted poisoning. When the princes surround Mealtars, Falanya convinces its people to unite and thwart their aggression.
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Keiichiro Ochi
7.0/10 2 votes#10 - The Battle Begins: Naruto vs. Sasuke
Season 3 Episode 107 - Aired 11/3/2004
Hospital bound and feeling his pride shattered, Sasuke finds there is only way to redeem himself: Battle Naruto! Meanwhile, the Ino-Shika-Cho Squad sit down for some barbeque to celebrate a special occasion!
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
7.0/10 2 votes#11 - A Battle of Bugs: The Deceivers and the Deceived
Season 3 Episode 150 - Aired 8/31/2005
With Hinata's safety in danger, the group must try and figure out a way to save her and protect the Bikouchuu at the same time. Every time one side seems to have an edge though, the other reveals yet a new trick. As dawn approaches, they don't have long left....can they succeed?
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Satoru Nishizono
7.0/10 2 votes#12 - Remembrance: The Lost Page
Season 4 Episode 169 - Aired 1/25/2006
Being some of the few Genins available, Naruto, Ino, and Shino are forced to accompany Anko on her mission to the Sea Country to destroy a sea monster and protect a boat carrying gold. However, Anko is acting strange as she begins to remember more and more events from her past, and the connection she once had with Orochimaru.
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Yuka Miyata
6.5/10 2 votes#13 - Losing is Not an Option!
Season 3 Episode 117 - Aired 1/5/2005
Neji's on the run from Kidomaru's bow and arrow attacks. Will Neji make it out alive or will his new-found enemy hit his blindspot dead on?
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya
6.5/10 2 votes#14 - The Promise That Could Not Be Kept
Season 3 Episode 135 - Aired 5/18/2005
Shikamaru's group is brought back to Konoha with many injuries. Neji and Chouji could possibly die, Kiba has a deep wound but nothing too serious, and Naruto and Shimakamru have a few injuries. When Sakura finds out they are back ,she goes immediatley to see Sasuke and Naruto but finds out Sasuke got away. Can Naruto keep his promise to Sakura? And what news does the Jiraiya have for Naruto?
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Katsuyuki Sumisawa
6.0/10 3 votes#15 - A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong
Season 2 Episode 86 - Aired 6/2/2004
Now that Sasuke is in safe hands, Naruto and Jiraiya can continue their search for Tsunade. When they arrive at a city with a festival on the way, Jiraiya and Naruto have some fun, at least until Naruto puts a stain on a man's shirt. Jiraiya uses a new technique that easily defeats the man and offers to teach it to Naruto. What is this new technique and can Naruto master it?
Director: Toshiya Niidome
Writer: Kouhei Urasawa
The Best Episodes Directed By Toshiya Niidome
Every TV Episode Directed by Toshiya Niidome Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Toshiya Niidome Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Toshiya Niidome is "The Necromancer Laughs", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "written by Kento Shimoyama". "The Necromancer Laughs" aired on 10/28/2015 and is rated 1.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Lycoris Cooking Show".