The Best Episodes Directed By Toshiyuki Tsuru

Every TV Episode Directed by Toshiyuki Tsuru Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Toshiyuki Tsuru Ratings Summary

The best episode directed by Toshiyuki Tsuru is "Confessions", rated 10/10 from 3 user votes. It was "written by Toshiyuki Tsuru". "Confessions" aired on 6/24/2010 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Power - Episode 1".

  • Confessions
    10.0/10 3 votes

    #1 - Confessions

    Season 8 Episode 166 - Aired 6/24/2010

    As Pain tells Naruto about why he does what he does, Hinata appears on the scene and confesses her feelings to Naruto. In order to save him, she attacks Pain... Things are about to get messy and Naruto is about to go over the edge!

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Toshiyuki Tsuru

  • Power - Episode 1
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #2 - Power - Episode 1

    Season 13 Episode 290 - Aired 11/22/2012

    Taking place in the aftermath of the Kage Summit, Team Kakashi is sent out on a mission by Tsunade to a location known as "The Hole" to investigate an incident where its people were killed.

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Toshiyuki Tsuru

  • Power - Episode 2
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #3 - Power - Episode 2

    Season 13 Episode 291 - Aired 11/29/2012

    The reborn Team Kakashi continues to investigate the recent attack by Kabuto and the reincarnated shinobi when Naruto gets swallowed by a giant snake, but manages to escape using shadow clones, and accidentally ingests snakes that were present in the pond which Kabuto uses to summon Hidan.

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Toshiyuki Tsuru

  • Power - Episode 4
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #4 - Power - Episode 4

    Season 13 Episode 293 - Aired 12/13/2012

    The Nine-Tailed Naruto clone tries to attack Dokku and the orphans, when Might Guy and Rock Lee arrive to repel it.

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Toshiyuki Tsuru

  • Power - Final Episode
    10.0/10 1 votes

    #5 - Power - Final Episode

    Season 13 Episode 295 - Aired 1/10/2013

    The legendary Ama no Hoko imbues the Nine Tails’ clone with enough power to destroy the world. Naruto is overcome by its immense power and lies unconscious.

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Toshiyuki Tsuru

  • The Unison Sign
    10.0/10 2 votes

    #6 - The Unison Sign

    Season 20 Episode 478 - Aired 10/6/2016

    Naruto and Sasuke are enveloped in a huge, intense light after exchanging attacks. When they come to, scenes from their childhood unfold. Is this just a figment of their imagination? Or could this be the afterlife?

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Toshiyuki Tsuru

  • Clash!
    8.7/10 3 votes

    #7 - Clash!

    Season 6 Episode 123 - Aired 8/20/2009

    Upon encountering one another, Sasuke and Deidara engage in battle. After exchanging a few blows to test Sasuke’s strength, Deidara conjures up his specialty clay dragon and wages long-range attacks against Sasuke from high above. With Tobi’s backup support, the battle seems to be going to Deidara.

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Toshiyuki Tsuru

  • Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!
    8.5/10 6 votes

    #8 - Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!

    Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 9/3/2003

    The second-to-last match finally arrives! Rock Lee must face down the mysterious and dangerous Gaara, a ninja who is said to have never been truly injured in a fight before.

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Satoru Nishizono

  • Die
    8.0/10 2 votes

    #9 - Die

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/6/2004

    Harry's true nature is finally revealed when he asks Brandon to do the unthinkable. The sweeper draws on his old friend, but his inability to pull the trigger may lead to his downfall.

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Yosuke Kuroda

  • The Demon in the Snow
    7.6/10 10 votes

    #10 - The Demon in the Snow

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/13/2003

    Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza, but he learns that cruel reality is the fate of a ninja.

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Akatsuki Yamatoya

  • Team Ten
    7.2/10 5 votes

    #11 - Team Ten

    Season 4 Episode 82 - Aired 10/30/2008

    All of Konoha mourns the tragic loss of Asuma Sarutobi. Knowing that Hidan and Kakuzu are bound to return, Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino prepare to head off to take revenge upon the duo while Kakashi takes temporary leadership of the team.

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Toshiyuki Tsuru

  • The Terrifying Secret
    7.0/10 5 votes

    #12 - The Terrifying Secret

    Season 4 Episode 85 - Aired 11/20/2008

    As Kakashi and the others continue to struggle against the Akatsuki duo, Kakuzu reveals that he has not one, but five hearts! In order to kill him, one must take out all five of his hearts. Meanwhile, Shikamaru decides to challenge Hidan alone, and forces him away from his partner.

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Toshiyuki Tsuru

  • Blaze Away, Byakugan! This is My Ninja Way!
    7.0/10 2 votes

    #13 - Blaze Away, Byakugan! This is My Ninja Way!

    Season 3 Episode 151 - Aired 9/14/2005

    With the group trapped, Shino makes a deal to trade the Bikouchuu for Hinata. Unfortunately for the opponents, Hinata got away, making the deal worthless! They begin to attack but can Hinata show up to save the day?

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Satoru Nishizono

  • White Past: Hidden Ambition
    6.4/10 12 votes

    #14 - White Past: Hidden Ambition

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/30/2003

    Naruto takes out his rage on Haku, who doesn't stand a chance. However, Naruto realises that Haku is the boy he met back at the forest. Haku tells Naruto the story of his past and asks for Naruto to do him one favour..... Will Naruto do the one thing he could never do just as Haku wishes?

    Director: Toshiyuki Tsuru

    Writer: Michiko Yokote