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The Best Episodes Directed By Yoshihiro Sugai

Every TV Episode Directed by Yoshihiro Sugai Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 159 - Pain vs. Kakashi
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S8:E159

    Kakashi continues to fight against Pain. With the arrival of Chouji and Chouza, things start looking up, but Pain's not out of tricks just yet.

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 169 - The Two Students
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S8:E169

    Naruto confronts Nagato and tells him that he'll give him the answer to the question Pain asked him earlier after he hears about what made Nagato turn to his evil ways. What is Naruto's answer, and what conclusion will Nagato reach?

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 20 Episode 475 - The Final Valley
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S20:E475

    The battle with Kaguya is over, and all that is left is for Naruto and Sasuke to combine their powers and release the Infinite Tsukuyomi. But before they can do this, Sasuke makes a shocking declaration.

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 10 Episode 209 - Danzo's Right Arm
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S10:E209

    Madara brings Sasuke out of his dimension to battle Danzo. When Sasuke demands answers concerning Itachi, things turn ugly, and Danzo reveals a few tricks he has up his sleeves (literally). What is Danzo's true strength, and can Sasuke summon enough power to suppress it?

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 15 Episode 323 - The Five Kage Assemble
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S15:E323

    The power of the reanimated Madara Uchiha far exceeds what the Allied Forces expected. Despite the difference in power, the Third Tsuchikage, Ohnoki, along with Naruto and Gaara, refuses to give up.

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 20 Episode 496 - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 3: Hot Springs and Food Pills
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S20:E496

    The super-secret mission to find Naruto and Hinata a wedding gift proves to be difficult for Shikamaru. Choji has found the perfect gift, which adds to Shikamaru's panic. But then Choji mentions something in passing and Shikamaru gets an idea. All he needs now is to enlist Temari's help!

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 11 Episode 224 - The Ninja of Benisu
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S11:E224

    During their voyage, Naruto, Yamato, Gai, and Aoba stop at an island to recover from severe seasickness. There, they unexpectedly meet up with Sakura, Ino, and Choji, who are on an assignment to gather medical herbs for Tsunade.

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 11 Episode 230 - Revenge of the Shadow Clones
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S11:E230

    The ship is caught in a storm and Naruto uses his shadow clones to protect the ship.After the storm, Naruto wakes up and a quarrel begins between Naruto and his Shadow clones. Soon his shadow clones revolt and take control of the ship and the crew is forced to land on a nearby island. Naruto is taken hostage by the shadow clones and they put forth their demands to him. Naruto is saved by Yamato and the others only to find that it was a dream. It was caused when a Shadow clone was released and the memories of it returned to Naruto. Naruto then realizes the worth of his clones and releases them.

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 37 - The One with No Magic
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S1:E37

    The Third Eye battle rages on, now with three talented Magic Knight captains providing backup. Licht reveals an intriguing tidbit about Asta’s gear.

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 51 - Proof of Rightness
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S1:E51

    The Clover Kingdom can barely breathe a sigh of relief before the border village of Kiten is attacked by the Diamond Kingdom’s most fearsome generals.

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 10 Episode 219 - Kakashi Hatake, the Hokage
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    S10:E219

    Naruto gathers his friends and tells them that he will defeat Sasuke alone. Meanwhile, the Elders of the Leaf officially nominate Kakashi to become the next Hokage.

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Debut
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    S1:E5

    Tensions mount as the candidates prepare for the debut, but little do they know what Edward has in store. As the debut proceeds, Kate and Emilico struggle amid the more competitive candidates. Who will rise to the top, and who will be discarded?

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 163 - The Tactician's Intent
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S4:E163

    Naruto and the others attempt to prove that Kouhmei is the one responsible for the ghost. However, what Naruto and the gang discover leaves even more mysteries unsolved.

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Rail Zeppelin – Mystic Eyes of Transience and an Awakening Detective (4)
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E10

    Gray and the Servant Hephaestion clash within the Child of Einnashe. However, they are engulfed in an avalanche, inevitably forcing a cease-fire. While they temporarily sheathe their weapons, they speak to each other about their ideologies about the relationship between Masters and Servants. Shishigou and Luvia find out that Trisha was investigating about the serial murders from seven years ago and about the Holy Grail War, and see the link between her and the Rail Zeppelin. As various speculations intertwine, Adashino begins to disclose her own deductions in place of Lord El-Melloi II aboard the Mystic Eyes Collection Train...

    Director:Yoshihiro Sugai
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Yoshihiro Sugai Ratings Summary

"Pain vs. Kakashi" is the best rated episode directed by Yoshihiro Sugai. It scored 8.7/10 based on 6 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/6/2010 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Two Students".