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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Naraku's Heart
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E1

    Hakudoshi is scheming to take Naraku's place. He steals Kagome's Shikon Jewel shards and entices Kagura to betray Naraku.

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Enter Shampoo, the Gung-Ho Girl! I Put My Life in Your Hands
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E15

    Ranma gets a shock when an Amazon girl he encountered in China tracks him down, intending to kill his girl half.

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 26 - Save the World
    8.9/10(10 votes)

    S6:E26

    The final showdown begins! While Goku telepathically coaches Gohan from the Other World, the Z-Fighters jump in for a five-sided attack! Gohan has the potential inside him, but can Goku show him how to unlock it?

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 133 - A Plea from a Friend
    8.9/10(9 votes)

    S3:E133

    Naruto proves to be too much for Sasuke to handle as Naruto fights back with renewed vigour. Finally acknowledging Naruto's strength, Sasuke puts on his forehead protector, symbolizing both as equals. But when Sasuke's Sharingan is upgraded to level 3, the tables turn on Naruto. Just when all hope seems lost for Naruto, he undergoes a startling transformation, but will it be enough?

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 27 - Goku's Decision
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    S6:E27

    Cell is finally defeated, but the Z-Fighters still have much to resolve! Can they make it to the Lookout in time to heal the badly-injured Gohan? Is Android 18 still a threat? And can our heroes find a way to bring back Goku?

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - Awakening
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    S6:E20

    Spurred by Android 16’s dying words, Gohan’s hidden power is finally unleashed! With his new strength and speed, Gohan easily destroys the wicked Cell Juniors, but his sights are set on a bigger target!

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 134 - The End of Tears
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    S3:E134

    The battle between Naruto and Sasuke comes to a close, as One-Tailed Naruto takes on Cursed Seal Level 2 Sasuke in one final Rasengan vs. Chidori clash! And this time...only one person will emerge victorious. Will Kakashi and Pakkun make it in time? And who is this mysterious ninja watching everything?

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 29 - Lesson Number One
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    S1:E29

    Locked in battle with the Saiyans, Goku gives Nappa a brutal demonstration of the training he received from King Kai. Broken and defeated, Nappa must now face the ferocious wrath of Vegeta!

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Explosion of Anger
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    S3:E22

    Engulfed in golden light, Goku announces that he is now a Super Saiyan! Frieza is unimpressed - until the fighting begins! In a raging battle, Frieza is horrified when he realizes that Goku is now superior to him in every way!

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 27 - Goku's New Power
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    S2:E27

    Goku has arrived on Planet Namek, and without a second to lose! Gohan and Krillin are hanging by a thread, held at the mercy of the Ginyu Force! Has Goku’s training in 100-times gravity prepared him to face these powerful foes?

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 132 - For a Friend
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    S3:E132

    Kakashi learns the truth about the chase after Sasuke, and orders his dogs, including Pakkun, to go find Naruto and Sasuke. However, things are looking grim as the clash between the Chidori and the Rasengan ensues. The attacks are even, causing Naruto and Sasuke to both fly back. Naruto finally realizes how serious Sasuke is, and gets the snot beat out of him while he remembers how he always wanted to be friends with Sasuke.

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 95 - The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    S2:E95

    Naruto finally lands a Rasengan into Kabuto's stomach, but not before Kabuto assures Naruto's certain death. Can Tsunade save him and protect him from Orochimaru?

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 19 - Cell Juniors Attack!
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    S6:E19

    Gohan boils with rage as the Cell Juniors wreak havoc on the Z-Fighters. The boy struggles to resist the urge to fight, but he’s a powder keg waiting to explode, and Android 16 appears ready to light the fuse!

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 32 - Spirit Bomb Away!
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    S1:E32

    Goku feels the brunt of Vegeta’s fully-realized Saiyan power! Earth’s greatest hero is left with no choice except to use the Spirit Bomb. If his attack fails, he may find himself completely doomed!

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Borrowed Powers
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    S5:E3

    Gingertown becomes a battlefield as Piccolo confronts Cell. This monster from the future gains his strength by sucking the life out of his victims! But that’s not the creature’s only talent. He also knows the Kamehameha Wave!

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 24 - A Final Attack
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S3:E24

    With only minutes to go before the planet explodes, Frieza reaches his maximum power! Meanwhile, Gohan and Bulma race back to Goku’s spaceship. Can Goku defeat Frieza in time to rejoin his son and fly to safety?

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 126 - Showdown: Gaara vs. Kimimaro
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    S3:E126

    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.

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - The Monster is Coming
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S5:E9

    Behind the closed doors of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Vegeta and Trunks struggle to push past the level of Super Saiyan! Down on Earth, Piccolo challenges Android 17 to a battle!

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  19. undefined Season 6 Episode 12 - Goku vs. Cell
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S6:E12

    The main event begins! Now free of distraction, Goku steps into the ring to face Cell. The Earth shakes and the heavens tremble as these mighty super warriors collide! And that’s just the warm up!

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  20. undefined Season 6 Episode 13 - Cell's Bag of Tricks
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S6:E13

    Cell attacks Goku with a dazzling array of moves: the Destructo Disk, the Special Beam Cannon, even the Kamehameha Wave! So far, Goku has been able to match Cell blow for blow, but how will the Super Saiyan fare against such a lethal arsenal?

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - He's Here
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    S5:E10

    Stronger than ever after fusing with Kami, Piccolo leads the attack against the androids! It looks like the Super Namekian has things under control until Cell arrives on the battlefield! Can anyone stop this hideous monster?!

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Reunions
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    S1:E2

    Goku and Gohan attend a reunion on Roshi’s island, where Goku introduces his son to all of his old friends. The smiles quickly fade, however, as an unexpected visitor - Raditz - lands on the island.

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 129 - Brothers: Distance Among the Uchihas
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S3:E129

    Naruto and Sasuke face off in battle as we get a glimpse into Sasuke's past where his achievements were ignored by his father and his brother Itachi's behavior began to take a turn for the worst.

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 130 - Father and Son, the Broken Crest
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S3:E130

    As Sasuke squares off against Naruto, he reflects on his past when he was neglected by both his stern father and Itachi, his brooding older brother.

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    Writer:Katsuyuki Sumisawa

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 135 - The Promise That Could Not Be Kept
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E135

    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?

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Katsuyuki Sumisawa Ratings Summary

"Naraku's Heart" is the best rated episode written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/4/2009 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Enter Shampoo, the Gung-Ho Girl! I Put My Life in Your Hands".