The Best Episodes Written By Kento Shimoyama

Takeru, Usagi and Ikaruga are joined by a new squad member, Otori Ouka, an elite who'd lost her license for unusual reasons. The squad witnesses her impressive skills.

Director: Tomoyuki Kawamura

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

Takeru told Ouka, "I won't give up on trying to be your comrade." But then, while visiting a certain grave site, he learns the tragic reason Ouka hates witches. The deep sorrow in Ouka's eyes when she tells Takeru, "other people are obstacles for my revenge," renders Takeru speechless.

Director: Tomoyuki Kawamura

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

Sparks fly when Nikaido Mari, a Valhalla witch with amnesia, joins the Small Fry Platoon. Can they successfully guard her? Or will Haunted get to her first...

Director: Tomoyuki Kawamura

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

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

The 35th platoon investigates two cases: a mysterious love magic artifact from a night club, and a sea monster at a beach where summer won't end. Can they rack up the points they need for promotion?

Director: Tomoyuki Kawamura

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

During a mission, Takeru runs into his little sister, Kusanagi Kiseki, and reveals the shocking truth to the rest of the platoon.

Director: Tomoyuki Kawamura

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

With Takeru gravely injured, Kiseki on a rampage, and Haunted wreaking havoc, Ouka decides to take matters into her own hands.

Director: Tomoyuki Kawamura

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

Takeru hits a new low after Kiseki's request. He reflects on their past and where he stands now.

Director: Tomoyuki Kawamura

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

Normura is transferred to a new school, and the Supreme Five Swords are more than ready to give him the welcoming tour.

Director: N/A

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

Nomura gets on Mary's bad side after messing with Choka. Meanwhile, Rin is trying to get her own revenge.

Director: N/A

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

Naruto and Hinata’s wedding day has been set. As the date approaches, Kakashi encounters a problem: Naruto’s friends are all top shinobi—the first line of defense in the village. They work 24/7, and there are always a few who cannot attend celebrations. As Kakashi tries to find the most reasonable solution, he announces a super-secret mission to find the couple a wedding gift.

Director: Michihiro Matsuda

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

The Tsuchikage and Raikage, who are in the Leaf Village to attend the Five Kage Summit, mention that they have already prepared wedding gifts for Naruto. Gaara finds himself in a dilemma. He's advised that the gift should be something that befits the Kazekage. He also learns that the Raikage is planning to perform a dance. Kankuro chimes in and suggests Gaara should dance as well—further plunging Gaara into indecision.

Director: Maki Kodaira

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

A baby is dropped off in front of the Yorozuya with a note claiming it's Gintoki's son.

Director: Fumihiro Yoshimura

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

Gintoki and the gang storm the palace looking for Maizo and Sadasada, the former Shogun. They find and confront Sadasada, but he still has a few tricks up his sleeve...

Director: Kei Umabiki

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

Ichigo Kurosaki emerges from his training and forces Sōsuke Aizen into battle away from Karakura Town.

Director: Junya Koshida

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

Naruto and Hinata’s wedding day has been set. As the date approaches, Kakashi encounters a problem: Naruto’s friends are all top shinobi—the first line of defense in the village. They work 24/7, and there are always a few who cannot attend celebrations. As Kakashi tries to find the most reasonable solution, he announces a super-secret mission to find the couple a wedding gift.

Director: Masahiko Murata

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

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: Kento Shimoyama

Shino and Kiba still don't have a wedding gift for Hinata's wedding. Kiba's made it his goal to become the next Hokage, but unlike his teammates, who are steadfastly chasing their dreams, Shino is unsure about his. With this uncertainty, he sets out with Kiba and Akamaru on their final mission as Team 8!

Director: Naoki Horiuchi

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

As the Humans run away, Gin Ichimaru betrays Sōsuke Aizen.

Director: Akane Inoue

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

Nomura is finally freed from Satori's grasp. With some help from the other swords, Rin and Nomura are able to open up to each other.

Director: N/A

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

As the battle continues, Nomura doesn't hold back, and someone seems to have a personal interest in the fight.

Director: N/A

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

Ichigo Kurosaki and Ginjou Kuugo both release their Bankai to settle the score.

Director: Noriyuki Abe

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

Satou has to deliver on an arrangement where countless factors have been twisted against him, but will that be enough to keep him from pulling through?

Director: Jun Fukuda

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

In order to try to get Aki to promise to go on a date with him, Masamune teams up with Kojuurou and challenges Aki and Yoshino to see who can get a better score on a test. If he wins, he gets a date with Aki. If he loses, he'll have to live with the nickname Aki gave him until he graduates. How will this end up?

Director: Yuushi Ibe

Writer: Kento Shimoyama

As the battle between Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryū Ishida, and Kūgo Ginjō intensifies, the truth behind the Substitute Shinigami Badge surfaces.

Director: Kazunori Mizuno

Writer: Kento Shimoyama