The Best Episodes Written By Masahiro Okubo

Every TV Episode Written by Masahiro Okubo Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 204 - He's Bad News
    10.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - He's Bad News

    S1:E204

    Naruto has been pulled into a different dimension by Jigen. There he encounters Sasuke, who tells him that Jigen is a dangerous person and that they must do whatever it takes to defeat him immediately. Naruto and Sasuke work together to defeat Jigen in a fierce battle, but they struggle against Jigen's advanced fighting abilities and mysterious jutsu. Meanwhile, Boruto gets a bad premonition when his Karma starts acting up, and so he quickly returns home with Mitsuki. Kawaki and Sarada are there, worried about Naruto's safety.

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 197 - Delta
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Delta

    S1:E197

    In order to get a better handle on their Karmas, Boruto and Kawaki decide to train under more realistic conditions. As Naruto and Himawari watch, they activate their Karmas and confront one another. Meanwhile, Delta joins up with Koji Kashin, who’s still pursuing Kawaki. Somehow, Koji is able to sneak into the village without triggering the Hidden Leaf’s sensory system. Delta is left with no choice but to wait for his return. But when he doesn’t come back, she runs out of patience.

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 259 - Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Terror! The Monster That Lurks Underground

    S1:E259

    A group of Shinigami must go into the sewers to fight a Tōjū. They are aided by a Zanpakutō Spirit who has been living in the sewers.

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 263 - Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Imprisonment?! Senbonzakura & Zabimaru

    S1:E263

    Zabimaru and Senbonzakura are trapped in the Shinigami Research and Development Institute.

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 271 - Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!
    9.0/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Ichigo Dies! Orihime, the Cry of Sorrow!

    S1:E271

    As Ichigo Kurosaki's Hollow form completely takes him over, he begins battling Ulquiorra Cifer again.

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Panties, and an Aerial Garden
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Panties, and an Aerial Garden

    S1:E11

    Before him lies a young girl in white panties. After Touya arrives at the aerial garden, he's greeted by a young girl in white panties, Francesca. She's the keeper of the garden.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 270 - Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Beginning of Despair... Ichigo, the Unreachable Blade

    S1:E270

    Ichigo Kurosaki greatly struggles with Ulquiorra Cifer in his released form and to further drive it in, Ulquiorra shows Ichigo his second release.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 240 - Ikada's Dream
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Ikada's Dream

    S1:E240

    Boruto joins Ikada as he sails to a factory where they can get a component needed for ship repair. He is impressed by Ikada’s excellent piloting abilities. Ikada reveals that he left home despite the protests of his family to look for work that involved ships. That was when he met Kajiki and found his dream of becoming a great ship carpenter. They spot a ship that has been in an accident, and while working together to save the passengers, Boruto sees something unbelievable.

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 61 - Aizen Stands! Horrible Ambitions
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Aizen Stands! Horrible Ambitions

    S1:E61

    4th Division Lieutenant Isane Kotetsu informs the Gotei 13 that Sōsuke Aizen is alive as the latter reveals his machinations.

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Moving, and a Dragon
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Moving, and a Dragon

    S1:E6

    After receiving a huge mansion in place of court rank, Touya and the others begin living their usual dense, thickheaded lifestyle. Then they receive a mission to head all the way to Mismede because she'd like to use Touya's Gate spell for talks with The Kingdom of Mismede.

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 360 - Ichigo vs Uryū!? Who is the Traitor!?
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Ichigo vs Uryū!? Who is the Traitor!?

    S1:E360

    As Ichigo Kurosaki begins his battle with Shūkurō Tsukishima, Uryū Ishida arrives, and Kūgo Ginjō is cut by Tsukishima.

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 292 - All Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #12 - All Out War! Aizen vs. Shinigami

    S1:E292

    The Shinigami and Visored vow to protect Ichigo Kurosaki and defeat Sōsuke Aizen.

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 223 - Inojin VS Houki
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Inojin VS Houki

    S1:E223

    The final exam has finally begun. The first match of the individual competition in the form of a real match is the VS Houki. The twenty-fifth team of Houki and, unusually among their peers, has been involved in the mission of the "Anbu" until now. So, while we don't know what he's up to, Inojin uses his signature technique "Choju Giga" from the very beginning to hunt down Houki. However, as Houki was waiting for a chance, he suddenly lost sight of his opponent's location and the game was reversed. Who will win ......? In this game, you'll have the chance to take the final exam, but you'll have to be careful not to get caught.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 227 - Team 7's Last Mission?!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Team 7's Last Mission?!

    S1:E227

    Team 7, with Sarada as captain, are assigned a mission. Mirai, who was on a mission with Konohamaru, returns to the village critically injured. The mission was supposed to be simple, but Mirai reports that the situation has changed drastically. It’s decided that reinforcements will be sent and Team 7 volunteers to go.

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 239 - The Boy from the Isle of Shipbuilders
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The Boy from the Isle of Shipbuilders

    S1:E239

    The ship carrying Boruto, his friends, and the people of Dotou Island is dead in the water. A shipbuilder Kajiki and his apprentice Ikada happen to pass by and offer to repair the ship at an island of shipbuilders where they live. Upon arriving on the island, Boruto and his friends try to do whatever they can to help while waiting for their ship to be repaired. Meanwhile, in the seas near the Land of Water, a clash between the pirates of the Funato Clan and the Land of Water is becoming unavoidable.

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 226 - Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!

    S1:E226

    Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto effortlessly finishes Ayon and Harribel's Fracción. Starrk reveals himself to be the Primera Espada. Rukia Kuchiki fights Rudbornn as Ichigo Kurosaki struggles against Ulquiorra Cifer.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 327 - Pride of the Kuchiki Family! Byakuya vs. Byakuya!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Pride of the Kuchiki Family! Byakuya vs. Byakuya!

    S1:E327

    Captains Sajin Komamura, Byakuya Kuchiki, and Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto continue their battles with the Reigai.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 331 - For the Sake of Fighting! The Awakened Nozomi!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - For the Sake of Fighting! The Awakened Nozomi!

    S1:E331

    Nozomi Kujō trains with Ichigo Kurosaki and the others while the Reigai assault the Human World once again.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 332 - The Most Evil Reigai, Appearing in the Real World!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - The Most Evil Reigai, Appearing in the Real World!

    S1:E332

    Kujou Nozomi tries to join Ichigo and the others to fight the Reigai captains, but the other Soul Reapers tell her not to interfere.

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 339 - Protect Ichigo! The Bonds of Friends!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Protect Ichigo! The Bonds of Friends!

    S1:E339

    The Gotei 13 battle the Reigai, while the combined form of Inaba and Nozomi Kujō fights off a Hollowfied Ichigo and his friends.

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Crazy Enemies
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Crazy Enemies

    S1:E5

    Clair and Shuichi wander into the mountains, and encounter a strange and powerful monster.

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 210 - Hiyori Dies? The Beginning of Tragedy
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Hiyori Dies? The Beginning of Tragedy

    S1:E210

    Several Gotei 13 captains and lieutenants face off against a Hollowfied Captain Kensei Muguruma and Lieutenant Mashiro Kuna.

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 256 - The Angered Byakuya! The Collapse of the Kuchiki House
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #23 - The Angered Byakuya! The Collapse of the Kuchiki House

    S1:E256

    A party is being held at the Kuchiki Manor when two rogue Zanpakutō Spirits, called Tōjū, attack and disrupt the party.

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 297 - The Extending Blade?! Ichigo vs. Gin!
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #24 - The Extending Blade?! Ichigo vs. Gin!

    S1:E297

    As Ichigo Kurosaki and Gin Ichimaru battle, Sōsuke Aizen explains to Isshin Kurosaki about the true power of the Hōgyoku.

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground!
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Assault on Trip at Sacred Ground!

    S1:E10

    While grudgingly attending Don Kanonji's show with the rest of his family, Ichigo Kurosaki is forced to fight a Hollow inadvertently created by Don Kanonji himself.

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Masahiro Okubo Ratings Summary

"He's Bad News" is the best rated episode written by Masahiro Okubo. It scored 10/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 6/20/2021 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Delta".