The Best Episodes Written By Masahiro Okubo

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.

Director: Takeru Ogiwara

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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.

Director: Kim Min-sun

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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

Director: Noriyuki Abe

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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

Director: Noriyuki Abe

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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

Director: Yasuto Nishikata

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

Ichigo Kurosaki gradually loses his remaining powers and bids farewell to Rukia Kuchiki.

Director: Noriyuki Abe

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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.

Director: N/A

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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

Director: Noriyuki Abe

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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.

Director: Tazumi Mukaiyama

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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.

Director: N/A

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

Tsurushi Hachiya, Kagura's former classmate at the Academy, finds Boruto and his friends from the Leaf irritating, so he kidnaps Denki. Kagura and Boruto set out to rescue him, and they find themselves in a battle against Hachiya and his crew. During the fight, the truth that Kagura has been hiding is revealed!

Director: Hazuki Mizumoto

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

Boruto urges his friend Kagura to return with him, but Kagura rejects him and begins to attack. Although Boruto is desperate to save him, Kagura once again falls under a spell and is unable to defy Shizuma. Then someone steps in between the two as they battle. It's Mitsuki, and he has obtained intel about the rebellion. Just what is the intel, and can Boruto save his friend?

Director: Hikaru Sato

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

It is time for the graduation exams. Boruto and the others complete the first-round written exam and move on to the next. The second round has the students facing off against Kakashi—the previous Sixth Hokage—and the academy instructors in actual combat situations. With the goal to "steal the bell" from Kakashi, every student rushes into action. However, the going is rough against Kakashi and the teachers who guard him. Somehow, Boruto reaches Kakashi first, but the Sixth Hokage shows no mercy. After a tough fight, he coldly tells Boruto that he's not suited to become a ninja!

Director: Yujiro Abe

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

Boruto's the first to confront Kakashi in the exam. Despite a determined effort, he is immobilized and angered by Kakashi's severe criticism of his class. Shortly after, Boruto's classmates come by to assist and Boruto makes his escape. Although depressed by his own shortcomings, Boruto is able to overcome them and formulate a strategy, thanks to the encouragement of his friends.

Director: Yusuke Onoda

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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.

Director: Yoshifumi Sasahara

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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.

Director: Yusuke Onoda

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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.

Director: Shigetaka Ikeda

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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

Director: Noriyuki Abe

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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.

Director: Noriyuki Abe

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

The Espada are shown to still be alive, Sōsuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and Kaname Tōsen are freed, and the Visored arrive on the battlefield.

Director: Noriyuki Abe

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

The Visored join the fight.

Director: Noriyuki Abe

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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

Director: Noriyuki Abe

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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

Director: Ogura Shirakawa

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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

Director: Sho Kitamura

Writer: Masahiro Okubo

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.

Director: Noriyuki Abe

Writer: Masahiro Okubo