10.0/101 votes#1 - The Cult
Season 1 Episode 202 - Aired 6/6/2021
Using the Transportation Technique, Sasuke arrives at a strange location that is covered with mysterious inscriptions. There he finds many surprising things about the Otsutsuki Clan. Meanwhile, Boro, one of the leaders of the Kara, has been using his mysterious powers publicly to heal the sick. He tells the people who have gathered that he has a way for everyone to achieve happiness.
Director: Shizutaka Sugahara
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/102 votes#2 - True Identity
Season 1 Episode 213 - Aired 8/29/2021
Amado reveals to Naruto and the others the knowledge that he possesses regarding Jigen, the Otsutsuki Clan, and Karma. Meanwhile, Koji Kashin confronts Jigen, and Amado's plan to eliminate him is revealed.
Director: Ouri Yasukawa
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/102 votes#3 - Sacrifice
Season 1 Episode 216 - Aired 9/19/2021
Boruto opens a portal and transports Isshiki and himself to another dimension. Naruto and Sasuke follow them, and the final battle against Isshiki begins.
Director: Ayumu Ono
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/102 votes#4 - Decision
Season 1 Episode 217 - Aired 9/26/2021
Naruto and Sasuke are greatly overwhelmed by Isshiki's abilities. As a last resort, Kurama offers Naruto a chakra mode called Baryon Mode, which grants him immense power. The intensity of this power, however, could end his life.
Director: Nozomi Fukui
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/101 votes#5 - Presence
Season 1 Episode 290 - Aired 3/5/2023
Due to the risk that Code might attempt to kill Boruto and Kawaki, guards are assigned to them. Boruto is sick of being watched every day. Meanwhile, Kawaki overhears a conversation between Shikadai and Inojin and learns how to slip past his guard and the Village’s sensory system. Once he decides he must do whatever it takes to protect Naruto and the Hidden Leaf, he jumps into action. Despite their keen sensory abilities, Naruto and the Village’s sensory team are unaware of what’s happening. But Boruto feels a strange sensation that allows him to detect Kawaki’s movements.
Director: Yoshifumi Sasahara
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/102 votes#6 - Control
Season 1 Episode 291 - Aired 3/12/2023
Boruto arrives to help Kawaki defeat Code. In order to match Code’s incredible combat abilities, Boruto activates his Karma. In response, Code activates his own Karma. As the battle intensifies, Kawaki becomes worried that Momoshiki might take control of Boruto’s consciousness. Meanwhile, in the Hidden Leaf Village, Boruto and Kawaki had disappeared without anyone noticing. Naruto decides to do his own investigation to find out where they went.
Director: Ema Saito
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/101 votes#7 - Hunger
Season 1 Episode 292 - Aired 3/19/2023
Amid a fierce battle, Kawaki’s fears come true, and Momoshiki takes control of Boruto. Kawaki watches as Boruto overwhelms Code as Momoshiki. Then Naruto arrives with Shikamaru. Kawaki is concerned for Naruto’s safety as one of Code’s targets, but despite his wishes, Naruto takes on Code as the Hokage. Unfortunately, Code takes Shikamaru hostage, and in his desire to settle his grudge, Momoshiki joins him. Naruto faces an extremely dangerous situation.
Director: Masayuki Kouda
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/102 votes#8 - Farewell
Season 1 Episode 293 - Aired 3/26/2023
Boruto makes a desperate decision to prevent Momoshiki from taking over his consciousness again. Meanwhile, Kawaki drives back Code using the Karma that Amado revived. Willing to do whatever it takes to eliminate anyone who is a threat to Naruto, Kawaki fights with overwhelming power. Shikamaru is shocked by his strength, and Code learns the difference in their powers. Boruto and Kawaki have overcome various obstacles as brothers, but a troubling shadow begins to loom over their relationship. As Momoshiki once said, the fateful moment that will take everything from Boruto is approaching!
Director: Nozomi Fukui
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/101 votes#9 - Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 1: The State of Affairs
Season 20 Episode 489 - Aired 1/12/2017
It’s been two years since the end of the Fourth Great Ninja War. Shikamaru now has an important role within the Hidden Leaf government, and as a representative of the Leaf in the Alliance. One day, a situation develops with shinobi disappearing in droves, and Shikamaru takes on a dangerous mission.
Director: Toshinori Watanabe
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/101 votes#10 - Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 2: Dark Clouds
Season 20 Episode 490 - Aired 1/19/2017
After the Great War, many missing and Rogue Ninja made their way into the Land of Silence. Sai, who has infiltrated the region to investigate, sends a cryptic message back to the Leaf. Shikamaru, determined to find out what's happening, heads for the Land of Silence with two members of the ANBU, Soku and Ro. However, they must first get past a heavily guarded checkpoint.
Director: Taiji Kawanishi
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/101 votes#11 - Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 3: Recklessness
Season 20 Episode 491 - Aired 1/26/2017
Shikamaru and his team are within range of Fushu Castle, where Gengo is purported to be. But they are unable to glean any intel about the man. Learning that Gengo will make a public appearance, Shikamaru and company infiltrate the square, where they see Sai being held captive.
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/101 votes#12 - Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 5: Dawn
Season 20 Episode 493 - Aired 2/9/2017
Ino, Choji, and Temari rush to Shikamaru’s aid! Choji takes on Ro, Temari goes after Soku, and Ino goes after Sai! Meanwhile, Shikamaru pursues Gengo. Can Shikamaru defeat Gengo’s evil ambitions? The final battle begins!
Director: Toshinori Watanabe
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/101 votes#13 - Summer Vacation Begins
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/23/2023
As everyone in class begins to make plans for the upcoming break, Akane finds that she's the only one with a wide open schedule. Luckily, Taiyou's here to make sure that both of them have a fun summer vacation packed to the brim!
Director: Chika Nenbe
Writer: Masaya Honda
10.0/101 votes#14 - Field Trips and the Magic of Marinated Eggs
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/21/2023
The class field trip to the space museum is approaching, but Akane is worried about Taiyou's sudden standoffish behavior. Will Akane be able to enjoy her first school trip with Taiyou? And what secrets lie within Akane's lunch box?
Director: Taiji Kawanishi
Writer: Masaya Honda
9.7/103 votes#15 - Partner
Season 1 Episode 218 - Aired 10/3/2021
Naruto and the others are exhausted from their battle with Isshiki. Suddenly, Boruto attacks Sasuke. Momoshiki has taken control of Boruto’s consciousness and stands before them as an enemy. Kawaki desperately calls out to Boruto to snap him out of it. Unfortunately, his words are unable to reach him. Sasuke tells Kawaki a way to bring back Boruto’s consciousness. In order to save Boruto, Kawaki attempts a risky plan using a jutsu he only recently learned. While Kawaki and Sasuke fight a desperate battle, Naruto finally runs out of strength. As his consciousness fades, he and Kurama quietly reminisce about their past.
Director: Yusuke Onoda
Writer: Masaya Honda
8.7/103 votes#16 - The Past
Season 1 Episode 192 - Aired 3/28/2021
Kawaki collapses and is tormented by nightmares from his childhood. As a child, Kawaki endured an abusive father, until one day a man appeared before him— none other than Jigen, the leader of Kara.
Director: Masayuki Kouda
Writer: Masaya Honda
8.5/102 votes#17 - The New Team 7 Jumps Into Action
Season 1 Episode 233 - Aired 1/23/2022
The new Team 7—with Kawaki its newest member—is assigned to escort Katasuke to a ceremony in the Land of Water. Boruto is looking forward to seeing Kagura Karatachi, a shinobi from the Land of Mist whom he hasn't seen since their Academy field trip to the Land of Water. However, in the shadows of the ceremony, a group harboring a grudge stealthily begins to make its move.
Director: Youichirou Aoki
Writer: Masaya Honda
8.0/101 votes#18 - The Figure I Want to Be
Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 2/28/2018
During the protests, the Byakuya Gang attacks Katasuke's research center, which has been developing new technology for Scientific Ninja Tools. Shikadai figures out what the Byakuya Gang's goal is and rushes after them in pursuit with Boruto close by. Even a weak "pawn" can become strong in one move—what are the two friends who bonded through shogi seeking?
Director: Takeru Ogiwara
Writer: Masaya Honda
8.0/101 votes#19 - Stray Dog
Season 1 Episode 191 - Aired 3/21/2021
Wounded and hungry, Kawaki escapes from the tech lab and makes his way to a nearby town to find food. Sumire tracks him down, believing she can help him. Meanwhile, Naruto begins making his way to the area to meet with Kawaki himself.
Director: Yusuke Onoda
Writer: Masaya Honda
8.0/102 votes#20 - The Outcast
Season 1 Episode 209 - Aired 8/1/2021
Kawaki begins to worry that his presence is endangering everyone in the Leaf Village. Just as he makes the decision to leave, he notices Himawari acting strange.
Director: Yusuke Onoda
Writer: Masaya Honda
8.0/102 votes#21 - Remaining Time
Season 1 Episode 220 - Aired 10/17/2021
Those with a Karma gradually lose control of their minds and bodies as they undergo Otsutsukification. Naruto convenes a Five Kage Summit to discuss what they should do about Boruto’s condition, as well as Cord, one of the leaders of Kara.
Director: Tsuyoshi Yoshimoto
Writer: Masaya Honda
8.0/101 votes#22 - The Unleashed Villain
Season 1 Episode 234 - Aired 1/30/2022
Boruto is visiting the prison when an airship explodes during the ceremony. Just as he is about to rush to the scene, the facility is attacked, so he stays to help Kagura fight off the assailants. Will they be able to stop the attempted prison break of the leader of a gang of pirates?
Director: Rokou Ogiwara
Writer: Masaya Honda
8.0/101 votes#23 - Seiren
Season 1 Episode 242 - Aired 3/27/2022
In retaliation against Boruto and his friends for destroying Tenma’s mobile fortress, the pirates land on the Isle of Shipbuilders. Funamushi, a follower of the Funato Clan, attacks Kagura, hoping to capture him alive so that he can use him as a bargaining chip. Kagura fights back using the Hiramekarei—the twin swords that the Sixth Mizukage Chojuro entrusted to him—but Funamushi is a formidable foe. Meanwhile, Seiren appears before Boruto and torments him with her persistent attacks. Can Boruto find his way out of this predicament?!
Director: Ayumu Ono
Writer: Masaya Honda
7.5/104 votes#24 - Shikamaru's Story, A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark, Part 4: Cloud of Suspicion
Season 20 Episode 492 - Aired 2/2/2017
Shikamaru is captured while trying to save Sai and stop Gengo. Far from giving up, he racks his brain to find a away out of the situation. Just as an opportunity presents itself, Ro and Soku appear under Gengo’s control!
Director: Masayuki Matsumoto
Writer: Masaya Honda
7.0/101 votes#25 - The Blood of the Funato
Season 1 Episode 250 - Aired 5/22/2022
Ikada returns home after learning that his sister has been severely injured in battle. He spends the next few days looking after her and is visited by Funamushi’s son Kobuna. Kobuna asks Ikada if he will join the fight. Ikada tells him that he is not suited for battle. Despite his feelings, his father Araumi and the other members of the Funato Clan are annoyed that he isn’t joining the fight.
Director: Ema Saito
Writer: Masaya Honda
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"The Cult" is the best rated episode written by Masaya Honda. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Shizutaka Sugahara. It aired on 6/6/2021 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "True Identity".