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The Best Episodes Directed By Toshiyuki Tsuru

Every TV Episode Directed by Toshiyuki Tsuru Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 20 Episode 478 - The Unison Sign
    9.6/10(6 votes)

    S20:E478

    Naruto and Sasuke are enveloped in a huge, intense light after exchanging attacks. When they come to, scenes from their childhood unfold. Is this just a figment of their imagination? Or could this be the afterlife?

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 166 - Confessions
    9.0/10(9 votes)

    S8:E166

    As Pain tells Naruto about why he does what he does, Hinata appears on the scene and confesses her feelings to Naruto. In order to save him, she attacks Pain... Things are about to get messy and Naruto is about to go over the edge!

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 48 - Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes!
    8.9/10(16 votes)

    S1:E48

    The second-to-last match finally arrives! Rock Lee must face down the mysterious and dangerous Gaara, a ninja who is said to have never been truly injured in a fight before.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Demon in the Snow
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    S1:E19

    Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza, but he learns that cruel reality is the fate of a ninja.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 123 - Clash!
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S6:E123

    Upon encountering one another, Sasuke and Deidara engage in battle. After exchanging a few blows to test Sasuke’s strength, Deidara conjures up his specialty clay dragon and wages long-range attacks against Sasuke from high above. With Tobi’s backup support, the battle seems to be going to Deidara.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 82 - Team Ten
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S4:E82

    All of Konoha mourns the tragic loss of Asuma Sarutobi. Knowing that Hidan and Kakuzu are bound to return, Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino prepare to head off to take revenge upon the duo while Kakashi takes temporary leadership of the team.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 13 Episode 290 - Power - Episode 1
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S13:E290

    Taking place in the aftermath of the Kage Summit, Team Kakashi is sent out on a mission by Tsunade to a location known as "The Hole" to investigate an incident where its people were killed.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 13 Episode 293 - Power - Episode 4
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S13:E293

    The Nine-Tailed Naruto clone tries to attack Dokku and the orphans, when Might Guy and Rock Lee arrive to repel it.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 13 Episode 295 - Power - Final Episode
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S13:E295

    The legendary Ama no Hoko imbues the Nine Tails’ clone with enough power to destroy the world. Naruto is overcome by its immense power and lies unconscious.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Die
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E14

    Harry's true nature is finally revealed when he asks Brandon to do the unthinkable. The sweeper draws on his old friend, but his inability to pull the trigger may lead to his downfall.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 13 Episode 291 - Power - Episode 2
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S13:E291

    The reborn Team Kakashi continues to investigate the recent attack by Kabuto and the reincarnated shinobi when Naruto gets swallowed by a giant snake, but manages to escape using shadow clones, and accidentally ingests snakes that were present in the pond which Kabuto uses to summon Hidan.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 151 - Blaze Away, Byakugan! This is My Ninja Way!
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E151

    With the group trapped, Shino makes a deal to trade the Bikouchuu for Hinata. Unfortunately for the opponents, Hinata got away, making the deal worthless! They begin to attack but can Hinata show up to save the day?

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 85 - The Terrifying Secret
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    S4:E85

    As Kakashi and the others continue to struggle against the Akatsuki duo, Kakuzu reveals that he has not one, but five hearts! In order to kill him, one must take out all five of his hearts. Meanwhile, Shikamaru decides to challenge Hidan alone, and forces him away from his partner.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - White Past: Hidden Ambition
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    S1:E17

    Naruto takes out his rage on Haku, who doesn't stand a chance. However, Naruto realises that Haku is the boy he met back at the forest. Haku tells Naruto the story of his past and asks for Naruto to do him one favour..... Will Naruto do the one thing he could never do just as Haku wishes?

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 0 Episode 2 - Naruto x Uniqlo
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    S0:E2

    UNIQLO clothing stores throughout Japan will be offering a Naruto x UT Original DVD with all-new animation on January 1. The DVD will contain an original Naruto anime video set to an exclusive version of Mayonaka no Orchestra, the upcoming song by the Japanese rock band Aqua Timez. A limited number of the DVDs will be offered as presents to people who buy UNIQLO's Naruto graphic T-shirts online or in stores.

    Director:Toshiyuki Tsuru
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Toshiyuki Tsuru Ratings Summary

"The Unison Sign" is the best rated episode directed by Toshiyuki Tsuru. It scored 9.6/10 from 6 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on October 6, 2016. It is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "Confessions".