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The Best Episodes of Naruto Shippūden

Every episode of Naruto Shippūden ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Naruto Shippūden!

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    Naruto Shippūden Season 19 Episode 413 - Hopes Entrusted to the Future
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Hopes Entrusted to the Future

    S19:E413

    Gaara meets with Fugi, the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on his life. He confides that perhaps, after all the fear and pain he has wrought upon the Sand, he has no right to be their leader.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  2. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 379 - An Opening
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - An Opening

    S18:E379

    Obito has gained complete control over his power as the Ten Tails Jinchuriki. His powerful, cold-blooded attacks force Naruto and his friends into a corner.

    Director:Atsushi Nigorikawa
    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  3. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 474 - Congratulations
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Congratulations

    S20:E474

    Team 7 joins forces and succeeds in sealing away Kaguya, and the Tailed Beasts that Kaguya absorbed are also freed. Black Zetsu escapes the seal to lie in wait for another time to resurrect his mother, but Naruto is not about to let him go!

    Director:Masahiko Murata
    Writer:Masahiro Hikokubo

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  4. Naruto Shippūden Season 5 Episode 105 - The Battle Over the Barrier
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Battle Over the Barrier

    S5:E105

    Kabuto plans on breaking Leaf’s The Four-Corner Sealing Barrier from the inside by using Yukimaru’s power and have the Three-Tailed Beast go on a rampage.

    Director:Yuki Kinoshita
    Writer:Yuka Miyata

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  5. Naruto Shippūden Season 5 Episode 107 - Strange Bedfellows
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Strange Bedfellows

    S5:E107

    Guren tries to attack Naruto within the Three-Tails, but, in her weakened state, is unable to do so and passes out. Meanwhile, Kakashi tells Sakura and Ino to heal Yūkimaru while he, Shizune, Kiba, Sai, and Hinata search for Naruto. Naruto and Guren soon encounter a horde of mini Three-Tails that try to attack them, but they evade them and begin to argue about Yūkimaru. While Yūkimaru awakens, Naruto summons a bunch of Shadow Clones to look for a way out of the beast's stomach. Elsewhere, Kabuto gives Curse Marks to Rinji's men.

    Director:Toshiaki Kanbara
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  6. Naruto Shippūden Season 5 Episode 109 - Counterattack of the Curse Mark
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Counterattack of the Curse Mark

    S5:E109

    The Sealing Team prepared to start sealing the Three-Tails and tell Sai to take Yūkimaru somewhere safe, but he gets attacked by Kabuto's men. Kabuto meanwhile prepares his plans while Lee, Tenten, and Kiba are also attacked. Rinji finds his men and converts them back to his side, ordering them to attack the Sealing Team; they're stopped by Kakashi, Yamato and Shino. Rinji then makes Yūkimaru eat the pills to control the Three-Tails, which Naruto and Guren learn about.

    Director:Shigeharu Takahashi
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  7. Naruto Shippūden Season 16 Episode 356 - A Shinobi of the Leaf
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - A Shinobi of the Leaf

    S16:E356

    After being saved by the target he was ordered to kill, Tenzo realizes that the man known as “Kakashi the Friend Killer” is someone who values the lives of his comrades more than anyone.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  8. Naruto Shippūden Season 16 Episode 357 - An Uchiha ANBU
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - An Uchiha ANBU

    S16:E357

    Itachi Uchiha is inducted into Kakashi’s unit as the youngest member of the ANBU Black Ops. Itachi’s father, Fugaku, is pleased, thinking this will grant the Uchiha access to exclusive, top-secret Leaf intel.

    Director:Takuma Suzuki
    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  9. Naruto Shippūden Season 16 Episode 361 - Squad Seven
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Squad Seven

    S16:E361

    Hiruzen assigns Kakashi to be in charge of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, three genin that bear a striking resemblance to the former Team Minato.

    Director:Masayuki Yamada
    Writer:Masahiro Hikokubo

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  10. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 375 - Kakashi vs. Obito
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Kakashi vs. Obito

    S18:E375

    Kakashi holds on to the hope that Obito can return to being the young man that he remembers. But Obito has abandoned the present as well as the memories of his friends and is determined to end the world!

    Director:Hiroyuki Yamashita
    Writers:Yasuyuki Suzuki, Shin Yoshida

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  11. Naruto Shippūden Season 19 Episode 395 - The Chunin Exams Begin!
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The Chunin Exams Begin!

    S19:E395

    The Hidden Leaf begin preparing for the Chunin Exams. Ino and Choji ask Sakura to join their three-man team as a stand-in for Shikamaru, who is already a chunin.

    Director:Taisuke Mamori
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  12. Naruto Shippūden Season 19 Episode 400 - As a Taijutsu User
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - As a Taijutsu User

    S19:E400

    Noting the similarities of their circumstances, Lee is outraged at the ones who hurt and belittled Shira and sets out in pursuit!

    Director:Kentaro Fujita
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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  13. Naruto Shippūden Season 19 Episode 402 - Escape vs. Pursuit
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Escape vs. Pursuit

    S19:E402

    Kiba and his team are in pursuit of Hidden Grass Ninja who have stolen their scroll!

    Director:Tsuneo Tominaga
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  14. Naruto Shippūden Season 19 Episode 412 - Neji's Judgement
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Neji's Judgement

    S19:E412

    Neji and the team come across Matsuri collapsed in the desert and find out that Gaara is in danger. Meanwhile, the chains of a mysterious priest bind Gaara and Foo.

    Director:Tsuneo Tominaga
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  15. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 427 - Road to Tenten ~The World of Dreams
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Road to Tenten ~The World of Dreams

    S20:E427

    Tenten falls under the Infinite Tsukuyomi and wakes up in the Hidden Leaf Village. When Lee and Guy Sensei appear, Tenten is relieved to see that she is not alone. But her joy is short-lived, as both men act oddly and are dressed stylishly—just where has she been transported to?

    Director:Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
    Writer:Yuka Miyata

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  16. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 429 - Killer Bee's Rap Chronicles: Scroll of Heaven
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Killer Bee's Rap Chronicles: Scroll of Heaven

    S20:E429

    Killer Bee gets caught in the Infinite Tsukuyomi and begins dreaming. In his dream, Jinchuriki are being stripped of their Tailed Beast powers by the Akatsuki. Bee is determined to rescue those who have been captured, and vows to resist the Akatsuki who are coming after him!

    Director:Yoshinobu Tokumoto
    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  17. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 431 - To See That Smile, Just One More Time
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - To See That Smile, Just One More Time

    S20:E431

    Karin is caught within the Infinite Tsukuyomi and dreams of her past. She was born into the Uzumaki Clan and has the unique ability to heal anyone who bites into her. Driven out of her village, the Hidden Grass takes her in, only to use her for this ability. Karin has no choice but to endure constant suffering in order to survive. She is later chosen to enter the Chunin Exams, where Sasuke saves her life. Karin has never forgotten what he did for her—or his smile.

    Director:Kiyoshi Murayama
    Writer:Yuka Miyata

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  18. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 432 - The Loser Ninja
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - The Loser Ninja

    S20:E432

    With the exception of Naruto’s Team 7, which is protected by the Susano’o, all other shinobi have been swept into a dream world by the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Even the Hokage, Tsunade, has fallen into a dream state. She awakens to find herself in the Leaf Village, where she discovers Jiraiya's final book, entitled "Jiraiya Ninja Scrolls," and begins to read...

    Director:Akira Shimizu
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  19. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 433 - The Search Mission
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - The Search Mission

    S20:E433

    Tsunade continues to read Jiraiya’s novel. Chunin- and jonin-level ninja have gone missing, and the Fourth Hokage, Minato, orders a search mission with teams of genin led by Guy and Kurenai. Kakashi’s Team 7 is also dispatched, but the hero Naruto Uzumaki, despite being the Hokage’s son, has the misfortune of being labeled a loser.

    Director:Maki Kodaira
    Writers:Yasuyuki Suzuki, Junki Takegami

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  20. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 435 - Order of Priority
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Order of Priority

    S20:E435

    Team Jiraiya, Shikamaru, and his Leaf teammates are lured into a mysterious village during their battle. A couple children from the village get caught in the crossfire and fall into a cave-in. Yahiko’s team rushes to the rescue, but Shikamaru doesn’t budge. Meanwhile, Naruto and Neji’s teams rendezvous, but a mysterious voice addresses them out of nowhere!

    Director:Kazuya Iwata
    Writers:Yasuyuki Suzuki, Junki Takegami

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  21. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 436 - The Masked Man
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - The Masked Man

    S20:E436

    The Masked Man shows Neji and Naruto images of past incidents that occurred in the Leaf Village. Meanwhile, Shikamaru and friends join up with Team Jiraiya to rescue the children. After fighting side by side with the Leaf, Yahiko and the others seem to have a change of heart.

    Director:Ayataka Tanemura
    Writers:Yasuyuki Suzuki, Yuka Miyata, Junki Takegami

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  22. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 437 - The Sealed Power
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - The Sealed Power

    S20:E437

    The Masked Man is satisfied that the Hidden Leaf Genin chose the importance of life over their mission, but orders his team to continue their surveillance. Meanwhile, Naruto is frustrated at his inabilities, and recalls why his father Minato sealed the Nine Tails inside of him.

    Director:Masayuki Yamada
    Writers:Yasuyuki Suzuki, Junki Takegami

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  23. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 438 - The Rules or a Comrade?
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - The Rules or a Comrade?

    S20:E438

    Sasuke and Sakura join up with the others, but the Puppet User appears and blocks their path back to the Hidden Leaf Village. Sasuke wants to bring down the puppets and rush back to report to the Fourth Hokage, but Shikamaru and the others insist on staying and rescuing the jonin.

    Director:Kiyoshi Murayama
    Writers:Yasuyuki Suzuki, Junki Takegami

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  24. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 439 - Child of the Prophecy
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Child of the Prophecy

    S20:E439

    Jiraiya weakens the seal on the Nine Tails in order to help Naruto learn how to control the Tailed Beast's power. Jiraiya recalls the words spoken to him years ago by the Great Lord Elder. He told Jiraiya that he would have a student, and that his guidance would decide whether the student would save the Ninja World or destroy it.

    Director:Shinnosuke Imagawa
    Writers:Yasuyuki Suzuki, Junki Takegami

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  25. Naruto Shippūden Season 20 Episode 443 - The Difference in Power
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Difference in Power

    S20:E443

    Three years have passed since Sasuke joined the Leaf Police Force, and he's now lieutenant. But his abusive Police Force has only increased anxiety within the village, and the Uchiha remain in poor regard. Now that his training with Jiraiya has ended, Naruto returns to Hidden Leaf Village and has an explosive encounter with Sasuke in the middle of town!

    Director:Yasuhiro Akamatsu
    Writer:Yuka Miyata

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Best Episodes Summary

"Hopes Entrusted to the Future" is the best rated episode of "Naruto Shippūden". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Kazunori Mizuno and written by Junki Takegami, it aired on 5/21/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "An Opening".