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The Best Episodes of Naruto Shippūden Season 18

Every episode of Naruto Shippūden Season 18 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Naruto Shippūden Season 18!

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After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 373 - Team 7 Assemble!
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Team 7 Assemble!

    S18:E373

    Team 7 is finally reunited when Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke join forces.

    Director:Takuma Suzuki
    Writer:Yuka Miyata

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  2. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 374 - The New Three-Way Deadlock
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The New Three-Way Deadlock

    S18:E374

    Bearing a close resemblance to the Legendary Sannin, Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke make a stunning arrival on the battlefield with each of their summonings.

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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

    #3 - 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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  4. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 376 - The Directive to Take the Nine-Tails!
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - The Directive to Take the Nine-Tails!

    S18:E376

    Part 1 of a special two-part extra edition! The townspeople are going about their daily business on the streets of the Leaf Village when someone suddenly appears and starts sending them flying!

    Director:Kazuya Iwata
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  5. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 377 - Naruto vs. Mecha Naruto
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Naruto vs. Mecha Naruto

    S18:E377

    Part 2 of a special two-part extra edition! The townspeople are going about their daily business on the streets of the Leaf Village when someone suddenly appears and starts sending them flying!

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  6. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 378 - The Ten Tails' Jinchuriki
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - The Ten Tails' Jinchuriki

    S18:E378

    Obito completely absorbs the giant Ten Tails, undergoes a transformation and becomes the Ten Tails' Jinchuriki.

    Director:Takuma Suzuki
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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

    #7 - 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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  8. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 380 - The Day Naruto Was Born
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - The Day Naruto Was Born

    S18:E380

    Minato is filled with regret during his confrontation with Obito. He thinks if only he had recognized Obito as the Masked Man during the assault on the Hidden Leaf Village, he could have stopped the attack, and maybe Kushina would not have died.

    Director:Masayuki Yamada
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  9. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 381 - The Divine Tree
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The Divine Tree

    S18:E381

    Naruto and Minato combine their powers to perform a Sage Jutsu attack on Obito.

    Director:Yoshihiro Yanagiya
    Writer:Yuka Miyata

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  10. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 382 - A Shinobi's Dream
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - A Shinobi's Dream

    S18:E382

    The Ten Tails morphs into its final form, "The Divine Tree," and attacks the shinobi, absorbing their chakra one after another.

    Director:Takuma Suzuki
    Writer:Masahiro Hikokubo

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  11. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 383 - Pursuing Hope
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Pursuing Hope

    S18:E383

    Naruto's past, thoughts, and feelings flow into the consciousness of every shinobi, unifying their hearts.

    Director:Masaaki Kumagai
    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  12. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 384 - A Heart Filled With Comrades
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - A Heart Filled With Comrades

    S18:E384

    Naruto and Sasuke size up Obito as the final battle looms.

    Director:Naoki Horiuchi
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  13. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 385 - Obito Uchiha
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Obito Uchiha

    S18:E385

    Naruto objects to Obito’s claim that he is the second Sage of Six Paths and declares that he is Obito Uchiha.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writers:Shin Yoshida, Junki Takegami

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  14. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 386 - I'm Always Watching
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #14 - I'm Always Watching

    S18:E386

    Pressed by Naruto, Obito remembers the time he, Kakashi, and Rin teamed up for the Chunin Exam and when he promised Rin that he would become Hokage.

    Director:Kazuya Iwata
    Writers:Shin Yoshida, Junki Takegami

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  15. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 387 - The Promise That Was Kept
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - The Promise That Was Kept

    S18:E387

    Naruto's power of persuasion moves Obito's heart. Due to the influence of the Ten Tails, visions of himself and Rin from the past appear in the inner realm and play havoc with Obito’s emotions.

    Director:Atsushi Nigorikawa
    Writer:Yuka Miyata

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  16. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 388 - My First Friend
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - My First Friend

    S18:E388

    All the Tailed Beasts are freed, and old friends Kakashi and Obito come face to face with each other. What will Obito's response be? Meanwhile, the Tailed Beasts and the Allied Shinobi Forces shift their focus onto their greatest foe, Madara Uchiha. Gaara is reunited with his former Tailed Beast, Shukaku. When Gaara asks Shukaku to lend his power to seal Madara, he refuses. Will their history of animosity prevent them from working together?

    Director:Yoshihiko Iwata
    Writer:Masahiro Hikokubo

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  17. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 389 - The Adored Elder Sister
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - The Adored Elder Sister

    S18:E389

    Hanabi adores her sister Hinata, who struggles to become a worthy successor to the Hyuga Clan.

    Director:Maki Kodaira
    Writer:Yuka Miyata

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  18. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 390 - Hanabi's Decision
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Hanabi's Decision

    S18:E390

    When Hinata is labeled unfit as a successor, Hanabi's heart becomes bound to her destiny.

    Director:Kiyoshi Murayama
    Writer:Yuka Miyata

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  19. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 391 - Madara Uchiha Arises
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Madara Uchiha Arises

    S18:E391

    Naruto and the Allied Shinobi Forces successfully extract the Tailed Beasts from Obito. Only Madara remains, and Naruto heads out to tackle this foe.

    Director:Masaaki Kumagai
    Writer:Yasuyuki Suzuki

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  20. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 392 - The Hidden Heart
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - The Hidden Heart

    S18:E392

    With his newly revived strength, Madara doesn't give in against the nine Tailed Beasts.

    Director:Masayuki Yamada
    Writer:Katsuhiko Chiba

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  21. Naruto Shippūden Season 18 Episode 393 - A True Ending
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - A True Ending

    S18:E393

    Despite all efforts, Kurama is extracted from Naruto, and ultimately, all the Tailed Beasts are imprisoned inside the Gedo Statue.

    Director:Kazunori Mizuno
    Writer:Shin Yoshida

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Season 18 Ratings Summary

"Team 7 Assemble!" is the best rated episode of "Naruto Shippūden" season 18. It scored 6.7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Takuma Suzuki and written by Yuka Miyata, it aired on 8/21/2014. This episode is rated 2.0 points higher than the second-best, "The New Three-Way Deadlock".