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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 196 - A Binding Force
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E196

    Kawaki watches a Shinobi Hand-to-Hand Combat match between Naruto and Boruto. Boruto uses his specialty, the Shadow Clone Jutsu, to take on his father, but he struggles. Upon seeing this, Kawaki tells Boruto to use the power of his Karma. Meanwhile, Kawaki becomes interested in the Shadow Clone Jutsu that Naruto and Boruto like to use.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 238 - A Killer on the Ship
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E238

    There is a murder aboard the ship carrying the people rescued from Dotou Island, and Kyoho is the primary suspect based on the evidence. Despite his claims of innocence, there is no proof to back him up. Despite that, Kagura chooses to believe Kyoho. He places Boruto and Iwabe in charge of watching Kyoho while everyone else splits up into teams to search for any clues that may point to another culprit.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Force without wisdom falls of its own weight.
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    S2:E12

    Ayanokoji makes his final decision on how to deal with Ryuen and the Class C threat.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Assassin From the White Room
    8.9/10(7 votes)

    S4:E1

    Ayanokoji's second year begins with a new threat from the White Room and a new special test.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Love is the best teacher.
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    S3:E13

    It's spring break. Shiina calls Ayanokoji to discuss books. Meanwhile, Class B's Kanzaki appears before Ryuen, who is having a secret meeting with Hashimoto. Although the class was defeated, Kanzaki faces Ryuen without hesitation.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Contract and Payment
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S4:E2

    Ayanokoji and Horikita's quest for a partner for Sudo brings them to a first-year with unusual demands.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Determination of a Leader
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S4:E3

    Class 2-D continues its negotiations with Class 1-D as the state of the field becomes more clear.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - For a Desired Future
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S4:E16

    While Amasawa delays Horikita, Ayanokoji arrives at the I2 area where a climactic showdown awaits.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 4 - To Whom the Blade Turns
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    S4:E4

    Negotiations with Hosen come to a head with little time left before the end of the special test.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 203 - Surprise Attack!
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S1:E203

    Kawaki's Karma starts to act up and Jigen, the leader of the Kara, appears before him! Not only are Naruto and Kawaki surprised, but so is Koji Kashin, who had been secretly keeping an eye on Kawaki. Jigen tries to take back Kawaki by force. Upon seeing this, Naruto battles Jigen to protect Kawaki! A direct confrontation between Naruto, the Seventh Hokage, and Jigen, the leader of the Kara, finally begins!

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    S3:E8

    After conversing with her brother Manabu, Horikita offers Yamauchi name as the one who should be expelled. Not only has he made few contributions to the class, but he also worked with Sakayanagi in Class A to expel Ayanokoji.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love.
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    S3:E11

    As Hirata recovers and the class shows unity, it's finally Ayanokoji vs. Sakayanagi. The final special exam has begun and the first round is basketball. Class C puts up a good fight, but Sakayanagi plans to mentally shake Sudo so he will fall.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - After Vengeance
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S4:E12

    Ayanokoji and Nanase's latest journey takes them over the mountains, where dramatic revelations are made.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    S2:E9

    As the day of the Paper Shuffle draws near, the plans of the various forces in play collide.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 10 - Love Uncommunicated
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S4:E10

    The special test begins in earnest as Ayanokoji takes the state of the game and aids a struggling teammate.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 185 - Tools
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E185

    Team 7 learns that Ao is now an enemy that works for Kara. After Mugino's plan allows them to escape, they begin to strategize on how to handle the situation. Meanwhile, the members of Kara learn that there may be a traitor among them.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 245 - Funamushi's Tenacity
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E245

    The main squad led by Funamushi is getting close to the village. Boruto and the others stand by, intending to use traps to slow down the enemy. However, the enemy sees through their plan and they are suddenly thrust into a full-scale battle. Despite being shaken, Boruto and the others fight back. Working together, they are able to handle the enemy’s overwhelming numbers. Even still, Funamushi burns with the desire for revenge and uses a powerful jutsu to corner them.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin.
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    S2:E10

    Ayanokoji receives a visit from outside the school, and learns more about the conditions of his stay.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - The Subject of the Dragons' Gaze
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S4:E8

    With the test approaching, Ayanokoji attracts attention from third-years and Ryuen.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    S2:E3

    Karuizawa is pushed to her breaking point by the girls of Class C. Ayanokoji watches impassively, but Yukimura flies to her aid, unable to bear it. Noticing Karuizawa's abnormal levels of fear, Ayanokoji seems to get an idea...

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - The Extraordinary Prodigy
    7.9/10(5 votes)

    S4:E14

    The third-years make their move to try to dominate the test's top three slots.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection.
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S2:E7

    Class D prepares to face their next major challenge, a test called "Paper Shuffle" where the price of failure is expulsion.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S3:E7

    With the approaching class vote, a disturbing atmosphere hangs over Class C and fills them with suspicion. Second-year Class A's Asahina informs Ayanokoji that Ichinose has asked for cooperation from student council president Nagumo.

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - The 20 Million Man
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S4:E5

    Ayanokoji manages to avoid a scheme set up by the new first-year students that could have led to expulsion. However, the results of his special exam throw Class 2-D into an uproar, with some even suspecting foul play. Ayanokoji ends up being pressed by his classmates...

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Every failure is a step to success.
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S2:E5

    Ayanokoji brings Kushida, whom he suspects of being a traitor, to observe the other classes alongside Horikita. When the day of the festival arrives, Team Red pulls into the lead with great performances by Horikita and Sudo, but Ayanokoji merely watches with disinterest...

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    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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Kou Shigenobu Ratings Summary

"A Binding Force" is the best rated episode written by Kou Shigenobu. It scored 9.0/10 from 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on April 25, 2021.