The BEST episodes of Naruto Shippuden season 18

Every episode of Naruto Shippuden season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Naruto Shippuden season 18!

Naruto Uzumaki, is a loud, hyperactive, adolescent ninja who constantly searches for approval and recognition, as well as to become Hokage, who is acknowledged as the leader and strongest of all ninja in the village.

Last Updated: 11/5/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Ended
The Three Questions
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8.70
57 votes

#1 - The Three Questions

Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2015

The Chunin Exams finally begin and the proctor for Round One is none other than Shikamaru!

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One Worthy As A Leader
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8.70
57 votes

#2 - One Worthy As A Leader

Season 18 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2015

The genin are unable to figure out the answer and start to panic.

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Demon Desert Survival
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8.70
57 votes

#3 - Demon Desert Survival

Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2015

The Second Exam finally begins! To pass this stage, each team must take possession of both the Heaven and Earth scrolls and make it to the designated site in the center of the Demon Desert within 72 hours.

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The Ultimate
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8.70
57 votes

#4 - The Ultimate

Season 18 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2015

Lee challenges Shira to a battle between taijutsu users!

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Neji's Judgment
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8.70
57 votes

#5 - Neji's Judgment

Season 18 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/14/2015

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.

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The Chunin Exams Begin
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8.70
57 votes

#6 - The Chunin Exams Begin

Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2015

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.

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The New Chunin Exams
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8.56
57 votes

#7 - The New Chunin Exams

Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2015

The story travels back to the time after Sasuke's defection from the Leaf and before Naruto's return from his two-year training journey with Jiraiya.

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Hopes Entrusted to the Future
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8.56
57 votes

#8 - Hopes Entrusted to the Future

Season 18 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/21/2015

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.

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The Hidden Plot Set Into Motion
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8.49
57 votes

#9 - The Hidden Plot Set Into Motion

Season 18 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/30/2015

Sand Jonin Fugi sneaks into the Demon Desert and creates a massive sandstorm in order to assassinate Gaara, the Fifth Kazekage.

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The Targeted Tailed Beast
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8.49
57 votes

#10 - The Targeted Tailed Beast

Season 18 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/7/2015

Gaara heads out to rescue Matsuri and the others but is attacked by a mysterious priest who binds him with a Chakra Chain to capture his Tailed Beast.

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The Night Before the Second Exam
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8.44
85 votes

#11 - The Night Before the Second Exam

Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2015

On the night before the Second Exam, the entrants gather in the cafeteria, and a brawl breaks out.

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Escape vs. Pursuit
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8.21
57 votes

#12 - Escape vs. Pursuit

Season 18 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/5/2015

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

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The Imprisoned Pair
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8.21
57 votes

#13 - The Imprisoned Pair

Season 18 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/26/2015

An ancient ruin in Demon Desert comes crumbling down during the battle for the scrolls.

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The Place Where I Belong
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8.21
57 votes

#14 - The Place Where I Belong

Season 18 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/2/2015

Ino, Sakura and Choji trudge across a desert under the blazing sun without any provisions. Ino and Sakura are arguing when a giant scorpion attacks and injures Sakura.

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The Yamanaka Clan: Secret Ninjutsu
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8.21
57 votes

#15 - The Yamanaka Clan: Secret Ninjutsu

Season 18 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/9/2015

As Ino and her team head toward an oasis, they are attacked by a team of Sand Shinobi comprised of Ameno, Shishio, and Kouji.

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The Cursed Puppet
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8.21
57 votes

#16 - The Cursed Puppet

Season 18 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/16/2015

Sakura and her team continue their trek across the desert towards the goal. Their continuous battles have depleted Sakura's chakra, so they stop to rest. Just then, they encounter a puppet manipulated by a rival team from the Sand and end up being discovered.

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Their Backs
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8.14
57 votes

#17 - Their Backs

Season 18 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/23/2015

Ino and Choji fight to protect an immobilized Sakura although they have depleted most of their chakra due to the relentless fighting.

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Tenten's Troubles
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8.03
58 votes

#18 - Tenten's Troubles

Season 18 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/19/2015

As the team prepares for dinner, Tenten pulls out a scroll that contains all the ingredients for okonomiyaki.

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As a Taijutsu User
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8.00
57 votes

#19 - As a Taijutsu User

Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2015

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

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Unwavering Gutsiness
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7.58
57 votes

#20 - Unwavering Gutsiness

Season 18 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/12/2015

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