[Anime-only] Shippuden Episode 187 & 188 Discussion

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This Week's episode:
Gutsy Master and Student: The Training I & II - ド根性師弟修業編 I & II ~ ĀDokonjō Shitei Shugyōhen I & II.

Description:

Credits 187–
Animation Supervisor: Kumiko Horikoshi (181, 178, 151)
Episode Director & Storyboard: Atsushi Nigorikawa (178, 143, 135)
Screenplay: Junki Takegami (179, 171, 170) and Masahiro Hikokubo (A) (186, 185, 184)

Credits 188-
Animation Supervisor:
Episode Director: Toshiya Niidome (178, 170, 151)
Storyboard: Masaaki Kumagai (173, 162, 153)
Screenplay: Junki Takegami (187, 179, 171) and Masahiro Hikokubo (A) (187, 186, 185)

Title for Next Episode:
Sasuke's Paw Encyclopedia - サスケの肉球大全 ~ Sasuke no Nikukyū Taizen.