The fourth season of the Naruto: Shippuden anime series is directed by Hayato Date, and produced by Studio Pierrot and TV Tokyo. They are based on Part II for Masashi Kishimoto’s manga series. The season follows Shikamaru Nara attempting to avenge Asuma’s death. The fourth season aired from August to December 2008 on TV Tokyo. It was also released on four DVDs in Japan by Aniplex between January 14 and May 13, 2009. The season was referred to by these DVDs as the chapter of Immortal Devastators — Hidan and Kakuzu (不死の破壊者、飛段・角都 Fushi no Hakaisha Hidan Kakuzu).
4 - 72The Quietly Approaching Threat Aug. 21, 2008
4 - 73Akatsuki's Invasion Aug. 28, 2008
4 - 74Under the Starry Sky Sep. 04, 2008
4 - 75The Old Monk's Prayer Nov. 09, 2008- 4 - 76The Next Step Sep. 25, 2008
4 - 77Climbing Silver Sep. 25, 2008
4 - 78The Judgment Oct. 02, 2008
4 - 79Unfulfilled Scream Oct. 02, 2008
4 - 80Last Words Oct. 16, 2008
4 - 81The Sad News Oct. 23, 2008
4 - 82Team Ten Oct. 30, 2008
4 - 83Target: Locked On Nov. 06, 2008
4 - 84Kakuzu's Abilities Nov. 13, 2008
4 - 85The Terrifying Secret Nov. 30, 2008
4 - 86Shikamaru's Genius Dec. 04, 2008
4 - 87When You Curse Someone, You Dig Your Own Grave Dec. 04, 2008
4 - 88Wind Style: Rasen Shuriken! Dec. 11, 2008