Naruto Shipuuden Season 1 Talkback

[Strollymonster]

The age of filler episodes has come to an end...with the introduction of the new Naruto series that is set after the Timeskip.

Unfortunately, roughly one-third of the actual content of the hour-long opening special was something that's pretty easily characterized as filler. Did we really need to see Konohamaru's team doing the exact same cat mission that Team 7 once did?

Other than that, I found the opening special to be enjoyable. Animation was good, the voice actors for Sai and Yamato don't annoy me, and the reunion was adorable with mini-Naruto and mini-Sakura appearing.

The new openings and closings were alright. I still hold Akeboshi as the best closing, though...

[Rob_TF]

Other than that, I found the opening special to be enjoyable. Animation was good, the voice actors for Sai and Yamato don't annoy me, and the reunion was adorable with mini-Naruto and mini-Sakura appearing.

In their short teaser appearance in the beginning, Sai and Yamato didn't even speak, so how can you say they don't annoy you?

[Teek]

I'm fairly certain that will end up being footage from movie 4 also. What that means for that arc in the anime is unclear.

[iMustang]

Curse you, I was going to make the Shippuden topic.

Anyway, havn't seen the episodes yet, but I have seen the opening. It's... ok. A bit to rapish for me, but I never judge an intro untill I hear the full version.

Edit (after I seen it):

Ah, the whole show's been remastered. I love the Akatsuki theam that plays when Deidara & Sasori start heading into the village. Once the current arc in the manga is over, I'll propbably return to being anime-faithful.

[SigmasonicX]

Anyway, I've only seen the opening, ending, and the precredits teaser, and it looks pretty good so far. For the opening, my favorite part was definately the shot of the Akatsuki, and my least favorite was when it sounded like the Cookie Monster was rapping. The ending is also pretty cute.

Huge WTF at the teaser, though. There are some pretty major things spoiled in it. I guess they included it to prove that they wouldn't go into fillers before then, or something, or to satisfy the absurdly large number of Sasuke fangirls in Japan.

[Mugen]

Shouldn't this be called the "Naruto Shipuuden TV Series Talkback?" Unless Japanese television has adopted American television rules, I don't think they have seasons.

[Timmay]

Shouldn't this be called the "Naruto Shipuuden TV Series Talkback?" Unless Japanese television has adopted American television rules, I don't think they have seasons.
They don't have breaks between groups of new episodes.. but they still have "seasons" (the japanese name is evading me), which are basically 24-26 episodes, which is why most series are ~13/26/50 episodes in length.

[Rob_TF]

They don't have breaks between groups of new episodes.. but they still have "seasons" (the japanese name is evading me), which are basically 24-26 episodes, which is why most series are ~13/26/50 episodes in length.

In Japan, they are called cours, and basically anywhere around 13 eps is one cours, 26 eps would be 2 and there are are a total of 4 a year. Cours comes from the French word for "course".

[Naruto D.Luffy]

Love the opening.

[FireStarterLE]

it was weird how they started out with Naruto and Sakura seeing Sasuke .. but gave us a little hint about his abilities (faster and he can talk to the fox)

Deidara was pretty much how you see in pictures and stuff (looked like he was feeding his hand ...), but Sasori, at least with the Akatsuki clothing, looks like a hunchback

Next week it's back to basics (or rather bells)

[peacebyanymeans]

Well, I have not been following the anime series besides the English dub on Toonami, but I have been following the translations of the manga. I think now is as good a time as ever to start watching the Japanese episodes.

[iMustang]

Anyway, getting back on topic. I've now also seen the ending, and I enjoy it personally. There hasn't been a decent Naruto ending in some time, I'll go as far to say this is the best. I'll also agree with the rest of the Naruto fanbase, that the part with Akatsuki is really cool. Reminds me of the 5th opening with the sound 5. Still waiting for those subs...

Well, I have not been following the anime series besides the English dub on Toonami, but I have been following the translations of the manga. I think now is as good a time as ever to start watching the Japanese episodes.

Oh yes it is :)

[NelStone]

Loved the whole bit at the beginning. Hints of what's to come.

I finally get to see Deidara in motion. Sweet!

[FireStarterLE]

I'm glad it only took me a month to watch the episodes all the way from "Meeting Itachi" to "Sasuke vs. Naruto"

So looking at how these fit in, two episodes=a chapter and a half (not necessarily in order it would seem)

It also makes me wonder how long VIZ will go before licensing this. How great would it be for them to air like this in regular time (once filler is about to start) and maybe air the filler in the half hour after Miguzi (or just sometime later than showing this). It would make everyone happy right? No skipping of episodes to watch and more importantly, no waiting!!!

[Neo Ultra Mike]

It also makes me wonder how long VIZ will go before licensing this. How great would it be for them to air like this in regular time (once filler is about to start) and maybe air the filler in the half hour after Miguzi (or just sometime later than showing this). It would make everyone happy right? No skipping of episodes to watch and more importantly, no waiting!!!

Yeah I don't really see that happening though.

1. Making a dub may be easier then making the actual show but it does take awhile to finish each episode faithfully and have ready to air on American TV. Not to mention Viz is still working on other shows (like Bleach and Zatch Bell) and can't focus all of they're efforts into Naruto. Even if they wanted to or thought it would be for the best there's no way they would try and dub the filler episodes as well as Naruto Shipuuden at the same time. When they don't need to make that extra impossible effort.

2. By the time Naruto catches up to the end of part one of the manga in dubbing, there isn't going to be a Miguzi. There's only going to be Master Control which I predict won't even have anime on it. So there's pretty much no chance of anything new anime wise coming on weekdays for awhile (you might get the occasional strip of repeats of a Toonami show or Yu-Gi-OH GX or something but that's it) much less New Naruto...

3. Since I doubt Toonami's going to want to move premieres of the Naruto fillers out of the block. Let's just say that they could air Naruto Filler and Naruto Shippuden at the same time and there was a slot to do it in? Do you really think they would? I don't. Toonami (well technically William Street) knows kids are going to eat up Naruto no matter what they show and don't want to move any of the show outside of Toonami. Besides like I keep saying, you guys may dislike the filler but I doubt the 2-11, 6-11 or even 9-14 will care all too much. It's going to air on Toonami on a weekly basis. We can hope that they'll have a bunch of two new eps a week of the filler but that's the most I would from that.

[Fresh V]

my least favorite was when it sounded like the Cookie Monster was rapping.
Lol, after I read that and watched the opening, I burst out laughing when that part came.:anime:

[Mr. Toto]

The best Naruto opening since Seishun Kyousokyoku. I totally loved it.

The episode itself...All I can say is "Welcome back." That got me so excited for Hurricane Chronicles, and I'm digging the music this time around. It sounds so epic. The track used when the two Akatsuki members waltzed in with the chorus was intense. I hope to hear more like this.

[FireStarterLE]

Yeah I don't really see that happening though.

1. Making a dub may be easier then making the actual show but it does take awhile to finish each episode faithfully and have ready to air on American TV. Not to mention Viz is still working on other shows (like Bleach and Zatch Bell) and can't focus all of they're efforts into Naruto. Even if they wanted to or thought it would be for the best there's no way they would try and dub the filler episodes as well as Naruto Shipuuden at the same time. When they don't need to make that extra impossible effort.

2. By the time Naruto catches up to the end of part one of the manga in dubbing, there isn't going to be a Miguzi. There's only going to be Master Control which I predict won't even have anime on it. So there's pretty much no chance of anything new anime wise coming on weekdays for awhile (you might get the occasional strip of repeats of a Toonami show or Yu-Gi-OH GX or something but that's it) much less New Naruto...

3. Since I doubt Toonami's going to want to move premieres of the Naruto fillers out of the block. Let's just say that they could air Naruto Filler and Naruto Shippuden at the same time and there was a slot to do it in? Do you really think they would? I don't. Toonami (well technically William Street) knows kids are going to eat up Naruto no matter what they show and don't want to move any of the show outside of Toonami. Besides like I keep saying, you guys may dislike the filler but I doubt the 2-11, 6-11 or even 9-14 will care all too much. It's going to air on Toonami on a weekly basis. We can hope that they'll have a bunch of two new eps a week of the filler but that's the most I would from that.

yeah I know, I was just thinking of a "in a perfect world" type scenario. They may try to run through the filler with a few 3-4 episode "marathons" and they'll finish airing "Naruto" in numerical order to keep people from getting confused by watching Younger Naruto in one time and then Older Naruto at a later time.
I'm just really hoping that VIZ gets this as soon as possible so another company doesn't want some of the Naruto success and takes it and messes things up in a "bad dub" sort of way.

[Lord Dolmus]

Lol, after I read that and watched the opening, I burst out laughing when that part came.:anime:

Me too, all I could think about was that post. :D

[Captain Highwind]

They just outdone Bleach, y'all

That was some nice OAV animation right there with Sasuke (Although the whole sequence reminded me too much of Naruto: Reflection :sweat:).

And I wish Bleach would've used more of that kind of creativity with the new arc (y'know instead of reminding us that we just came out of the filler arc all the time, give us stuff that we WANT to see).

They needed that opening though, because the rest was pretty boring.

The height-chart cutscenes were a little surreal there...:sweat:

[Malex]

Well, it's about freakin' time. Shippuuden has made me feel like the past year and some months to not exist right when Naruto said he returned. Indeed you have returned, Naruto. Indeed you have.

I actually liked the Konohamaru filler, but they should have used a different menial ta- I mean mission or at least change the cat and owner. Besides that, Izumo and Kotetsu should have been more coy when saying Naruto was back. That could have been the surprise factor in meeting Naruto a little greater.

Other than that, it was pure gold. Konohamaru wanting to become the Seventh Hokage was cute. Gaara in a Kazekage uniform instead of his usual garb was a more of a plus in my book. Finally hearing Deidara's masculine voice and seeing Sasori drag himself across the desert with empty sleeves (I don't remember the sleeves in the manga. Just assumed that Sasori's cloak didn't have any), just makes me beam inside. Shippuuden will make my Friday two-hour inbetween of class and lab better. Welcome back, Naruto.

Oh yeah, in the scene when Yuura talks about Akatsuki and we see Itachi, Kisame, and three unknowns. Are those Kakuzu, Hidan, and the leader? Or is the last one the female. I really can't tell.

[SS5goku]

Excuse me for asking but what exactly is this new naruto series, I mean this is the first time I heard about it, and I like to know more. How far has the show gotten now, I mean how old is everyone, and who' together? When I say that I hopeing Hinata told naruto how she feels about him. How old is everyone? things like that, I know its a little biot trouble some, but if u don't mind please explain, please and thank you.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

It's been a long time, but Naruto is back as Naruto Shippuden.

A good episode here. The prologue was intense from the start.

The Konohamaru filler stuff was fun, and I like some of the changes made to the order, so we can get the Sasori and Deidara intro this week. It should be interesting watching the 2nd Bell Test and the Sand Situation going on at the same time.

The voices all sound great, and the new music is awesome, especially the piece that played when Sasori and Deidara showed up in the Sand Jounin's view.

It's been a long time since May 2005, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Welcome back, everyone.

Excuse me for asking but what exactly is this new naruto series, I mean this is the first time I heard about it, and I like to know more. How far has the show gotten now, I mean how old is everyone, and who' together? When I say that I hopeing Hinata told naruto how she feels about him. How old is everyone? things like that, I know its a little biot trouble some, but if u don't mind please explain, please and thank you.

It's set 2 and a half years after the end of Naruto. Thus, for ages:
The Rookie 9 and Gaara are now 15.
Neji, Lee, and Tenten are now 16.
Kankurou is now 17.
Temari is now 18.

The series is focused on Part 2 of the Naruto manga. No one is 'together' yet, especially since Naruto just returned from a 2 and a half year absence.

[SS5goku]

It's been a long time, but Naruto is back as Naruto Shippuden.

A good episode here. The prologue was intense from the start.

The Konohamaru filler stuff was fun, and I like some of the changes made to the order, so we can get the Sasori and Deidara intro this week. It should be interesting watching the 2nd Bell Test and the Sand Situation going on at the same time.

The voices all sound great, and the new music is awesome, especially the piece that played when Sasori and Deidara showed up in the Sand Jounin's view.

It's been a long time since May 2005, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Welcome back, everyone.



It's set 2 and a half years after the end of Naruto. Thus, for ages:
The Rookie 9 and Gaara are now 15.
Neji, Lee, and Tenten are now 16.
Kankurou is now 17.
Temari is now 18.

The series is focused on Part 2 of the Naruto manga. No one is 'together' yet, especially since Naruto just returned from a 2 and a half year absence.


where has he been all that time? Does sasuke decide to leave orch. yet or is he still with him?

[KuwabaraTheMan]

where has he been all that time? Does sasuke decide to leave orch. yet or is he still with him?

Naruto has been with Jiraiya training this time. Sasuke is still with Orochimaru.

[FireStarterLE]

so since the site's been changed a bit, what's the structure in the background? Akatsuki stronghold? Orochimaru's new location? .. or something completely different?

http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/naruto/

*well you can barely make out Akatsuki members on the "fingers" .. such as Zetsu on the right side (left "hand")

[purplehairedwonder]

Just caught it and I must say: fantabulous. The OP was good, both visually and vocally, and the ED was really good visually (didn't like the vocals as much, though I haven't been a fan of most of the Naruto EDs anyway).

The reunion with Sasuke seemed an odd place to jump in to me, since that doesn't happen for awhile, but it was deliciously intense anyway. Can't wait to reach that entire arc.
I guess they did it... to satisfy the absurdly large number of Sasuke fangirls in Japan.This fangirl was satisfied :p

Anyway, loving how the rest of it turned out. Got a good laugh at the scene where they get all nostalgic about the training ground and Kakashi mentions Sasuke's name and the mood just collapses. "Sasuke's name is taboo around these two..." Can't wait for the bell test.

Welcome back, Naruto. Welcome back.

[Captain Zechs]

Just got done watching, and I have to say...DAMN, I want more.

The beggining of this episode was simply amazing, I loved the interaction between Sasuke and Naruto. I also liked the return, it was nice, and I can't wait to see what new Jutsu's he has come to know, along with Sakura.

Can't wait.

[Scirel]

Now THAT was awesome. I'v got a new weekly series to watch.(using the english manga and english anime to catch up on part 1)

[FlyByNite77]

It's set 2 and a half years after the end of Naruto. Thus, for ages:

The Rookie 9 and Gaara are now 15.
Neji, Lee, and Tenten are now 16.
Kankurou is now 17.
Temari is now 18.


Shikamaru is such a pimp... :p

Really great animation in the first episode, but I guess that was to be expected since its the 'relaunch'. Is Kakashi Gaiden going to be a special DVD release or something at some point?

[Scirel]

Shikamaru is such a pimp... :p

Really great animation in the first episode, but I guess that was to be expected since its the 'relaunch'. Is Kakashi Gaiden going to be a special DVD release or something at some point?


They might make it a special episode inserted somewhere in this arc, because something is revealed about kakashi and his sharingan there.

[Demonic Raven]

Fantastic.

It was a little strange to see Sasuke so soon, since were not supposed to see him until later, but the addition of the scene was still great as a preview of what happens later. Seems very interesting.

Character interactions were just as I imagined. Naruto and Sakura were easily the best one of the bunch.

Konohamaru gained plenty of cool points in my book with the return of the Sexy Jutsu, and wanting to be the Seventh Hokage. Meanwhile he somehow ended up with his same friends as always in his team with Ebisu of all people as his Jonin sensei. Too cool.

The inbetween parts with Naruto and Sakura meeting their yourger counterparts was funny. Sakura gets the short end of the stick having to "train" with Tsunade, and Naruto finally gets to see what a crazy weirdo he was when he was younger. ;)

Return of the Bell Test! And Kakashi is using his Sharingan? This I've got to see. Naruto.....welcome back. :anime:

[beren]

Why are they drawing Sakura so unatractive? That is my only complaint, she kind of looks manly, I think the manga version is much more flatering. :sad:

[iMustang]

Ah, the whole show's been remastered. I love the Akatsuki theam that plays when Deidara & Sasori start heading into the village. Once the current arc in the manga is over, I'll propbably return to being anime-faithful. Although Deidara's gender still remains open for debate. The VA's a girl, but her voice sounds more guy-like. Yes, I'm one of those who believe it's a girl.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Although Deidara's gender still remains open for debate. The VA's a girl, but her voice sounds more guy-like. Yes, I'm one of those who believe it's a girl.

There's nothing to debate.

He uses 'oira', a word used exclusively by guys. Many translaters have confirmed there is no question that he is male.

[Grenzer]

Ah, the whole show's been remastered. I love the Akatsuki theam that plays when Deidara & Sasori start heading into the village. Once the current arc in the manga is over, I'll propbably return to being anime-faithful. Although Deidara's gender still remains open for debate. The VA's a girl, but her voice sounds more guy-like. Yes, I'm one of those who believe it's a girl.

Deidara's VA is very much male. His name is Katsuhiko Kawamoto. There was a rumor that Deidara was going to be voiced by a female, but it turned out to be false. It works out better anyway, because aside from his face there is very little about Deidara that's feminine.

[Lord Dolmus]

Why are they drawing Sakura so unatractive? That is my only complaint, she kind of looks manly, I think the manga version is much more flatering. :sad:

I think she look more mature.

[Zero Kagayaki]

I really like the art style. they out done themselves

[Soul]

I very well may be the only one who finds THIS (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/48950382/?qo=6&q=Naruto+Shippuden&qh=boost%3Apopular+age_sigma%3A24h+age_scale%3A5) funny... :D

[Mr. Toto]

I very well may be the only one who finds THIS (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/48950382/?qo=6&q=Naruto+Shippuden&qh=boost%3Apopular+age_sigma%3A24h+age_scale%3A5) funny... :D
According to Sai, that area probably hasn't been affected very much.

[Dead_Ninja_000]

Naruto just got back every fan it lost....

I almost cried when I saw that new animation with that kicks ass of an opening.... I cried...:crying:

[Riza Hawkeye]

It's so good to finally see Naruto again, it's been so long. I was so excited to watch this, the opening sequence with Sasuke surprised me though I loved the animation they used during it. I liked the OP, but liked the ED more. Naruto rocked so much (which I'm sure is due greatly to not watching it in forever).

I loved the music they used when they showed Sasori and Deidara approaching the village where Gaara is.

I really can't wait to see Sakura and Naruto fight with Kakashi for the bells. I love how all three of them got serious at the end of the episode.

[Captain Highwind]

I liked the OP, but liked the ED more.

So do I. But I like the animation from the OP better than the ED's, and the music in the ED better than I do the OP's. :sweat:

[KuwabaraTheMan]

So do I. But I like the animation from the OP better than the ED's, and the music in the ED better than I do the OP's. :sweat:

The Opening animation lacks Chiyo.

Seriously, you can't leave out the most important character of the entire arc.

[Captain Highwind]

Seriously, you can't leave out the most important character of the entire arc.

All except for the Sasuke Retrieval arc, I know next to nothing about anything before it, so it's all new to me. And after watching the first episode, I'd like to take this time to say:

Gah! A tongue organ in the dude's hands? (and wrists?) Sick! Nasty! What a horrible power to have! >_<

Okay, I'm over it.

[Riza Hawkeye]

The Opening animation lacks Chiyo.

Seriously, you can't leave out the most important character of the entire arc.

Actually...I'm pretty sure she's shown. Here's (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/Naruto/bscap221.jpg) a screenshot; look at the upper right corner.Sure, its not much and you wouldn't notice if you aren't looking hard enough, but its still there.

Gah! A tongue organ in the dude's hands? (and wrists?) Sick! Nasty! What a horrible power to have! >_<It seems virtually everyone in Akatsuki isn't normal, just look at the guy with the 'venus fly trap' around his body.

[Conan-san]

I really can't wait to see Sakura and Naruto fight with Kakashi for the bells. I love how all three of them got serious at the end of the episode. All I want to know is if they'll drag it out or just make it the short gag it was in the manga

[Soul]

BTW, IMO..
When I heard Sasuke, my first thought was..... Lowenthal ..but in Japanese.

Weird?

[FireStarterLE]

Actually...I'm pretty sure she's shown. Here's (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/RizaHawkeye/Naruto/bscap221.jpg) a screenshot; look at the upper right corner.Sure, its not much and you wouldn't notice if you aren't looking hard enough, but its still there.

It seems virtually everyone in Akatsuki isn't normal, just look at the guy with the 'venus fly trap' around his body.

and just edit it with a simple Picture viewer and it's more clear The edited (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a283/FireStarterSE/untitled.jpg?t=1171863654) image

[SS5goku]

Man I was so happy that Naruto came back from his training; he even had Sakura blushing after him. Everything was going his way until he had to talk about performing his sexy justsu, that’s when Sakura went back to her old self and beat the crap out of him. Just like Naruto the girl he’s in love with, had her, and then lost her. Plus why is the organization in the sand village.

[Dekacloud]

I just saw it and the episode was wonderful! So sugoi!! (awesome)


The BGM is great!! I really liked the choir muisc playing when Sasori and Deidara came to the Sand Village. :D
Why does Deidara have a mouth in his hand? That's just wrong! :ack:
So, Yura was a spy? Interesting.
The part with Sasuke was so unneeded yet so awesome!! :anime:
The inbetween parts with Naruto and Sakura meeting their yourger counterparts was funny. Sakura gets the short end of the stick having to "train" with Tsunade, and Naruto finally gets to see what a crazy weirdo he was when he was younger. ;)
Those parts were hilarious!! Especially the one with Kakashi!

[SS5goku]

I just saw it and the episode was wonderful! So sugoi!! (awesome)


The part with Sasuke was so unneeded yet so awesome!! :anime:I miss some of the episode, which part was it where Sasuke wasn’t needed?:sweat:

[purplehairedwonder]

I miss some of the episode, which part was it where Sasuke wasn’t needed?:sweat: The part before the OP began. It was a scene that doesn't happen for awhile in the manga.

[SS5goku]

The part before the OP began. It was a scene that doesn't happen for awhile in the manga.


Ok I 'll just wait. Anyways I skipped a bunch of episodes so I wouldn't know this? Don't Sasuke realize what Orch. is planning on doing to him after he's done training him? Plus I was just wondering where do you'll guys watch ur episodes.

[FireStarterLE]

Ok I 'll just wait. Anyways I skipped a bunch of episodes so I wouldn't know this? Don't Sasuke realize what Orch. is planning on doing to him after he's done training him? Plus I was just wondering where do you'll guys watch ur episodes.

Question 1: yeah, he kinda does know. His only mission is to make Itachi a dead man, what happens afterwards he doesnt care (question is, what if Orochimaru decides to take him before Sasuke gets the chance to kill Itachi? I'd say it'll bring about a conflict)

Question 2: can't really be answered on here, no specifics can be mentioned

[SS5goku]

Question 1: yeah, he kinda does know. His only mission is to make Itachi a dead man, what happens afterwards he doesnt care (question is, what if Orochimaru decides to take him before Sasuke gets the chance to kill Itachi? I'd say it'll bring about a conflict)

Question 2: can't really be answered on here, no specifics can be mentioned


Exactly what I was thinking, since Orch. wants Sasuke alive, then he won’t allow Sasuke to go off and get his self killed. I mean come on, no matter how strong Sasuke gets, he’ll never be in the same league as Itachi. So I Figure he wouldn't allow him to go off and try to kill Itachi, because he knows for sure Itachi would kill him. Plus I know where I watch the episodes, but I didn’t know you weren’t allowed to tell where we watch them form?

[Mynd Hed]

Why does Deidara have a mouth in his hand? That's just wrong! :ack:

I think he must've watched Vampire Hunter D one too many times. (-:


Exactly what I was thinking, since Orch. wants Sasuke alive, then he won’t allow Sasuke to go off and get his self killed. I mean come on, no matter how strong Sasuke gets, he’ll never be in the same league as Itachi. So I Figure he wouldn't allow him to go off and try to kill Itachi, because he knows for sure Itachi would kill him. Plus I know where I watch the episodes, but I didn’t know you weren’t allowed to tell where we watch them form?

My gf and I were talking about this not long ago, and she was saying how funny it would be if Naruto or Orochimaru or, I dunno, Lee or Chouji or somebody finally killed Itachi in the end before Sasuke got strong enough. That would take the emo freak down a peg or two. (-:

[Jester2415]

I don't think Itachi is invincible. True, no one can beat him right now but if sasuke were to achieve the same level Mangekyo Sharingan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kekkei_genkai#Itachi.27s_Mangekyo_Sharingan), he wouldn't stand a chance. Only question is, is sasuke really ready to kill his best friend? Will he kill naruto? :D

[Sketch]

BTW, IMO..
When I heard Sasuke, my first thought was..... Lowenthal ..but in Japanese.

Weird?

Yeah Yuri's Sasuke is pretty similar to the Japanese one so I've always liked it.

Well thank Hokage NARUTO IS BACK. It's been too long my friends, far too long.

Great hour premiere. Certainly a good way to kick things off. I can't wait to see more.

[Captain Highwind]

My gf and I were talking about this not long ago, and she was saying how funny it would be if Naruto or Orochimaru or, I dunno, Lee or Chouji or somebody finally killed Itachi in the end before Sasuke got strong enough. That would take the emo freak down a peg or two. (-:

By the transitive property, Sasuke would have to kill the killer of Itachi.

Now look at that--Naruto and Sasuke can have another death match! :anime:

[SS5goku]

I don't think Itachi is invincible. True, no one can beat him right now but if sasuke were to achieve the same level Mangekyo Sharingan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kekkei_genkai#Itachi.27s_Mangekyo_Sharingan), he wouldn't stand a chance. Only question is, is sasuke really ready to kill his best friend? Will he kill naruto? :D


I don't think Sasuke would never be able to kill Naruto.

My gf and I were talking about this not long ago, and she was saying how funny it would be if Naruto or Orochimaru or, I dunno, Lee or Chouji or somebody finally killed Itachi in the end before Sasuke got strong enough. That would take the emo freak down a peg or two. (-:


Only person I could see killing Itachi, if it wasn't Sasuke, would be Naurto or Jiraya. Naruto, because Itachi is trying to kidnapped him, which may cause Naruto to release the seal off of the nine-tailed fox, then may be able to kill itachi. Jiraya, because, he would be trying to keep Naruto safe from Itachi.

[FireStarterLE]

Kakashi seems to be working on a new sharingan pretty much everytime he fights, so he could also play "spoiler"

[SS5goku]

Kakashi seems to be working on a new sharingan pretty much everytime he fights, so he could also play "spoiler"


Unless he became way stronger than before than Kakashi won't have a snowball chance in hell. Because from what I remember Kakashi got his a** kick by Itachi. So I don't see Kakashi ever becomeing more stronger than Itachi. The only person who could become strong enough would be Naruto, because of the fact of unlimted chakra the nine-tail has.

[Kyuss]

Indeed, the spiritual energies of the Kybuui is quite strong. If you'll pardon the usage, the energies that Naruto can draw upon from Kybuui is much like having your own personal demon lord as a protector, if not a planar power. While not truly godly, the Kybuui is a spirit of tremendous energy resource and thus along with Naruto's natural stamina/endurance, makes his a far more difficult challenge for Itachi in my book. While Itachi might have handled Naruto the first time around, I'm sure he's probably less confident if he faces Naruto now.

[purplehairedwonder]

Episode 3 is out. I'm really diggin' the soundtrack to Shippuden so far.

Loved this episode, as we see some of the fruits of Naruto and Sakura's training. I liked the flashback comparisons to their first bell test. It really cracked me up. But the Sasuke genjutsu almost seemed cruel, if extremely obvious as a trap. Loved Sakura rubbing it in that she was so skilled in genjutsu this go 'round. Kakashi's face in that scene was priceless.

And who could forgot Deidara's infiltration of Suna. Blowing up the spider bombs right on the sentries' faces... that was brutal. Loved seeing Gaara geared up for battle at the end, though.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Art is a bang!

I'm liking the pacing, and the music. They added a lot of good stuff to the 2nd Bell Test. And now we get Gaara vs Deidara, an awesome fight.

Can't wait to see it animated.

Really digging Sasori and Deidara's voices.

[Mynd Hed]

But the Sasuke genjutsu almost seemed cruel, if extremely obvious as a trap.

It made sense to me, though; Kakashi still thinks of them as his students, after all. If they're going to go to pieces every time someone says the word "Sasuke," that's a weakness for anyone who cares to exploit it. So Kakashi forces them to face up to it and deal with it.

Anyway, I thought all the flashbacks to the first bell test kind of slowed the pacing a little too much, but that's just me. I might be overly sensitive to that stuff because I only just caught up to the end of the canon stuff (I skipped the filler arcs) about two months ago, so a lot of the early series is probably fresher in my memory than with folks who've been waiting, what, two years for this?

[purplehairedwonder]

It made sense to me, though; Kakashi still thinks of them as his students, after all. If they're going to go to pieces every time someone says the word "Sasuke," that's a weakness for anyone who cares to exploit it. So Kakashi forces them to face up to it and deal with it.Oh sure, it made complete sense to me. It just made me wince when I saw it.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Anyway, I thought all the flashbacks to the first bell test kind of slowed the pacing a little too much, but that's just me. I might be overly sensitive to that stuff because I only just caught up to the end of the canon stuff (I skipped the filler arcs) about two months ago, so a lot of the early series is probably fresher in my memory than with folks who've been waiting, what, two years for this?

The flashbacks, I was mixed on. It was nice to see how they'd grown, but I thought that a couple of them went a little long. Still, they weren't that bad, in my opinion.

Since no one else mentioned it, I liked the homage to Episode 1 when Naruto used Taijuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, and surrounded Kakashi the same way he did Mizuki.

[Demonic Raven]

Since no one else mentioned it, I liked the homage to Episode 1 when Naruto used Taijuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, and surrounded Kakashi the same way he did Mizuki.Yeah I liked that one too.

My favorite was Kakashi's Lotus on three Naruto clones at once. That was just priceless.

The flashbacks kind of did slow the episode down a bit, but I guess it was kind of necessary to show just how much Naruto and Sakura have grown.

And of course, we see Deidara blowing up spideys on some Sand Ninja heads. Brutal. Good thing Gaara's around, and hopefully we will see a big showdown between them next episode.

[Dekacloud]

Episode 3 is out. I'm really diggin' the soundtrack to Shippuden so far.

Me too!

[Captain Highwind]

The flashbacks, I was mixed on. It was nice to see how they'd grown, but I thought that a couple of them went a little long. Still, they weren't that bad, in my opinion.

It wasn't so much that they were long, it's just that the show temporarily went into Family Guy mode:

"Hey Naruto/Sakura, remember the time when I..." lather/rinse/repeat.

But it was a one-time thing, so I don't mind.

One scene I really liked though:

"I better stop teasing Sakura...she'll kill me... -_-" LOL

[Conan-san]

Me too!Actauly it's a supprise they have been puting this much into the whole deal concidering that just showing the show past the fillers would of had people storming back anyway.

Oh yeah, as far as I'm concerned, Naruto's "You gotta be more perverted, Kohnohamaru!" thing was a joke on his part that went fantasticly wrong (As in he was kidding).

BTW: What was the deal with the bumper passwords in ep 1/2?

[Captain Highwind]

BTW: What was the deal with the bumper passwords in ep 1/2?

I'm guessing TV Tokyo is alot like Kids WB here, except they put alot more effort into their sweepstakes contests.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Those passwords just made up "Shippuu" from "Shippuuden".

That's all.

[Captain Highwind]

Now I'm confused. What was the point?

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Now I'm confused. What was the point?

To announce the name of the new series, I guess?

No point, really.

[Captain Zechs]

Eh...It was good, I liked it...just the flashbacks were a pain. Seriously. Though, I see Sakura has grown A LOT! But Naruto...eh...I guess we will really see his devlopment later. And I cant wait to see the fight next week.

[Rob_TF]

To announce the name of the new series, I guess?

No point, really.

Actually, the point was for a competition that TV-Tokyo was holding in celebration of the new series. All viewers had to do was to get the whole keyword and send it in they could a prize of their choice (which either be Narutimate Accel and a poster (Naruto Set) or NS:GNTEX and a different poster (Uzumaki Set)).

[FlyByNite77]

I'm liking the new BGM in the series since it employs some elements of the old with some new beats. Very nice.

Sakura's mad strength FTW! :sweat:

I know it happened in the manga, but gee Kishimoto really tries to hammer home how strong she got and make her a useful character eh? How many times does another character say she's another Tsunade? :p

If Kakashi was really skilled he would have tried to make an older version of Sasuke. Why would they fall for the young kid Sasuke? At least make him taller or something.

[Hanshotfirst113]

Have they rebooted or something? Why was there a big filler arc? Did the Manga go on hiatus? I'm so confused!

[JShaggy]

Have they rebooted or something? Why was there a big filler arc? Did the Manga go on hiatus? I'm so confused!According to Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto), the Naruto anime storyline developed in such a way that it literally had caught up with the ongoing manga storyline. Because of that, the animators decided to do some fillers at times until there was a wide enough gap between the manga and anime storylines where they would least likely overlap each other. Hence the reason we've had to go through 80+ episodes of filler, even as Part I had ended, and Part II of the manga was in development.

[Kyuss]

After watching the third episode I'm reminded of the fact that Itachi did mention that Guy was indeed a formidable opponent. That being said, I don't believe even Guy could handle Itachi in a truly fight to the finish encounter.

Itachi's death will certainly be a major event, but I'm doubtful it will happen within the next...50 or so chapters. Then again, my foresight hasn't been too strong of late.

[SS5goku]

Just got done watching the third episode. It was nice seeing Naruto and Sakura working so well together. Almost look like a good couple. Plus did kakshei really expect them to fall for the same tricks again, what a bummer. So we get to see Gaara fight in the next episode, wonder how far he came from the time him and Naruto fought together. Plus why are they having these investgations, are they like bonuses or something?

[Kyuss]

What investigations are you referring to?

[SS5goku]

What investigations are you referring to?

You know like the end of the episode 3 where Tsuande talk about Itachi Uchia and his little group, then she said something about still under investigation.

[Kyuss]

I believe she was referring to the fact that they are still trying to understand the exact motivations for Ataksuki and how Itachi relates to that. I mean they are as big a threat as Orochimaru, if not more so since they are specifically targeting Naruto for his connection as the host of Kyuubi/the Nine tailed Fox.

Also it's not Itachi's group. He just happens to either a) agree with their goals or b) enjoys the work they have him do. He's not in charge any more than Deidara is or Sasori.

[SS5goku]

I believe she was referring to the fact that they are still trying to understand the exact motivations for Ataksuki and how Itachi relates to that. I mean they are as big a threat as Orochimaru, if not more so since they are specifically targeting Naruto for his connection as the host of Kyuubi/the Nine tailed Fox.

Also it's not Itachi's group. He just happens to either a) agree with their goals or b) enjoys the work they have him do. He's not in charge any more than Deidara is or Sasori.

So their more interested into the group Ataksuki, because they're specifically after the Kyuubi in Naruto. Let's just hope their more succesfull in keeping Naruto safe than they were with keeping Sasuke safe from Orochimaru. Plus, Why exactly haven't they tried to kiddnapped him yet? I mean they're strong enough, they could easily kidnapped him, or force Naruto to come with them, like kidnapping Sakura and then useing her against Naruto. Forceing him to make the decision to come with them or she dies. I mean they're so many easy ways they could do this, but they decide not to.

[Kyuss]

You're asking me like I have some keen insights to their motivations. As far as I can tell, their reasons for not attacking/kidnapping Naruto probably stem from the fact they are small group and already had one defection from them. (IE Orochimaru). What I can accurately assume or at least posit as reason as to why they didn't earlier is as follows:
1) They are small group but need money to function. There are, after all, living costs involved along with needs that money can fill that ninjustus, genjustus and even taijustus cannot truly fill.
2) They might be waiting for the opportunity to let Naruto mature so as they can extract the Kyuubi without unduly harming the spirit. After all, even Naruto cannot fully ulitiize the power of the Kyuubi earlier on as his body cannot handle the stress it produces.

As for keeping Naruto safe, they have an entire village at their disposal which again might be a reason Ataksuki held off on grabbing Naruto. Incurring the wrath of a village filled with shinobi of great skill, even if they are much higher level than the Leaf village, might bring down consequences they either didn't not wish to deal with at the time OR thought that would be cost prohibitive to their designs.

[FireStarterLE]

that's what I was thinking too. They'd probably want to limit their fights and build their power, save the nine-tails for last while taking out a few Leaf Village shinobi when they get the chance so to dwindle their numbers. And then once they can use the power of all the previous tailed "demons" they can attack the Nine Tails with their full power.

And don't forget, the Leaf Village does have two of the three Sannin both of whom have vowed to keep Naruto from Akatsuki by any means.

[Kyuss]

Exactly. If I was Ataksuki I would conserve our strength and bide our time until we can be certain of victory. Just because someone might be able to do something doesn't mean it's necessarily the best course of action.

[Conan-san]

Exactly. If I was Ataksuki I would conserve our strength and bide our time until we can be certain of victory. Just because someone might be able to do something doesn't mean it's necessarily the best course of action.
when you concider thier low level overall scheme...it doesn't seem they're that hot on thinking things though

[Kyuss]

perhaps. But then again there is a wide latitude that the Ataksuki leader allows that others might not. He might have his reasons or just feels that control is unnecessary.

[SS5goku]

Ok I understand that, but the longer they wait the more powerfull Naruto and the Kyuubi gets. We have to rememeber that the Kyuubi is prob. the strongest tail demon in the world, not consdiering that Kyuubi has unlimted chakra. All I want is to see the Ataksuki put a little bit more effort into trying to catch Kyuubi. One more thing, Who exactly is the leader of Ataksuki.

[iMustang]

Heh, I was expecting the bells thing to end this episode, aswell as the fight between Deidara & Gaara starting. I guess the anime is doing everything it has to too avoid more fillers.


Ok I understand that, but the longer they wait the more powerfull Naruto and the Kyuubi gets. We have to rememeber that the Kyuubi is prob. the strongest tail demon in the world, not consdiering that Kyuubi has unlimted chakra. All I want is to see the Ataksuki put a little bit more effort into trying to catch Kyuubi. One more thing, Who exactly is the leader of Ataksuki.


To your first statement:

They're doing it tail-by-tail. Gaara is the One-Tail, so after him they target the Two-Tail, and so on.

Second:

No one knows who the leader is. Some like to speculate, but my guess is we've never seen him before. The most we've seen is the eyes, hair color, and lips.

[SS5goku]

To your first statement:

They're doing it tail-by-tail. Gaara is the One-Tail, so after him they target the Two-Tail, and so on.


Dang man they're are total of nine tails demons? If that's true, than some people are just sad.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

They're doing it tail-by-tail. Gaara is the One-Tail, so after him they target the Two-Tail, and so on.

Wrong.

They already have two of the demons captured prior to going after Gaara.

[SS5goku]

Wrong.

They already have two of the demons captured prior to going after Gaara.

So are their a total of nie demons

[Strollymonster]

New episode was enjoyable. I knew they were going to stretch out the Kakashi fight as long as they could, but at least it was watchable. LOL at Naruto and Kakashi's reactions to Sakura's strength...though it annoys me to no end that Kishi ended up making her a Tsunade clone with no inherent cool techniques/abilities of her own. Heck, she's even getting the same hairstyle as time goes on.

Also got a laugh out of Naruto's attempt at the Thousand Years of Death, if only it had hit :D

Deidara continues his funtime in Suna, but Gaara looks to put a stop to it.

While this is all well and good, I can't wait to see the introduction of the rest of the Rookie 9 and Team Gai to Shipuuden...especially Hinata :anime:

[SS5goku]

While this is all well and good, I can't wait to see the introduction of the rest of the Rookie 9 and Team Gai to Shipuuden...especially Hinata :anime:


Yes, I wonder when we get to see Hinata. Wonder how she develope over the time skip. I mean out of everyone I bet u she's end up being the happiest that Naruto is back.:D

[Kyuss]

SS,

Yes there are 9 demons. Why they aren't doing it order, I have no clue. But I believe by the time they attack Garaa, they've already taken two. Perhaps the reason they don't go after Naruto is because they've decided to gather as much intellegence on the other hosts before making a move. Perhaps in this way, they can release the others and send them against the Leaf village, all the while providing a distraction from their true object, Naruto and Kyuubi.

[SS5goku]

SS,

Yes there are 9 demons. Why they aren't doing it order, I have no clue. But I believe by the time they attack Garaa, they've already taken two. Perhaps the reason they don't go after Naruto is because they've decided to gather as much intellegence on the other hosts before making a move. Perhaps in this way, they can release the others and send them against the Leaf village, all the while providing a distraction from their true object, Naruto and Kyuubi.


Ok, one question, if u know this. Does these other nine demons have anything in common with the Kyubbi? I mean it seems like they done this in order from a one tail demon to nine tail demon, sealing each demon inside a young boy, like Naruto and Gaara.

[purplehairedwonder]

Ok, one question, if u know this. Does these other nine demons have anything in common with the Kyubbi? I mean it seems like they done this in order from a one tail demon to nine tail demon, sealing each demon inside a young boy, like Naruto and Gaara.
The two-tailed jinchuuriki is a woman. And not all of the bijuu even have hosts.

[SS5goku]

you know i could see all of the nine tailed demon hooking up as a team and takeing down Ataskui for good

[FireStarterLE]

well according to ANN, there's going to be another hour long special at the end of March ... YAY EXTENDED SHIPPUUDEN GOODNESS!!

[SS5goku]

well according to ANN, there's going to be another hour long special at the end of March ... YAY EXTENDED SHIPPUUDEN GOODNESS!!

how does it aire, like does it air one new episode a week.

[FireStarterLE]

currently? Yeah, just one per week (thursday if i'm not mistaken). And the hour long specials are just two episodes with only one intro and ending.

[iMustang]

Wrong.

Uhhh...right?

I was simply stating that they're doing it in order right now. Obviously they wern't going in order when they went after Naruto, but since then they have. I really don't see what the fact that they have two before-hand has to do with anything. They may not've gone in order before, but they are now (seeing as they just caught the 3-tailed awhile ago). Plus they may not have them anymore. Orochimaru may've taken one with him, and Ataksuki may've sent him one. Making two more targets, or has everyone forgotten about this?:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/89/Kabuto%27s_red_eyes.jpg

Mind you this is Kabuto, and it's still uncomfermed if it's really a tailed demon.

[hihihi69]

ok What station plays the shipuuden episodes once a week and does ne one knowwhen they will be subbed in english???

[Funkatron]

ok What station plays the shipuuden episodes once a week and does ne one knowwhen they will be subbed in english???

There is no station in the US. It airs in Japan on TVTokyo. It'll take years for the US sub to catch up, so you'll have to wait a while

[Kyuss]

Funk is correct. Expect to see Shipuuden probably in late 2008, early 2009.

As for today's episode, one thing that seriously impressed me was once again Kakashi's ability to replicate hand signs on the fly. Three powerful ninjutsus and he was able to send Sakura and Naruto on the defensive for once. Truly a great feat for the Copy Ninja of the Hidden Leaf village.

Oh and Garaa proved to be pretty bad ass too.

[Captain Highwind]

The opening fight was animated kind of weird. It was pretty, but it looked like they were missing some inbetweens to smooth it out.

I like this OP, but it really kills the dark mood they have set in the beginning. It would be better if they just show the OP first.

They've outdone themselves with this soundtrack, using violins instead of the usual hard rock.

As said above, Kakashi super-hand formations--awesome! :anime:

Use Spoiler Tag Jutsu!

[RAINMAN]

Just got done watching the third episode. It was nice seeing Naruto and Sakura working so well together. Almost look like a good couple.


Naruto and sakura as a couple makes me want to puke.

[Kyuss]

Couple or whatever, they obviously have great team harmony. That was proven throughout this exercise.

[Furu]

Man, I know they need to pad things out to make it last longer and keep us out of filler hell for however long they can, but flashbacks to things that happened about four minutes ago? Sort of kills the pacing.

[Mynd Hed]

Man, I know they need to pad things out to make it last longer and keep us out of filler hell for however long they can, but flashbacks to things that happened about four minutes ago? Sort of kills the pacing.

That's kind of been my problem with Naruto from Day One unfortunately. It's not always THAT bad, but the show as a whole has always felt very padded.

[Captain Highwind]

*Watches the past 2 episodes*

*Then watches Bleach's constant synopsis at the beginning of the past 4 episodes*

My attention span has dropped considerably. What are you guys talking about, again? :p

[Malex]

The flashbacks can always be worse. We all have seen Gundam SEED.

Flashbacks aside, the past episode was fun. Fun to see Gaara create a giant Shukaku arm to bat off Deidara and a giant sand prison out of the sand in the Hidden Sand Village. Fun to also see Kakashi unleash stolen moves from Zabuza and the Uchiha Clan (How did he create the fireball without removing his mask?) and see him freak out when Naruto was about to spoil Icha Icha Tactics. The action and comedy of the manga is finally back and I am happy.

Now if the bell test took this long, how long would the puppet fun last?

[Mynd Hed]

(How did he create the fireball without removing his mask?)

Special fireproof adamantium-weave fabric? (-:

Edit: Actually my gf tells me that in the manga, at least, he pulls down his mask and then pulls it up again afterwards (off-panel, of course, so you never see his face; you just see a shot of him finishing tugging it up afterwards). I'd have to go back and watch the episode again to know if the same is true in the anime, but I guess it stands to reason.

[peacebyanymeans]

How did he create the fireball without removing his mask?

He probably creates a spark in his hand using chakra and just blows some sort of flammable gas through this mask.

That way the flame starts at the hand and not in the mouth.


...



I honestly don't know...

[silverwings]

Gaara, the dancing ballerina, GO!

yeah, that was a bit annoying. Here's hoping the fight picks up some of the energy that it had in the manga in the next episode. Because this fight is supposed to be awesome. :)

[Hanshotfirst113]

This is only a couple of episodes in, isn't it?

[Kyuss]

So far the fight between Garaa and Deidara is going about what I expect. Especially since, much like Naruto, Garaa has grown enough to control large chakra amounts and perhaps be able to focus his will better. (Being less psychotic tends to help.)

[purplehairedwonder]

This is only a couple of episodes in, isn't it?
Four.

Loved the episode. Kakashi whipping out the hand signs at such an incredible speed was badass and seeing some of the old moves was cool too. And not to mention using Icha Icha spoilers to get the bells. That just cracks me up to no end. And of course, badassness on Gaara's side.

Every episode the soundtrack is impressing me more and more. I absolutely love the new stuff. It's fab.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

I love the way Naruto outsmarts Boring-sensei, so hilarious.

And Gaara vs Deidara is starting up, and pretty good. Shame they don't have the A animation team on this episode, but maybe one of the next couple will.

[SS5goku]

I just got done watching another episode of Naruto, pretty good. Like how Gaara has control over the sand like that, and the desert prison techinque I think that's what it's called? That my friend was an awsome move by Gaara. Plus on Naruto thumbs up by useing the spoilers on Jiarya book to beat Kakshei. I hope we get to see Hinata soon, I would like to see how she lloks, since it's been awhile.

[Kyuss]

I love the way Naruto outsmarts Boring-sensei, so hilarious.

Boring? Hardly. Kakashi proves his credentials as an truly elite shinobi by my estimate. True Naruto and Sakura have grown, but even they have trouble when Kakashi shows them just how serious he can be.

Next episode's animation should be good, even though I felt this one wasn't too bad.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Boring? Hardly. Kakashi proves his credentials as an truly elite shinobi by my estimate. True Naruto and Sakura have grown, but even they have trouble when Kakashi shows them just how serious he can be.
He might be strong, but he's a flat and boring character, who has shown no growth or development in the entire series, and has pretty much no personality aside from being a one-dimesnional 'cool guy' who isn't even really all that cool. Gets hopsitalized after almost every fight he's in.

[Kyuss]

Funny he wasn't hospitalized when he, Naruto and Sakura fought. Admittedly it was just a training exercise, but by your definition, every time he fights, he ends up in a hospital.

I don't see him as one dimensional. Perhaps because after reading Kakashi Gaiden I can see his growth very well. Certainly he's a "cool guy" but unlike say Sasuke, he's not one to do the "emo" route. He's a human being, with emotions I'll grant you, but one backed by a code of conduct.

As for growth and development in the series, we are not truly examining him as one might another character in another series. Many good characters often get pushed aside for "main" characters. That doesn't preclude them from being interesting.

However since 99.9% of interest is indeed subjective, this is a subjective stance we are both taking. So therefore it's an unwinnable game, something I don't care to play for, especially when the stakes are this small.

[Web Head]

He might be strong, but he's a flat and boring character, who has shown no growth or development in the entire series, and has pretty much no personality aside from being a one-dimesnional 'cool guy' who isn't even really all that cool. Gets hopsitalized after almost every fight he's in.
Just curious, but have you read Kakashi Gaiden? If not, it does add some depth to the character.

[Kyuss]

Web,

I did mention that in my argument, that Kakashi Gaiden did add a good deal of depth to Kakashi. But who knows?

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Just curious, but have you read Kakashi Gaiden? If not, it does add some depth to the character.

Of course I have. It doesn't add much of anything to Boring-sensei, though.

He was a jerk who had his friend die and decided to pretend to be his friend. Wooo depth!

[Kyuss]

Obviously I believe Kuwabara's vision of Kakashi is very...jaded by emotion or at least some misunderstanding. But then again this is one person's perception of a character and that shouldn't be accepted as "factual" so much as "personal opinion."

[Timmay]

Is it really necessary to call him boring-sensei every time you refer to him? I mean, I don't like Hinata but I don't go around referring to her as annoyingoverratedshygirl.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Is it really necessary to call him boring-sensei every time you refer to him? I mean, I don't like Hinata but I don't go around referring to her as annoyingoverratedshygirl.

It's just my nickname. I'm not hurting anyone by saying 'Boring-Sensei'.

Also, Hinata isn't overrated, so that point is moot.:p

[FightingDreamer]

Is it really necessary to call him boring-sensei every time you refer to him? I mean, I don't like Hinata but I don't go around referring to her as annoyingoverratedshygirl.

*ducks for cover* This is gonna get bloody....

[Kyuss]

Fighting,

Indeed. This is reminiscence of the time I watched the fight between Baphomet and Yeenoghu a few centuries back. It wasn't pretty but was...entertaining.

In any case, I am siding with Timmay on the issue that Kakashi isn't boring and that most of Kuwabara's assertions are not only baseless but 100% opinionated with emotion rather than reason.

Same is true with people that dislike Hinata. While I have no emotional attachment to her, nor any reason to believe she is more or less a ninja than anyone else, I am convinced denigrating her based on other aspects that are more emotionally founded is merely an attempt by others to fuel their own personal agendas.

[purplehairedwonder]

Episode 5 continued with the goodness that is part 2. Gaara vs. Deidara continued to be badass. Pretty gruesome with Gaara taking out Deidara's arm. Ouch. Loved Kankuro's flashback to Gaara, showing how his outlook has really changed. And now we have Team Kakashi. I got a good laugh at Naruto saying to Sakura they could go on a date and Sakura just demanding he pay.

Have I mentioned how much I love the soundtrack? Every episode just wows me with the music.

[beren]

It was a fairly good episode, I thought the scene where Gaara and Kankuro talked dragged, kankuro was drawn oddly in that scene, but other then that it was golden. I kept getting flashbacks were I thought I had seen what was being shown already, but I realized I was remembering the manga and it kind of just mixes together.

Kuwabara is right about Kakashi I never realized it till I read what he said, Kakashi has some depth but is flat, his depth is kind of boring though, never betray your comrades, revenge isn't worth it, etc. etc. He is kind of plain. Zabuza for instance would be a character I would say had some real depth, was interesting, and was dynamic. Kakashi needs some kind of motivation, or revelation to be interesting, a development would be if he had a child that was 9 or so years old, he never goes to visit his son/daughter because of some flashback episode(its believable), and he learns to accept it. But probably he will just be strong as hell, invent a new technique here or there, read his book, and never change.

[Dead_Ninja_000]

Have I mentioned how much I love the soundtrack? Every episode just wows me with the music.


13 posts up:sweat: , sweet I gotta go see this episode.

[Knighthammer]

The episode really does add some new depth to Gaara.

It ALMOST feels like the same attitude that the 3rd Hokage had in his final fight.

This is a big difference from the Gaara we see on CN's current episodes.

I think the way they demonstrated his change works very well. I mean even listening to him say "Sand Coffin" is so different.

[Jay]

Kakashi isn't boring he is one the most advance ninjas in the series.

[Knighthammer]

Kakashi isn't boring he is one the most advance ninjas in the series.

I don't see how any one could call him boring personally >.<

Four things stand out in mind: Thousand Years of Pain, his fight with Zabuza Momochi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zabuza_Momochi), the story of how he got his Shadigan and in Shipuuden how he used three different elements in such a short time span illustrating to Naruto and Sakura why he truly is a great ninja.

I don't know what else you could expect. Kakashi has all the makings of a great character!

[beren]

I don't see how any one could call him boring personally >.<

Four things stand out in mind: Thousand Years of Pain, his fight with Zabuza , the story of how he got his Shadigan and in Shipuuden how he used three different elements in such a short time span illustrating to Naruto and Sakura why he truly is a great ninja.

I don't know what else you could expect. Kakashi has all the makings of a great character!

He has all the markings of a great ninja, or really strong fighter, however Kakahi lacks many things, a great character develops overtime, has real depth, and is moving or captivating in some way. Yes he is strong, yes he has a back story, but after how ever many hundred manga chapters and anime episodes he gets stale. Anyone could of fought Zabuza, it would not have made a diffrence as long as they were strong enough to beat Zabuza and have Haku sacrifice himself to save Zabuza. It didn't have to be Kakashi, it could have been any character it would have been the same story, which is why he is broing, you could replace him with another character in any part of the story he ever appears in and it wouldn't change much (besides Kakashi raiden, Kakashi vs Itachi, Kakashi vs Gai) . He has been there from the beginning, people have an emotional attachment to him, he has his quarks, but from the beginning till now he has been mostly stale.

p.s. I forget this is a shonen and who the target audience is sorry if yall don't quite grasp what I am saying. I remember when I was 14 I thought dbz was the absolute height of complexity and telelvision.

[purplehairedwonder]

p.s. I forget this is a shonen and who the target audience is sorry if yall don't quite grasp what I am saying. I remember when I was 14 I thought dbz was the absolute height of complexity and telelvision.Ah yes, condescension; one of my favorite fanboy personality traits. Especially when half the post was misspelled... As an English major and a Kakashi fan, I really appreciate that. Thanks.
13 posts up:sweat:
Ah, that whooshing sound would be humor going over your head. Got it.

[beren]

I wasn't being patronizing I was being nostalgic, And what I meant about the target audience is I shouldn't be so harsh in judging the show, I didn't mean the people (ie:me) that watch the show were not intelligent just that the show isn't exactly masterpiece theater. Sorry if I wasn't clear, but thank you anway.

[Furu]

I wasn't being patronizing I was being nostalgic, And what I meant about the target audience is I shouldn't be so harsh in judging the show, I didn't mean the people (ie:me) that watch the show were not intelligent just that the show isn't exactly masterpiece theater. Sorry if I wasn't clear, but thank you anway.

That's...

...really not an improvement, you know that?

[Dead_Ninja_000]

Kakashi isn't boring he is one the most advance ninjas in the series.


We seriously just gotta drop this... -_-

[Mr. Toto]

I was disappointed with this week's episode. The animation was good overall, but Kankurou just looked strange every time he was on screen. Plus, the Deidara vs. Gaara fight seemed to drag on and wasn't that exciting. But I thought Gaara's speech and the last few minutes of the episode were pretty good.

I hope we get out of this "one chapter per episode" style soon, because the series seems to be moving quite slowly.

[letsplaynikaboo]

I was disappointed with this week's episode.

i agree.. it was kind of dull. but the 1 hour special on the 29th should be good i'm guessing.

[Kira]

The fight was kind of boring, I mean it's just the same stuff we've been watching the past couple of weeks. But finally looks like it's coming to an end.

Wonder how Gaara's gonna save them from that huge bomb deidara unleashed.

That little Sakura at the end there was cute I must say so myself.;)

1 hour special, I've been waiting for you baby.

[FireStarterLE]

so there's going to be two one hr specials: one on the 29 Mar and then again on 12 April .. however ANN lists that instead of waiting two weeks after for the next episode, it's back to being only a weeks wait

Yeah, so they are dragging out the fight ..... the more it takes for them to fight, the further along the manga can get, thus the less filler we have to see

and apparently Akatsuki will begin the sealing when the Apr 19th ep comes about, so hopefully we'll be able to see some previously non-animated members, animated.

[SS5goku]

Team Kakshei, not bad, so does this mean Naruto and Sakura is jouin right. I mean since Tsuande said they’re equal shinobies now. Plus, I can’t wait until we get to see what Naruto really learned about during his training with Jiraya.

[Malex]

Naruto is still a genin and Sakura is still a chuunin. The comment about being equal shinobi just meant that Kakashi should not be seen as their sensei but as their fellow ninja.

[letsplaynikaboo]

naruto has more moves than the ones he showed when he was getting the bells from kakashi, right? cause i was kind of dissapointed. i thought he would have some new skills, but it was basically the same skills with more skill. i was really impressed with sakura though. =]

[Captain Highwind]

but it was basically the same skills with more skill. i was really impressed with sakura though. =]

Yeah, I think Sakura's had the best moments so far in part II. She's been a hoot. :D

[FireStarterLE]

Yeah, I think Sakura's had the best moments so far in part II. She's been a hoot. :D

Of course, who could ever forget:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a283/FireStarterSE/Kakashi.jpg?t=1174358307

[Sketch]

Now I'm caught up after a few weeks of delayed viewing. Gaara's fight is taking forever... The bell challenge took a while as well. They're really stretching things which is probably a good idea for now but they do have a lot of manga material to cover.

Very entertaining none the less. Gaara's speach almost got me teary and Kakashi's "weakness" is always good for a laugh.

[Knighthammer]

I'm gonna toss out a pre-bump here since we're getting close to seeing the new episodes.

Remember --- this week around we get TWO episodes! =)

[Kyuss]

I think you mean next week. This week is still not over, at least by mortal standards.

[SS5goku]

Just got done watching episode 5, and I have to say I was a little bit surprised that Sakura accepted Naruto offer on going out on a date. I thought she would've said no, but I guess she really is falling in love with Naruto. I mean it's only right since all of the pain Sasuke put her through.

Plus I ask this a lot lately but i'm going to ask it again. When do we get to see Hinata? I mean I seen a picture of her, and man does she look a whole lot better with long hair.

[FireStarterLE]

Plus I ask this a lot lately but i'm going to ask it again. When do we get to see Hinata? I mean I seen a picture of her, and man does she look a whole lot better with long hair.

Well it took me a while to find the spot where she makes her appearance and it's not good news ... it's after this "Rescue Gaara" arc and depending on how long they plan this arc out, it might be Shippuden Season 2

[purplehairedwonder]

Just got done watching episode 5, and I have to say I was a little bit surprised that Sakura accepted Naruto offer on going out on a date. I thought she would've said no, but I guess she really is falling in love with Naruto. I mean it's only right since all of the pain Sasuke put her through.Gonna go out on a limb and say you missed the joke in that scene...

[Dead_Ninja_000]

Well it took me a while to find the spot where she makes her appearance and it's not good news ... it's after this "Rescue Gaara" arc and depending on how long they plan this arc out, it might be Shippuden Season 2

Ouch, that's a pretty long ways to go... Well I've never read the saving Garra arc, but I'm pretty sure it's increadablely long....

Oh well, I'll be waiting for you Hinita-chan!!!

I'm guessing it's gonna take some time until episode 6 is out?

[Kyuss]

Dead,

This coming Thursday. That's when they are slated to do a double/two parter showing.

[SS5goku]

Gonna go out on a limb and say you missed the joke in that scene...

No, I understood the joke, the part where she said fine, but your paying, yea I got it.

Plus was their any episode where Jiraya was training Naruto if so I like to know which episode they were.

[Kyuss]

SS5,

To my knowledge, neither the manga nor the current list of anime episodes has shown anything scenes with Jiraya and Naruto training while they are away.

[SS5goku]

SS5,

To my knowledge, neither the manga nor the current list of anime episodes has shown anything scenes with Jiraya and Naruto training while they are away.

I ask only for one question. Which I don't know if this is a major spolier or not. After that guy MAK told you guys a major spoiler, and end up getting banned, i'm afraid to ask.

[Dead_Ninja_000]

I ask only for one question. Which I don't know if this is a major spolier or not. After that guy MAK told you guys a major spoiler, and end up getting banned, i'm afraid to ask.

It's okay to ask here, I believe, since it's the anime forum. ^_^ Then again this is the talkback for the season... so maybe you'd want to ask in the manga chapter thread?...

[Kyuss]

SS5,

I fear no banning if it enlightens those around us. That said I'm doubtful revealing manga information pertinent to this show (certainly in the weeks to come) is truly that much against policy. Especially since we are dealing with a show that has yet to be "dubbed" or shown on TV in the US.

[Knighthammer]

I ask only for one question. Which I don't know if this is a major spolier or not. After that guy MAK told you guys a major spoiler, and end up getting banned, i'm afraid to ask.

Spoiler tags are your friend =)

[SS5goku]

I think it was during Jiraya training with Naruto. I read something about Jiraya telling Kakshie about Naruto able to unleash four tails, and then baiscally losing control over hiself.

[Malex]

All of that happens after the current arc/season. Naruto will show his foxness more and more in Part 2.

[SS5goku]

All of that happens after the current arc/season. Naruto will show his foxness more and more in Part 2.

Do you know how long this arc is going to be?

[purplehairedwonder]

Do you know how long this arc is going to be?
The current arc ran from chapters 245-281 and the arc after that started with chapter 285 and ran through 310.

[Kyuss]

In other words it will be as long as it takes.

[purplehairedwonder]

In other words it will be as long as it takes.Pretty much. Considering the pacing has slowed in Shippuuden, obviously to prevent fillers again, it'll probably be a long while.

[Dekacloud]

Subbed version for episode 6-7 is out!!!

Dattebayo didn't use the second version for Hero's come back! It's only on the Raw and SD project's version of the subbed episode.

[beren]

I watched the second version of the op and its just like the first with a few extra things added here and there. Yawn, I thought for a two parter something more would happen then what actually happened. Also it looks like the fight between Sasori and Kankuro is going to be animated, I hope at least it is pretty good.

[Kira]

Subbed version for episode 6-7 is out!!!


Awesome, looks like I have something to watch this weekend.

[purplehairedwonder]

Good episodes, yet again. The plot is moving forward with Gaara saving his village but at the cost of himself. Loved the scene where he uses the last of his chakra to move the sand from the village's path. It really shows how far Gaara has come since his introduction. And Naruto wanting to be like him like that... it was nicely done. And now it's time for Kankurou to get some action against Sasori.

Oh yeah, the soundtrack is still made of ultimate win.

[NelStone]

Oh yeah, the soundtrack is still made of ultimate win.

Indeed. Akatsuki's theme is godly.

Liked how the animation got better in the second half of the special, especially Deidara's hair whipping about as the Sand Village's spears exploded around him in the sky.

[Conan-san]

I still agree that the soundtrack is win.

[Mr. Toto]

The pacing is ridiculous. We've gone through seven episodes, but still haven't made it past five chapters. Considering that the rate is at less than a chapter per episode, they need to kick things up a notch.

[GWOtaku]

Considering the recent filler hell, as far as I'm concerned they can take as long as they want to if it means never having to do that again.

Besides I'm not really bored watching this, they do a good job tying the present to the past while not making it feel like a bunch of straightforward flashbacks and recaps for their own sakes. The storytelling's great too, they're quite good at building suspense.

[FireStarterLE]

I bet a poll of people who would like to see the series sped up would be vastly inferior to those who would rather see it drag on with no filler in sight

I mean really, who wants to see this message "Since Naruto Shipuuden is getting closer to the current story in the Naruto Manga, the series will take a one season break for the current storyline and give you an adventure never to be seen in the manga!"

[purplehairedwonder]

Considering the recent filler hell, as far as I'm concerned they can take as long as they want to if it means never having to do that again.

Besides I'm not really bored watching this, they do a good job tying the present to the past while not making it feel like a bunch of straightforward flashbacks and recaps for their own sakes. The storytelling's great too, they're quite good at building suspense.
Quoted for truth.

It's been awhile since I've read these chapters, though I recognize they're going through them very slowly, but the pacing isn't bothering me at all. Anything to avoid more fillers.

[Kyuss]

Agreed. The less people have to deal with fillers, the better of we all are. Let us take Inuyasha as an example. It had a number of fillers and that I felt contributed to its downfall more than anything. With less fillers, I believe Naruto will be able to sustain its momentum for a good while.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

The pacing is ridiculous. We've gone through seven episodes, but still haven't made it past five chapters. Considering that the rate is at less than a chapter per episode, they need to kick things up a notch.

It hasn't felt like it's really dragging, though. They've expanded upon places that Kishimoto left it open to be expanded on for the most part. This is a GOOD example of how to run a series based on a manga that is still running, as opposed to a series like Bleach that rushes through the manga material with no regard for what comes next.

[Knighthammer]

It hasn't felt like it's really dragging, though. They've expanded upon places that Kishimoto left it open to be expanded on for the most part. This is a GOOD example of how to run a series based on a manga that is still running, as opposed to a series like Bleach that rushes through the manga material with no regard for what comes next.

To be fair, Naurto has taken SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much heat from the filler that a chance was rising that the series would just go away.

Bleach at least proved they can make a filler arch that people WILL WATCH AND LIKE.

Although, I do have to admit, if Bleach goes into filler sometime before the gang's "travels" it might be a little hard to really put some good filler in. If I were part of the bleach crew, I would start thinking about where a good place for a new filler arch is and I don't mean following Kon around Soul Society :sweat:

[Kaiser0120]

Jeeeeze! 7 chapters over 9 episodes?? That's just incredible.

[Captain Highwind]

Jeeeeze! 7 chapters over 9 episodes?? That's just incredible.

Production Crew wants their Sasuke NOOOOWWWW!!

[Kaiser0120]

Production Crew wants their Sasuke NOOOOWWWW!!

Seems like it. Lots of Sasuke flash backs...

I love the old woman's voice, it's just freaking perfect. I absolutely love it. xD

[beren]

I don't get whats so bad about fillers, its not like I watch them.

[GWOtaku]

If they're taking it slow, it sure doesn't feel like it. The quality of storytelling is some of the best I've seen in anime, and I don't just mean this season.

[purplehairedwonder]

Kankurou gets pwned by the maker of his own puppets and we find out Sasori was once a Sand ninja.

Loved the scene where Naruto tells Sakura he has the Kyuubi sealed inside of him. Her flashback was short but really powerful. That was nicely played out.

But of course, the highlight of episode 9 for me was the Sasuke flashbacks. I was literally bouncing :p And Sakura wanting to take down Itachi was also nicely done. She's protective of her boys.

And Chiyo! XD She was great.

And the soundtrack? Yeah, still amazing.

[Strollymonster]

Well, we knew that if Gaara couldn't stand up to the Akatsuki, the guy that lost to Shino probably didn't stand much of a chance (not badmouthing Shino, but just sayin'...)

Anyways, a decent pair of episodes. Too much time spent wasted in Suna for my tastes, but I guess Baki needs screentime too.

Sending Naruto on a mission after the Akatsuki doesn't exactly seem like the brightest move on Tsunade's part, but it was bound to happen anyways.

Hey, I think this is the first time we've ever seen Kankurou without makeup on...looks surprisingly normal...but I guess anything looks normal without purple mascara.

My biggest disappointment with the episode: Sakura's utter lack of reaction to Naruto revealing that he has the Kyuubi sealed in him. Yes, she probably learned it pretty soon after she got access to the Hokage's library, but they still could have flashed back to when she first discovered it...it had to have been a pretty good shock for her. Instead, she pretty much glosses over it by changing the subject to Itachi instead. The protagonist just revealed his biggest secret to his love interest, they could have at least given her a better response...

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Gah, I didn't like Chiyo's voice. Not at all how I pictured her sounding reading the manga.

Regardless, a good episode. Kankurou's fight with Sasori was expanded upon well, and he got some good moments. Aside from that, we also see him 'normal'.

Beyond that, we meet Chiyo and Ebizou here, which is fun.

Glad to see lots of time spent in Suna.

Well, we knew that if Gaara couldn't stand up to the Akatsuki, the guy that lost to Shino probably didn't stand much of a chance (not badmouthing Shino, but just sayin'...)
Except Kankurou beat Shino...

[Mr. Toto]

Except Kankurou beat Shino...

That was more of a draw, actually. Shino probably would have died if it had been a real match, but it seemed Kankurou was unable to even move after Shino's attack (until Temari found him).

I take back what I said. Episode 9 was great.

[Kyuss]

In any event, these two episodes were very well done and I especially am anxious to see how they dub these. Even so, dubbed or not, they were/are exceptionally done and I feel will draw in more people to enjoy Naruto as it builds.

[redxiii]

dear spoontang,


i loved the drawing and the charecter designs and the new cool stuffs

except the openning its a bit unsatisfied for a new season but i wish

that i can enjoy it because thanked god for ending the fillers because
with
though respect for the ones they liked it it was boring:sad:

but for the new juice it was some thing:D

thanks for reading.

[Katsumara]

Seems like it. Lots of Sasuke flash backs...

I love the old woman's voice, it's just freaking perfect. I absolutely love it. xD

They know they won't keep their fanbase if they don't show Sasuke every chance they get :/

My opinion on Shippuuden so far.. it could be better. MUCH better. Considering the time they've had since they slacked off through the 80+ episodes of fillers, you'd think they'd expand upon things. I pictured the Gaara/Deidara fight being slightly more.. interesting. Not hard sand following a guy on a paper bird. >.>; The Sasori fight was much better. Why? It was shorter. One episode. Well 2 I guess you can say, but still. Things are being dragged out, much like with the fillers and delay of our new Naruto. Heck, I'm still waiting for real manga progression. Ah well, I get what they feed me.

I too pictured Chiyo differently, but she was still pretty funny anyway. I dunno. The series no longer gives me the "I can't wait until next episode" feeling anymore. That happened to anyone else?

[Dekacloud]

Episode TEN of ShippuDEN is out today!

:sweat:

[Kaiser0120]

Episode TEN of ShippuDEN is out today!

:sweat:

... Get off my internets. :mad:

:P

[FlyByNite77]

make up your mind granny... You were upset and saying Konoha was just gonna send crap your way and then you get Kakashi ;)

[Captain Highwind]

LoL at Tsunade winning the lottery as a sign of a bad omen. :anime:

Akatsuki's giant statue looks like Anima.

I'm really going to enjoy next episode, as Sakura gets to be cool again. ^^

[Kaiser0120]

Akatsuki's giant statue looks like Anima.

It does, though, doesn't it? It's awesome. XD

[FireStarterLE]

whoop, Gai and Lee are back!

Sheesh, Akatsuki sure don't like to show there real bodies in the early goings. And why is it that the eyes only stand out when they're like that

[Malex]

Sheesh, Akatsuki sure don't like to show there real bodies in the early goings. And why is it that the eyes only stand out when they're like that

We need to know who exactly is on the screen at the moment. Just blame it on Kishimoto. It reminds me when the manga chapter first came out and people first thought the leader also had the sharingan.

I also how they mentioned Konoha's White Fang without going to Kakashi Gaiden. I am going to love this arc's conclusion.

[Mett]

I also how they mentioned Konoha's White Fang without going to Kakashi Gaiden. I am going to love this arc's conclusion.

Yeah they needed to add in Kakashi Gaiden, theres gonna be some confused people out there about the whole white fang thing, i guess they will explain it next episode.

[Strollymonster]

It was great to see the rest of Akatsuki in anime form, even if they're ridiculously fuzzy.

And yes, that statue DID look a lot like Anima.

LOL at Tsunade. She wins the lottery and still has to deal with Team Ebisu.

Finally we get to some more Timeskip characters in Team Gai. Except for Neji's new outfit, they really didn't change all that much.

I was also surprised by the mention of "White Fang" without ever having shown Gaiden in the anime canon. I bet Chiyo could probably give Kakashi a run for her money.

[bigdeath]

Wow, where have I been :eek: I just found these eppys and just wow. I don't know what everyone is complaining about. I readed the manga and stoped becuase it went to fast for me :sweat: I love the new naruto. These are the fastest, most exciting, and simply best eppys. of naruto ever.

No wonder my 9 and 10 year old cousins love me so much, I'm just like them :D :anime:

people can complain about the new naruto but me and my cousins are going to enjoy it like its 1999 and the worlds coming to an ended :)

[purplehairedwonder]

I liked the shot of Naruto standing in the trees looking towards Suna. It was a very small piece, but it just felt right.

And yay for Team Gai's return. They look good.

Love the fact that Tsunade winning the jackpot is a bad omen.
Yeah they needed to add in Kakashi Gaiden, theres gonna be some confused people out there about the whole white fang thing, i guess they will explain it next episode.It's not going to take a lot of explaining. It would only take a line or two to explain who it is.

[Dekacloud]

11 is out!!

[purplehairedwonder]

And I was right. It only took a line for Kakashi to explain that the White Fang was his father.

It was nice seeing Sakura being, let's gasp here, useful. And Naruto's reaction was cute. "Sakura-chan... you're so cool."

Yay, Pakkun.

"Uzumaki Naruto, take care of my brother." I loved that part.

And lol @ the sequence after the episode preview about the puppet technique. "She didn't have to say that, did she Karasu?"

[Mett]

And I was right. It only took a line for Kakashi to explain that the White Fang was his father.

But Naruto didn't seem satisfied with the answer. Did you see the face he made? They will probably discuss it more later on at some point.

[purplehairedwonder]

But Naruto didn't seem satisfied with the answer. Did you see the face he made? They will probably discuss it more later on at some point.I'll be very surprised if we don't see Kakashi Gaiden in some form in the anime. But for now just a sentence telling Naruto that the White Fang was his father worked fine.

[bigdeath]

I'll be very surprised if we don't see Kakashi Gaiden in some form in the anime. But for now just a sentence telling Naruto that the White Fang was his father worked fine.

looks like you were right about the one line explianation.
wow, so Psychic powers comes from watching too much anime, got it. ;)

However, I was surprise that they glossed right over the white fang concidering how much naruto loves to use any excuse for a flashback. And this would have been perfect for a few episodes of the almighty, legendary GAIDEN. Am I the only one who viewed this eppy as a big waste of time?

and yes, Sakura was finnaly useful in a mission. now if only she can be useful in a real fight :)

[Mett]

Sakura was finnaly useful in a mission. now if only she can be useful in a real fight :)

Give it a few more episodes :p

[bigdeath]

Give it a few more episodes :p

Oh, I know what your talking about but it seems too good to be true! So, i'm holding my breath untill I see it in the anime, which will be great :D

[Captain Highwind]

I really liked this episode. And Sakura's my favorite Part II character now.

[Areku]

11 is out!!

yey, I been waiting :anime:

EDIT: Does anyone know how many eps. are there in Shipuuden or is it an ongoing serise?

[FireStarterLE]

yey, I been waiting :anime:

EDIT: Does anyone know how many eps. are there in Shipuuden or is it an ongoing serise?

just started not too long ago / will be ongoing for a quite a while

[Areku]

just started not too long ago / will be ongoing for a quite a while

Well I hope that it will stay on the main story (( Sasuke and his brother )) and not sidetrack like they did in Naruto.:(

[Kyuss]

Side tracked? I must have missed that. Last I checked this was still the story of Naruto, not just Sasuke and Itachi.

As for Shippuden, I imagine it will be a good 50-70 episodes before the show catches up to the current manga arc.

[Areku]

Side tracked? I must have missed that. Last I checked this was still the story of Naruto, not just Sasuke and Itachi.

Yeah but the Sasuke and Itachi story is much more intresting then pretty much anything that happends to Naruto....maybe they should make Sasuke The Ultimate Ninja or somthing :sweat:


But thats just my opinion :anime:

[Kyuss]

*sighs* And here I thought the most unreasonable fan girls were Inuyasha ones...

*is an evil god and like seeing half fiends go crazy and kill people*

[Areku]

*sighs* And here I thought the most unreasonable fan girls were Inuyasha ones...

*is an evil god and like seeing half fiends go crazy and kill people*

Actually I'm male and I'm just saying, Naruto's stories are pretty boring. I really hope though that they will go in more into Garra's and the Sand Villige story. And dont make us wait like 40 eps before even geting a glimps into Sasuke's story.

[Kyuss]

*blinks* My apologies then sir. I just assumed such instance by your interest in Sasuke. A vast majority that are interested in him are predominately female, which is why I made such an assumption.

I apologize. I can however see your interest. Stories of fratricide are often very compelling to many a man, especially those that live in the shadows of older, some times more accomplished brothers.

As for seeing Sasuke any time in Shippuden, it will be a while. I estimate somewhere in the 30 to 40 count, based on what we have so far seen. It's even possible it might be as high as 50, but I find that...unlikely.

[Areku]

*blinks* My apologies then sir. I just assumed such instance by your interest in Sasuke. A vast majority that are interested in him are predominately female, which is why I made such an assumption.

I apologize. I can however see your interest. Stories of fratricide are often very compelling to many a man, especially those that live in the shadows of older, some times more accomplished brothers.

As for seeing Sasuke any time in Shippuden, it will be a while. I estimate somewhere in the 30 to 40 count, based on what we have so far seen. It's even possible it might be as high as 50, but I find that...unlikely.

Yeah I sorta figered it would be like that, and dont get me wrong. I dont really like Sasuke over Naruto or anyother charecter but I just want him and his brother to fight it out untill the end. I just really, really want one of them to die and I dont want to wait another year too see it happen. Although I most likely will...

And PS, I find Sasuke and Garra's stories too be much more intresting than Naruto's so thats why I was asking.

[beren]

I just really, really want one of them to die and I dont want to wait another year too see it happen. Although I most likely will...


It will probably be a bit longer then a year , there is no telling when. Even the first scene in shipuuden of Naruto encountering Sasuke which was meant to tease us is a long ways off, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

[Kyuss]

Areku,

Understandable. I myself like Naruto because, quite frankly, I find the appeal of demons quite...interesting. It's a natural curiosity I have, especially since I, a god, don't get to be that involved with fiends and their agendas. Which is why I find Kyuubi interesting. I wonder at its motivations, if any. Indeed the more I wonder about its history, the more I wonder at the connectivities it might have with the kekki genki(sp). By that I refer to the fact in a manga moment that will be animated, Kyuubi spoke to Sasuke about the Sharingan. Thus I wonder if its kind and kekki genki aren't some way related.

The ending of the fight between the two is coming to ahead in the manga, I can state that much. So it probably won't be a year. Two months is my hopeful outlook. Three at the most is what I expect.

Garaa is an interesting sort. I do hope to explore more of history of his village.

[Kyuss]

Unless you are reading the manga it will probably be a bit longer then a year, and even if you are there is no telling. Even the first scene in shipuuden of Naruto encountering Sasuke which was meant to tease us is a long ways off, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

Indeed which is why I think waiting a year is quite probable for Shippuden.

I did have a question for you Beren with regards to an estimate on the coverage for Shippuden. How much longer until you think we'll see that again, (that scene I mean.)

[beren]

Indeed which is why I think waiting a year is quite probable for Shippuden.

I did have a question for you Beren with regards to an estimate on the coverage for Shippuden. How much longer until you think we'll see that again, (that scene I mean.)

I didn't want to get his hopes down kyuss, but at the rate they are going, which is about an episode per chapter, it will be at least 2 years before they are even caught up to the manga, and who knows how long it will take before any finallity.

[Kyuss]

*nods* True. I'm just used to the rate that's normally done in most manga adapted animes, which are usually 2-3 chapters per episode.

I was more interested not in the current manga chapters, but the one that was shown in Episode one (the preview part) becoming a full episode. (The first time that we get to see Sasuke in two years, is what I was getting at.)

6 months maybe?

[Areku]

wow....just wow, well I guess I cant do much but wait. I also should buy the manga (( Im not a big manga/comic reader )).

[Kyuss]

Areku,

PM me and I'll post some links where people do scanlations (scanned translations) of all the current manga for Naruto.

[bigdeath]

*blinks* My apologies then sir. I just assumed such instance by your interest in Sasuke. A vast majority that are interested in him are predominately female, which is why I made such an assumption.

I apologize. I can however see your interest. Stories of fratricide are often very compelling to many a man, especially those that live in the shadows of older, some times more accomplished brothers.

As for seeing Sasuke any time in Shippuden, it will be a while. I estimate somewhere in the 30 to 40 count, based on what we have so far seen. It's even possible it might be as high as 50, but I find that...unlikely.

LOL

nice, just nice :evil:

and with the pure hate that came from the endless filler, ie: "I will never watch naruto again", I don't blam the producers for slowing the new naruto (because I can't spell Shippuden.... oh, wait......err, nevermind) to a crawl.

and the people who you get the anime tranlation from ussally have the manga as well ;)

what I want to know is when that special GAIDEN we all know and love will become part of the anime. In fact, its so short and sweet that it should be turned into an anime movie. How great would that be :) it would be "super sweet" in cartman's (southpark) words :)

[Malex]

Seeing as how a certain upcoming fight took FOREVER in the manga and the current rate of the manga chapter to anime episode, we may actually have a battle of DBZ proportions (in length, not in power). Part 2 manga started in Jan 2005 and the manga of teaser scene was published around May 2006. We have a long ways to go with .78 to 1 chapter an episode.

[Kyuss]

Malex,

That does annoy me. I do think they could cut a few things to make the episodes more...interesting. That said, I am looking forward to when Shippuden catches up to where the spoiler fight with Sasuke is shown.

[FlyByNite77]

Yea this upcoming fight sequence took a helluva long time in the manga... I haven't had any problem with how the anime has been extending things, but if they do that on these upcoming fights... DBZ is right heh

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Kisame and Itachi showing up helps to give us some good fights coming up. I can't wait to see how the anime handles these fights, and hopefully adds some new stuff in, as well. Of course, the real treat of the arc is probably still 2 months away at this point.

[bigdeath]

what a waste of an episode though at least next eppy looks to be a great fight...........thats going to last for about 3 - 5 eppys :rolleyes:

[KuwabaraTheMan]

what a waste of an episode though at least next eppy looks to be a great fight...........thats going to last for about 3 - 5 eppys :rolleyes:

I'd hardly consider an episode that gave Chiyo more development, revealed more about the Akatsuki and their goals, and reintroduced Kisame and Itachi to be a 'waste'. It was a setup episode, which means there wasn't going to be much action, but action isn't everything, now.

[bigdeath]

I'd hardly consider an episode that gave Chiyo more development, revealed more about the Akatsuki and their goals, and reintroduced Kisame and Itachi to be a 'waste'. It was a setup episode, which means there wasn't going to be much action, but action isn't everything, now.

action isn't everything in an action anime :eek:

HERESY and Blasphemy :mad: ;)

[ille_94]

I hope we will see Naruto use some new techniques next episode. And i Think that this is one of the best openings on Naruto.

[hihihi69]

What chapter in the magna does episode 12 start on ???

[Kyuss]

Hi,

Chapters 256 through 261 should cover episodes 12 and possibly 13 as well.

Fly,

Still it's an important fight to be sure. Itachi and Kisame are no light weights, even if it's only at "30%" normal strength.


bigdeath,

There's something to be said for exposition too. After all, as an evil god, even I enjoy a good rant by the bad guys.

Kuwbara,

Indeed episode 12 should offer us a premier fight until we see closer to the end of this arc or even the start of another arc in the manga that I've come to enjoy. It's involving a guy with a scythe if that helps.

[SS5goku]

Episode 12 was alright, I think this was my first timeactually seeing or hearing the leader talk, don't know bout u guys. Plus is Kisame stronger then Itachi? I mean I know Neji said his chakra is as strong as Naruto's. But does that make him the strongest memeber of the Akatsuki? I can't wait until we see Naruto go on an all out battle, hopefully we get to see some of the techniques Jiraya taught him.

[Kyuss]

SS,

Episode 13 of Shippuden in Japanese format is up not.

I'll let you know my thoughts when I've viewed.

And it does make sense if Kisame is the strongest (chakra) wise. That makes him an invaluable tool for Akatsuki, especially since Itachi might not be as strong, but he's probably more skilled than Kisame about his focus/jutsu.