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Hunter · 2008-09-03, 18:31

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Casshern · 2008-09-04, 02:58

More Naruto training this week, I believe. I hope they don't drag it out too much. I'm anxious to see Hidan and Kakuzu fight.

neshru · 2008-09-04, 07:15

Another slow paced episode, and this time nothing interesting really happened. The only important scene was probably naruto splitting the waterfall, but even that scene was quite underwhelming.
The best thing about the episode is that they modified the OP to match the new arc, and it's fucking amazing. Too bad there is no way that fight will have that kind of animation quality in the actual episodes.

Haohmaru · 2008-09-04, 09:13

Not if Norio Matsumoto does it. There's still hope.

MangaMasterNaruto · 2008-09-04, 09:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by neuromancer

More Naruto training this week, I believe. I hope they don't drag it out too much. I'm anxious to see Hidan and Kakuzu fight.

that episode was boring and it was already done they had practicaly the same episode before the sora stuff.

the only new stuff was the kakuza and hidan stuff

Kankel · 2008-09-04, 11:25

One must look at this episode as "The calm before the storm".That is why this ep. was slow and showed nothing of importance.

Quzor · 2008-09-04, 11:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kankel

One must look at this episode as "The calm before the storm".That is why this ep. was slow and showed nothing of importance.

^QFT

Next episode seems like it's going to be kick ass

neshru · 2008-09-04, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kankel

One must look at this episode as "The calm before the storm".That is why this ep. was slow and showed nothing of importance.

too bad even the next one is going to be a "calm before the storm" episode

BlackShinobi07 · 2008-09-04, 14:27

I love it the new intro! Its too bad the actual episodes can't have that level of detailed, fast paced, and smooth animation consistently.

Goshin · 2008-09-04, 21:00

the could just use the opening animation withou the songs and the credits....

episode wasn't bad. fillers didn't seem misplaced either. i think it is in episodes like this we can see some real character development.
we see how sakura is getting closer to naruto.
how sai is becoming nicer,
how asuma is trying to quit smoking(prob for kurenai).
how sakura realizes how insignificant she is, but like sai said its the thought that counts
everything seemed to fit for me.

the only thing i did not like was naruto dreaming and saying sasuke's name, but alas it happens in the manga as well.

FlareKnight · 2008-09-04, 21:14

Well it does take a whole episode to cut that waterfall, but at least it got accomplished. At least we can work on the next technique for Naruto to spam now

.

Well with the changes to the OP definitely realizing some suspicions that I had. Wish Asuma and Shikamaru a lot of luck. Though you put them up against guys that powerful and really it doesn't look promising.

If the guess is right and Asuma's team runs into those guys the next episode will probably just set the fight up. So the week after next week should be a good episode

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Spoiler for Speculation:

Jerseykid · 2008-09-04, 21:47

Were the pills suppose to taste bad or did sakura just make them wrong

cloak_and_dagger · 2008-09-04, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

If the guess is right and Asuma's team runs into those guys the next episode will probably just set the fight up. So the week after next week should be a good episode

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Spoiler for Speculation:

Excellent hypothesis my friend.

FlareKnight · 2008-09-04, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerseykid

Were the pills suppose to taste bad or did sakura just make them wrong

Well medicine in general has a reputation for tasting bad. Can't say as a fact since I rarely ever need medicine. But I'd expect they were being made correctly considering Sakura's skill in the medical field. She is a doctor not a chef after all

. Though I do wonder if she tasted them first.

Ragingcroc · 2008-09-04, 22:34

Haha kakashi got owned by Naruto and Sakura.

Petbe · 2008-09-05, 02:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerseykid

Were the pills suppose to taste bad or did sakura just make them wrong

Perhaps in the sense of them working, sure. But I do not think that they were made properly, or same as the ones used previously in the series.

What they should have done was shown kakashi giving some to Yamato :P

Frenchie · 2008-09-05, 04:49

The intro was freaking gold

crystalalien87 · 2008-09-05, 09:43

huh well i liked it? the scene with sakura looking back made me fell that she might be giving up on sasuke...and looking towards naruto...even though i dont like sakura to be with him it was still interesting to see...BTW im not a dedicated fan so that could be the reason why i liked it...i kinda watch it here and there...i know im bad for doing that

TooPurePureBoy · 2008-09-05, 14:26

I actually liked some of the original stuff in this episode that wasn't in the manga. For instance am I correct in recalling that none of the sakura thinking about naruto and crying stuff was in the manga? I just remember it being her looking at the picture and crying with the night sky in the background. Wasn't that something that a lot of people argued about when the chapter came out? Was she crying over sasuke or naruto? Or just crying over how helpless she felt ? Either way, I'm a NarutoxSakura shipper so maybe i'm biased, but I liked the effort to make it seem more her feelings moving away from Sasuke and towards Naruto by the animation team. Whether or not they have some info from kishi we don't seems unlikely though, so it's probably just wishful thinking.

Fran~ · 2008-09-05, 17:00

Yes, Sakura did cry in the manga, but she didnt made the soldier pills and she didnt talk with Iruka.

I think she was crying for how helpless she is for Naruto to recover Sasuke... crying for the old good times, but not for Naruto/Sasuke, she "loves" both as "Nakama". I'm a NaruSaku shipper too, but i cant forget that its not a "passional love" relationship.

Spoiler for kakashi gaiden:

2008-09-03, 18:31	Link #1
Hunter Bubbly and super fun Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doesn't look like Kansas	Welcome to this week's episode discussion thread posted a few days before it airs in Japan (which is on Thursday). Naruto Forum RULES... DO NOT ASK where to download RAWs or Fansubs... and DO NOT MENTION fansub group names... For further information please visit the Naruto Licensed! Ask for it = Ban thread Thread Guidelines... Absolutely no manga spoilers in any anime-only threads such as the weekly Episode Discussion threads. That means, no hints, or vague remarks about a future event from the manga, even within the spoiler tags. Inability to observe this rule will result in a BAN! Discuss your expectations of this episode if it hasn't aired yet. Be polite to your fellow forum members. Try to keep the discussion on topic. Everyone is encouraged to use the report post button if these rules are broken. The button is located in the left hand corner, at the bottom of every user name. It will notify a moderator who will deal with such post according to the rules.

2008-09-04, 07:15	Link #3
neshru Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008	Another slow paced episode, and this time nothing interesting really happened. The only important scene was probably naruto splitting the waterfall, but even that scene was quite underwhelming. The best thing about the episode is that they modified the OP to match the new arc, and it's fucking amazing. Too bad there is no way that fight will have that kind of animation quality in the actual episodes. Last edited by neshru; 2008-09-04 at 11:37.

2008-09-04, 11:25	Link #6
Kankel Akuma HighClass Commander Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 存在の他の平野	One must look at this episode as "The calm before the storm".That is why this ep. was slow and showed nothing of importance. __________________

2008-09-04, 21:00	Link #10
Goshin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: somehwre between this world and the next	the could just use the opening animation withou the songs and the credits.... episode wasn't bad. fillers didn't seem misplaced either. i think it is in episodes like this we can see some real character development. we see how sakura is getting closer to naruto. how sai is becoming nicer, how asuma is trying to quit smoking(prob for kurenai). how sakura realizes how insignificant she is, but like sai said its the thought that counts everything seemed to fit for me. the only thing i did not like was naruto dreaming and saying sasuke's name, but alas it happens in the manga as well. __________________ "The Journey of thousand miles begins with the first step"

2008-09-04, 21:14	Link #11
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	Well it does take a whole episode to cut that waterfall, but at least it got accomplished. At least we can work on the next technique for Naruto to spam now . Well with the changes to the OP definitely realizing some suspicions that I had. Wish Asuma and Shikamaru a lot of luck. Though you put them up against guys that powerful and really it doesn't look promising. If the guess is right and Asuma's team runs into those guys the next episode will probably just set the fight up. So the week after next week should be a good episode . Spoiler for Speculation: Well just too many death flags for Asuma I feel. The fact he's fighting a guy like that in the OP doesn't bode well. Could see the team being completely overwhelmed and Asuma living up to his statement to Shika as being a sacrificial piece. Maybe holding them there while the rest of the team falls back. So pretty nervous yet interested in the coming episodes. __________________ Anime-Evo

2008-09-04, 02:58	Link #2
Casshern Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004	More Naruto training this week, I believe. I hope they don't drag it out too much. I'm anxious to see Hidan and Kakuzu fight.

2008-09-04, 09:13	Link #4
Haohmaru The Invincible Samurai Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gairyu Isle, Japan Age: 37	Not if Norio Matsumoto does it. There's still hope.

2008-09-04, 14:27	Link #9
BlackShinobi07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007	I love it the new intro! Its too bad the actual episodes can't have that level of detailed, fast paced, and smooth animation consistently.

2008-09-04, 21:47	Link #12
Jerseykid Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	Were the pills suppose to taste bad or did sakura just make them wrong

2008-09-04, 22:34	Link #15
Ragingcroc Junior Member Join Date: May 2008	Haha kakashi got owned by Naruto and Sakura.

2008-09-05, 04:49	Link #17
Frenchie Shougi Génération Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 37	The intro was freaking gold __________________ Wikileaks - Animesuki, what you would do, might do, or did to make your voice heard.

2008-09-05, 09:43	Link #18
crystalalien87 Louise Fanatic Join Date: May 2008	huh well i liked it? the scene with sakura looking back made me fell that she might be giving up on sasuke...and looking towards naruto...even though i dont like sakura to be with him it was still interesting to see...BTW im not a dedicated fan so that could be the reason why i liked it...i kinda watch it here and there...i know im bad for doing that

2008-09-05, 14:26	Link #19
TooPurePureBoy Socially Inept Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Retracing my steps.....	I actually liked some of the original stuff in this episode that wasn't in the manga. For instance am I correct in recalling that none of the sakura thinking about naruto and crying stuff was in the manga? I just remember it being her looking at the picture and crying with the night sky in the background. Wasn't that something that a lot of people argued about when the chapter came out? Was she crying over sasuke or naruto? Or just crying over how helpless she felt ? Either way, I'm a NarutoxSakura shipper so maybe i'm biased, but I liked the effort to make it seem more her feelings moving away from Sasuke and towards Naruto by the animation team. Whether or not they have some info from kishi we don't seems unlikely though, so it's probably just wishful thinking. __________________ "Do what I do in every friendship and relationship, give 5%" - Ron Bennington

2008-09-05, 17:00	Link #20
Fran~ floating away... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beyond World's End	Yes, Sakura did cry in the manga, but she didnt made the soldier pills and she didnt talk with Iruka. I think she was crying for how helpless she is for Naruto to recover Sasuke... crying for the old good times, but not for Naruto/Sasuke, she "loves" both as "Nakama". I'm a NaruSaku shipper too, but i cant forget that its not a "passional love" relationship. Spoiler for kakashi gaiden: at least not like the whole Obito->Rin->Kakashi Triangle ^///^ __________________ Improving my english ^^