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james0246 · 2012-01-12, 01:23

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Killer Bee and Motoi
- キラービーとモトイ ~ Kirābī to Motoi .

Animation Supervisor: Kouji Furuya & Beom-Seok Hong (235, 226, 218)
Storyboard: Hideki Takayama (225, 221, 208)
& Episode Director: Hideki Takayama
Screenplay: Shin Yoshida (236, 233, 229)

Next Episode:
Another Trial! Naruto vs. The Nine-Tails!! - さらなる試練! ナルトVS九尾!! ~ Saranaru Shiren! Naruto VS Kyūbi!!.

HasuMasu · 2012-01-12, 07:47

i didn't think much of this...but the end was...damn.

Moridin · 2012-01-12, 08:14

Was this the most rushed Naruto episode ever? It was almost like a filler in the sense that the entire story was contained within that single episode.
When the squid arrived I sighed and thought it would be a long drawn out battle over the next three or so episodes mixed in with more "i tried to kill bee" flashbacks. Instead, the fight was over before it started.
Also, wtf was wrong with the faces during flashback. The kids noses and mouths where roughly twice the size of normal.

neshru · 2012-01-12, 08:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moridin

When the squid arrived I sighed and thought it would be a long drawn out battle over the next three or so episodes mixed in with more "i tried to kill bee" flashbacks. Instead, the fight was over before it started.

Why would you even expect them to stretch a battle against some random mob over 3 episodes?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moridin

Was this the most rushed Naruto episode ever? It was almost like a filler in the sense that the entire story was contained within that single episode.

I'm pretty sure the series has had some pretty short flashbacks in the past.

The episode was actually slower than I thought. I expected it to also cover the part at the waterfall that's shown in the preview.

Ushio the Omega · 2012-01-12, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moridin

Was this the most rushed Naruto episode ever? It was almost like a filler in the sense that the entire story was contained within that single episode.
When the squid arrived I sighed and thought it would be a long drawn out battle over the next three or so episodes mixed in with more "i tried to kill bee" flashbacks. Instead, the fight was over before it started.
Also, wtf was wrong with the faces during flashback. The kids noses and mouths where roughly twice the size of normal.

It was actually quite dragged out compared to the manga which was 1 and a half chapters in comparison.

Corn · 2012-01-12, 17:16

Returned as a friend told me fillers was ending. Thought this was better than last week. Finding that the animation quality is crappy.

Tomoi is a weak sauce character. He is supposed to be Eight tales friend? meeeh! the whole story is too close to gaara-was-hated-by-everyone too.

the next week bit was exciting. whoooshhh! If Naruto learns to control the Nine-Tails does that mean that it won't kill him? And I wonder what that will do for his hermit mode.

Lumir · 2012-01-12, 17:20

What a good episode. Was all flash back but good history on killa bee and his friend. The ending was epic and it can be said that killa bee really is a strong person. And not just for his powers ect, but for his mastery of his own person.

Looks like naruto is going to have to face and tame both his hatred side and the kyuubi. Will be epic for sure if he can master the kyuubi. With the sage chakra how can anyone hope to stand up to a force like that?

itachi-san314 · 2012-01-13, 01:50

I loved the end, but the whole episode seemed to drag on and on. I actually lost my attention halfway through and started doing something else and then was like "oh yea, I'm watching naruto! wtf am I doing?" but yea, it was very average imo. great ending though. it really helped to further enhance bee's character which is really vital at this point.

xKeir · 2012-01-13, 02:07

The music that played when Motoi confessed how he tried to kill Bee ..

Could that be .. a new sound track?

Is this a sign that they'd be finally releasing Shippuden OST 3 since a new batch of soundtracks are out and being introduced slowly .?

Shiryuu · 2012-01-13, 14:58

Naruto is an idiot.

ookamigirl · 2012-01-13, 15:00

The info about Bee was pretty interesting.
Naruto could totally relate to that whole story..
Neither of them had an easy life.

Ak3mi · 2012-01-13, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ookamigirl

The info about Bee was pretty interesting.
Naruto could totally relate to that whole story..
Neither of them had an easy life.

Agree with you there, I can see that making them close later on in the episodes when they get to know each other more.

I thought the ending was pretty cool

xKeir · 2012-01-14, 00:38

I just have to get this off me.

The scene between Motoi and Bee was so emotional and great. One of my favorite Naruto scenes instantly.

But Naruto had to spoil it with the 'yay'.

Jouten · 2012-01-14, 08:18

This episode felt like a filler...

yogotah · 2012-01-15, 22:56

I felt like this was a great episode, man really emotional at the end...Naruto Shippuuden is really good at inserting music to make each moment its fullest. You could say that Motoi is a weak character, but he did his role well, which was to introduce us to Bee and his life and strong will so yeah no action this episode, but this was amazing to me. Ten outta ten

Guido · 2012-01-18, 23:02

Naruto's flashback episodes are achievers to me, and this one about Motoi & Bee way back to their childhood friendship deserves my praise.

Like all Jinchurikki, Bee's fate wasn't different, but somehow as a child coped with the ostracism and hatred, and then subverted into something good. I probably mean that it took him an unsurmountable patience and good-will to subdue any lingering grudge he held against the people of his Village, and instead focus it in his passion for rap and singing.

What I can see from the conclusion between Motoi and Bee is that the latter dismissed all the bad stuff and only kept the good memories at how both used to play together when kids.

View Poll Results: Critique of Episode 244
10: Amazing...	3	21.43%
9 out of 10: Excellent...	1	7.14%
8 out of 10: Very Good...	2	14.29%
7 out of 10: Good...	2	14.29%
6 out of 10: Average...	4	28.57%
5 out of 10: Below Average...	1	7.14%
4 out of 10: Poor...	1	7.14%
3 out of 10: Bad...	0	0%
2 out of 10: Very Bad...	0	0%
1 out of 10: Torturous...	0	0%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

2012-01-12, 01:23	Link #1
james0246 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Cupcake	[Anime-only] Naruto Shippuden Episode 244 Discussion Welcome to this week's episode discussion thread posted before it airs in Japan (which is Thursday at 07:29 PM). 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. Do not vote before the episode has been "released". 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. Killer Bee and Motoi - キラービーとモトイ ~ Kirābī to Motoi . Animation Supervisor: Kouji Furuya & Beom-Seok Hong (235, 226, 218) Storyboard: Hideki Takayama (225, 221, 208) & Episode Director: Hideki Takayama Screenplay: Shin Yoshida (236, 233, 229) Next Episode: Another Trial! Naruto vs. The Nine-Tails!! - さらなる試練! ナルトVS九尾!! ~ Saranaru Shiren! Naruto VS Kyūbi!!.

2012-01-12, 07:47	Link #2
HasuMasu Senior Member Artist Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Middle Way	i didn't think much of this...but the end was...damn. __________________

2012-01-12, 17:20	Link #7
Lumir Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 37	What a good episode. Was all flash back but good history on killa bee and his friend. The ending was epic and it can be said that killa bee really is a strong person. And not just for his powers ect, but for his mastery of his own person. Looks like naruto is going to have to face and tame both his hatred side and the kyuubi. Will be epic for sure if he can master the kyuubi. With the sage chakra how can anyone hope to stand up to a force like that? __________________

2012-01-13, 02:07	Link #9
xKeir Upon a wishing Star Join Date: Dec 2011	The music that played when Motoi confessed how he tried to kill Bee .. Could that be .. a new sound track? Is this a sign that they'd be finally releasing Shippuden OST 3 since a new batch of soundtracks are out and being introduced slowly .? __________________ When you hate others you hate yourself. When you forgive them you too are saved. - Asakura Keiko

2012-01-12, 08:14	Link #3
Moridin Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweden Age: 39	Was this the most rushed Naruto episode ever? It was almost like a filler in the sense that the entire story was contained within that single episode. When the squid arrived I sighed and thought it would be a long drawn out battle over the next three or so episodes mixed in with more "i tried to kill bee" flashbacks. Instead, the fight was over before it started. Also, wtf was wrong with the faces during flashback. The kids noses and mouths where roughly twice the size of normal.

2012-01-12, 17:16	Link #6
Corn Gotta kill 'em all! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denmark	Returned as a friend told me fillers was ending. Thought this was better than last week. Finding that the animation quality is crappy. Tomoi is a weak sauce character. He is supposed to be Eight tales friend? meeeh! the whole story is too close to gaara-was-hated-by-everyone too. the next week bit was exciting. whoooshhh! If Naruto learns to control the Nine-Tails does that mean that it won't kill him? And I wonder what that will do for his hermit mode.

2012-01-13, 01:50	Link #8
itachi-san314 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011	I loved the end, but the whole episode seemed to drag on and on. I actually lost my attention halfway through and started doing something else and then was like "oh yea, I'm watching naruto! wtf am I doing?" but yea, it was very average imo. great ending though. it really helped to further enhance bee's character which is really vital at this point.

2012-01-13, 14:58	Link #10
Shiryuu Magical Boy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hiding... don't try to find me. Age: 20	Naruto is an idiot.

2012-01-13, 15:00	Link #11
ookamigirl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011	The info about Bee was pretty interesting. Naruto could totally relate to that whole story.. Neither of them had an easy life. __________________ My Blog --> ookami

2012-01-14, 00:38	Link #13
xKeir Upon a wishing Star Join Date: Dec 2011	I just have to get this off me. The scene between Motoi and Bee was so emotional and great. One of my favorite Naruto scenes instantly. But Naruto had to spoil it with the 'yay'. __________________ When you hate others you hate yourself. When you forgive them you too are saved. - Asakura Keiko

2012-01-14, 08:18	Link #14
Jouten Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011	This episode felt like a filler... __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gvH5ATjShc Gear Third: Gomu Gomu Giganto Pistol!

2012-01-15, 22:56	Link #15
yogotah Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: U.S	I felt like this was a great episode, man really emotional at the end...Naruto Shippuuden is really good at inserting music to make each moment its fullest. You could say that Motoi is a weak character, but he did his role well, which was to introduce us to Bee and his life and strong will so yeah no action this episode, but this was amazing to me. Ten outta ten

2012-01-18, 23:02	Link #16
Guido Snobby Gentleman Join Date: May 2004 Location: Monterrey, México Age: 43	Naruto's flashback episodes are achievers to me, and this one about Motoi & Bee way back to their childhood friendship deserves my praise. Like all Jinchurikki, Bee's fate wasn't different, but somehow as a child coped with the ostracism and hatred, and then subverted into something good. I probably mean that it took him an unsurmountable patience and good-will to subdue any lingering grudge he held against the people of his Village, and instead focus it in his passion for rap and singing. What I can see from the conclusion between Motoi and Bee is that the latter dismissed all the bad stuff and only kept the good memories at how both used to play together when kids.