DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- Mm, flashback with a rivalry. Well, I think some people might think that's not Madara but it is. He looks quite different as he is now. Anyways, the episode had some humorous and of course the more grimmer moments like with the war going on. Quite a balance there. Poor Madara and his parents ;_; and to think rock skipping would be so important between two friends. |
Stark700Jul 3, 2014 4:24 AM
 |
| Man, Hashi's 7 year old brother being killed coupled with some domestic violence. Hashirama had it rough. |
| Signature removed. Please follow the signature rules, as defined in the Site & Forum Guidelines. |
| Yeah the symbolism behind the rock skipping scene is great and how its incorporated into the story and ultimately there battle at the valley of the end. This episode was pretty cool, though i think the pacing has moved down a tad which is not a bad thing. I wouldn't want them to rush through these critical historical moments. Though correct me if im wrong but did the studio really get rid of the scene behind the Origins of the hidden leaf village, where hashirama comes up with the name or is that later? If the studio got rid of that critical moment, with the hole in the leaf, man ill be pissed. |
  |
| Pretty good episode. Lol dem humorous moments. Feels nice and slow this episode which is good :D Especially for episodes like these Itama :( And Madara having lost 3 of his siblings too.. |
 |
| A flashback episode for once. Not bad! Hashirama & Madara could've been best friends, if not enemies due to the clash of their respective clans. The rock skipping part served as an analogy to their friendship and rivalry. Nicely presented. Anyone noticed Itama's hair? Zetsu of the Senju clan! |
 |
| if I'm not mistaken the one who come up with the name of Konoha is Madara, and the one who came up with the name of Hokage is Hashirama. anyway, good episode, though still doesn't cover up all the 2 week waiting. |
 |
| We waited two weeks for that?... Looks like this will be another extended flashback. lol'd when their last meeting ended with "lets exchange pet rocks" |
~my list
| Great episode, I loved the flashback. We got more information about Madara's and Hashirama's personality. I liked the way their friendship was presented, and how both of them had a similar vision. Also, I think the pace is a little slower, which is a nice thing. The flashback episodes will be better if they are not rushed. It was very sad though how they used to be good friends and they ended up rivals.. The rock-skipping scene and the scene where they sat while gazing and thinking about the future were very nice. |
| It was nice to see more back story for Hashirama and Madara, the new ending is not too bad either. |
| Looks like they sped up the pace... not too bad. Can't believe we have a new ED too. |
| Signature removed. Please follow the signature rules, as defined in the Site & Forum Guidelines. |
| That was a nice flashback :) |
 |
| They explaing Madara's origins yet it feel like another filler. |
| Nicely done episode with symbolism and all. Never thought I'd say this, but I'd like the previous ED back... |
| For those who seek perfection, there can be no rest on this side of the grave. Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. |
| Really liked the episode. Had some nice bits in it and the cycle of hate could've ended right then and there if not for the family's of Hashi and Madara. I always wondered how Hashi came up with the idea of Konoha etc, so liked the fact that they also incorporated that in this episode. |
| “Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds that darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it.” |
Zalyeos said: Really liked the episode. Had some nice bits in it and the cycle of hate could've ended right then and there if not for the family's of Hashi and Madara. I always wondered how Hashi came up with the idea of Konoha etc, so liked the fact that they also incorporated that in this episode. Actually it has not quite been explained yet. |
ArtimesGamerJul 3, 2014 10:07 AM
| |
| Sure, slow down for the flashbacks and not the good bits -.- |
| Very nice episode. I already like this flashback, time went by so fast. And I'm even more excited for the next episode, judging from the preview, the next one will have great animation, and clean art. 4/5 I don't know how I feel about the new ED, I'm not a fan of the beginning of the song, but it will probably grow on me. |
 |
| I don't see how this ending theme song could ever grow on me. This is like not even fcking music accept the last parts of it. Just lyrics with no tune. |
| |
| Great flashback! Hopefully they won't drag it out longer than needed. New ED is horrible. |
 |
| What a horrible ED |
✘ Flying without feathers is not easy; my wings have no feathers ✘    |
| This episode deserves a 5/5 Although it covered less than 2 chapters, I don't mind seeing the episode being extended with the addition of filler scenes. Hashirama's relationship with Madara was portrayed well in this episode. You can already see they were destined to be friends the moment they met. They were laughing, smiling and training with each other. I like how they, the animators, added more comic relief scenes to convey the strength of their bond more easily. Watching this part of the manga, made me realise how it's such a shame that things didn't turn out as Hashirama and Madara had wish for. They both shared the same ideals and wanted to do something about the conflicts/wars that they and everyone are a part of. Man, it really was emotional listening to the two discussing about peace and stability. I felt sorry for the two who had to endure so much as children (with their loss of their siblings). That's why Hashirama and Madara went along well with each other. They experienced the same kind of pain and it is this feeling that allows them to understand and connect more with each other. Seriously, this flashback is definitely one of my favourite ones of all time as it perfectly demonstrates what a shinobi's life is like. The ED well... Only the last parts were enjoyable Sorta have a thing against most japanese rappers. To be honest most of them suck! Loved this scenery in the ED  |
Kazi9Jul 4, 2014 8:06 AM
| Signature removed. Please follow the signature rules, as defined in the Site & Forum Guidelines. |
| I like the new ending. :P |
| madara is amazing in this flashback, looks just like sasuke in terms of personality |
| That was a good episode - can't wait for next week! |
| Lol little Hashirama with that hair lol. New ED is pretty weak tho. |
 |
| Pretty good episode! New ending is nice, but the last one was better though. 7/10. |
Flamingo_Power said: That was a good episode - can't wait for next week! I don't really see it. Their fundamentals are pretty different, and so is their personalities. If anything he reminds me, just a tiny bit of Naruto is some vague similarities. |
|
| I thought Hashirama and Madara was hilarious |
 |
AnimeSage18 said: I thought Hashirama and Madara was hilarious They really were though. Every moment between them just seemed so right and they truly would have been close friends. But due to family rivalry they will be broken apart. I really enjoyed this episode more than I thought I would. I'm not bothered at all by the fact that we are having more flashbacks. I want to know the history in Naruto and I feel it adds more depth to the story although some people will argue that it doesn't. Personally, I want to know what happened in the past that resulted to how things are in the present. This is wonderful. I can't wait to see what happens next. Such an interesting story. |
 |
| I think http://media.tumblr.com/6f48853d2d811f58ee0b96b28a368bc5/tumblr_inline_mjqinc3lAj1qz4rgp.png sums up everything perfectly |
| Signature removed. Please follow the signature rules, as defined in the Site & Forum Guidelines. |
| Prefer the previous ED song, Great episode, did it better than in the manga. [size=25]Needs more NaruSaku openings/endings jussayin' |
 |
| At first i thought they cut out a segment during the portion where Hashirama and Madara were discussing there plans of building konohagure. But it looks like that part hasn't come yet, it will be in the next episode though. Thank god, if they cut that part out, i would rage, manga readers know what im taking bout. |
| |
SlushyCoffee said: Nope, It's in the manga.Is this episode filler? |
|
| It was sweet. Liking the flashback better in the anime than the manga. Next week, gonna get those feels with the rocks. I miss the ED from a while back. The one with the Gedo Statue and Obito and the "Wakatendayo~" thing. That was haunting. DarkMorpher said: There was a major revealer in this episode, though many people probably never gave it a second thought. Enlighten me, please? Use a spoiler if necessary... |
fishergirl16Jul 3, 2014 8:00 PM
SlushyCoffee said: I would like to also know this as well.fishergirl16 said: Enlighten me, please? Use a spoiler if necessary... Same. But please tell us if it's a big important spoiler we should avoid too. |
| Signature removed. Please follow the signature rules, as defined in the Site & Forum Guidelines. |
Minagatachi said: SlushyCoffee said: I would like to also know this as well.Same. But please tell us if it's a big important spoiler we should avoid too. I am intrigued as well, i didn't notice any thing in particular. |
| |
| Madara looks so cute compare to how he looks now XD i agree whit madara hashiramas hair style when he was a kid was not so stylish |
emeraldrosary said: Jeez, count me in! My curiosity level is tingling.link9us said: I'm curious about this as well. I am intrigued as well, i didn't notice any thing in particular. |
|
| Interesting episode of these two interacting. |
| lol I'm having a hard time peeing too when someone is standing behind me.. especially when that person is waiting for me to finish 'cause hes gonna take a leak too. |
 |
| Worst ED ever. |
| I love this kind of filler. It really boosts the curiosity about the next episode. Not to mention it's about Hashirama and Madara. |
| It's not filler.... |
|
| Episodes like this remind me why I love Naruto. I like how Hashirama pointed out that the whole senju=love uchiha=hate thing is a bullshit. Everybody loves their family and friends and want to keep them save. But the way they are doing things is pure madness. I think that the foreshadowing that DarkMorpher was talking about is the body Hashirama and Madara found was from the Hagoromo clan. And we now know that I guess that the clan will become relevant later on. |
| ''We don't know what kind of people we truly are until the moment before our deaths. As death comes to embrace you, you will realise what you are. That's what death is, don't you think?'' - Uchiha Itachi |
SaSa-Zoldyck said: I think that the foreshadowing that DarkMorpher was talking about is the body Hashirama and Madara found was from the Hagoromo clan. And we now know that I guess that the clan will become relevant later on. I'd call that mere speculation and a case of us fans looking too deep into things. After all, Keep in mind I'm being as vague as possible here so as not to spoil things. I think DarkMorpher is referring to something else entirely, and he honestly has me intrigued as well. |
 |
Ryukatsuka said: SaSa-Zoldyck said: I think that the foreshadowing that DarkMorpher was talking about is the body Hashirama and Madara found was from the Hagoromo clan. And we now know that I guess that the clan will become relevant later on. I'd call that mere speculation and a case of us fans looking too deep into things. After all, Keep in mind I'm being as vague as possible here so as not to spoil things. I think DarkMorpher is referring to something else entirely, and he honestly has me intrigued as well. I agree but Just saying :P As for what DarkMorpher had in mind, only he knows. |
| ''We don't know what kind of people we truly are until the moment before our deaths. As death comes to embrace you, you will realise what you are. That's what death is, don't you think?'' - Uchiha Itachi |
More topics from this board
Poll: » Itachi is a messed up character and doesn't deserve the fan loveDecader - Dec 11, 2023 |
42 |
by Andromeda567
»»
Apr 17, 3:47 AM |
|
Poll: » Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 484 Discussion ( 1 2 )Stark700 - Dec 1, 2016 |
79 |
by Vysarine
»»
Apr 13, 11:27 PM |
|
Poll: » Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 82 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )shotta77 - Oct 30, 2008 |
102 |
by a_polani
»»
Apr 11, 3:50 AM |
|
» Any Recommendations?Proman9710 - Oct 5, 2021 |
49 |
by Proman9710
»»
Apr 10, 9:24 AM |
|
Poll: » Naruto: Shippuuden Episode 20 Discussionjobocan - Jul 19, 2007 |
41 |
by drzod1k_lilla
»»
Apr 10, 6:27 AM |