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| This episode was totally different... but still, I enjoyed it. |
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| this episode follows the manga really good... |
| That was really a fantastic quality episode. It didn't even feel like an episode of Naruto, which was refreshing. The somber mood, story, artwork and progression keep me so invested. |
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| This is like watching a Naruto movie in an episode... The whole animation is fantastic. It like the animation back in the regular Naruto episode of Sasuke vs Naruto at The Valley of the End and The beginning part of Shippuden when Naruto reuniting with Sasuke at Orochimaru's hideout. |
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| Really good episode, even with almost no Naruto(I actually like the fact he was the one with Konohamaru at the funeral, confronting him), but I am a Shikamaru fan so I don't count. Also, Shikamaru spent 10 minutes being sad, wouldn't it be nice if other characters in the series could do that. Finally, the next episode is going to drag. |
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| Boring episode nothing happend, just Shikamaru being sad for like 15 min and then the team and Kakashi leaving. Did any one els think that Choji looked wierd in ths episode, Shikamaru looked like a girl when he held the lighter up to his face. |
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| One of the best episode of Naruto Shippuden (even if I don't like Shikamaru and Asuma). The beginning with Kurenai was absolutely perfect. |
MashimaApr 28, 2015 9:00 AM
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| start: wow Creepy so not naruto style art Middle: -_- zzZ 2 whole minutes hitting those things i cant stand it >.< it hurts my ears --- OMG shikamarus crying O.O --- hes picking those things up (tell us about the king PLEASE!!!!) --- ok shikamaru + rock = scary --- TELL US ABOUT THE KING!!!!!!!! --- lol 11:09 elf shikamaru --- WTH???? shikamaru got air element???? --- SHIKAMARU fat lady coming RUUUUUUUN ^^ --- oops i take that back shikamaru choujis beautiful mom is coming ^^'' --- lol somebody feed this kid ^^'' --- OH MY HOLY FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOD SHIKAMARU IS SMOOOKING OoO (even for a moment ^^) End: anoo they keep talking about doing something what is that??? --- oh god pls let not be what i think ά-ά --- nooooo dont let them go i dont want more ppl to die >.< --- Tsunade do something --- KAKASHI YOU ASSHOLE --- u stupid elf come BAAAAAAACK so ummmm begining gets +2 middle +2 end -1 and the extras: +1 we got new stuff here (like new style, reactions and characters that we didint see for a while) - 1 its quite slow -1 there are some questions that have still not been answered +2 for funny momentes (faty lady, hungry kid XD AND i got shikamarus a new name --shikaelf -- XP) +2 unexpected moments -2 for Stupidness that makes 4 right? ok then 4 it is ^^ |
serenal9Jun 14, 2009 8:08 AM
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| I just loved the scene with Shikamaru and his dad playing shouji, that was beautiful. The art somehow seemed..different. |
| so to make the series better one character has to die ? lol) anyway awesome episode. felt the drama. |
| This was a great episode. The stuff between Shikamaru and his father was powerful. The colours in this episode were perfect reflected the emotions well. |
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| This epi was fantastic in essentially every way. The emotion, thea animation, the feelings that it was inspired to elict were very pure and raw and real. It's nice seeing Naruto (the anime) thoroughly wet it's feet with something so genuine as the trial of dealing with the emotional baggage of an unexpected death of someone close to you. |
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| Superb episode. The way they captured Kurenai and Shikamaru's breakdown. So sad. D: |
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.~ |
| awesome, maybe im getting a little to emotional, |
 Behold of my awesomeness~ controversial and/or sensitive topics likely devolve into the same repetitive, derogatory, abusive, and harassing comments can no longer be posted. But my feels. |
| Haven't felt this sad in naruto since gaara's almost death, and both of them were directed so beautifully. I'm glad that they at least make the important episodes really daze. |
| Can't believe I'm saying this in an adaptation that can be hit and miss at times, but god damn this was a brilliant episode. Just incredibly well done, man Shikamaru is just a hell of a character. And, fuck yeah, Kakashi. My two favorite characters teaming up? Oh fuck yes.... |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
insan3soldiern said: Can't believe I'm saying this in an adaptation that can be hit and miss at times, but god damn this was a brilliant episode. Just incredibly well done, man Shikamaru is just a hell of a character. And, fuck yeah, Kakashi. My two favorite characters teaming up? Oh fuck yes.... Yeah this is one episode where the production quality was truly at its best. The direction this episode took was great to. Its a shame though that their are so many inconsistencies with the animation unlike the original series. |
ArtimesGamerJan 30, 2012 11:23 PM
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Gin-iro said: The best animation to date (Tsunade's flashback is a good reference point). Now if only that were the case with every episode... Still they captured Asuma's death well and I found it more emotional than the Third's funeral. It's nice to stray away from Naruto's stuff for things like this. Totally Agree. Can't say more. Although there was also no sakura or lee or hinata or tenten, it was good enough with just the team 10. I see that they are planning their revenge. And well who wouldn't? for a great person and sensei that Asuma was. I prefer this type of episode 10 times more than annoying filler filled with action. honestly. |
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| It’s beautifully animated ep.From kurenai's breakdown to shikamaru collapsing in tears everything was well done.There isn't much crying but it’s real impact is emotional. I have to mention the chess scene in particular: seeing his son sitting alone, Shikamaru’s father challenges him to a game of shogi. For around five minutes, they just sit and play in a room surrounded by beautiful paintings, for a while barely even uttering a word to each other. The camera angle never changes, the room is lit only by moon light, but their body language, every subtle movement, portrays so much. 5/5 ep and I don't give full rating easily. |
| wooh yeah things finally figured out. |
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| This episode was yet another incredible one. The scene with Shikamaru and his father was extremely powerful. I'm really glad the quality of the show is boosting a bit. Good thing it happened around the time the manga did as well. |
| "The world cannot be changed with pretty words alone." ~Lelouch Lamperouge |
| Rewatching! Really emotional, great art style and just a great episode. |
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| This was a very intense episode Shikamaru made me wanna cry |
If you are going to disagree with me, don't bother talking to me. I will seriously hurt you! |
| This episode remains one of the heaviest, most atmospheric in the series to date. It's like a mini movie and does far more showing than telling, particularly through the shogi match between Shikamaru and his father as well as Shikamaru working out a strategy by playing himself. It felt like every little detail mattered, whether it was the children playing or the way the facial expressions changed. Definitely respect for the decision to change the style to match the weight of losing Asuma. |
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| Crazy to see Shikamaru that emotional, but it's pretty understandable. Also did anyone notice the animation boost for this episode, or am I just crazy? |
| “I love heroes, but I don't want to be one. Do you even know what a hero is!? For example, you have some meat. Pirates will feast on the meat, but the hero will distribute it among the people! I want to eat the meat!” - Monkey D. Luffy |
| I loved the visuals and feel of this episode! I didn't expect to cry during it. I hope we get more episodes that look like this. |
| A sad episode for mourning, but newfound resolve at the end! |
| I'm Bruneian and I like anime. And Manchester United. And fat cats. |
| So this is the aftermath I guess.Poor shikamaru :(. |
Come on man,where is that Noragami season 3 masterpiece.We want it, Bones! |
| Glad to know I'm not the only one loving the animation style in this episode. Maybe because of the fact that this is an episode where Shikamaru grieves; so it's sort of dark. But man! What a commendable episode. Even though there was no action in this episode, I wasn't even bored at all! Yes! This would be a good team! Looks like Kakashi wants to avenge Asuma as much as the team 10 does. |
 She got him back. If you understand the characters well enough, you'd know she did! |
| gotta say that the animation and the story in this episode felt really different from every shounen anime, when the ED was showing i was just like "huh?", really great episode. shikamaru is easily one of naruto's best characters. |
| Binging this anime for the first time and I have to say this is the best episode out of the 300 I've watched so far. The feel and direction was so much different than the normal. It fit the stuff that happened well in this episode. I hope to see more episodes like this. |
| Watashi wa a victim of cyberbullying. Everyday someone online calls me a "weeb" desu. Watashi won't stand for this. 26 percent of bullying victims are chosen due to their race or religion desu. I may look like a basic white boy, but deep down I am Nihongo desu. Watashi religion is anime. Anata wa bullying me because of my race and religion desu ka? Disgusting desu. Anata should be ashamed of yourself, racist pig. A baka gaijin like anata is probably jealous of my race and culture, cause Nippon is more sugoi than your shitty country desu. Watashi pity anata. You'll never be Nihongo like watashi. Educate yourself on nani a "weeb" is. |
| Not gonna lie. it was a simple yet powerful episode. Shikamaru's dad is a real one. Team 10 and Kakashi are out to slay Hidan and Kakuzu! Also am I tripping or did the animation and artstyle get an upgrade? |
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| Is it just me or the animation style changed? I love it so much I actually don't mind the plot revolving not around the main character for some time, it's refreshing to see what other characters are doing or going through, especially if it's Shikamaru :) |
| Beautiful. I couldn't hold back my tears...  |
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