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Jan 2, 2009 6:01 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Ah back on form... I like the look of these new characters, but unfortunately the "surprise" at the end was given away by the title of the episode... I've lost count of the amount of times an episode has spoiled something like that in shounen like naruto and bleach....

Jul 30, 2009 10:21 AM
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The new characters look cool and the bit with the kids sneaking up on Naruto was funny I'm finding Sakura really annoying though.

Nov 14, 2009 4:37 AM
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..Haha cool, Konohamaru corps moment so funny
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May 8, 2010 3:35 AM
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Eeee, Sasuke's so cool~♥ ^_^ Had to have a little fangirl squee at that point ^_^

This anime looks to be very promising :D

May 29, 2010 2:24 AM
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Sakura when Konohamamru called her ugly very evil looking. Sasuke always turns up at exactly the right moment. Chuunin exams next should be interesting.
Sep 27, 2010 8:43 AM
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Chuunin exams ey? More action. :3
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Apr 7, 2011 10:01 AM
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Sasuke is such an emo.
Apr 14, 2011 11:52 PM
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Very funny episode in which basically nothing happened. I liked Naruto being all sluggish in the morning; I can relate. I also lol'd pretty hard at him failing at life and screwing up even the most simple tasks. Sakura getting super pissed at everyone was great. I like Sakura-chan as comic relief. Which, I guess is all she really is right now since she spends most fights standing around doing nothing.

So, there's a bunch of out-of-town assholes in Konoha for the Chunin exam, which I assume is the next ninja rank. Why can't they take the test in their own villages?

One thing that annoyed me is they kind of overdid it with the dramatic sound effect/snap zoom thingies. It came of as really cheesy after the first 700 times.

Other than that, an entertaining breather.
Apr 20, 2011 10:15 PM
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Pretty good episode,I wondering what exactly entails the Chuunin exam though.
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Jun 21, 2011 4:22 PM

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I've watched these first Naruto episodes several times and never noticed that

Nov 9, 2011 6:38 PM
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Naruto is such a pussy and a whinner, he is really annoying.
This show should have been called "Sasuke". Sasuke he is by far better than that Naruto shit.
Jan 28, 2012 8:06 PM

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Gaara's entrance pretty cool!!!
Jul 4, 2012 2:32 AM

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memorieswithin said:
I've watched these first Naruto episodes several times and never noticed that



Yeah, I've also noticed it for the first time. It's an interesting detail. Maybe he is famous in the town :P

Also Gaara <3 It's good to see him finally heheh.
Jul 4, 2012 3:20 AM
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neoalexys said:
Naruto is such a pussy and a whinner, he is really annoying.
This show should have been called "Sasuke". Sasuke he is by far better than that Naruto shit.

Just keep on watching the series mate ;)
Mar 10, 2014 5:14 PM

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damn, sasuke always steals the show and gets all the ladies - poor naruto, lol
Apr 24, 2014 5:47 AM

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I hate these characters that think that they are the best in world and dont get a kick in their nuts for that ^^
Jul 17, 2014 9:42 PM

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First time watching the series. At this point I'm starting to side more with Sasuke than Narutp.
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Jul 18, 2014 4:47 PM

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Lol at Naruto's key-chain, it was one of Kakashi's kawaii puppies that he summoned previous episode xD. (the dog that was hanging from Zabuza's head band)
Oh I see someone else noticed it too
Jul 31, 2014 3:04 PM
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memorieswithin said:
I've watched these first Naruto episodes several times and never noticed that


Bahaha, I had never noticed either XD. Pakkun is so........ Ups I don't wana say a thing 'cause it may be spoiler (it totally ain't XD).
Oh, and the Chunnin exam is starting. This is gona be so awesome.
Aug 12, 2014 5:26 AM
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Yeah, this is the first time that I noticed that Pakkun key chain, too, I think.
Right, Kankuro was a dick back then.
Sasuke stole the scene again ahahaha. Naruto, try to act cooler.
Aw yis, the Chuunin Exams arc :3 This is going to be awesome!!
Jan 6, 2015 8:44 PM

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Oh my gosh Konohamaru, you're so obvious it kills me xD "square rocks"

What's a ninja doing playing ninja??? O.o

Damn, Sakura's crazy

I like the new ninja, this is getting really interesting
Jan 14, 2015 1:34 AM

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Rewatching!

Great introduction to a few new characters and the beggining of a new arc!
May 10, 2015 8:29 AM

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Sasuke is damn cool and Naruto is hilarious.

Sakura, STFU you violent brat....

This episode felt more like a filler for 80% of it until Konohamaru clashed with the sand folk. Gaara is awesome.
Aug 11, 2015 9:35 AM

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The beginning was funny. Naruto made me laugh a lot. And how cute that Konohamaru has his own little squad now! hehe

Those new guys look pretty tough! I'm excited, cuz I was hoping to see more about the other ninja besides just Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura! ★4/5
Feb 23, 2017 2:36 PM

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The interactions between Sakura, Naruto, and Konohamaru were hilarious XD
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Aug 1, 2017 11:35 AM
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Waiting for Naruto to finally get his own moment. Sasuke always steals the show.
Aug 28, 2017 3:55 PM

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At first I thought this was a filler episode but it seems that ending had some interesting character introductions! I wonder what's up with those three to be honest.
Jul 18, 2019 9:04 PM

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Lel that Naruto vs. Sasuke rivalry permeates into just about everything
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Apr 19, 2020 8:38 PM

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chibi-chaos said:
damn, sasuke always steals the show and gets all the ladies - poor naruto, lol

lol exactly, was a bit of a eye roll moment, but when you handle yourself like naruto i guess it makes it easier on sasuke.
Feb 15, 2021 2:20 PM
Apr 22, 2022 10:30 AM
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Beginning (almost a filler) focused on humor. And the humor, most of the time, is to put Naruto in the shit and make Sasuke a badass.
Sep 20, 2022 1:45 PM
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I think the story has potential but the pacing is kinda slow
Feb 23, 2023 9:11 AM
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This was mostly filler but I love the moments where they just goof about as kids.
Mar 11, 2023 7:16 AM
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I mean, is Sakura really that surprised that she's considered the weakest link of the team? She may be smart, but she lacks in initiative and combat skills when it comes to fights. I mean, she didn't really do anything in the Land of Waves arc. Naruto and Sasuke took the spotlight. And ugh, the "cool Sasuke" moments. I admit that Sasuke has skill and level-headedness as a ninja. But he's just so full of himself.
Jun 24, 2023 4:41 AM
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I thought the anime was horrible, it only has filler and bullshit
Dec 15, 2023 3:21 AM
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As what others have said, def mostly filler episode even though it was called the chunin exam it barely talked about it. with that being said it still was a fun episode and introduced us to couple characters that i def like the look of, this chunin exam seems to be a big deal considering the reactions of kakashi and the other sensei
Dec 23, 2023 7:21 AM
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Recommended if you have the time to watch the whole series.
Jan 20, 10:36 AM
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i really like it just a good story

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