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Naruto ~ Shippuden: Episode 4

Rating: 8/10

Impressions:

Although this episode comprises of two really dragged out fights, it’s a lot better than the previous episodes. The quality is definitely higher, and the music is integrated better. What amazes me though, is that so far the anime has only covers two manga chapters (that’s 4 episodes to 2 chapters). I wonder how long the series will progress this unbelievably slow for. It’s so dragged out it’s almost filler-like. I doubt many fans would like to see Naruto this way. Like last time, I still think it’s better to go through the chapters at normal speed, then finish off this season when it gets to a major turning point in the story. When the manga gets enough ground, a third season can start.

My favourite part of this episode is amazingly the preview of the next. That might sound harsh, but it’s because a) the first scene is a very cute shot of Sakura, and b) the second scene is an extremely hilarious shot of a hideous Tsunade with a demented expression on XD. After seeing Tsunade, I progressed into a fit of laughter louder than I have before for quite a while now. And no, that’s not really a ‘good’ comedic moment. It just means that the quality of Naruto is still highly uncertain. I’ve proved to myself that I value quality over anything else with these few episodes of Naruto.

Preview:

Next episode – #5
I wonder how much of the manga this episode will cover…

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36 comments

36 Comments so far

  1. Whispered.Hope March 3rd, 2007 4:19 pm Number of comments posted: (130)

    Seriously, Tsunade’s expression was all sorts of demented xD I definitely hope the fighting pace picks up at least, especially now that the bell test is over.

  2. boro ZZZ March 3rd, 2007 4:47 pm Number of comments posted:

    i dont watch this, but to let you guys know, there wont be any naruto next week

  3. Shirukii March 3rd, 2007 6:35 pm Number of comments posted: (48)

    Couldn’t agree more with the pacing comment, I understand that they want to avoid another filler streak, but this is just torture D=

  4. maruto freeeeeeeeak!!! March 5th, 2007 5:39 am Number of comments posted:

    ok to let people know naruto becomes hokagaue sry bout the spelling. and also sasuke comes back to kohona in like episode 29 in the shippuden episodes he is with orochimaru and they have set of to destroy kohona…. and naruto tries to kill him with sakura and other people and it comes down to the end and sasuke has naruto cornered and right before sasuke kills him orochimaru appears and said its not worth killing or something like that so…. there u go but this is mostly rumors but it is highly true

  5. Dea-Sama March 5th, 2007 9:01 am Number of comments posted: (7)

    The way the anime is going I’ll bet they’ll finish Gaara’s retrieval arc in more than 30 episode -.- Seriously, if their gonna keep THIS slow, I’d rather watch Fillers

  6. kakashischic March 7th, 2007 4:09 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    So rox but its too slow.

  7. Chiro-kun March 10th, 2007 3:04 pm Number of comments posted: (12)

    For once I HAVE to agree.
    But maybe they’ll suddenly pick up the pace when the REAL FIGHTS begin?

  8. michiyo san March 13th, 2007 8:29 pm Number of comments posted: (1)

    hey, anyone like know where to fing the song download for naruto shippuden. i agree, it rox….but its tooo way…slow…………yawn…

  9. dangel March 13th, 2007 9:33 pm Number of comments posted: (2)

    When will the next shippuden episode come out? Naruto Shippuden 5 that is :)

  10. Danny March 13th, 2007 9:35 pm Number of comments posted:

    dangel, this week

  11. dangel March 13th, 2007 9:41 pm Number of comments posted: (2)

    gawd I can’t wait >.

  12. tontawan March 16th, 2007 1:17 pm Number of comments posted:

    it should be out tonight..well raw actually but subbed will be here tonight or tomorrow… hmm i cant wait either…!

  13. Archangel March 16th, 2007 6:26 pm Number of comments posted:

    Show Spoiler ▼

  14. shizmizzles March 17th, 2007 11:36 am Number of comments posted:

    they should first make a buncha episodes before releasing the new series. instead of making em 1 by one. sons of biches. its been at least 2 weeks already?

  15. Danny March 17th, 2007 11:46 am Number of comments posted:

    shizmizzles, who says they make one new episode each week? an episode goes into production months before it airs on tv.

  16. Sherwizzle March 23rd, 2007 5:34 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    Good effin god…Naruto will like end in the year 2050, I swear…50 episodes on one fight…freaker!

  17. bhayu March 24th, 2007 6:17 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    No Comment. But I Like Naruto’s Movies. He’s very2 strong men!!!

  18. drag0n5_n March 24th, 2007 9:50 pm Number of comments posted: (1)

    hey guys i would like u to know that the akatsuki are after naruto n gaara just because of their powerful chakras(youma), as u know that akatsuki is leaded by the 4th hokage n the latter has created a demon more powerful than that of naruto’s kyuubi and needs to be feeded with powerful chakras which are found only in naruto and gaara, ie their kyuubi and shukaku!!!!…lets wait for z episodes to be released nw!!!!!

  19. mar April 6th, 2007 4:30 am Number of comments posted:

    dude weres rock lee YOU GOTTA SHOW ROCK LEEEEEEE

  20. Jessie April 7th, 2007 1:15 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    I can’t wait for the series to come on tv. I do wish that Sasuke turns good again and kills Orochimaru. Sasuke is my fav! character! Plus, the fighting is getting better. Especially with Gaara, my other fav.

  21. mr mystery April 9th, 2007 9:01 pm Number of comments posted: (2)

    ok listen sasuke doesn’t turn good but he does kill orochimaru theres to new characters its great

  22. mr mystery April 13th, 2007 4:23 pm Number of comments posted: (2)

    hey dont u think naruto and the 4 hokage look alike??? hmmmm……..

  23. mart May 1st, 2007 6:27 am Number of comments posted:

    i am trying to find an episode past were gara fights online any sugestions?

  24. Gaara 4 life May 7th, 2007 7:32 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    when is the next episodes of naruto shippuuden coming out

  25. jojo June 21st, 2007 5:57 am Number of comments posted:

    when is the next shippuden episode coming out. I have mad questions does Sasuke kill Orchimaru? Does the demon the akutsi clan come out. Do they save Garaa.

  26. tricia July 15th, 2007 8:07 pm Number of comments posted: (4)

    haaaay.. naruto and gaara was great, and cute…

  27. tsunade July 15th, 2007 8:14 pm Number of comments posted: (4)

    grabe…. ang ganda tlaga ng naruto wla akong masabi.. sna mkita ko c naruto at gaara ng personal. he he he

  28. hinata July 15th, 2007 8:17 pm Number of comments posted: (4)

    sna magkatuluyan cna naruto at hinata.

  29. gaara July 15th, 2007 8:28 pm Number of comments posted: (4)

    sana mapalabas na sa Philippines ang iba pang season ng naruto.

  30. jeffery ladd December 15th, 2007 1:36 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    man that was so cool i wish i got to see the cartoon of that

  31. Anonymous December 22nd, 2007 6:17 am Number of comments posted:

    CIAO

  32. Itorunin Amai January 23rd, 2008 5:52 am Number of comments posted: (3)

    ok gaara dies but then elder chiyo brings him back to life then she dies
    then these guys named sai and yamato come into the series and they fight orochimaru then naruto turns into kyuubi sakura falls in love with him and then sai runs away with oro

  33. Itorunin Amai January 23rd, 2008 5:54 am Number of comments posted: (3)

    and kabuto turns good for a while :D

  34. Itorunin Amai January 23rd, 2008 5:55 am Number of comments posted: (3)

    ack that was sposed to be a spoiler dammmit

  35. Oktivani Khoirun Nisa May 17th, 2008 6:08 pm Number of comments posted: (1)

    gambarnya tambahin lagi ya thangks before ^;^

  36. Thiago March 6th, 2009 11:34 am Number of comments posted:

    Niceeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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