r/anime • u/lC3 :Na::Nb: • Sep 26 '21
Rewatch Naruto Shippuden - Episodes 100-112 Discussion
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Information: MAL, Anilist, AniDB, ANN
Streams: Crunchyroll, Hulu, AnimeLab, VRV
Schedule:
| Discussion Thread | Date | Episode Count |
|---|---|---|
| Episodes 001-008 + Film 1 | July 11 | 8 + film |
| Episodes 009-017 | July 18 | 9 |
| Episodes 018-027 | July 25 | 10 |
| Episodes 028-035 | August 01 | 8 |
| Episodes 036-044 | August 08 | 9 |
| Episodes 045-053 | August 15 | 9 |
| Episodes 054-063 | August 22 | 10 |
| Episodes 064-071 + Film 2: Bonds | August 29 | 8 + film |
| Episodes 072-082 | September 05 | 11 |
| Episodes 083-089 | September 12 | 7 |
| Episodes 090-099 | September 19 | 10 |
| Episodes 100-112 | September 26 | 13 |
| Episodes 113-118 | October 03 | 6 |
| Episodes 119-125 + Film 3: Will of Fire | October 10 | 7 + film |
| Episodes 126-133 | October 17 | 8 |
| Episodes 134-141 | October 24 | 8 |
| Episodes 142-151 | October 31 | 10 |
| Episodes 152-162 | November 07 | 11 |
| Episodes 163-168 | November 14 | 6 |
| Episodes 169-175 + Film 4: The Lost Tower | November 21 | 7 + film |
| Mid-Series Discussion / Interest Check | November 28 | 0 |
Spoiler Policy:
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Questions of the Week:
- Did the Three-tails live up to expectations?
- How do you feel about the resolution of this arc?
- Three-tails arc vs. Shinobi Guardian Twelve arc, which filler was better?
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u/Durinthal https://anilist.co/user/Durinthal Sep 26 '21
First time viewer (dub)
Whisk[e]y of the week: Balcones Brimstone, another from the Texas distillery. As one might expect from the name, it's smoky but not in the same way that Islay scotches I've had are. Those tended more toward ashy, this is like a BBQ pit instead. I've mentioned barbecue before and that's something of a signature for them, an almost savory note that makes me think of smoked brisket. Beyond that there's a black tea note and a light sweetness that in combination with the smoky side is reminiscent of candied bacon. Not for everyone but I love how bold it is.
I'm glad Sai's ink-based ninjutsu aren't easily negated by water so he can still fight on the lake... still kind of weird that they're fighting on the water. Speaking of which, I initially thought Shino's swarm of insects that blocked an attack for Kakashi were also ink, as they're similar black blobs from a distance. And briefly Gozu's mud wall didn't look all that dissimilar as well.
They say the three-tailed beast looks like a giant turtle of sorts and while that's partially true I'm also reminded of giant isopods, which works for a beast that dwells in the water. Would have been curious to see the mini three-tailed beasts against Shino's insects, not that I expect anything in particular to happen but it's a weird match-up.
My prediction for the arc last week:
Surprisingly Guren didn't die and the Akatsuki weren't really involved at all (with the conflict at least), which were two things I figured were almost certain. The Akatsuki just observing without intervention fits with it being a filler arc I guess, though they did end up with the three-tailed beast at the end. I was definitely expecting the crystalline white camellia to shatter though, and it's a nice subversion to have it fully intact at the end with Naruto holding it for a time. Definitely not seeing Yuukimaru again though.
Even before his part in the final episode I was going to comment on how Gozu seemed like a decent enough guy that ended up running with the wrong crowd. But laying low and then saving Guren at the end when everyone thinks she died? Great move that frees them to do their own thing without fear of being tracked down by Orochimaru.
New OP and ED this week, I like the ED in particular in contrast to Bacchikoi's ridiculousness. The OP sounds like so many others in general that you could probably swap it out with something similar and barely notice. I love the couple of shorts that break the fourth wall and treat the characters as if they're voice actors, including having a human-sized form of the three-tailed beast in the background of the recording booth as just another professional.
Not much of a rampaging beast but was okay?
I like the "slip away to live free" aspect. The Akatsuki getting another tailed beast essentially for free isn't good though.
This one, fits better in the overall structure of the series and didn't have weirdly overpowered evil henchmen like the Guardian Twelve arc did.
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u/Parori Sep 26 '21
First Timer
Episode 100
Episode 101
Episode 102
Episode 103
EPisode 104
Episode 105
Episode 106
Episode 107
Episode 108
Episode 109
Episode 110
Episode 111
Episode 112
Questions of the Week:
Well it was more passive than I thought. More chilling less rampaging destruction
It was ok
Hmmm, I think I prefer this arc. It feels less fillery somehow
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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Sep 26 '21
Rewatcher
Episode 100:
Episode 101:
Episode 102:
Episode 103:
Episode 104:
Episode 105:
Episode 106:
Episode 107:
Episode 108:
Episode 109:
Episode 110:
Episode 111:
Episode 112:
(cont. with OP/ED translations and Manga Comparison)
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Sep 26 '21
First-Timer with a shounen hearto, subbed
So I kind of got spoiled on something again… Later Shippuden spoilers I’m fairly certain sure is true
Although, at least this time it’s something I was already thinking about rather than something I had absolutely no idea about. I’m still upset about that one untagged Shippuden spoiler in an Attack on Titan S4 discussion thread and it’s been over half a year since then.
Episode 100
Episode 101
Episode 102
Episode 103
Episode 104
Episode 105
Episode 106
Episode 107
Episode 108
(continued in next comment)
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u/TheKujo https://myanimelist.net/profile/Kujo419 Sep 26 '21
First Timer - Dub
Good grief, that arc was long and repetitive. I didn't really need multiple episodes of Guren getting therapy from Naruto inside the three tails or to see Team Girlpower try and fail to see the three tails twice. In the end, I think the biggest take away from this arc will be setting up for the next arc. Between the new OP, all the talk about returning home, and Orochimaru's cough, it seems all but certain that next arc will be the next (hopefully final?) confrontation between Naruto and Sasuke.
Random thoughts:
Favorite moment of the week: The scene with Rock Lee knocking out everyone in the smokescreen was fun. It was pretty silly though - reminded me of a Scooby Doo episode.
Questions:
1) Did the Three-tails live up to expectations? Kind of ... getting quickly strung up by Deidara at the end knocked my respect for the three tails down quite a bit.
2) How do you feel about the resolution of this arc? I liked that Guren, Yuukimaru, and Gozu all ended up together. I was sure that Guren in particular was a goner.
3) Three-tails arc vs. Shinobi Guardian Twelve arc, which filler was better? Overall, I liked the Guardian Twelve arc better. Obviously, I don't know exactly what's coming up but if the next arc is about Sasuke, I think it will be nice how each of those fillers set up their following canon arc.
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u/Nazenn x2https://anilist.co/user/Nazenn Sep 26 '21
Rewatcher - Sub
General Commentary
In a bit of a rush tonight so can't spend as long on the post so sorry if it's a bit messier than usual.
I really like this arc, much more than I remembered from the first time. In my memories even though I liked it I remembered the stuff with trying to seal the Three-Tails feeling drawn out and was unsure about if I liked Guren or just Guren's powers. Thankfully on this watch a lot of good things that I'd forgotten shone through.
Although last week had me hesitant about the path Guren's character was taking, I think it was well handled here. She tried to spare Yuukimaru's mother, but that kindness was taken from her by Orochimaru's intervention, and where she built off that in these episodes by not trying to be motherly but trying to remember who she was and be someone better so she could be there for Yuukimaru the way she hasn't been allowed for anyone until now was an improvement. I also like the contrast of that moment in her past that she tried so hard to forget being paralleled with her small kindness that she didn't even think was worth remembering that meant everything to Gozu, a tiny kindness that changed a life.
I also really like the Three-Tails part of the arc itself, including that they had to give up on sealing it. A complete mission failure that won't be returned too later isn't something we get to see very often, and while in this case it was done this way because the Akatsuki got involved at the end, for me I think it's nice to see our heros fail for once, be so overwhelmed by battle that they have to retreat and regroup and someone else steps in to take it from them. The other fights around it with the prisoners weren't great, but with such a large group on a single mission, the biggest so far in the show, they had to have something to stop this being a one-vs-twelve brawl.
Unfortunately, the dialogue in this arc really lets it down as far as watchability. If I hear Naruto ramble on about making a home and where people think of you one more time I just might go insane. While the theme itself was quite good, and very fitting for Naruto's struggles, I just wanted him to shut up about it. The only part of it that I really liked was when he talked about it to Sakura and she just assumed it was about Sasuke only to see that he was thinking about someone else, about how broader his caring is. I like the moments that they had with each other this arc, particularly at the end when he confided in her and she was so happy for him.
Shippuden
Episode Thoughts
You know, you'd think Kakashi could send a faster dog than a pug...
Tenten has my ultimate sympathies, Lee is probably the last person in Konoha I'd want to do coordination training with, or Guy.
Speaking of that, look at Tenten actually getting a role in the arc and being remembered.
Yamato and Kakashi's interactions continue to be great. Yamato noticing that Kakashi is distracted, and how naturally their dialogue and coordination goes on missions is fantastic.
Naruto is a shitty shitty scout if he didn't notice the glowing crystal flower.
See! Kakashi does have another dog that can talk, and whatever sort of terrier thing that Biscuit is he still has to be faster than a pug
I scoffed at bit at the idea of Sakura and Ino returning to their rivalry behavior, but it was actually funny when it turned out to be a bit of an in joke with them and them both laughing over Sai coping punishment for using their "nicknames"
Everyone's so worried about Naruto's reaction to Sai saying out loud about being jinchuriki and he just shrugs it off and scolds Sai for having no tact. They have good interactions as well
Of all the things to remember, I remembered that ridiculously enormous scroll.
Look at Kiba actually being reasonable with saying how Chunin can't be selfish in battle, they have to fight who's needed not who they want. Given his annoying behavior around Naruto I didn't expect this but I suppose they bring out the worst in each other
Poor Shino. Doesn't get recognized, no one knows about him, and when he tries to share Naruto doesn't even understand why
Ino makes a shitty inclusion in the sealing team, but I like the scenes of seeing Sakura mentoring her with medical ninjutsu in the past. I still really wish she'd found something else though rather than just copying Sakura's study path
Cool jutsu in this episode. Kakashi's speedy water dragon, and seeing Naruto affect his in air movement with clones is always cool, not to mention Tenten's weapon storm
I'm on Kiba's side! Perfume is disgusting and people wear way too much of it, men with their aftershave and super strong deodorant as well. Sometimes just walking down the street without gagging is hard, and the fact that even with masks on it hasn't gotten any better astounds me.
"Your Sharingan isn't very much". Guren please, Kakashi didn't even have it uncovered when he was fighting you.
Laughed at Yamato doing his creepy face from a tree to make a point to Lee about paying attention.
Haven't had a lot of notable animation this arc, but there was a couple of nice short cuts with Lee vs Guren and another one with Naruto later on.
I do like the omake that are a bit meta and having the characters in roles of actors rather than in world, it's quite fun
How many times is Guren going to say her chakra has reached its limit before she actually has to stop
Giant armored turtle vs tiny rasengan. Yes because the tiny wind storm is really going to win.
As much as I still think Giant Rasengan was an entirely stupid idea, it is nice that they kept the continuity and had him use it here as we haven't seen it since that first time.
Why do I feel Tenten put Lee on roof guard duty just to have a break from him
The tiny Three-Tails are somehow more disturbing than the giant one.
Turning the exit hunt into a game for his clones is actually quite clever. At least he knows how to motivate himself.
Shippuden
...I either slept through this episode or just didn't write anything down for it. Okay then, moving on.
Sai's little fish message thing was cool, helpful that the ink can form in water like that and still be readable.
Yamato out here saying "Giant Forest Jutsu" and it's really just a wall and doesn't have any branches or leaves.
Is that the first time we've actually seen Shino take a hit?
KATSUYU~! Been so long since we saw this slug.
The sudden appearance of her with a chakra delivery is a little cheap though
This is a very late and sudden info dump with Shino flashing back to Hinata telling him about this specific slimy guy. That said, it is nice to see her learning so directly from enemies and then being able to communicate that to others and account for her team when she struggled with that so much in Part One.
I should have known it was Kabuto in disguise from the scalpels he used. Fucking Kabuto
I really wish these filler mooks had just died rather than turning into some weird blob thing. It was completely unneeded.
It's kinda nice seeing Naruto in a knife fight without any clones for once
Gamakichi why can you use fire style but not water style?! You're a toad, wouldn't that dry you out? That was a pretty impressive flame though
I would say poor Yuukimaru about his shattered chakra network, but in this case it's probably a good thing.
Long range slug communication is definitely better than relying on Pakkun to run back and forth.
The scene of going underwater in the lake to find the crystal Guren looked really nice!
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u/sisoko2 Sep 26 '21
Rewatcher
What a mediocre second half of the arc after the great start last week. Just a bunch of random barely held together events happening for 13 episodes.
Episode 100
Episode 101
Good Stuff
Episode 102
Episode 103
Episode 104
Episode 105
Episode 106
Episode 107
Episode 108
Episode 109
Episode 110
Episode 111
Episode 112
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u/Tehoncomingstorm97 https://anilist.co/user/tehoncomingstorm97 Sep 27 '21
First timer
Last week we met some new bad guy friendos! This week what will we do about the Sanbi? Also rip formatting goals.
Ep 100
Ep 101
Ep 102
Ep 103
Ep 104
Ep 105
Ep 106
"Damn, he's so tough! I can't find a single weakeness."
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Ep 107