Orochimaru and Jiraiya.
and the massive amount of techniques available out there.
Orochimaru and Jiraiya.
and the massive amount of techniques available out there.
Everything from the Chuunin exams and before were what I thought was the best. It involved a lot of different ninjas with unique abilities and ninja tactics. After the Chuunin exams the shows appeal sort of died down. Don't get me wrong, everything afterwards was good, it's just that the Chuunin exams and before were THAT much better.
After the exams, Naruto beats Gaara, he goes off with Jiraiya to find Tsunade, then he chases Sasuke. Those were pretty much the main plots after that and there wasn't much ninja-like action. It was more of regular fighting, see who can outwit who. Not much ninja tactics being used such as sneaking and all that good ninja stuff you'd like to see.
The best things Kishimoto put in Naruto are the bloodline limits. Every character who posses a bloodline limit is incredibly strong in the Naruto universe. And everytime a fight including at least one of these charakters starts you know it's gonna be a great combat.
As a non-manga reader I barely know what's happening in the manga. It would be fantastic if Naruto possessed a bloodline limit as well e.g. controlling the wind. It's Naruto: Shippūden after all.
No, not EVERY character with a bloodline limit is awesome. Since you don't read the manga, I won't spoil it for you.Originally Posted by Shenshort
He already has the nine-tails chakra. Giving Naruto a bloodline limit would disrupt the rivalry between him and Sasuke, not to mention, it would make him even more broken.
Personally, I like the explanation/training videos the best.
The philosophy of Ki and Chakras being implemented...and its relation to ninjutsu. Even though he kinda mixed up what they are... Ki, qi, or chi being the energy, and chakra being the 7 focal centers for said energy. That's not really important though.
The romantic mysticism of Ninjutsu itself. Japan is a land of macabre and myth. And the ninja were puffed up to be almost magical or demonic...even when it was tools they were using. Katon, Suiton, Doton...they were all techniques that real shinobi used. But they weren't magic, they were tools or techniques ninja used to conceal themselves (i.e. hiding underground, breathing through tubes, flash bombs, etc). I like how Kishimoto did not make his shinobi realistic to history...he made them more like the legends and myths Japan is famous for.
i would have to go with jiraiya, the perverted hermit. who wouldve thought one of the most powerful ninjas in the show would write perverted books, while another one spends most of is time reading them!!! oh and the rasen shuriken!!!!! bard arse
good thread BTW
Last edited by thejustin2; Fri, 08-03-2007 at 09:59 PM.
anime episodes 49 & 50, pure art.
I like the fact that characters aren't held back by their lack of power but their lack of knowledge or determination. I'm just glad this isn't an anime where set characters will forever be unbeatable. If there is someone who is clever or just knows how to play to their strengths they will be a seriously difficult opponent to beat.(i.e shikamaru, Rock Lee or deidara)
Word. I dont think that I have ever seen such better animation up to that point. Love those eps! -dg-
assertnfailure (7:40:03 PM): dude....your posts are a bunch of nonsense
i wish naruto would maintain that level of quality in all its episodes... shame we likely wont see that...
it seems the new episodes have only increased in quality a slight bit from the fillers... it just doesnt feel the same as the first 50...
as for the best moments in the anime, i'd have to say, aside from the gaara vs lee battle, i'd definitely say zabuza's final fight. excelent movement, very emotional story, and very meaningful.
its a shame that storyline doesnt actually contribute more to current events in the anime than the fillers do... :wink:
i liked the counterattack on the sand and sound by the konoha ANBU. it was the first time i saw the 'old versions' of the main characters and possibly see what kind of potential the younger ninjas would eventually be able to do. i thought the girl leader of ANBU was pretty good idea.
My favorites would be...
Best character: I love Shikamaru because of his attitude and the fact that he represents someone who uses their head to win absurdly dangerous battles, which is what sets Naruto apart from typical 'power up and fight head on' shounen series like DBZ or Bleach. I'm glad that he developed greatly with Asuma's death. Also, the 'lazy genius' is just great.
Also: Sai (moreso before he 'saw the light'), Kabuto (always shows up at the most surprising times)
Best Element: Power != Victory. Sure, every now and then someone will get by based only on their special ability or sheer strength or whatever, but the series hinges greatly on planning and thinking. Shikamaru can beat Hidan, Deidara can come absolutely damn close to killing Sasuke (and does beat Gaara), etc.
Best Fight: I'm a sucker for how they do the Rock Lee taijutsu fights in the anime, but in the manga, I'm not sure... The battle of wits, again, are what really get me hyped up. As probably guessed, I love almost all the fights with Shikamaru in them, although the battle at the bridge was pretty spectacular also...
Best Jutsu: I don't know what beats the Mangekyou Sharingan, but my favorite jutsu so far is Gaara's special sand abilities. Outside of bloodline limits, I'd have to go with good-old Kawarimi X Henge combo, a time tested escape and feint move that is key in many battles and strategies.
Best Story: Gaara's backstory is just amazing. I also really enjoyed the student-teacher connection between Asuma and Shikamaru.
Best Comedic Moment: Can't decide. Konohamaru's yaoi-no-jutsu and yuri-no-jutsu were really funny to me, but I also like the interaction between Sasuke's new teammembers.
yeah, my two cents...
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