Naruto Shippuuden Episode 12

[Genma]

Not sure why everyone is going off saying this is a good episode. I mean... it was decent at best. The overused animation of Gaara getting Shukaku sucked out of him was annoying, there was a lot of running between the teams, and then there was a little too much shock factor involved with Itachi. I mean, was it really necessary for Naruto to say his name, then have the animation pan over to Sakura saying the same thing, followed by a zoom in of Itachi's face?

Plus, they did a terrible job of Gai-sensei's forgetfulness. In the manga I laughed, because I think it was intended to be funny. In the anime, they continued to play dramatic music, and there was nothing really funny about Gai not remembering.

Still better than the fillers, though, and that god-awful excuse for an anime movie known as Naruto Movie 3.

[Idealistic]

Not sure why everyone is going off saying this is a good episode.

Simple because... It was a good episode.

I enjoyed it, the anime seems to moving at a much faster pace now. Before I thought it would take forever to get to this part. As for the whole Gai and Kisame thing, I thought it was pretty funny.. lol..

Can't wait for next episode... Kakashi fighting Itachi again!

[DarthEnderX]

I mean, was it really necessary for Naruto to say his name, then have the animation pan over to Sakura saying the same thing, followed by a zoom in of Itachi's face?

Because the scene was really important for Sakura. Or did you forget the speech she made just a couple episodes ago about wanting to defeat Itachi to save Sasuke. And now, here he is.

Yeah. I knew that. But since Kishimoto decided to introduce this concept, he should be giving Kyuubi no Yoko another name apart from Kyuubi. Or at least cover himself by saying Shukaku was the name of the first Ichibi Jinchuuriki.

Or maybe he's just saving Kyuubi's name for when it becomes relavent. It's not like he and Naruto are on a first name basic. They're all "You're pathetic kid." "Shutup and give me chakra bastard fox!"

[Nai]

This episode just made it all click for me. I finally felt like Naruto was back and better than ever.

And naturally, I keep falling deeper in love with Zetsu. His voice is just too freakin' sexy. Even more so than Sakon's was!

Plus, they did a terrible job of Gai-sensei's forgetfulness. In the manga I laughed, because I think it was intended to be funny. In the anime, they continued to play dramatic music, and there was nothing really funny about Gai not remembering.

You have to be kidding me! The dramatic music just added to the sheer hilarity of that scene.

Gai: ... You...
Kisame: B)
Gai: ... WHO ARE YOU !?
Kisame: B( *cue dramatic crescendo*

I don't think I've ever laughed as hard while watching Naruto. Maybe I'm just odd?

[nests]

Yeah I thought it was funny too but every one has a different taste