Thursday, July 12, 2012
Naruto 269
You know whats better than a 69? 269! Bad joke aside, that was a cool episode. I don't remember the girl's name, but she was lookin good. Besides that, Ginkaku and Kinkaku look much better in the anime. They were cool. The anime also made Ginkaku's jinchuriki transformation really cool.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
OMG Sasuke is going back to the Valley of the End!!!
I just figured it out! He's going back to the Valley of the End where Naruto and Sasuke had their final battle! But it's also going to be back in time to when Harishima and Madara fought! Maybe they all fight in one giant battle Royal! Holy crap I think that's it!!!! Then we could see the Madara vs. Harishima fight!! That would be awesome!!!!!
Naruto 593, Orochimaru Revived
Oh man what a chapter. Sasuke uses Orochimaru's chakra from Kabuto and the reverse seal to unleash Orochimaru from Anko. Wow, how could I have missed that. It seems so obvious that Orochimaru's chakra was in Anko the whole time. And since this Orochimaru is independent from the real one, the fact that Orochimaru was sealed makes no difference.
Then they talk and Sasuke still wants to kill everyone in the leaf village. But he wants to know what the hell is going on. He is so internally confused right now that he needs to talk to people. I can only guess 4 places he is going to with Orochimaru (and suitesu and juggo too?)
1. The most "realistic" but least likely is to the Tobi/Naruto fight. The ten tails revival would be very important to get involved with and tobi may be the one with all the answers.
2. The Uchiha clan as it was planning the coup de eat of the leaf. Then Sasuke could talk to his parents again and see what they think.
3. Madara Uchiha. This would be the man who started the whole conflict against the leaf. Also, I don't know, they just seem linked, Sasuke and Madara. Very similar goals.
4. Sage of the six paths. Yeah thats a long shot but if anyone is the man who knows anything, its the original ninja.
So yeah, 3/4 chance of time travel. I don't know what to expect it seems kind of strange and time travel would lead to a lot of plot holes. But hey, Kishimoto has never let me down before. And color pages next week too! I wish this chapter would satisfy my Naruto craving for the week, but now I want more!
Then they talk and Sasuke still wants to kill everyone in the leaf village. But he wants to know what the hell is going on. He is so internally confused right now that he needs to talk to people. I can only guess 4 places he is going to with Orochimaru (and suitesu and juggo too?)
1. The most "realistic" but least likely is to the Tobi/Naruto fight. The ten tails revival would be very important to get involved with and tobi may be the one with all the answers.
2. The Uchiha clan as it was planning the coup de eat of the leaf. Then Sasuke could talk to his parents again and see what they think.
3. Madara Uchiha. This would be the man who started the whole conflict against the leaf. Also, I don't know, they just seem linked, Sasuke and Madara. Very similar goals.
4. Sage of the six paths. Yeah thats a long shot but if anyone is the man who knows anything, its the original ninja.
So yeah, 3/4 chance of time travel. I don't know what to expect it seems kind of strange and time travel would lead to a lot of plot holes. But hey, Kishimoto has never let me down before. And color pages next week too! I wish this chapter would satisfy my Naruto craving for the week, but now I want more!
Monday, July 9, 2012
Favorite Openings
I know a lot of Naruto fans don't like the intro and outro music. I love them! Even though I don't know what they are saying, the sounds are great. Although some are more emotional then others and thats what makes a song great. The animation can be exceptional too.
5. Distance- Naruto Shippuden 2
I loved the animation and I wish the song was longer. Still it powerfully displays the importance of friendship.
4. Closer- Naruto Shippuden 4
This was nice and reminds me of Shikamaru for some reason. It kind of feels like his journey though his ninja carreer. I also like the fights between Hidan and Kakazu in this arc, so the song reminds me of them too.
3. Figthing dreamers- Naruto 4
A classic that everyone loved. This got Flow to be in so many more Naruto openings. It was fun and light, with a funny animation.
2. Sign- Naruto Shippuden 6
Reminds me of the bonds fought over in the series. I can see Orochimaru figthing Jiraya, Naruto vs. Sasuke, and more. It's powerful especially at high volume.
1. Driver- Naruto Shippuden 8
This song is really the whole reason I made this post. It's the best and even made me cry once. Only a little. But the animation with the song is just as powerful as the music itself. Naruto is struggling. Drowning in the darkenss with his foes. He flails as he sees Sasuke, unable to grab him. Then he is supported by his friends and is able to escape the darkness. He is now determined. As Sasuke fades into the Darkness once again, Naruto goes right in after him. It shows the main plot of Naruto through a metaphor and I just love that.
5. Distance- Naruto Shippuden 2
I loved the animation and I wish the song was longer. Still it powerfully displays the importance of friendship.
4. Closer- Naruto Shippuden 4
This was nice and reminds me of Shikamaru for some reason. It kind of feels like his journey though his ninja carreer. I also like the fights between Hidan and Kakazu in this arc, so the song reminds me of them too.
3. Figthing dreamers- Naruto 4
A classic that everyone loved. This got Flow to be in so many more Naruto openings. It was fun and light, with a funny animation.
2. Sign- Naruto Shippuden 6
Reminds me of the bonds fought over in the series. I can see Orochimaru figthing Jiraya, Naruto vs. Sasuke, and more. It's powerful especially at high volume.
1. Driver- Naruto Shippuden 8
This song is really the whole reason I made this post. It's the best and even made me cry once. Only a little. But the animation with the song is just as powerful as the music itself. Naruto is struggling. Drowning in the darkenss with his foes. He flails as he sees Sasuke, unable to grab him. Then he is supported by his friends and is able to escape the darkness. He is now determined. As Sasuke fades into the Darkness once again, Naruto goes right in after him. It shows the main plot of Naruto through a metaphor and I just love that.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Who is Tobi?
Kishimoto is Tobi. Imagine that, Tobi removes his mask and then poof! An actual color picture cut -out and glued on to Tobi's face.
But if he wanted a more serious role, it would have to be Madara's brother. First of all, there is no proof that he actually died. We see his eyes removed and a coffin with the Uchiha crest on it. That is all. Second, Tobi doesn't seem to care about losing and replacing eyes. This is not normal so I would think that if he had already lost his eyes to Madara, he wouldn't care about using other people's eyes. Third is obvious, Tobi's knowledge of the Uchiha and the entire ninja world. Being extremely old and from such a skilled clan, Madara's brother would have oddles of knowledge about the shinobi world.
Fourth, Tobi helped Itachi kill the Uchiha clan because he held a grudge against the Uchiha. This grudge probably stemmed from the clan's abandonment of Madara, who's death could be related to the Uchiha and Madara going their seperate ways. Fifth, Tobi pretending to be Madara was probably just a way for people to reconize him without having to explain that he is actually Madara's brother. It's like living in a small town right outsie a major city and just saying your from that city to simplify things. He figured that they were similar enough that impersionating him wouldn't make much a difference and it would also inspire fear.Would you be more impressed to meet President Obama or Obama's brother? It's the same kind of deal.
Sixth, Madara's brother could have known Madara was going to fight Harishima and went to the battle scene afterwards to recover both Madara's body and some Harishima DNA. In fact the rinnegan eyes given to Nagato could actually have been Madara's! Seventh and most powerful, Madara and Tobi seem to be related. Nothing freaked Tobi out more than seeing Madara resurected. When Madara was resurected, he seemed to know what Tobi was doing as soon as he heard the kages mention "the other Madara." There is no way Madara would know what that meant unless they knew each other and were probably working together at some point.
Let me acknowledge some other theories and prove them wrong.
Tobi is a Zetsu clone: Really? no if anything it's the other way around. Zetsu could be a manifestation of Harishima's DNA mixed with some crazy jutsu by Tobi. But Tobi bosses Zetsu around so much that I think Zetsu's only purpose is to serve Tobi. That isn't much of a life, unless of course Tobi made Zetsu and therefore owned him.
Tobi is Shisiu (Itachi's friend): I thought this was true too because it was mentioned by an Uchiha that Shisiu was the best at teleportation jutsu (Tobi's trademark). But recently, Itachi's flashback showed Shisiu dying to protect the Uchiha and the leaf village. Giving Itachi his eye as well, Tobi would never do that. Plus the conversation Itachi has with Tobi is totally different from the one with Shisiu and suggests they are different people.
Tobi is Obito: No, just no. What is the motivation? How could someone old enough to harvest Harishima's DNA appear 12 at the time when Kakashi is around 12. He is about 26 now so that's only a fourteen year difference. 26 is pretty young to be around when Madara was relevant. Plus,, the way he died, giving Kakashi his eye, Tobi would never do that. The only real evedence to support this rediculus claim is that Obito is an Uchiha, the names are similar, and when Kakashi was about to use his Mankekeyou on Tobi, Tobi said, "don't bother Kakashi, that jutsu won't work on me." This implies he is knowledgeable about Kakashi's eye powers but he could have found that out anywhere. Kakashi has used it against the Akatsuki at least three times so far (twice on Diedara, and once on Pain).
So now you know. Madara's brother is running around trying to attain the peace his brother could not acheive. In fact, Madara running form the village saying the Leaf and Uchiha could not get along is very similar to Tobi saying true peace could never happen. So unless Tobi is Kishimoto, you get bet it's Madara's brother.
But if he wanted a more serious role, it would have to be Madara's brother. First of all, there is no proof that he actually died. We see his eyes removed and a coffin with the Uchiha crest on it. That is all. Second, Tobi doesn't seem to care about losing and replacing eyes. This is not normal so I would think that if he had already lost his eyes to Madara, he wouldn't care about using other people's eyes. Third is obvious, Tobi's knowledge of the Uchiha and the entire ninja world. Being extremely old and from such a skilled clan, Madara's brother would have oddles of knowledge about the shinobi world.
Fourth, Tobi helped Itachi kill the Uchiha clan because he held a grudge against the Uchiha. This grudge probably stemmed from the clan's abandonment of Madara, who's death could be related to the Uchiha and Madara going their seperate ways. Fifth, Tobi pretending to be Madara was probably just a way for people to reconize him without having to explain that he is actually Madara's brother. It's like living in a small town right outsie a major city and just saying your from that city to simplify things. He figured that they were similar enough that impersionating him wouldn't make much a difference and it would also inspire fear.Would you be more impressed to meet President Obama or Obama's brother? It's the same kind of deal.
Sixth, Madara's brother could have known Madara was going to fight Harishima and went to the battle scene afterwards to recover both Madara's body and some Harishima DNA. In fact the rinnegan eyes given to Nagato could actually have been Madara's! Seventh and most powerful, Madara and Tobi seem to be related. Nothing freaked Tobi out more than seeing Madara resurected. When Madara was resurected, he seemed to know what Tobi was doing as soon as he heard the kages mention "the other Madara." There is no way Madara would know what that meant unless they knew each other and were probably working together at some point.
Let me acknowledge some other theories and prove them wrong.
Tobi is a Zetsu clone: Really? no if anything it's the other way around. Zetsu could be a manifestation of Harishima's DNA mixed with some crazy jutsu by Tobi. But Tobi bosses Zetsu around so much that I think Zetsu's only purpose is to serve Tobi. That isn't much of a life, unless of course Tobi made Zetsu and therefore owned him.
Tobi is Shisiu (Itachi's friend): I thought this was true too because it was mentioned by an Uchiha that Shisiu was the best at teleportation jutsu (Tobi's trademark). But recently, Itachi's flashback showed Shisiu dying to protect the Uchiha and the leaf village. Giving Itachi his eye as well, Tobi would never do that. Plus the conversation Itachi has with Tobi is totally different from the one with Shisiu and suggests they are different people.
Tobi is Obito: No, just no. What is the motivation? How could someone old enough to harvest Harishima's DNA appear 12 at the time when Kakashi is around 12. He is about 26 now so that's only a fourteen year difference. 26 is pretty young to be around when Madara was relevant. Plus,, the way he died, giving Kakashi his eye, Tobi would never do that. The only real evedence to support this rediculus claim is that Obito is an Uchiha, the names are similar, and when Kakashi was about to use his Mankekeyou on Tobi, Tobi said, "don't bother Kakashi, that jutsu won't work on me." This implies he is knowledgeable about Kakashi's eye powers but he could have found that out anywhere. Kakashi has used it against the Akatsuki at least three times so far (twice on Diedara, and once on Pain).
So now you know. Madara's brother is running around trying to attain the peace his brother could not acheive. In fact, Madara running form the village saying the Leaf and Uchiha could not get along is very similar to Tobi saying true peace could never happen. So unless Tobi is Kishimoto, you get bet it's Madara's brother.
Naruto 268, Battleground
Sorry this is a day late but like I mentioned before, I don't keep ontop of the anime as much as the Manga. I also only watch the official version. The only reason I read the illegal copies of the manga is because I didn't know it was illegal when I started reading and now I'm hooked. I bought every graphic novel and plan to buy all of them. This way I am supporting the publisher and it feels nicer to read from a book than a computer or ipod.
I don't even have much to say about it. It was nice? Not a lot really hapened? Oh yeah the cloud ninja's black panther was really cool. I love it when Japenese people scream english words. KIRI PANTHER!!! I want to learn Japenese so I don't have to read the subtitles. It would be a great way to relate to the characters more as well. My library has a free language learning program I can do online and I may take it in college in a couple years.
Any way got off track. The episode. Right. They added some filler about kekke touta or whatever as opposed to Kekke genki. Three chakra natures instead of one. I can't wait to see the Kinkaku and Ginkaku fight as well. I really would like to see the jincurikki transformation that occurs late in that battle. I don't mind filler so much considering I already know everything that happens in the true story and it can be entertaining at times. Plus, the anime could probably catch up to the manga in about two months if it really wanted to. There has been almost non-stop quick action scenes in the manga that are quick to animate. Not that I'm an expert in animation but I've seen it happen before.
I don't even have much to say about it. It was nice? Not a lot really hapened? Oh yeah the cloud ninja's black panther was really cool. I love it when Japenese people scream english words. KIRI PANTHER!!! I want to learn Japenese so I don't have to read the subtitles. It would be a great way to relate to the characters more as well. My library has a free language learning program I can do online and I may take it in college in a couple years.
Any way got off track. The episode. Right. They added some filler about kekke touta or whatever as opposed to Kekke genki. Three chakra natures instead of one. I can't wait to see the Kinkaku and Ginkaku fight as well. I really would like to see the jincurikki transformation that occurs late in that battle. I don't mind filler so much considering I already know everything that happens in the true story and it can be entertaining at times. Plus, the anime could probably catch up to the manga in about two months if it really wanted to. There has been almost non-stop quick action scenes in the manga that are quick to animate. Not that I'm an expert in animation but I've seen it happen before.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Naruto 592, Third Power?
This chapter was full of complex suprises. First, Sasuke questions what the shinobi world is and how he fits into it. Deep thoughts for a psycopath who recently wanted to murder everyone in the leaf village. This must mean Itachi got to him at least on some level. Then Juggo and Shitsu appear. (They seem like such minor characters now, I forgot how to spell their names!). After Shitsu comments on Kabuto's snake looking like a huge... (Comic relief at its finest) they bring Sasuke news that Madara is still chillin' around and shitsu gives him the super secret scroll. Sasuke looks suprised and angry when he hears about Madara, meanig he will probably go after him. Upon opening the scroll he decides to see Orochimaru, the man who knows everything.
I'm not going in order of the chapter here, but I'll go through each story seperately (3 stories are going on at the same time). Madara is perfectly fine but has lost interest in the Kage. He probably feels it would be too cliche or unimpressive to use the perfect Susanoo again so he wants to go after Naruto. That is bad news because if Naruto has to face Tobi and Madara, I can't see him winning. The Kage have mixed feelings about continuing to fight, but Madara simply calls them unsightly.
Back to Naruto, Kakashi is using his awesome chain raikiri and Guy smashed part of the Geddo statue. Eigth-tails and Naruto in Controlled Biju Mode punch it in the face. They absolutly kicked the crap out of it. Good to see Naruto can still use nine-tailed chakra and everyone else has energy to fight. But Tobi is provoked by Naruto and so feeds the two demon brothers of the cloud to the statue. He then makes a chakra focusing hand seal and looks to revive an incomplete form of the ten-tails.
The last page is Sasuke prominent in the middle with Madara on his left and Tobi on his right. It looks very impressive and I see that as potentially an "axis of evil." The three main bad guys mobilizing. However there is a chance that Sasuke is no longer evil. At the very least he wants to finish off Madara. I think Sasuke is really the only one who could beat Madara. His new Susanoo with amaterasu shiruken and so on could really be hell to Madara. But Sasuke wants to talk to Orochimaru, the man who knows everything. I'm not sure if this means he wants Orochimaru's adivce or help or what, but it means getting him out of the jar-genjutsu-sword-thing in Itachi's Susanoo. Maybe Sasuke inheritted that sword? Or he is going to find/ revive him some other way.
Naruto is screwed. I said that a lot before when he was fighting the six jinchuriki, but this time he has to face ten-tails. His people must be exhausted and Madara is going to join the battle soon too. BUT Sasuke wants to fight Madara, whom I see as mainly responsible for the Uchiha massacre. So everyone is coming together again including,the antagonist of Part I, Orochimaru. I have high hopes for Sasuke, and if he turns good he will become my second favorite character with Naruto bumped down to third. Knowing Kishimoto's affinity for suprises, he could become first!
I'm not going in order of the chapter here, but I'll go through each story seperately (3 stories are going on at the same time). Madara is perfectly fine but has lost interest in the Kage. He probably feels it would be too cliche or unimpressive to use the perfect Susanoo again so he wants to go after Naruto. That is bad news because if Naruto has to face Tobi and Madara, I can't see him winning. The Kage have mixed feelings about continuing to fight, but Madara simply calls them unsightly.
Back to Naruto, Kakashi is using his awesome chain raikiri and Guy smashed part of the Geddo statue. Eigth-tails and Naruto in Controlled Biju Mode punch it in the face. They absolutly kicked the crap out of it. Good to see Naruto can still use nine-tailed chakra and everyone else has energy to fight. But Tobi is provoked by Naruto and so feeds the two demon brothers of the cloud to the statue. He then makes a chakra focusing hand seal and looks to revive an incomplete form of the ten-tails.
The last page is Sasuke prominent in the middle with Madara on his left and Tobi on his right. It looks very impressive and I see that as potentially an "axis of evil." The three main bad guys mobilizing. However there is a chance that Sasuke is no longer evil. At the very least he wants to finish off Madara. I think Sasuke is really the only one who could beat Madara. His new Susanoo with amaterasu shiruken and so on could really be hell to Madara. But Sasuke wants to talk to Orochimaru, the man who knows everything. I'm not sure if this means he wants Orochimaru's adivce or help or what, but it means getting him out of the jar-genjutsu-sword-thing in Itachi's Susanoo. Maybe Sasuke inheritted that sword? Or he is going to find/ revive him some other way.
Naruto is screwed. I said that a lot before when he was fighting the six jinchuriki, but this time he has to face ten-tails. His people must be exhausted and Madara is going to join the battle soon too. BUT Sasuke wants to fight Madara, whom I see as mainly responsible for the Uchiha massacre. So everyone is coming together again including,the antagonist of Part I, Orochimaru. I have high hopes for Sasuke, and if he turns good he will become my second favorite character with Naruto bumped down to third. Knowing Kishimoto's affinity for suprises, he could become first!
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