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[QUOTE=Ikillion][COLOR=#0e1030][SIZE=1][FONT=Trebuchet MS] Well I can't say I was disappointed with them showing [spoiler]Sasuke so early since I already knew it was bound to happen[/spoiler]. I just guess since a majority of the people who watch Naruto have already read the manga and they just assumed that showing him early would help to loose the tension many Sasuke fans have of wanting to see him in the new series. [/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR][/QUOTE] [COLOR=RoyalBlue][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Point taken. I suppose I'm just used to climactic build-ups and I was expecting that from the whole [spoiler]long-awaited Sasuke confrontation[/spoiler]. That and I was just expecting the episode to pick up with [spoiler]Naruto's return from his training with Jiraiya[/spoiler] :animeswea But I'll get over it. Oh, and did anyone else find that [spoiler]Yuura's betrayal[/spoiler] was obviously coming?[/FONT] [/COLOR]

[QUOTE=Lunox][color=dimgray] Naruto Shippuden spoilers. [spoiler] Pacing was a bit slow for me as well. I was disappointed that they didn't actually get over with Naruto and Sakura's fight, and I have mixed feeling over the beginning of the episodes. I mean, animated timejump!Sasuke and Sai was pretty awesome, but was it a good move to just show Sasuke? I was anticipating a build-up and everything. >_> [/spoiler][/color].[/QUOTE] I agree with you on the whole [spoiler]"revealing Sasuke right at the start"[/spoiler] thing. I, too, was quite disappointed when they just showed him. I mean, come on, they pretty much just showed one of the most climactic/anticipated parts of the story right off the bat. But other than that, I was quite happy with the quality of Naruto Shippuden. Shannaro!

[QUOTE=Ikillion][COLOR=#0e1030][SIZE=1][FONT=Trebuchet MS] Gah, Beat me to it. ...They are 2.5 years older though right? Why is Naruto's voice almost [I]exactly[/I] the same?[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR][/QUOTE] His voice sounds exactly the same to me (but then again my speakers are crap :animeswea ). Maybe Naruto's voice is one of those voices that doesn't change much until he's way older? YouTube also has an extended teaser as well, but all their voices sounded really quiet.

[QUOTE=Kitana23]Ok I know about 85% of the naruto watching population think Naruto and Hinata should hook up but drop the favoratism. I love hinata but Naruto just does not see her in that light. where he has liked sakura from the start, and even though she is one of the most annoying characters in the series thier personallities match very well. just to me naruto and sakura. Oh and what ever other character pairning you believe are good too don't take any personal offense Hinata x Naruto fanss . :animesigh [COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1][INDENT]I've merged your thread with the already existing Naruto thread. Next time be sure to check the offical thread directory before starting an anime specific thread. If this is unclear, a quick re-read of the rules of the Anime Lounge will clear things up. ~indifference[/INDENT][/SIZE][/COLOR][/QUOTE] Well personally I've always been a hardcore SasukexSakura fan, which is why I tend to pair Hinata with Naruto. I suppose I'm the type of romantic who enjoys it when the girl finally gets the guy she's been following. Also, because since the pairings are opposite of each other, they balance out well. Naruto's loud, obnoxious nature balances out Hinata's timid and shy one. Sasuke's dark and brooding, and Sakura's light and cheery (with a hilarious temper :D ). Also, as I've constantly noticed, most people can't stand Sakura because she's the epitome of annoying in the starting of the series as well as doesn't do much. While I was irked by it in the beginning, as I continued watching to later in the series, she has undoubtedly become my favorite character due to her immense improvement. So I say just give her a chance. And same with Hinata. Sure the two don't get the action spotlights often, but usually when they do, it's pretty gratifying. Oh and is there anyone who likes Neji paired with TenTen?

[quote name='Tallgeese-']Well I did watch Temari vs Shikamaru in sub and I was wondering why he wasn't saying "this is such a drag".[/quote] In the subs, I'm sure you've noticed that Shikamaru's tag line is along the lines of "How troublesome" and that's how many took it to be; however, the American dub changed it to "What a drag". It's little things like that that can end up changed when translated. Another example would be Sakura and her inner self's line of "SHANNARO" in the subs whereas they changed it to "Cha" in the dubs.

[quote name='Orien_Xel']Read the manga, don't plan on seeing the anime. WHy? Because I've heard the show tends to drag. And drag. And drag. Then again, could just be stories.[/quote] Well the show does have an EXTENSIVE line of fillers. >.< About the clothing question, I believe Naruto was directed for kids 10+ or kids in general, and providing a variety of colors helps grab their attention. So I'd say it's either for promotional spreading or the animatiors just wanted to get a little creative. *shrugs* That's my take on it anyways.

[quote name='uchihagirl']:therock: Ooookay, so the more tails the better? :therock:[/quote] In way, you could say that. Sadly, [spoiler]after four tails Naruto is no longer in control, it's kinda like the Kyuubi takes over after that.[/spoiler]

Tenchi: *thinks* Must restrain....this would be illegal...control...control... Ehe..so I'm outta ideas, *shrugs*

Okay, I'd say it's time to pick a winner. Okay, Honorable Mention goes to : Lord Dante [QUOTE]Chidori: So... you're saying that what Sousuke needs to do is just demand his yo-yo back? Hayashimizu: of course. we are the student council. Chidori: But isn't his teacher, y'know... his teacher? Hayashimizu: that is irrelevant. we are the student council. Sosuke: I told you the student council was powerful, Chidori.[/QUOTE] Second goes to: BK Styles [QUOTE]Kaname to Hayashimizu: Wait...you mean you think Tessa is really hotter then me too!? You gotta be kidding me... Souske: See, i told you! You wanted the second opinion, satisfied now?[/QUOTE] And finally...the winner is: Bláse! [QUOTE]Hayashimizu: "Alright, your new Life Science project is to take care of a sack of flour as your own child. Kaname, you're the husband." Kaname: "Y... you're kidding... right? I was the husband last time you pulled this stupid 'assignment' excuse on me! Sousuke just wants to go to that drag club again, doesn't he?!" Sousuke: "It's not my fault I feel the need to be feminine..." [/QUOTE] I just thought that was freakin hilarious. Your turn Bláse

[quote name='Lunox][color=dimgray'] No, Gaara definitely has the one-tailed bijuu in him. Where did you get the thing about the corrupted priest...? [/color][/quote] Well, seeing as the quote from wikipedia proves it, then it seems I was correct after all. [quote name='Ichibi-Shukaku][spoiler']Shukaku is said to be the corrupted spirit of a Sand Priest turned demon. He was originally sealed inside a tea kettle and then placed inside its first Jinchūriki. He was sealed inside Gaara by Chiyo on the orders of Gaara's father, the Fourth Kazekage, by using Gaara's mother as a sacrifice. Shukaku has had two other Jinchūriki before Gaara, both of whom died when Shukaku was extracted from them.[/spoiler][/quote] Ichibi-Shukaku, you should prolly use spoiler tags next time. There's a big chance there's some Naruto fans don't know that yet. So yea, just a future reference.

Well I hope if you don't mind if I choose one, Lord Dante. [IMG]http://animeworld.com/caps/fullmetalpanicfumoffu1.jpg[/IMG] Okay, for anyone who has no idea what anime that's from, it's a pic from Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU Brown haired guy is Sousuke Sagara Aqua haired girl is Kaname Chidori And the white haired guy whom you can only see the back of his head is Hayashimizu, the Pesident of the school's autonomic student council. Good Luck!

[quote name='Azarath]Gaara pretty much scares me especially when [spoiler]he tried to kill Rock Lee while he was in the infermary after he had beat him in the prelims.[/spoiler].But I do think he's pretty cool. :animesmil.he and Naruto have something in common though.The fact that [spoiler']they both have some kind of monster sealed inside them but Gaara's is i think one of the kazekage's of the Village Hidden in the Sand.[/spoiler][/quote] Actually: [spoiler]The monster sealed inside Gaara, according to the anime, is the spirit of a corrupted priest in the sand village.[/spoiler] Or maybe I'm mistaken, it was something like that.

Lol, thanks Nee-chan. Don't sweat it. Natsumi: *thinks* Oh well...at least it's rich in calcium and vitamin D.

Mihoshi: I wonder which one we're going to eat first...

While you're up there, could you please check the light bulb? It seems a little dimmer than last time.