Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!
Our Take Everything Naruto does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
Archives Episodes
Return of the Morning Mist
Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
The Third Hokage, Forever…
Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Naruto keeps its grip throughout.
Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light
Summary Naruto wins the fight against Gara by a thread. 3rd hokage doesn’t manage to win battle against Orochimaru, but instead opts to take his power to use hands, and thus make jutsu signs, rendering him harmless and putting an…
Naruto’s Ninja Handbook
Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara
Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
Assassin of the Moonlit Night
Summary When Naruto sees Gara he decides to flee, but Gara is too fast and tries to kill Sasuke. Sakura protects him which stops Gara as he finds himself tormented again by seeing someone risking their life to protect another.…
Sasuke’s Decision: Pushed to the Edge!
Summary Sasuke and Gara face off each other, and while Sasuke manages to hurt Gara, his chakra is not strong enough to keep using the special lightning attack for more than once or twice per day. At the end of…
Astonishing Truth! Gaara’s Identity Emerges!
Summary Sasuke finally catches up to Gara and faces him only to witness Gara’s true monstrous form. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Naruto works.
Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!
Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.