Jay N. (BlueHeron21) from PULLMAN, WA Reviewed on 4/24/2024...
I like Naruto Shippuden. Naruto ended with boring filler episodes and Naruto Shippuden gets into more action. I do like Naruto and I like how Naruto Shippuden refers back to Naruto because it helps refresh my memory what happened in Naruto.
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Naruto Shippuden rocks!
gemini | usa | 08/12/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Naruto Shippuden is a little different from the early Naruto years. But it is high octane adrenaline! Gaara totally steals the show. The action and story line arc takes up to 30 episodes before Sai comes into the picture. The only dissappointment I feel is in Viz Media, why are they bothering to release Shippuden 1 disc (4 episodes) at a time? They should go directly to box sets! And by box sets I mean, they should carry at least 20 episodes or more per set. Shipuden season 1 is like 50 or more episodes, each season is huge! Viz Media, why must you milk us of our hard earned money and give us so little in return?! Anyone who buys this disc or the next disc in this series, I suggest you hold off watching them until you have them all up to disc 10 in hand, these episodes catch you and never let you go, you will writhe in agony until the next release!"
The Return Of Our Favorite Knucklehead From His Journeys
Rich | CA | 07/06/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Finally the great Naruto Uzumaki has returned from his three year training with the toad sage and the new quests will commence, a little off topic while I have enjoyed the anime series including the filler episodes the recent Naruto manga chapters have really started to make me dislike the way the writers and creator are doing the series so much that if it continues I have a feeling that they may loose many fans, I know I'm at the line at this point of giving up on the manga series right now. That out of the way the first episodes are a true joy as you'll see Naruto reuniting with not only Tsunade, Iruka, and his sensei Kakashi but will also see how the rest of the Konoha 11 have turned out after three years away. The episodes will also show us what has been happening with the mysterious group Akatsuki and what they have been doing these last few years as well with their unknown agenda of capturing the containers of the tailed demon beasts. So if your not a fan of the filler episodes or just looking for a action anime here's a pretty good pick for your collection..."
Awesome japanese anime
Son of Detroit | 06/25/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I think that "NARUTO SHIPPUDEN" si the greatest ever; I was never really a big fan until one night I sat with my hubby and was watching and something in one of the episodes (regular naruto episodes) caught my attention; and since then I have being a big fan of them. My hubby is trying to collect all of them including the shippuden collection. I can't wait to add to the collection we already have! Go Naruto!"
Shippuden Arrives on a High Note
Tristan A. Hayes | Richmond, VA USA | 09/30/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Naruto Shippuden Vol 1 is the first English Voiced release of the 2nd part to the famed Naruto series. This DVD contains the first 4 episodes of the series.
1: Homecoming (scenes from Manga Vol 34 (Chapters 306 and 207), Manga Vol 28 (Chapters 245)
2: The Akatsuki Makes Its Move (scenes from Manga Vol 28 (Chapters 246, 247)
3: The Results of Training (Manga Vol 28 (Chapters 246, 247)
4: The Jinchuriki of the Sand (Manga Vol 28 (Chapters 248,249)
I find that this set is a great opening and completely worth paying for to get these episodes on DVD. Shippuden seems to accelerate things quickly with multiple storylines possible, such as the invasion and capture of Gaara, the search for Sasuke still continues in the background, and the Akatsuki storyline and characters. Seeing several scenes from the manga come to life in motion is excellent and the voice actors they chose for the akatsuki are great. All of the other actors from the first part of Naruto still continue to keep their voices as well. The only actual difference seems to lie in the background music. It seems to be a bit more mature and serious.
As a DVD, I find that it is a nice offering. The cover design is stylish (I use it for the background to my iPod Touch), the DVD design is great too, and the case is quite sturdy. I like owning the actual DVD's so I made sure to catch this set of episodes instead of waiting for a TV release.
The bonuses on the DVD include trailers for Naruto Shippuden, Naruto Shippuden: The Movie, Bleach: The Diamond Dust Rebellion, and Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4. The DVD also has both English and Japanese vocals and finally subtitles. Lastly there is a section for "New from VIZ" which like all their other offerings includes a general preview of their other anime.
Also this DVD set is original and uncut so it has both a Japanese opening and an ending.
Ultimately, fans and newcomers to the Naruto revolution should pick this one up to get the first four Shippuden episodes (with four more coming at the end of October)."
Naruto grew up
Son of Detroit | Westland, Michigan | 10/17/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I agree with most of the reviews, Naruto is king of the cliff-hanger, we've watched some of these with english subtitles(since cartoon network has stopped showing them and we couldn't wait for these releases). Special note: Naruto IS grown-up this is NOT the beat-them-up and they walk away! There's a lot of the cutesy stuff in these episodes, but it's not all sunshine and lollipops! It's a lot more violent then the 1st series and deals with more mature themes. Hold on to your headband! People will die and secrets will be revealed!"