Naruto Shippuden Episode 180: Inari's Courage Put to the Test
Filler/LOW
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OSHIMETER
8.7
55 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
amaterasu_angel
I usually skip the filler episodes, but this one felt different since it went back to the Land of Waves days. Seeing Inari and Tazuna again after all this time felt right, and the animation looked way better than the usual side stories. It was actually nice to see how much of a legacy Naruto left behind in that village.
sanji_savant
It was good to see the villagers finally standing up for themselves, because they spent so long just waiting for ninja to save them.
reshiram_310
The animation for the ending song is actually amazing and looks way better than most of the fight scenes in this episode
calamity_ganon_297
When that kid dove into the water without a second thought to save his friend, it seriously made me grin. I knew then that Naruto's lessons about protecting your comrades from the Land of Waves mission truly resonated, and it was so satisfying to see that kind of conviction.
sado_chadian_492
I noticed that weird piece of modern technology in the background and it really messed with my head because this world is supposed to be old school
iono_363
Inari, seeing him all grown up and thriving, made me surprisingly emotional; it’s a powerful reminder of how much hope Naruto brought to their tiny, sad village. The way that bridge truly changed everything for them still gives me chills thinking back to those early days.
bulma_brilliance
Naruto and Sasuke bickering through that entire fight against those guys? Yeah, that’s my favorite kind of nostalgia, seeing they're still the same chaotic duo. It cracks me up how despite all their arguments, their moves were perfectly in sync, just proving they’ll always be an unbeatable pair.
erwin_enigma_108
Okay, but how was that filler fight so incredibly animated? I mean, I'm used to just multitasking through these non-canon episodes, but this one caught my eye with how crisp and fluid everything moved, making me genuinely appreciate the unexpected effort.
tuxedo_mask_393
Okay, I usually skip fillers, but man, I'm so glad I stuck with this one because seeing Tazuna again totally brought back all those early Land of Waves vibes. And can we talk about Inari?! I was genuinely surprised to see him stepping up and leading, not that little crybaby anymore. Plus, Naruto and Sasuke actually teaming up against those thugs? My heart honestly skipped a beat because it's been ages since we've seen them fight side-by-side like that, and it makes me miss their old partnership.
korok
I seriously gasped when Naruto and Sasuke actually worked together, even if it was just for a second. It just makes me remember all their fights and training together, and even though they're on different paths, that bond is still definitely there, lurking under the surface.
tigers_eye
When those villagers totally routed Gato's old crew, my jaw practically hit the floor – I honestly didn't expect them to have grown so much since Naruto's first mission there. It's wild to think how Zabuza's harsh words and Haku's sacrifice really forged them into people who'd defend their home like that; I just felt this huge wave of pride for them.
romani_274
When Naruto and Sasuke finally pulled off those combo moves, I immediately flashed back to their intense battle against Zabuza in the Land of Waves. I honestly didn't think they'd ever be able to sync up like that again after everything they'd been through, so watching them effortlessly flow together just filled me with a surprising amount of hope for their future.
master_kohga
I felt so warm seeing Inari using his carpentry skills, it really brought me back to when Naruto first inspired him way back during the Land of Waves arc. It's wild to think how one person can change someone's whole trajectory like that, just shows you the power of believing in others.
saguaro
I actually teared up seeing Inari all grown up and building things; wow, it felt like just yesterday he was that little kid from the Land of Waves crying all the time. Seeing him so strong and capable now really makes me think about how much everyone has changed since the beginning, and it's pretty wild.
blastoise_303
I was genuinely surprised seeing the Land of Waves villagers step up to those thugs on their own; it really showed how much they've grown and how much Tazuna and Inari's courage back then influenced them. They didn't even need a ninja for every little thing anymore, which honestly made me pretty proud.
shirley_fenette
I was genuinely surprised to see Inari step up like that against those thugs; it felt like such a full-circle moment compared to the little crybaby he was when we first met him. He’s really come into his own, and it honestly made me a little teary-eyed to see how much he's changed.
zero_two_zenin
Naruto and Sasuke's old bickering during the flashback, while they still totally had each other's backs to save those kids, made me so nostalgic; I didn't realize how much I genuinely missed that simpler dynamic. It just brought a lump to my throat seeing how complicated things have gotten now, a far cry from just being rivals.
chloeanime
I gotta say, all those flashbacks felt a little heavy-handed, like we'd already been there, but then seeing Inari show up to help with the reconstruction totally made me smile. It was such a cool callback to the Land of Waves arc, reminding me how far Naruto and the village have come since then, especially with the whole Pain situation.
ia_identity_501
Sasuke and Naruto, working as one during that flashback? It was such a rare, almost painful glimpse into their past teamwork, making me wistfully remember how truly inseparable they were in the Land of Waves arc. And Inari showing up, completely fearless, honestly made my eyes a little misty, thinking about how deeply Naruto's example touched even the most unexpected people.
sailor_mars
Inari, seriously? I can't believe we're back to this whole 'find my courage' storyline with him again after everything from years ago. My patience is wearing thin; I'm way more invested in the actual war happening elsewhere and not this rehashed emotional arc.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 180 sits within a stretch of standalone filler episodes exploring Team 7's past and the backstories of key characters. It follows episode 179, 'Kakashi Hatake, The Jonin in Charge,' which focused on Kakashi's reflections on his students, and precedes 'Naruto's School of Revenge,' continuing this block's pattern of mining earlier arcs for character-driven side stories. None of these episodes advance the main Shippuden timeline, so they're skippable for plot-focused viewers but offer fan-service depth for those who appreciate the ensemble cast.
QUICK TAKES
amaterasu_angel
I usually skip the filler episodes, but this one felt different since it went back to the Land of Waves days. Seeing Inari and Tazuna again after all this time felt right, and the animation looked way better than the usual side stories. It was actually nice to see how much of a legacy Naruto left behind in that village.
sanji_savant
It was good to see the villagers finally standing up for themselves, because they spent so long just waiting for ninja to save them.
reshiram_310
The animation for the ending song is actually amazing and looks way better than most of the fight scenes in this episode
calamity_ganon_297
When that kid dove into the water without a second thought to save his friend, it seriously made me grin. I knew then that Naruto's lessons about protecting your comrades from the Land of Waves mission truly resonated, and it was so satisfying to see that kind of conviction.
sado_chadian_492
I noticed that weird piece of modern technology in the background and it really messed with my head because this world is supposed to be old school
iono_363
Inari, seeing him all grown up and thriving, made me surprisingly emotional; it’s a powerful reminder of how much hope Naruto brought to their tiny, sad village. The way that bridge truly changed everything for them still gives me chills thinking back to those early days.
bulma_brilliance
Naruto and Sasuke bickering through that entire fight against those guys? Yeah, that’s my favorite kind of nostalgia, seeing they're still the same chaotic duo. It cracks me up how despite all their arguments, their moves were perfectly in sync, just proving they’ll always be an unbeatable pair.
erwin_enigma_108
Okay, but how was that filler fight so incredibly animated? I mean, I'm used to just multitasking through these non-canon episodes, but this one caught my eye with how crisp and fluid everything moved, making me genuinely appreciate the unexpected effort.
tuxedo_mask_393
Okay, I usually skip fillers, but man, I'm so glad I stuck with this one because seeing Tazuna again totally brought back all those early Land of Waves vibes. And can we talk about Inari?! I was genuinely surprised to see him stepping up and leading, not that little crybaby anymore. Plus, Naruto and Sasuke actually teaming up against those thugs? My heart honestly skipped a beat because it's been ages since we've seen them fight side-by-side like that, and it makes me miss their old partnership.
korok
I seriously gasped when Naruto and Sasuke actually worked together, even if it was just for a second. It just makes me remember all their fights and training together, and even though they're on different paths, that bond is still definitely there, lurking under the surface.
tigers_eye
When those villagers totally routed Gato's old crew, my jaw practically hit the floor – I honestly didn't expect them to have grown so much since Naruto's first mission there. It's wild to think how Zabuza's harsh words and Haku's sacrifice really forged them into people who'd defend their home like that; I just felt this huge wave of pride for them.
romani_274
When Naruto and Sasuke finally pulled off those combo moves, I immediately flashed back to their intense battle against Zabuza in the Land of Waves. I honestly didn't think they'd ever be able to sync up like that again after everything they'd been through, so watching them effortlessly flow together just filled me with a surprising amount of hope for their future.
master_kohga
I felt so warm seeing Inari using his carpentry skills, it really brought me back to when Naruto first inspired him way back during the Land of Waves arc. It's wild to think how one person can change someone's whole trajectory like that, just shows you the power of believing in others.
saguaro
I actually teared up seeing Inari all grown up and building things; wow, it felt like just yesterday he was that little kid from the Land of Waves crying all the time. Seeing him so strong and capable now really makes me think about how much everyone has changed since the beginning, and it's pretty wild.
blastoise_303
I was genuinely surprised seeing the Land of Waves villagers step up to those thugs on their own; it really showed how much they've grown and how much Tazuna and Inari's courage back then influenced them. They didn't even need a ninja for every little thing anymore, which honestly made me pretty proud.
shirley_fenette
I was genuinely surprised to see Inari step up like that against those thugs; it felt like such a full-circle moment compared to the little crybaby he was when we first met him. He’s really come into his own, and it honestly made me a little teary-eyed to see how much he's changed.
zero_two_zenin
Naruto and Sasuke's old bickering during the flashback, while they still totally had each other's backs to save those kids, made me so nostalgic; I didn't realize how much I genuinely missed that simpler dynamic. It just brought a lump to my throat seeing how complicated things have gotten now, a far cry from just being rivals.
chloeanime
I gotta say, all those flashbacks felt a little heavy-handed, like we'd already been there, but then seeing Inari show up to help with the reconstruction totally made me smile. It was such a cool callback to the Land of Waves arc, reminding me how far Naruto and the village have come since then, especially with the whole Pain situation.
ia_identity_501
Sasuke and Naruto, working as one during that flashback? It was such a rare, almost painful glimpse into their past teamwork, making me wistfully remember how truly inseparable they were in the Land of Waves arc. And Inari showing up, completely fearless, honestly made my eyes a little misty, thinking about how deeply Naruto's example touched even the most unexpected people.
sailor_mars
Inari, seriously? I can't believe we're back to this whole 'find my courage' storyline with him again after everything from years ago. My patience is wearing thin; I'm way more invested in the actual war happening elsewhere and not this rehashed emotional arc.
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