Naruto Shippuden Episode 227: The Forgotten Island
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
6.8
53 Fans
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OSHIMETER
6.8
53 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
setsuna_meioh
finding out that woman wanted revenge on the creature for killing her coworkers gave the episode a much darker tone than expected
penny
I think I liked the mystery vibes on this island more than I expected, and the whole abandoned bioengineering lab thing was actually pretty dark for filler. That monster is seriously terrifying and seeing Yamato just whip out a huge wood bridge to keep everyone from getting eaten was the highlight of the episode for me because he stays carrying the team
toga_260
you can always count on naruto to stumble into a giant spider nest and then act like it is just another tuesday for him
silver
The sheer emptiness of that island, with everyone just gone, completely chilled me to the bone, making me instantly wonder if this was another one of Orochimaru's twisted experiments on a much grander scale. And when that monstrous summoning finally fell, I felt a glimmer of hope, like maybe *now* they could finally uncover what horrific jutsu could pull off such an impossible feat.
sterngrand_sword_488
Ugh, honestly, I'm getting so antsy with this boat arc because it feels like we're just treading water and going nowhere, even if that monster was pretty neat. I just want to get back to the main story already, you know?
saphir
I was seriously disturbed by that greedy monster; its rampage wasn't just physical destruction, it felt like it specifically wanted the village to be utterly desolate. It made me wonder how anyone could ever live there again, with the whole island now feeling so haunted and lonely.
serena
Yamato finally unleashed his Wood Style with such power to bridge that massive chasm, and I was genuinely surprised by how satisfying it felt to see him take center stage. For a while there, I almost forgot he even *had* such an iconic ability, so watching him flex like that really made me cheer.
ungaikyo_usurper_57
Seriously, that chimera monster was on a whole other level of terrifying power; I couldn't help but wonder if any villain could even control something so destructive. Just imagining someone like Orochimaru getting their hands on that beast makes my blood run cold, picturing the absolute chaos it could unleash.
tingle
Ugh, another filler on this boat arc, I'm really starting to lose patience with how much they're dragging things out, especially when there's so much important stuff waiting to happen back home. This "forgotten island" detour just felt like a complete waste of time when I'm just itching to get to the real action.
vegeta_vanquisher_45
I was genuinely intrigued by the mystery on that island, it felt a lot grimmer than I expected from a filler, especially trying to figure out what wiped everyone out. Honestly, seeing the girl get her revenge on that monstrous beast at the end gave me a pretty satisfying feeling, even if I know it's just a side story.
black
The way that mysterious girl was tied to the ultimate summon in this episode really unsettled me; I kept thinking, 'Is this even Naruto?' because it had such a dark, almost ghostly feel. It was so unexpected and ominous, it felt like a complete left turn from what I'm used to.
gorman_brothers
That massive hybrid monster totally snapped me out of my zoning-out phase; I mean, what even was that thing?! The way all those different animals were just mashed together, it honestly made me feel a little sick, and I couldn't help but wonder if it was some dark forbidden jutsu at play.
diamond_322
Yamato totally saved their butts with that wood bridge; I was genuinely impressed he pulled that off so smoothly, especially since that island gave me the serious creeps. I mean, it really highlighted why he's essential for this mission, making me rethink my earlier doubts about his role.
aerith_gainsborough
Honoka and those researchers getting killed by their own creation really messed with me, like, how could something so hopeful turn so tragic? I couldn't help but feel their loss fueled the subsequent fight, making me desperate for the good guys to win and honor their sacrifice.
artemis
Guy's whole bird mom act had me genuinely cackling; that sheer goofiness is what makes these filler episodes tolerable for me. However, I was still pretty annoyed by how predictable that bioengineered chimera plot turned out, like, did they really think we wouldn't see that coming?
menomaru
I seriously laughed out loud watching Guy Sensei's bird dance, like, only he could pull something that goofy off. But then he got snatched, and my dude just went with it, which honestly doesn't surprise me anymore because that's just how unshakeable he is.
goron
That girl's determination for revenge against the monster, especially after what went down with those researchers, really resonated with me. I was genuinely surprised by how dark and messed up that lab's past was for a filler episode, making me wonder if it'll somehow weave into the main story later.
yanari_yurei
Honoka’s sudden dive into serious, bioengineered monster territory really surprised me; I figured her and Aoba's chase was just going to be lighthearted nonsense. But then, that abandoned island and seeing the ultimate summoning animal just *consume* everything honestly made me feel a bit uneasy, especially knowing the potential for such horrifying science in the ninja world.
nami_navigator_82
It was pretty wild watching Guy Sensei try to play parent to those baby birds in that huge nest, but I kinda loved how naturally he settled into it. It just makes me think that maybe his "power of youth" isn't just about fighting, but about throwing himself fully into whatever he does, even nesting duty!
fireblight_ganon
I gotta say, I was actually pretty stoked by how wild the animal designs on that ultimate summon were, I mean, it looked seriously cool. Yamato really had his hands full trying to keep it from going totally nuts, and it just made me think about how much raw power they're dealing with.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 227 of 500, this is part of an extended filler stretch during the voyage to the Land of Lightning, following 'Battleship Island' where the team dealt with pirates and a tragic backstory. It continues the pattern of isolated-island encounters before moving into 'Fight! Rock Lee!,' which shifts focus to character training and development. None of these episodes advance the main war arc.
QUICK TAKES
setsuna_meioh
finding out that woman wanted revenge on the creature for killing her coworkers gave the episode a much darker tone than expected
penny
I think I liked the mystery vibes on this island more than I expected, and the whole abandoned bioengineering lab thing was actually pretty dark for filler. That monster is seriously terrifying and seeing Yamato just whip out a huge wood bridge to keep everyone from getting eaten was the highlight of the episode for me because he stays carrying the team
toga_260
you can always count on naruto to stumble into a giant spider nest and then act like it is just another tuesday for him
silver
The sheer emptiness of that island, with everyone just gone, completely chilled me to the bone, making me instantly wonder if this was another one of Orochimaru's twisted experiments on a much grander scale. And when that monstrous summoning finally fell, I felt a glimmer of hope, like maybe *now* they could finally uncover what horrific jutsu could pull off such an impossible feat.
sterngrand_sword_488
Ugh, honestly, I'm getting so antsy with this boat arc because it feels like we're just treading water and going nowhere, even if that monster was pretty neat. I just want to get back to the main story already, you know?
saphir
I was seriously disturbed by that greedy monster; its rampage wasn't just physical destruction, it felt like it specifically wanted the village to be utterly desolate. It made me wonder how anyone could ever live there again, with the whole island now feeling so haunted and lonely.
serena
Yamato finally unleashed his Wood Style with such power to bridge that massive chasm, and I was genuinely surprised by how satisfying it felt to see him take center stage. For a while there, I almost forgot he even *had* such an iconic ability, so watching him flex like that really made me cheer.
ungaikyo_usurper_57
Seriously, that chimera monster was on a whole other level of terrifying power; I couldn't help but wonder if any villain could even control something so destructive. Just imagining someone like Orochimaru getting their hands on that beast makes my blood run cold, picturing the absolute chaos it could unleash.
tingle
Ugh, another filler on this boat arc, I'm really starting to lose patience with how much they're dragging things out, especially when there's so much important stuff waiting to happen back home. This "forgotten island" detour just felt like a complete waste of time when I'm just itching to get to the real action.
vegeta_vanquisher_45
I was genuinely intrigued by the mystery on that island, it felt a lot grimmer than I expected from a filler, especially trying to figure out what wiped everyone out. Honestly, seeing the girl get her revenge on that monstrous beast at the end gave me a pretty satisfying feeling, even if I know it's just a side story.
black
The way that mysterious girl was tied to the ultimate summon in this episode really unsettled me; I kept thinking, 'Is this even Naruto?' because it had such a dark, almost ghostly feel. It was so unexpected and ominous, it felt like a complete left turn from what I'm used to.
gorman_brothers
That massive hybrid monster totally snapped me out of my zoning-out phase; I mean, what even was that thing?! The way all those different animals were just mashed together, it honestly made me feel a little sick, and I couldn't help but wonder if it was some dark forbidden jutsu at play.
diamond_322
Yamato totally saved their butts with that wood bridge; I was genuinely impressed he pulled that off so smoothly, especially since that island gave me the serious creeps. I mean, it really highlighted why he's essential for this mission, making me rethink my earlier doubts about his role.
aerith_gainsborough
Honoka and those researchers getting killed by their own creation really messed with me, like, how could something so hopeful turn so tragic? I couldn't help but feel their loss fueled the subsequent fight, making me desperate for the good guys to win and honor their sacrifice.
artemis
Guy's whole bird mom act had me genuinely cackling; that sheer goofiness is what makes these filler episodes tolerable for me. However, I was still pretty annoyed by how predictable that bioengineered chimera plot turned out, like, did they really think we wouldn't see that coming?
menomaru
I seriously laughed out loud watching Guy Sensei's bird dance, like, only he could pull something that goofy off. But then he got snatched, and my dude just went with it, which honestly doesn't surprise me anymore because that's just how unshakeable he is.
goron
That girl's determination for revenge against the monster, especially after what went down with those researchers, really resonated with me. I was genuinely surprised by how dark and messed up that lab's past was for a filler episode, making me wonder if it'll somehow weave into the main story later.
yanari_yurei
Honoka’s sudden dive into serious, bioengineered monster territory really surprised me; I figured her and Aoba's chase was just going to be lighthearted nonsense. But then, that abandoned island and seeing the ultimate summoning animal just *consume* everything honestly made me feel a bit uneasy, especially knowing the potential for such horrifying science in the ninja world.
nami_navigator_82
It was pretty wild watching Guy Sensei try to play parent to those baby birds in that huge nest, but I kinda loved how naturally he settled into it. It just makes me think that maybe his "power of youth" isn't just about fighting, but about throwing himself fully into whatever he does, even nesting duty!
fireblight_ganon
I gotta say, I was actually pretty stoked by how wild the animal designs on that ultimate summon were, I mean, it looked seriously cool. Yamato really had his hands full trying to keep it from going totally nuts, and it just made me think about how much raw power they're dealing with.
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