Naruto Shippuden Episode 230: Revenge of the Shadow Clones
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
9.4
65 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
OSHIMETER
9.4
65 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
finral_flyer
having the clones realize they are just being used as tools changes the whole way the shadow clone jutsu feels and it is crazy how they developed actual feelings
sailormochi
you really have to wonder if the clones are still sentient inside naruto after he dispels them or if they just disappear forever because that thought is haunting
professor_sycamore_332
that gloomy clone sitting on the stairs was actually kind of sad since it shows how much naruto suppresses his own loneliness even when he is surrounded by people
kiawe
naruto getting jumped by his own clones while guy does those weird poses in a speedo was actually the funniest filler moment in a long time and the animation looked way better than it should
levifangirl
I actually felt bad for the clones when they started talking about their rights, because Naruto really does just throw them into dangerous situations without a second thought
sophocles_343
guy getting tossed around by the clones while wearing that tiny suit was hilarious and the boat setting was perfect for this kind of chaos
hyoga_256
the ending being a dream was a little annoying but it allowed for that weird rebellion story to happen without breaking the actual plot and the fight looked great
astolf
i seriously thought the clones were going to start a whole union and demand benefits because seeing them tired of getting popped by naruto was such a trippy concept
cattleya_baudelaire
Seriously, seeing that gloomy Naruto clone sitting all by himself on the swing just hit me right in the feels; it made me remember all those early days when he really *was* that lonely. I actually felt a genuine pang of sadness, even for a dream sequence in a filler episode, seeing that callback to his past.
karakasa_kozo
Okay, so the whole sentient clone thing was genuinely wild; it totally threw me for a loop how they could think for themselves. I mean, it really made those usual shadow clone shenanigans feel way more intense and kinda unsettling, knowing they weren't just simple duplicates anymore.
tyson_350
It was genuinely unsettling for me to watch the clones start expressing desires beyond just being tools, especially because it mirrored Naruto’s early struggles so perfectly. I can't help but wonder if this is the universe's way of forcing him to confront his own past and how he treats even his own shadow creations.
luka_lyrical
I was genuinely cracking up when Naruto's clones went on strike for better working conditions, I mean, who would've thought? It actually made me wonder if Naruto ever thinks about what they go through, poor guys. And honestly, the visuals were way better than I expected for a gag episode.
momo_creati
All those different Naruto clones, each one acting out a piece of his personality, actually pulled me into this filler in a way I totally wasn't expecting. It was such a clever way to show off all the different sides of him, and seeing them made me feel a deeper connection to his journey, really thinking about just how much he carries.
diana_376
Hearing the shadow clones voice their constant pain and sacrifices for the real Naruto in that dream actually caught me off guard with how much it bothered me. It made me think about the quiet, endless toll on them, and I keep wondering if Naruto ever truly processed their unspoken suffering, even subconsciously changing how he used them.
parella
My excitement was genuinely building with all the cool and unique stuff they were doing in this episode, and I was so invested until that very last moment. Discovering it was all just a clone dreaming felt like such a cheap way to yank the rug out from under me; I really thought we were on the cusp of something far more significant!
lokomo
When those shadow clones started acting like their own people, I was genuinely surprised at how much it messed with my head. I mean, Naruto always splits himself up, but seeing them actually rebel and have distinct thoughts really made me wonder how much that technique takes out of him sometimes, not just chakra-wise.
arsyur
I was seriously cracking up when Might Guy showed up in that spandex, it just felt so perfectly *him* and completely leaned into the episode's overall silliness. I mean, who else could pull that off so naturally and make it seem like a completely normal decision?
igos_du_ikana
Did anyone else totally not expect the animation to be this good for a filler episode? I really thought they'd phone it in, but watching all the Narutos go at it was pure gold and just confirmed my read on how much chaotic energy he packs, even when he's arguing with himself.
peepe_wabawaba_487
Naruto just casually dismissing his shadow clones always felt normal, but then hearing them demand their rights totally threw me for a loop. I never considered the ethical side of it before, and now I'm genuinely wondering if he's ever thought about how *they* feel about being popped into existence just to disappear.
master_kohga
Okay, I gotta say, seeing all those shadow clones turn on Naruto and basically roast him was hilarious, even if it was a filler episode. It was pretty satisfying to watch him get a dose of his own medicine for once, especially after all the trouble he's caused with that jutsu.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 230 of 500, this falls squarely within one of Shippuden's extended filler stretches between major canon arcs. It follows the similarly filler 'Eat or Die! Mushrooms from Hell!' and leads into 'The Closed Route,' continuing a run of standalone adventure episodes centered on the crew's journey. None of these episodes are required viewing for the overarching narrative, so viewers focused on canon content can safely skip ahead.
QUICK TAKES
finral_flyer
having the clones realize they are just being used as tools changes the whole way the shadow clone jutsu feels and it is crazy how they developed actual feelings
sailormochi
you really have to wonder if the clones are still sentient inside naruto after he dispels them or if they just disappear forever because that thought is haunting
professor_sycamore_332
that gloomy clone sitting on the stairs was actually kind of sad since it shows how much naruto suppresses his own loneliness even when he is surrounded by people
kiawe
naruto getting jumped by his own clones while guy does those weird poses in a speedo was actually the funniest filler moment in a long time and the animation looked way better than it should
levifangirl
I actually felt bad for the clones when they started talking about their rights, because Naruto really does just throw them into dangerous situations without a second thought
sophocles_343
guy getting tossed around by the clones while wearing that tiny suit was hilarious and the boat setting was perfect for this kind of chaos
hyoga_256
the ending being a dream was a little annoying but it allowed for that weird rebellion story to happen without breaking the actual plot and the fight looked great
astolf
i seriously thought the clones were going to start a whole union and demand benefits because seeing them tired of getting popped by naruto was such a trippy concept
cattleya_baudelaire
Seriously, seeing that gloomy Naruto clone sitting all by himself on the swing just hit me right in the feels; it made me remember all those early days when he really *was* that lonely. I actually felt a genuine pang of sadness, even for a dream sequence in a filler episode, seeing that callback to his past.
karakasa_kozo
Okay, so the whole sentient clone thing was genuinely wild; it totally threw me for a loop how they could think for themselves. I mean, it really made those usual shadow clone shenanigans feel way more intense and kinda unsettling, knowing they weren't just simple duplicates anymore.
tyson_350
It was genuinely unsettling for me to watch the clones start expressing desires beyond just being tools, especially because it mirrored Naruto’s early struggles so perfectly. I can't help but wonder if this is the universe's way of forcing him to confront his own past and how he treats even his own shadow creations.
luka_lyrical
I was genuinely cracking up when Naruto's clones went on strike for better working conditions, I mean, who would've thought? It actually made me wonder if Naruto ever thinks about what they go through, poor guys. And honestly, the visuals were way better than I expected for a gag episode.
momo_creati
All those different Naruto clones, each one acting out a piece of his personality, actually pulled me into this filler in a way I totally wasn't expecting. It was such a clever way to show off all the different sides of him, and seeing them made me feel a deeper connection to his journey, really thinking about just how much he carries.
diana_376
Hearing the shadow clones voice their constant pain and sacrifices for the real Naruto in that dream actually caught me off guard with how much it bothered me. It made me think about the quiet, endless toll on them, and I keep wondering if Naruto ever truly processed their unspoken suffering, even subconsciously changing how he used them.
parella
My excitement was genuinely building with all the cool and unique stuff they were doing in this episode, and I was so invested until that very last moment. Discovering it was all just a clone dreaming felt like such a cheap way to yank the rug out from under me; I really thought we were on the cusp of something far more significant!
lokomo
When those shadow clones started acting like their own people, I was genuinely surprised at how much it messed with my head. I mean, Naruto always splits himself up, but seeing them actually rebel and have distinct thoughts really made me wonder how much that technique takes out of him sometimes, not just chakra-wise.
arsyur
I was seriously cracking up when Might Guy showed up in that spandex, it just felt so perfectly *him* and completely leaned into the episode's overall silliness. I mean, who else could pull that off so naturally and make it seem like a completely normal decision?
igos_du_ikana
Did anyone else totally not expect the animation to be this good for a filler episode? I really thought they'd phone it in, but watching all the Narutos go at it was pure gold and just confirmed my read on how much chaotic energy he packs, even when he's arguing with himself.
peepe_wabawaba_487
Naruto just casually dismissing his shadow clones always felt normal, but then hearing them demand their rights totally threw me for a loop. I never considered the ethical side of it before, and now I'm genuinely wondering if he's ever thought about how *they* feel about being popped into existence just to disappear.
master_kohga
Okay, I gotta say, seeing all those shadow clones turn on Naruto and basically roast him was hilarious, even if it was a filler episode. It was pretty satisfying to watch him get a dose of his own medicine for once, especially after all the trouble he's caused with that jutsu.
©岸本斉史 スコット／集英社・テレビ東京・ぴえろ
AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.
All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com