Naruto Shippuden Episode 390: Hanabi's Decision
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9.2
66 Fans
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1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
sternritter_storm_480
young hanabi dealing with the pressure of the hyuga clan while watching hinata find her own path was a nice change of pace and the visuals during their fight were high quality
alma_theus
most fillers are an easy skip but this one actually adds something to the hyuga lore and seeing hinata through hanabis eyes makes you appreciate her resolve during the pain attack
kido_knight
those scenes where hanabi watches the village treat naruto from afar are so sad, but seeing her realize that hinata was right about him the whole time really showed how she changed her mind
sailor_jupiter_395
it felt so different to watch the pain attack from someone who was not even in the village and hanabis reaction to hinata stepping up was so impactful
kunzite
It must be so tough for Hanabi, dealing with the pressure of leading the Hyuga clan all while grappling with Hinata's decisions, and I totally loved how intense and fluid her training felt on screen. I got a real sense of her internal conflict and dedication, which made me appreciate her journey even more.
inosuke_instinct_129
neji being in these flashbacks really hurt and i liked seeing how he actually influenced hanabi while they were growing up in that house
franky_fiesta_65
you get a much better sense of why hanabi is important for the last movie after this and seeing the carnage from far away was a cool choice
moe_justice
I usually skip every single filler but I am glad I stayed for this one, because Hanabi is such an underrated character and seeing her perspective on Hinata changed everything for me. Seeing the Pain fight again but from her view made me realize how much she really loves her sister, and the animation in their sparring match was actually incredible
minish_289
it's weird how a filler episode has better animation than some of the actual war arc fights but watching hanabi track her sisters growth through the years was worth the break
uraraka_uravity_124
It totally blew my mind seeing that flashback with Hinata and Hanabi's training; I always knew Hinata struggled, but watching her push through all that pressure from her own family just to keep up really puts her strength into perspective for me. No wonder Hanabi respects her so deeply now, she probably saw that unwavering spirit even back then.
maryrie
When I saw little Hanabi pop up in those flashbacks, she was so darn adorable it almost surprised me how much she's grown into this serious leader. It's wild to think about the pressure she must be feeling right now, knowing she's got so much responsibility in this war after being such a carefree kid.
grusha
I was really struck by the sparring match between Hinata and Hanabi; it was clear Hanabi had this innate skill, but watching Hinata fight with so much spirit, even knowing she might lose, just made me admire her even more. It kinda makes you wonder how that dynamic shaped them growing up.
yuzuriha_yarn
I was genuinely surprised by how much I actually enjoyed this filler, it felt like a nice break from the main plot. Getting more insight into Hanabi right before the movie drops next month makes me pretty hyped to see how much she'll grow, and honestly, I'm kinda hoping she gets some spotlight beyond just being Hinata's sister.
vasto_lorde_void
I actually thought the animation for that sparring match was pretty awesome, but man, those constant reused flashbacks just felt like a cheap way to fill time during the war arc. It's so frustrating when they do that, especially when things are getting so intense, and I'm just trying to keep up with what's happening.
esmeraude_380
I was genuinely surprised by Hanabi this episode, it felt like she finally stepped out of Hinata's shadow and really found her own conviction to protect the clan. It's kinda cool how she's doing it in her own way, it makes me think she's always had that strength, just waiting for the right moment.
hakudoshi
Ugh, seeing the Hyuga clan's traditions again just makes me so mad; I really feel like Hanabi got the short end of the stick, being seen as nothing more than a backup instead of her own person. It's such a messed up system, especially considering how much Neji fought against it too.
subaru_sufferer
I felt so terrible for Hanabi watching Pain absolutely *demolish* Hinata, and that moment really sealed it for me—I think her entire perception of what it means to be a Hyuga, and of her own sister, just got completely shattered right then.
katy_362
The weight on Hanabi’s shoulders, feeling like she had to replace Hinata, seriously stressed me out, especially knowing the kind of pressure Hinata herself faced from the Hyuga clan’s rules. Her final decision, realizing that Hinata’s true power comes from her gentle spirit, actually made me tear up a little; it was such a genuine moment of understanding for her.
griffith_the_hawk
I was actually pretty surprised to see Hanabi get some focus, and honestly, her training with Hinata was way more intense than I expected; it really made me wonder if she's always been this driven behind the scenes.
hylian_286
Gosh, seeing little Hanabi just adore Hinata so much was really sweet, and it honestly made me choke up a little thinking back to the Pain fight. It just adds this whole new layer of tragedy to Hinata's sacrifice, knowing her baby sister had always looked up to her like that, wanting to be just like her.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Directly following 'The Adored Elder Sister,' which centered on Hinata's struggles within the Hyuga family, this episode completes a two-part filler detour by shifting the lens to Hanabi's perspective and her evolving relationship with her sister. It lands deep in the Fourth Great Ninja War stretch of Shippuden but pauses the battlefield entirely. The main storyline resumes immediately after with 'Madara Uchiha Arises,' making this a natural break point for viewers who want to skip filler without losing narrative continuity.
QUICK TAKES
sternritter_storm_480
young hanabi dealing with the pressure of the hyuga clan while watching hinata find her own path was a nice change of pace and the visuals during their fight were high quality
alma_theus
most fillers are an easy skip but this one actually adds something to the hyuga lore and seeing hinata through hanabis eyes makes you appreciate her resolve during the pain attack
kido_knight
those scenes where hanabi watches the village treat naruto from afar are so sad, but seeing her realize that hinata was right about him the whole time really showed how she changed her mind
sailor_jupiter_395
it felt so different to watch the pain attack from someone who was not even in the village and hanabis reaction to hinata stepping up was so impactful
kunzite
It must be so tough for Hanabi, dealing with the pressure of leading the Hyuga clan all while grappling with Hinata's decisions, and I totally loved how intense and fluid her training felt on screen. I got a real sense of her internal conflict and dedication, which made me appreciate her journey even more.
inosuke_instinct_129
neji being in these flashbacks really hurt and i liked seeing how he actually influenced hanabi while they were growing up in that house
franky_fiesta_65
you get a much better sense of why hanabi is important for the last movie after this and seeing the carnage from far away was a cool choice
moe_justice
I usually skip every single filler but I am glad I stayed for this one, because Hanabi is such an underrated character and seeing her perspective on Hinata changed everything for me. Seeing the Pain fight again but from her view made me realize how much she really loves her sister, and the animation in their sparring match was actually incredible
minish_289
it's weird how a filler episode has better animation than some of the actual war arc fights but watching hanabi track her sisters growth through the years was worth the break
uraraka_uravity_124
It totally blew my mind seeing that flashback with Hinata and Hanabi's training; I always knew Hinata struggled, but watching her push through all that pressure from her own family just to keep up really puts her strength into perspective for me. No wonder Hanabi respects her so deeply now, she probably saw that unwavering spirit even back then.
maryrie
When I saw little Hanabi pop up in those flashbacks, she was so darn adorable it almost surprised me how much she's grown into this serious leader. It's wild to think about the pressure she must be feeling right now, knowing she's got so much responsibility in this war after being such a carefree kid.
grusha
I was really struck by the sparring match between Hinata and Hanabi; it was clear Hanabi had this innate skill, but watching Hinata fight with so much spirit, even knowing she might lose, just made me admire her even more. It kinda makes you wonder how that dynamic shaped them growing up.
yuzuriha_yarn
I was genuinely surprised by how much I actually enjoyed this filler, it felt like a nice break from the main plot. Getting more insight into Hanabi right before the movie drops next month makes me pretty hyped to see how much she'll grow, and honestly, I'm kinda hoping she gets some spotlight beyond just being Hinata's sister.
vasto_lorde_void
I actually thought the animation for that sparring match was pretty awesome, but man, those constant reused flashbacks just felt like a cheap way to fill time during the war arc. It's so frustrating when they do that, especially when things are getting so intense, and I'm just trying to keep up with what's happening.
esmeraude_380
I was genuinely surprised by Hanabi this episode, it felt like she finally stepped out of Hinata's shadow and really found her own conviction to protect the clan. It's kinda cool how she's doing it in her own way, it makes me think she's always had that strength, just waiting for the right moment.
hakudoshi
Ugh, seeing the Hyuga clan's traditions again just makes me so mad; I really feel like Hanabi got the short end of the stick, being seen as nothing more than a backup instead of her own person. It's such a messed up system, especially considering how much Neji fought against it too.
subaru_sufferer
I felt so terrible for Hanabi watching Pain absolutely *demolish* Hinata, and that moment really sealed it for me—I think her entire perception of what it means to be a Hyuga, and of her own sister, just got completely shattered right then.
katy_362
The weight on Hanabi’s shoulders, feeling like she had to replace Hinata, seriously stressed me out, especially knowing the kind of pressure Hinata herself faced from the Hyuga clan’s rules. Her final decision, realizing that Hinata’s true power comes from her gentle spirit, actually made me tear up a little; it was such a genuine moment of understanding for her.
griffith_the_hawk
I was actually pretty surprised to see Hanabi get some focus, and honestly, her training with Hinata was way more intense than I expected; it really made me wonder if she's always been this driven behind the scenes.
hylian_286
Gosh, seeing little Hanabi just adore Hinata so much was really sweet, and it honestly made me choke up a little thinking back to the Pain fight. It just adds this whole new layer of tragedy to Hinata's sacrifice, knowing her baby sister had always looked up to her like that, wanting to be just like her.
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