Naruto Shippuden Episode 411: The Targeted Tailed Beast
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
4.6
53 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
OSHIMETER
4.6
53 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
sailor_jupiter_395
Houichi is way too powerful for a random filler character and those chains pulling the beasts out of Gaara and Fu at the same time is wild
isa
It felt like such a desperate situation, but then Neji, with that sharp Byakugan of his, totally blew my mind when he figured out Hōichi was draining not one, but *two* tailed beasts at the same time. I remember just freezing, realizing how much worse things could have been if he hadn't spotted that — talk about quick thinking!
aqua_archpriest
Those purple chakra chains Houichi used were just stunning, making me think about how much raw power they implied he had. I was so into the concept, but then the inconsistent animation for everything else kept pulling me out of the action, which was really frustrating because I wanted to fully enjoy it.
hollow_ichigo
Fu just leaping in to save Gaara totally caught me off guard with her boundless energy; I immediately thought of Naruto himself in his early days, always diving headfirst into danger with that kind of optimism. I'm so excited to see what kind of dynamic she brings, especially since Gaara could really use some of that sunny spirit.
vy_vampire
Why did we have to trek through the desert with Asuma and Kurenai just to deliver a letter? I felt so disconnected, like my brain was wandering off to all the other intense battles and character drama happening elsewhere in the ninja world, and this mission felt so insignificant I was practically begging for a timeskip.
tifa_lockhart_400
It was so weird for me to see Gaara, someone whose sand usually protects him from everything, just completely helpless against Houichi's bizarre lute technique. That method for extracting tailed beast chakra was seriously wild, way more personal and kinda messed up than anything the Akatsuki ever did, and honestly, I was rooting for Fu trying to help even if those desert walking scenes felt like they went on forever.
obanai_ophidian
Seriously, I was so invested in the Fourth Great Ninja War, like, what's with this filler arc now? It completely pulls me out of the intense action, and I just wanna know what happens next with the main story! This feels like a bait-and-switch after everything we've been through.
diana_376
Gaara getting caught in those chakra chains totally threw me for a loop; I always thought his absolute defense was, well, *absolute*, so seeing it breached so easily was genuinely unsettling. It just makes me question how insanely strong these new guys actually are, and that's a scary thought.
kuda_gitsune
I really enjoyed seeing Fu because her energy and eagerness totally reminded me of how Naruto used to be when he was younger, which was a nice callback. But honestly, those sandstorm scenes with the Jonin felt like such a drag; I kept thinking they were just padding for time and it completely pulled me out of the story.
popthatcorn14
My eyes were having a tough time with that desert walk's animation; it was so inconsistent it totally broke my focus. This side story is genuinely dragging for me though, I can't help but feel like it's taking forever to get back to the core story, which usually isn't an issue with these kinds of detours.
tsukuyomi_thief
Houichi’s biwa music felt incredibly chilling; I didn't expect to be so unnerved by how he used it to manipulate those chains, it was almost like he was reveling in being a dark puppet master. My mind kept trying to figure out if that sinister glee was his true nature or just a facade for something even more messed up.
zero_two_zenin
I seriously cracked up when Guy opened the Third Gate, not for some epic villain, but just to protect Kurenai and Asuma from a sandstorm; that's just so him, over-the-top and dramatic even for something so simple!
chad_champion
I gotta say, the camera work when Hochi launched those chains at Fu was seriously on point; it felt so fluid and really pulled me into the action. I could almost feel the desperation Fu was experiencing trying to evade them, which totally amped up the tension for me.
soul_society_slayer_471
I was actually kinda surprised by those chakra chains from the biwa, they were pretty sick. Seriously, for a filler villain, that guy actually gave Gaara a real run for his money, which made me feel a bit conflicted about how powerful he was.
ubagabi_usurper_93
I was so hyped during that chain attack, the animation was seriously slick, but then it just completely dropped off when they were just talking. It made me wonder if they ran out of budget or something, which is a real bummer when you're trying to stay immersed.
billen
I mean, those purple chakra chains chasing Fuu were really cool and looked awesome, but I gotta say the rest of the episode just felt like a bunch of filler. It was kind of disappointing after seeing such a neat visual, you know?
mela
Seriously, the way Shukaku just exploded out of Gaara so much faster than before had me on the edge of my seat, wondering if he was losing control for good. Then Fuu just swooped in, a blur of green and wings, and I swear her dramatic entrance felt like a superhero moment, totally changing the vibe of the whole scene.
chloeanime
I was honestly so frustrated seeing Gaara, after all he's been through and how strong he's become, just get taken out by some random priest. It felt like such a weird step back for his character, especially considering how much he's grown since his Kazekage days.
cassidy
Hoichi's lute fighting style totally caught me off guard, like, who knew a filler villain could be so unexpectedly cool? I seriously didn't think we'd get such a unique display of skill from someone who probably won't appear again, making me wish there was more lore about musical ninja arts.
palkia_308
Hoichi just absolutely took over with that biwa, man, the way those chakra chains thrashed around while that creepy desert music played gave me chills down my spine. I kept thinking about how utterly outmatched anyone facing him must feel; that's some seriously dark energy he's tapping into.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 411 sits deep within a stretch of filler content interrupting the Fourth Great Ninja War arc, following 'The Hidden Plot Set Into Motion' where a sandstorm threw the Chūnin Exams into chaos. It continues exploring the fallout from that disruption through Gaara and Fū's perspectives, and transitions into 'Neji's Judgment,' which shifts focus to other key characters reacting to the broader unfolding events.
QUICK TAKES
sailor_jupiter_395
Houichi is way too powerful for a random filler character and those chains pulling the beasts out of Gaara and Fu at the same time is wild
isa
It felt like such a desperate situation, but then Neji, with that sharp Byakugan of his, totally blew my mind when he figured out Hōichi was draining not one, but *two* tailed beasts at the same time. I remember just freezing, realizing how much worse things could have been if he hadn't spotted that — talk about quick thinking!
aqua_archpriest
Those purple chakra chains Houichi used were just stunning, making me think about how much raw power they implied he had. I was so into the concept, but then the inconsistent animation for everything else kept pulling me out of the action, which was really frustrating because I wanted to fully enjoy it.
hollow_ichigo
Fu just leaping in to save Gaara totally caught me off guard with her boundless energy; I immediately thought of Naruto himself in his early days, always diving headfirst into danger with that kind of optimism. I'm so excited to see what kind of dynamic she brings, especially since Gaara could really use some of that sunny spirit.
vy_vampire
Why did we have to trek through the desert with Asuma and Kurenai just to deliver a letter? I felt so disconnected, like my brain was wandering off to all the other intense battles and character drama happening elsewhere in the ninja world, and this mission felt so insignificant I was practically begging for a timeskip.
tifa_lockhart_400
It was so weird for me to see Gaara, someone whose sand usually protects him from everything, just completely helpless against Houichi's bizarre lute technique. That method for extracting tailed beast chakra was seriously wild, way more personal and kinda messed up than anything the Akatsuki ever did, and honestly, I was rooting for Fu trying to help even if those desert walking scenes felt like they went on forever.
obanai_ophidian
Seriously, I was so invested in the Fourth Great Ninja War, like, what's with this filler arc now? It completely pulls me out of the intense action, and I just wanna know what happens next with the main story! This feels like a bait-and-switch after everything we've been through.
diana_376
Gaara getting caught in those chakra chains totally threw me for a loop; I always thought his absolute defense was, well, *absolute*, so seeing it breached so easily was genuinely unsettling. It just makes me question how insanely strong these new guys actually are, and that's a scary thought.
kuda_gitsune
I really enjoyed seeing Fu because her energy and eagerness totally reminded me of how Naruto used to be when he was younger, which was a nice callback. But honestly, those sandstorm scenes with the Jonin felt like such a drag; I kept thinking they were just padding for time and it completely pulled me out of the story.
popthatcorn14
My eyes were having a tough time with that desert walk's animation; it was so inconsistent it totally broke my focus. This side story is genuinely dragging for me though, I can't help but feel like it's taking forever to get back to the core story, which usually isn't an issue with these kinds of detours.
tsukuyomi_thief
Houichi’s biwa music felt incredibly chilling; I didn't expect to be so unnerved by how he used it to manipulate those chains, it was almost like he was reveling in being a dark puppet master. My mind kept trying to figure out if that sinister glee was his true nature or just a facade for something even more messed up.
zero_two_zenin
I seriously cracked up when Guy opened the Third Gate, not for some epic villain, but just to protect Kurenai and Asuma from a sandstorm; that's just so him, over-the-top and dramatic even for something so simple!
chad_champion
I gotta say, the camera work when Hochi launched those chains at Fu was seriously on point; it felt so fluid and really pulled me into the action. I could almost feel the desperation Fu was experiencing trying to evade them, which totally amped up the tension for me.
soul_society_slayer_471
I was actually kinda surprised by those chakra chains from the biwa, they were pretty sick. Seriously, for a filler villain, that guy actually gave Gaara a real run for his money, which made me feel a bit conflicted about how powerful he was.
ubagabi_usurper_93
I was so hyped during that chain attack, the animation was seriously slick, but then it just completely dropped off when they were just talking. It made me wonder if they ran out of budget or something, which is a real bummer when you're trying to stay immersed.
billen
I mean, those purple chakra chains chasing Fuu were really cool and looked awesome, but I gotta say the rest of the episode just felt like a bunch of filler. It was kind of disappointing after seeing such a neat visual, you know?
mela
Seriously, the way Shukaku just exploded out of Gaara so much faster than before had me on the edge of my seat, wondering if he was losing control for good. Then Fuu just swooped in, a blur of green and wings, and I swear her dramatic entrance felt like a superhero moment, totally changing the vibe of the whole scene.
chloeanime
I was honestly so frustrated seeing Gaara, after all he's been through and how strong he's become, just get taken out by some random priest. It felt like such a weird step back for his character, especially considering how much he's grown since his Kazekage days.
cassidy
Hoichi's lute fighting style totally caught me off guard, like, who knew a filler villain could be so unexpectedly cool? I seriously didn't think we'd get such a unique display of skill from someone who probably won't appear again, making me wish there was more lore about musical ninja arts.
palkia_308
Hoichi just absolutely took over with that biwa, man, the way those chakra chains thrashed around while that creepy desert music played gave me chills down my spine. I kept thinking about how utterly outmatched anyone facing him must feel; that's some seriously dark energy he's tapping into.
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