Naruto Shippuden Episode 445: Pursuers
Filler/LOW
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2.8
56 Fans
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OSHIMETER
2.8
56 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
wandenareich_warrior
Tenten actually looked like the main character for a second during that fight and it makes me wish she got more screen time in the actual story
fireblight_ganon
I am so tired of these fillers and I just want the war to start again because we have been stuck in this dream world for way too long now
tengen_tempo_131
Okay, but did anyone else catch that wild tattoo on Sasuke in the preview? I'm honestly so hyped for next week because this whole chase has been going on for ages, and I'm really hoping this is finally it.
ram_rage_145
Did they really need Lee to fight those Root guys *right now*? I'm just so desperate for Naruto to finally track down Sasuke, and this whole side quest feels like it's intentionally prolonging the main event, which is seriously testing my patience.
giratina
Ugh, this chase after Orochimaru feels like it's dragging on forever, I swear! It's so frustrating when they keep showing the same running scenes over and over. Honestly, the only thing keeping me from falling asleep was Deidara and Hidan's hilarious squabbling; their dynamic always makes me crack up.
asta_antimagic
Seeing Neji and Naruto actually teaming up to track Sasuke again gave me some serious throwback vibes, I honestly forgot how much I missed their old dynamic and it made me kind of sad remembering those simpler times. And for filler, I was genuinely impressed with how solid the animation was for Lee fighting those Root ninjas, it really stood out.
tsuyu_tsunami_125
When Lee started taking on all those Root ninja solo, I actually gasped a little; it's so rare we get to see him unleash like that without someone else stepping in. It just reinforces my belief that he's got one of the strongest wills in Konoha, even if he doesn't always get the spotlight he deserves.
pamela
I honestly can't get over Sasori handing out that Flying Raijin kunai to Nagato and Konan; it totally messes with my head trying to figure out the timeline for real. But man, hearing Hidan and Deidara bicker like an old married couple never fails to make me crack a smile, even when I'm scratching my head at the plot. It's like, at least some things stay consistently chaotic and entertaining.
hassel
Ugh, the whole Sasuke chase has honestly started to feel like such a drag for me, and finding out Danzo's dirty hands are all over this just makes me want to scream. I swear, it feels like every step forward is met with another political mess, and it's exhausting to watch.
bloo_balloon
Seriously, why do they keep yanking me away from Sasuke and Orochimaru right when things are getting intense? All these random Akatsuki cutaways are totally breaking my immersion, and honestly, I'm starting to care less about the Uchiha drama because of it.
toshiro_tempest_105
Ugh, I'm just so over this filler arc, you know? Seeing Rock Lee get left behind *again* kinda bummed me out, it just feels like they're really dragging their feet trying to extend this chase sequence. Honestly, I'm just ready for the real story to pick back up already.
fubuki_blizzard_119
Ugh, I'm still so annoyed we're stuck in these filler episodes instead of getting back to the war, it feels like it's dragging on forever. But honestly, watching Shikamaru piece together the whole Root conspiracy was genuinely impressive; he's just so damn smart and I love seeing him in action figuring things out like that.
xaldin_458
I seriously felt like I was just watching them run through trees for half the episode, which was already a bit much. Then, to top it off, we got this random flashback that left me completely baffled because it had absolutely nothing to do with their current mission; it was so jarring, honestly.
chris_33
Ugh, I was so bummed out by how they handled Yahiko becoming a Path of Pain in this episode. It just felt super cheap and didn't have any of the gut-punch impact of the original, making it feel like a lazy rehash instead of something truly meaningful for his character.
cwunched
I'm honestly struggling to get through this alternate universe arc, and seeing the Root ninjas just show up to help Sasuke find Orochimaru felt so out of left field and unnecessary, like, why even include that if it doesn't make sense within their own made-up rules? I just want to get back to the main story already.
betobeto_san
Shikamaru really surprised me by picking up on those Root Anbu so quickly, I always knew he was sharp but that felt like a real testament to his instincts in a chaotic situation. But then, seriously, did we *have* to go back to the Nagato and Akatsuki flashbacks? My eyes just glazed over, I'm so over that whole arc.
anju_272
I seriously can't believe Sakura was *still* just crying for other people to get Sasuke back, even in a dream world where she could literally do anything. It's so frustrating because I feel like she's had so many moments to grow past that, yet here we are again.
venusaur
I was really hyped to see Lee finally drop his weights because that always means some insane action is about to go down, but man, the animation during his fight with the Foundation Anbu just completely killed my excitement. It was so stiff and awkward; I actually felt myself getting frustrated watching it since it ruined what should've been an epic moment for him.
sawyer
Ugh, I'm so over these fillers, seriously. It feels like I've been watching Naruto chase Sasuke through these same woods for ages, and my patience is definitely wearing thin. I just wanna get back to the actual war and see what's happening there, not this endless loop.
cremia
Ugh, I can't believe they're *still* doing fillers, and now Danzo and his Foundation goons are back just to drag things out even more. Honestly, it's making me wonder if I should just put the series on pause until the actual story continues, because this is just painful.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 445 of 500, this lands deep in a filler stretch that runs parallel to the series' final canonical arcs. It directly follows the setup in 'Leaving the Village,' where a key character's departure triggers the pursuit that drives this episode's action. 'Pursuers' bridges into 'Collision,' escalating the stakes further within this self-contained filler narrative.
QUICK TAKES
wandenareich_warrior
Tenten actually looked like the main character for a second during that fight and it makes me wish she got more screen time in the actual story
fireblight_ganon
I am so tired of these fillers and I just want the war to start again because we have been stuck in this dream world for way too long now
tengen_tempo_131
Okay, but did anyone else catch that wild tattoo on Sasuke in the preview? I'm honestly so hyped for next week because this whole chase has been going on for ages, and I'm really hoping this is finally it.
ram_rage_145
Did they really need Lee to fight those Root guys *right now*? I'm just so desperate for Naruto to finally track down Sasuke, and this whole side quest feels like it's intentionally prolonging the main event, which is seriously testing my patience.
giratina
Ugh, this chase after Orochimaru feels like it's dragging on forever, I swear! It's so frustrating when they keep showing the same running scenes over and over. Honestly, the only thing keeping me from falling asleep was Deidara and Hidan's hilarious squabbling; their dynamic always makes me crack up.
asta_antimagic
Seeing Neji and Naruto actually teaming up to track Sasuke again gave me some serious throwback vibes, I honestly forgot how much I missed their old dynamic and it made me kind of sad remembering those simpler times. And for filler, I was genuinely impressed with how solid the animation was for Lee fighting those Root ninjas, it really stood out.
tsuyu_tsunami_125
When Lee started taking on all those Root ninja solo, I actually gasped a little; it's so rare we get to see him unleash like that without someone else stepping in. It just reinforces my belief that he's got one of the strongest wills in Konoha, even if he doesn't always get the spotlight he deserves.
pamela
I honestly can't get over Sasori handing out that Flying Raijin kunai to Nagato and Konan; it totally messes with my head trying to figure out the timeline for real. But man, hearing Hidan and Deidara bicker like an old married couple never fails to make me crack a smile, even when I'm scratching my head at the plot. It's like, at least some things stay consistently chaotic and entertaining.
hassel
Ugh, the whole Sasuke chase has honestly started to feel like such a drag for me, and finding out Danzo's dirty hands are all over this just makes me want to scream. I swear, it feels like every step forward is met with another political mess, and it's exhausting to watch.
bloo_balloon
Seriously, why do they keep yanking me away from Sasuke and Orochimaru right when things are getting intense? All these random Akatsuki cutaways are totally breaking my immersion, and honestly, I'm starting to care less about the Uchiha drama because of it.
toshiro_tempest_105
Ugh, I'm just so over this filler arc, you know? Seeing Rock Lee get left behind *again* kinda bummed me out, it just feels like they're really dragging their feet trying to extend this chase sequence. Honestly, I'm just ready for the real story to pick back up already.
fubuki_blizzard_119
Ugh, I'm still so annoyed we're stuck in these filler episodes instead of getting back to the war, it feels like it's dragging on forever. But honestly, watching Shikamaru piece together the whole Root conspiracy was genuinely impressive; he's just so damn smart and I love seeing him in action figuring things out like that.
xaldin_458
I seriously felt like I was just watching them run through trees for half the episode, which was already a bit much. Then, to top it off, we got this random flashback that left me completely baffled because it had absolutely nothing to do with their current mission; it was so jarring, honestly.
chris_33
Ugh, I was so bummed out by how they handled Yahiko becoming a Path of Pain in this episode. It just felt super cheap and didn't have any of the gut-punch impact of the original, making it feel like a lazy rehash instead of something truly meaningful for his character.
cwunched
I'm honestly struggling to get through this alternate universe arc, and seeing the Root ninjas just show up to help Sasuke find Orochimaru felt so out of left field and unnecessary, like, why even include that if it doesn't make sense within their own made-up rules? I just want to get back to the main story already.
betobeto_san
Shikamaru really surprised me by picking up on those Root Anbu so quickly, I always knew he was sharp but that felt like a real testament to his instincts in a chaotic situation. But then, seriously, did we *have* to go back to the Nagato and Akatsuki flashbacks? My eyes just glazed over, I'm so over that whole arc.
anju_272
I seriously can't believe Sakura was *still* just crying for other people to get Sasuke back, even in a dream world where she could literally do anything. It's so frustrating because I feel like she's had so many moments to grow past that, yet here we are again.
venusaur
I was really hyped to see Lee finally drop his weights because that always means some insane action is about to go down, but man, the animation during his fight with the Foundation Anbu just completely killed my excitement. It was so stiff and awkward; I actually felt myself getting frustrated watching it since it ruined what should've been an epic moment for him.
sawyer
Ugh, I'm so over these fillers, seriously. It feels like I've been watching Naruto chase Sasuke through these same woods for ages, and my patience is definitely wearing thin. I just wanna get back to the actual war and see what's happening there, not this endless loop.
cremia
Ugh, I can't believe they're *still* doing fillers, and now Danzo and his Foundation goons are back just to drag things out even more. Honestly, it's making me wonder if I should just put the series on pause until the actual story continues, because this is just painful.
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