Naruto Shippuden Episode 482: Gaara and Shikamaru
Filler/LOW
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OSHIMETER
8.5
56 Fans
5
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3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
great_fairy
My heart broke when baby Gaara was trying to make sand food for his siblings and his dad just shut it down and he looked so lonely standing there all by himself
julia
i just want to punch gaara's dad for separating him from his siblings and he was literally just trying to make them happy with sand sculptures but that guy had to ruin it
senkaimon_sentry
Shikamaru giving Choji money for chips even though he complained the whole time was such a great friend moment and it proves they were a duo long before they became real ninjas
takerofsouls321
The visual of Gaara standing under that giant sand hand while the villagers whispered about him was haunting and it really captures how his own power was the very thing keeping him isolated
artemis
That ending with the three of them running through the streets while Iruka watched with a smile was really sweet and it shows how much those early bonds mattered for kids who didn't fit in
miraidon
I know people say these filler episodes are a waste of time, but seeing Gaara try so hard to make his siblings laugh with sand food really got to me because he just wanted to be a normal kid. It sucks that Rasa was such a jerk and forced them to leave him alone in that massive sand pit while everyone else watched with hatred
serpico_the_sylph_194
The way the sand automatically rises to shield Gaara from those kunai makes you realize his mother was always watching over him, even when the rest of the village treated him like a monster
rosa_sisters_276
Iruka getting blasted by that Sexy Jutsu at the oden stall was such a classic move and the way his nosebleed sent him flying back while the kids laughed felt so nostalgic
asukawaifu
My heart melted when tiny Naruto jumped in to help Hinata from those bullies and Shikamaru just watching from the sidelines thinking it was a drag really summed up their whole dynamic
chopper_champion_38
Watching Yashamaru brush Gaara’s hair while he asked about his mother was genuinely painful and knowing what happens later makes those quiet moments in the house feel so much heavier
tsuyu_tsunami_125
Seeing Shikamaru and Choji sharing chips in the hallway while Iruka yelled at them was the best part and it makes you realize they were always there for Naruto even back then
senku_scientist
I felt so bad seeing Rasa pull Temari and Kankuro away from the sand pit and Gaara was just standing there with those sculptures he made for them and he looked so crushed
kaworu_nagisa
The way Gaara’s sand shield just moves on its own to stop those kunai is such a lonely way to live because he can’t even get close to anyone
dark_beast_ganon
This episode reminded me how much Gaara suffered before he met Naruto and the contrast with Shikamaru having a normal childhood was really striking. I know people say these episodes are just unnecessary additions this late in the show, but I actually liked seeing the small moments like Choji and Shikamaru watching Naruto stand up for Hinata against those bullies
alvavalva
Sasuke showing up for two seconds just to ignore everyone is the most consistent thing in this entire show and it made me laugh
aobozu_blade_46
Naruto getting Shikamaru and Choji to pull that prank on Iruka was hilarious and it is weird seeing them all as little kids again after everything that happened
luka_lyrical
You really see how much of a jerk the Fourth Kazekage was for banning the siblings from playing together and leaving Gaara all by himself in that sand pit
shion_secretary
My heart broke when Yashamaru was combing Gaara’s hair and talking about his mom while that sad music played in the background
raijin_rider
This childhood arc feels a bit slow when you want the main story to finish but the scenes with Shikamaru and Choji sharing chips in the hallway were still pretty decent
miyuki_shirogane
Seeing Iruka get a massive nosebleed from the sexy jutsu was a great way to end the episode, especially after the heavy stuff in the first half
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 482 sits within the late-series 'Childhood' filler arc, which dedicates individual episodes to exploring the backstories of key characters as the series winds toward its conclusion. It follows Episode 481's focus on Sasuke and Sakura, continuing the pattern of pairing two characters per episode. Next up is Episode 483, which shifts to Jiraiya and Kakashi's formative years.
QUICK TAKES
great_fairy
My heart broke when baby Gaara was trying to make sand food for his siblings and his dad just shut it down and he looked so lonely standing there all by himself
julia
i just want to punch gaara's dad for separating him from his siblings and he was literally just trying to make them happy with sand sculptures but that guy had to ruin it
senkaimon_sentry
Shikamaru giving Choji money for chips even though he complained the whole time was such a great friend moment and it proves they were a duo long before they became real ninjas
takerofsouls321
The visual of Gaara standing under that giant sand hand while the villagers whispered about him was haunting and it really captures how his own power was the very thing keeping him isolated
artemis
That ending with the three of them running through the streets while Iruka watched with a smile was really sweet and it shows how much those early bonds mattered for kids who didn't fit in
miraidon
I know people say these filler episodes are a waste of time, but seeing Gaara try so hard to make his siblings laugh with sand food really got to me because he just wanted to be a normal kid. It sucks that Rasa was such a jerk and forced them to leave him alone in that massive sand pit while everyone else watched with hatred
serpico_the_sylph_194
The way the sand automatically rises to shield Gaara from those kunai makes you realize his mother was always watching over him, even when the rest of the village treated him like a monster
rosa_sisters_276
Iruka getting blasted by that Sexy Jutsu at the oden stall was such a classic move and the way his nosebleed sent him flying back while the kids laughed felt so nostalgic
asukawaifu
My heart melted when tiny Naruto jumped in to help Hinata from those bullies and Shikamaru just watching from the sidelines thinking it was a drag really summed up their whole dynamic
chopper_champion_38
Watching Yashamaru brush Gaara’s hair while he asked about his mother was genuinely painful and knowing what happens later makes those quiet moments in the house feel so much heavier
tsuyu_tsunami_125
Seeing Shikamaru and Choji sharing chips in the hallway while Iruka yelled at them was the best part and it makes you realize they were always there for Naruto even back then
senku_scientist
I felt so bad seeing Rasa pull Temari and Kankuro away from the sand pit and Gaara was just standing there with those sculptures he made for them and he looked so crushed
kaworu_nagisa
The way Gaara’s sand shield just moves on its own to stop those kunai is such a lonely way to live because he can’t even get close to anyone
dark_beast_ganon
This episode reminded me how much Gaara suffered before he met Naruto and the contrast with Shikamaru having a normal childhood was really striking. I know people say these episodes are just unnecessary additions this late in the show, but I actually liked seeing the small moments like Choji and Shikamaru watching Naruto stand up for Hinata against those bullies
alvavalva
Sasuke showing up for two seconds just to ignore everyone is the most consistent thing in this entire show and it made me laugh
aobozu_blade_46
Naruto getting Shikamaru and Choji to pull that prank on Iruka was hilarious and it is weird seeing them all as little kids again after everything that happened
luka_lyrical
You really see how much of a jerk the Fourth Kazekage was for banning the siblings from playing together and leaving Gaara all by himself in that sand pit
shion_secretary
My heart broke when Yashamaru was combing Gaara’s hair and talking about his mom while that sad music played in the background
raijin_rider
This childhood arc feels a bit slow when you want the main story to finish but the scenes with Shikamaru and Choji sharing chips in the hallway were still pretty decent
miyuki_shirogane
Seeing Iruka get a massive nosebleed from the sexy jutsu was a great way to end the episode, especially after the heavy stuff in the first half
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