Naruto Shippuden Episode 498: The Last Mission
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9.6
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OSHIMETER
9.6
62 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
addiwr
VerifiedKarena konflik utamanya sangat ringan, tidak ada rasa bahaya atau urgensi yg membuat penonton benar-benar terpaku di depan layar. Ini lebih seperti episode komedi situasional daripada aksi ninja. Mungkin bagi penggemar yg suka karakter lain selain tokoh utama bsa lanjut ditonton episode ini tapi bagi saya agak membosankan
faihyuu
VerifiedThis episode focuses on Shino, and I think it’s heartwarming (I luv him)
It shows how he thinks about his Team 8 friends, his future, and his desire to move forward. The animation and storyline is good, this episode is enjoyable.
It shows how he thinks about his Team 8 friends, his future, and his desire to move forward. The animation and storyline is good, this episode is enjoyable.
filo_feather_150
Orochimaru being scared of tiny insects is the funniest thing this show has done in a long time and I love that they gave Shino some actual screen time for once
shizu_serenity
That beekeeper guy was super weird and the way he tested Shino with that doubt fog really showed how much Team 8 means to him and it was cool seeing him get a win
guts_the_swordsman_189
Shino on the roof, feeling dejected after those kids called his bugs gross, totally made me wish someone would just appreciate his unique ninja way for once. Then, him deciding to teach at the academy? I got so excited, thinking he'd finally find kids who understand him and his passion.
tael
I actually started tearing up a bit when Shino realized his place in the village is changing because Team 8 won't be the same after the wedding, and his decision to teach the kids at the academy feels like the perfect way to wrap up his arc before the show ends. It was nice seeing him finally get some real focus
parella
The mission for the honey wine felt a bit like a side quest but Shino finally figuring out what he wants to do with his life after the wedding gave the episode some actual weight
hoho_hurricane
Kiba being completely smitten with Tamaki was such a funny moment and it is nice to see him finally find someone who actually appreciates his dog obsession and his weird ninja hound stories
bloo_balloon
The scene where Shino stood up to the beekeeper and proved his resolve was great and he finally got the respect he deserved as a top tier insect user from the hidden leaf
aizen_ascendant_461
I honestly didn't expect a Shino episode to hit me this hard but seeing him struggle with the idea of his team falling apart because of the wedding felt so grounded and relatable, especially when he finally realized his place isn't just in the past with Team 8 but helping kids at the academy find their own way and it really gave his character some needed closure
haruka_tenoh
Watching Yamato lurking in the background while Orochimaru tried to avoid the bugs was so funny, it was exactly what the wedding arc needed before the ceremony starts
cilan_339
The honey wine quest was such a great excuse to give Shino some actual development and seeing him break through that mist of doubt by realizing he has a future as a teacher really hit home
muichiro_misty
That talking cat Momo was so rude to Kiba about smelling like dogs and seeing them get stuck in those traps because of a cat was a hilarious break from the heavy emotions
chaos
Seeing Team 8 together for one last time before the wedding was really sweet and Kiba calling it their final mission made the end of the series feel way too real for me today
futakuchi_onna
Shino making that light show with his insects for the kids was actually beautiful and it made so much sense when Iruka told him he should be a teacher for the next generation
tesso_titan
Kiba really thinks he can still be Hokage and it is the funniest thing ever especially when he was trying to act all cool for Tamaki while Shino just died inside from the second hand embarrassment
rembestgirl
My heart actually hurt seeing Shino think everyone would leave him behind and him standing alone on that roof with his bugs really got to me because he deserves so much better than being the forgotten teammate
jotaro_kujo_195
Breaking out of that genjutsu by realizing he needs to guide the next generation was such a strong moment and it shows how much he actually cares about the village
tanjiro_tidal
The bug display Shino did for the kids at the end was beautiful, and it was nice to see people actually appreciating his kikaichu for once instead of just being grossed out
mayuri_madness_464
My heart is not ready for this show to end and seeing only 11 days left on that title card at the end of the episode made everything feel way too real
EPISODE CONTEXT
This episode is part of the 'Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding' arc, which frames the final stretch of Shippuden around preparations for Naruto and Hinata's wedding—using the event as a lens to check in on beloved side characters one last time. The previous episode focused on Gaara's search for a wedding gift, and 'The Last Mission' shifts to Team 8's personal contribution and closure. With only two episodes left after this, the series is steadily converging on its emotional finale.
QUICK TAKES
addiwr
VerifiedKarena konflik utamanya sangat ringan, tidak ada rasa bahaya atau urgensi yg membuat penonton benar-benar terpaku di depan layar. Ini lebih seperti episode komedi situasional daripada aksi ninja. Mungkin bagi penggemar yg suka karakter lain selain tokoh utama bsa lanjut ditonton episode ini tapi bagi saya agak membosankan
faihyuu
VerifiedThis episode focuses on Shino, and I think it’s heartwarming (I luv him)
It shows how he thinks about his Team 8 friends, his future, and his desire to move forward. The animation and storyline is good, this episode is enjoyable.
It shows how he thinks about his Team 8 friends, his future, and his desire to move forward. The animation and storyline is good, this episode is enjoyable.
filo_feather_150
Orochimaru being scared of tiny insects is the funniest thing this show has done in a long time and I love that they gave Shino some actual screen time for once
shizu_serenity
That beekeeper guy was super weird and the way he tested Shino with that doubt fog really showed how much Team 8 means to him and it was cool seeing him get a win
guts_the_swordsman_189
Shino on the roof, feeling dejected after those kids called his bugs gross, totally made me wish someone would just appreciate his unique ninja way for once. Then, him deciding to teach at the academy? I got so excited, thinking he'd finally find kids who understand him and his passion.
tael
I actually started tearing up a bit when Shino realized his place in the village is changing because Team 8 won't be the same after the wedding, and his decision to teach the kids at the academy feels like the perfect way to wrap up his arc before the show ends. It was nice seeing him finally get some real focus
parella
The mission for the honey wine felt a bit like a side quest but Shino finally figuring out what he wants to do with his life after the wedding gave the episode some actual weight
hoho_hurricane
Kiba being completely smitten with Tamaki was such a funny moment and it is nice to see him finally find someone who actually appreciates his dog obsession and his weird ninja hound stories
bloo_balloon
The scene where Shino stood up to the beekeeper and proved his resolve was great and he finally got the respect he deserved as a top tier insect user from the hidden leaf
aizen_ascendant_461
I honestly didn't expect a Shino episode to hit me this hard but seeing him struggle with the idea of his team falling apart because of the wedding felt so grounded and relatable, especially when he finally realized his place isn't just in the past with Team 8 but helping kids at the academy find their own way and it really gave his character some needed closure
haruka_tenoh
Watching Yamato lurking in the background while Orochimaru tried to avoid the bugs was so funny, it was exactly what the wedding arc needed before the ceremony starts
cilan_339
The honey wine quest was such a great excuse to give Shino some actual development and seeing him break through that mist of doubt by realizing he has a future as a teacher really hit home
muichiro_misty
That talking cat Momo was so rude to Kiba about smelling like dogs and seeing them get stuck in those traps because of a cat was a hilarious break from the heavy emotions
chaos
Seeing Team 8 together for one last time before the wedding was really sweet and Kiba calling it their final mission made the end of the series feel way too real for me today
futakuchi_onna
Shino making that light show with his insects for the kids was actually beautiful and it made so much sense when Iruka told him he should be a teacher for the next generation
tesso_titan
Kiba really thinks he can still be Hokage and it is the funniest thing ever especially when he was trying to act all cool for Tamaki while Shino just died inside from the second hand embarrassment
rembestgirl
My heart actually hurt seeing Shino think everyone would leave him behind and him standing alone on that roof with his bugs really got to me because he deserves so much better than being the forgotten teammate
jotaro_kujo_195
Breaking out of that genjutsu by realizing he needs to guide the next generation was such a strong moment and it shows how much he actually cares about the village
tanjiro_tidal
The bug display Shino did for the kids at the end was beautiful, and it was nice to see people actually appreciating his kikaichu for once instead of just being grossed out
mayuri_madness_464
My heart is not ready for this show to end and seeing only 11 days left on that title card at the end of the episode made everything feel way too real
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