Naruto Shippuden Episode 62: Teammate
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
7.5
55 Fans
5
4
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2
1
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OSHIMETER
7.5
55 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
remotadifa
VerifiedSora in Konoha, meeting other ninja and just messing around is very funny. This might be way to cooldown after a mid of chaos
bambietta_boom
sora joining the squad feels weird and even akamaru seems to think there is something very wrong with him
otakuking777
I was totally blindsided by those grave robbers just wiping out the Kohaku clan; it felt incredibly brutal and way more ruthless than I expected from a mission that started out pretty standard. Now I'm genuinely nervous about what kinda danger Naruto and the others are actually walking into, because this definitely ain't no ordinary retrieval anymore.
buruburu_blade
Ugh, Sora's just so insufferable with his constant whining about the Leaf village, I honestly find myself actively skipping parts just because of him, even though the wind style jutsu we're seeing is actually pretty cool. I get he's got issues but it's hard to root for someone so blatantly rude.
professor_rowan_331
I thought it was really cool seeing Naruto and Sora both have that weird power, especially when they were trying to cut leaves. it kinda reminded me of when naruto first learned rasengan, but with sora, it felt like there was a competitive edge that naruto secretly enjoys, even if he doesn't say it out loud.
rach_m
When Furido dropped that bomb on Sora about his dad, it just made all of Asuma's patient efforts feel so much heavier; I was really feeling for Sora after hearing that, no wonder he's so messed up. I'm desperately hoping Naruto can actually get through to him before he pushes everyone away for good.
emerald
My jaw dropped watching those grave robbers desecrate the Kohaku clan's graves; it felt like such a low blow, even for bad guys. I'm so uneasy about whatever Furido plans to do with Sora, and I can't help but think it’s connected to some dark Edo Tensei ritual, which always makes my skin crawl.
hitsugaya_hyoton
Okay, so I usually bail on filler, but getting to see Naruto actually make some real progress with his wind chakra under Asuma and Sora's guidance? That was such a relief, honestly, and it's cool to see him focused like this especially after all the intense stuff with the Akatsuki.
saitama_smasher
Shikamaru just walking in and fixing the whole Lee and Sora mess was such a relief, I swear. It's like he's the only one who can cut through all the noise and think straight when things get chaotic, kinda reminding me of his quick thinking during the Chunin Exams.
mihaelsss
When I found out Asuma was the one who actually killed Sora's dad, my jaw practically dropped; it just makes their whole training together so incredibly awkward and tense, knowing Sora is completely clueless about who he's learning from. I can't imagine how much Asuma must be wrestling with that secret during every single spar.
enenra_enigma_53
Akamaru's massive growth truly caught me off guard, like, where did Kiba even hide him during all that time? Seeing him tower over Kiba just brought back a rush of memories from their academy days, and it's awesome to know my boy's still right there, ready to jump into battle with his best friend.
sailor_aluminum_seiren_391
Sora really didn't pull any punches, just going around the village like a human wrecking ball and flat-out dissing Kiba and Naruto. I couldn't help but crack up at his audacity, thinking, "wow, this guy clearly missed the memo on social cues, or he's just got a chip on his shoulder the size of a mountain."
hell_butterfly_hunter
Watching Sora clash with Shino and Shikamaru was actually pretty hilarious; I mean, those guys usually keep to themselves or are super strategic, so seeing them thrown into such a chaotic, personal spat totally caught me off guard. It's not every day you see Shikamaru having to deal with something so overtly dramatic, instead of just analyzing it from a distance.
dodomeki_dreamer
I can't believe this new guy just waltzed into the village and immediately started messing with Naruto; I mean, what was he even thinking, did he not know who he was dealing with or something?
mimikyaun
I can't believe Sora actually called Choji fat, like, what was he thinking? I was genuinely worried for him for a second there, Choji's friends are so protective and could have totally just gone off on him.
professor_sada
Sora's constant disrespect towards the Leaf villagers was really grating on me, but then his dad Kazuma's story completely flipped my perspective. How can someone carry that much pain and not lash out? I just find myself feeling so conflicted about him now, like I want to be mad but I also just feel bad.
eschuu
The way Kiba, Chouji, and Naruto all piled on Sora just cracked me up, I mean, that's such a classic over-the-top move straight out of their playbook when they're trying to prove a point, even if it felt a little unfair to Sora. It totally reminded me of their earlier Team 7 antics when they'd bumble through missions but always have each other's backs, just with more dogs and food.
aqua_archpriest
When Asuma revealed he knew Sora's dad, I felt like their whole conversation instantly had more weight, you can just see how much Sora is yearning for any honesty. It really made me feel for him, wanting someone to just be straight after everything he's been through.
zelda
That whirlwind attack Sora unleashed on Naruto felt wild, I honestly didn't think he had that kind of power to really make the Jinchuriki struggle. It’s got me wondering if he's been hiding more strength all along, or if we just saw Naruto underestimate him a bit too much.
chloe_344
I really felt for Naruto in this one, he's just trying his best to connect with Sora and be a good friend, but Sora's acting like such a punk to everyone. I kinda wonder if Sora's just putting up a front because he's insecure, but man, it's making Naruto's life so much harder.
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned within a filler stretch around episodes 57-71 of Shippuden, this episode follows 'Contact,' which introduced Sora and established the premise for these standalone storylines. 'Teammate' functions as a bridge episode, deepening Sora's integration into the group before 'The Two Kings' begins pulling back layers on Sora's backstory and raising the stakes. It's mid-arc setup—skippable for canon purists, but rewarding for those invested in the filler arc's character work.
QUICK TAKES
remotadifa
VerifiedSora in Konoha, meeting other ninja and just messing around is very funny. This might be way to cooldown after a mid of chaos
bambietta_boom
sora joining the squad feels weird and even akamaru seems to think there is something very wrong with him
otakuking777
I was totally blindsided by those grave robbers just wiping out the Kohaku clan; it felt incredibly brutal and way more ruthless than I expected from a mission that started out pretty standard. Now I'm genuinely nervous about what kinda danger Naruto and the others are actually walking into, because this definitely ain't no ordinary retrieval anymore.
buruburu_blade
Ugh, Sora's just so insufferable with his constant whining about the Leaf village, I honestly find myself actively skipping parts just because of him, even though the wind style jutsu we're seeing is actually pretty cool. I get he's got issues but it's hard to root for someone so blatantly rude.
professor_rowan_331
I thought it was really cool seeing Naruto and Sora both have that weird power, especially when they were trying to cut leaves. it kinda reminded me of when naruto first learned rasengan, but with sora, it felt like there was a competitive edge that naruto secretly enjoys, even if he doesn't say it out loud.
rach_m
When Furido dropped that bomb on Sora about his dad, it just made all of Asuma's patient efforts feel so much heavier; I was really feeling for Sora after hearing that, no wonder he's so messed up. I'm desperately hoping Naruto can actually get through to him before he pushes everyone away for good.
emerald
My jaw dropped watching those grave robbers desecrate the Kohaku clan's graves; it felt like such a low blow, even for bad guys. I'm so uneasy about whatever Furido plans to do with Sora, and I can't help but think it’s connected to some dark Edo Tensei ritual, which always makes my skin crawl.
hitsugaya_hyoton
Okay, so I usually bail on filler, but getting to see Naruto actually make some real progress with his wind chakra under Asuma and Sora's guidance? That was such a relief, honestly, and it's cool to see him focused like this especially after all the intense stuff with the Akatsuki.
saitama_smasher
Shikamaru just walking in and fixing the whole Lee and Sora mess was such a relief, I swear. It's like he's the only one who can cut through all the noise and think straight when things get chaotic, kinda reminding me of his quick thinking during the Chunin Exams.
mihaelsss
When I found out Asuma was the one who actually killed Sora's dad, my jaw practically dropped; it just makes their whole training together so incredibly awkward and tense, knowing Sora is completely clueless about who he's learning from. I can't imagine how much Asuma must be wrestling with that secret during every single spar.
enenra_enigma_53
Akamaru's massive growth truly caught me off guard, like, where did Kiba even hide him during all that time? Seeing him tower over Kiba just brought back a rush of memories from their academy days, and it's awesome to know my boy's still right there, ready to jump into battle with his best friend.
sailor_aluminum_seiren_391
Sora really didn't pull any punches, just going around the village like a human wrecking ball and flat-out dissing Kiba and Naruto. I couldn't help but crack up at his audacity, thinking, "wow, this guy clearly missed the memo on social cues, or he's just got a chip on his shoulder the size of a mountain."
hell_butterfly_hunter
Watching Sora clash with Shino and Shikamaru was actually pretty hilarious; I mean, those guys usually keep to themselves or are super strategic, so seeing them thrown into such a chaotic, personal spat totally caught me off guard. It's not every day you see Shikamaru having to deal with something so overtly dramatic, instead of just analyzing it from a distance.
dodomeki_dreamer
I can't believe this new guy just waltzed into the village and immediately started messing with Naruto; I mean, what was he even thinking, did he not know who he was dealing with or something?
mimikyaun
I can't believe Sora actually called Choji fat, like, what was he thinking? I was genuinely worried for him for a second there, Choji's friends are so protective and could have totally just gone off on him.
professor_sada
Sora's constant disrespect towards the Leaf villagers was really grating on me, but then his dad Kazuma's story completely flipped my perspective. How can someone carry that much pain and not lash out? I just find myself feeling so conflicted about him now, like I want to be mad but I also just feel bad.
eschuu
The way Kiba, Chouji, and Naruto all piled on Sora just cracked me up, I mean, that's such a classic over-the-top move straight out of their playbook when they're trying to prove a point, even if it felt a little unfair to Sora. It totally reminded me of their earlier Team 7 antics when they'd bumble through missions but always have each other's backs, just with more dogs and food.
aqua_archpriest
When Asuma revealed he knew Sora's dad, I felt like their whole conversation instantly had more weight, you can just see how much Sora is yearning for any honesty. It really made me feel for him, wanting someone to just be straight after everything he's been through.
zelda
That whirlwind attack Sora unleashed on Naruto felt wild, I honestly didn't think he had that kind of power to really make the Jinchuriki struggle. It’s got me wondering if he's been hiding more strength all along, or if we just saw Naruto underestimate him a bit too much.
chloe_344
I really felt for Naruto in this one, he's just trying his best to connect with Sora and be a good friend, but Sora's acting like such a punk to everyone. I kinda wonder if Sora's just putting up a front because he's insecure, but man, it's making Naruto's life so much harder.
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