Naruto Episode 149: What's the Difference? Don't All Insects Look Alike?
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
7.7
70 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
Naruto Episode 149: What's the Difference? Don't All Insects Look Alike?
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
7.7
70 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
lana
I usually skip the filler arcs in Naruto, but this Bikochu mission is holding my attention pretty well. That scene where Shiranami used a kid as a human shield with a bomb was absolutely messed up for a filler episode. Seeing Naruto and Utakata react to that level of cruelty made the whole situation feel way more serious than a normal bug hunt.
bizzo_senpai
The way the episode built up the tension before the final confrontation felt fast and it kept things moving better than the last few episodes
mamoru_chiba
I can't believe Shiranami actually used a kid as a suicide bomber and that really threw me off. It was just so dark for a filler arc
kyogre_307
Team 8 getting a chance to lead the mission was a nice change of pace and Shino used his beetles in some clever ways this time
skull_kid
Hinata passing out the second she gets near Naruto is still funny and it never gets old even if this is just filler
mimete_383
Naruto and Utakata having that shared Jinchuriki connection felt grounded and it makes the whole search for the bug more interesting than it sounds
sailor_lead_crow
You can tell the animation budget was higher for this episode and it makes the bug fights look way better than the usual filler stuff
bakeneko_blade_222
Utakata has a cool style with those bubbles, and seeing him struggle with his master's memory makes him feel like more than just a random filler guy.
hollow_ichigo
Shino taking charge for once was cool because I felt like he usually just stands in the back and does nothing during these missions
zoro_zenith
That Jiraiya flashback made me miss the pervy sage and Naruto breaking that curse by sheer force of will was a great moment
toshiro_tempest_105
Shiranami is twisted for using a child as a bomb and that arc got way darker than you would expect for a filler story
baniacz
The forest scenery in this episode looks really nice and the fight with the bee users actually had some decent movement for a side story
ruby
Naruto acting like an idiot with those bugs was funny and it is a nice break from all the heavy drama lately
sakurabloom
I know people say to skip all the filler episodes, but I actually think this bug hunting mission is pretty fun. Watching Shino take charge and explain how the different insects work makes him seem a lot more capable than he usually gets credit for in my opinion. It is also nice to see Hinata pushing herself to find that beetle for Naruto and her team.
sunekosuri_slayer
Trying to find a bug just to find Sasuke sounds like a desperate plan but seeing the different tracking styles between Kiba and Shino is interesting
atticus_358
That Kamizuru clan using bees against Shino and his beetles is a great matchup for a filler story and the animation looks better than usual
diamond_322
I felt like Team 8 finally had space to breathe since Shino and Kiba usually just sit in the background while Naruto does everything
talon_266
The way Naruto keeps pointing at every random bug he sees while Shino just stares at him with total disappointment is hilarious
sora
Hinata using her vision to spot that tiny beetle in the middle of a giant forest is really impressive and it shows how hard she is working
aerith_gainsborough
I think Shino leading the group for once is great and those bug techniques of his are so creepy but cool
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting deep in the original Naruto series' extended filler stretch (episodes 136-220), this is the second part of a short Bikochu beetle mini-arc that began in Episode 148. It continues Team 8's search mission and sets up the arc's resolution in the following episode. None of these events connect to the manga's main storyline, so it's entirely skippable for viewers focused on canon progression.
QUICK TAKES
lana
I usually skip the filler arcs in Naruto, but this Bikochu mission is holding my attention pretty well. That scene where Shiranami used a kid as a human shield with a bomb was absolutely messed up for a filler episode. Seeing Naruto and Utakata react to that level of cruelty made the whole situation feel way more serious than a normal bug hunt.
bizzo_senpai
The way the episode built up the tension before the final confrontation felt fast and it kept things moving better than the last few episodes
mamoru_chiba
I can't believe Shiranami actually used a kid as a suicide bomber and that really threw me off. It was just so dark for a filler arc
kyogre_307
Team 8 getting a chance to lead the mission was a nice change of pace and Shino used his beetles in some clever ways this time
skull_kid
Hinata passing out the second she gets near Naruto is still funny and it never gets old even if this is just filler
mimete_383
Naruto and Utakata having that shared Jinchuriki connection felt grounded and it makes the whole search for the bug more interesting than it sounds
sailor_lead_crow
You can tell the animation budget was higher for this episode and it makes the bug fights look way better than the usual filler stuff
bakeneko_blade_222
Utakata has a cool style with those bubbles, and seeing him struggle with his master's memory makes him feel like more than just a random filler guy.
hollow_ichigo
Shino taking charge for once was cool because I felt like he usually just stands in the back and does nothing during these missions
zoro_zenith
That Jiraiya flashback made me miss the pervy sage and Naruto breaking that curse by sheer force of will was a great moment
toshiro_tempest_105
Shiranami is twisted for using a child as a bomb and that arc got way darker than you would expect for a filler story
baniacz
The forest scenery in this episode looks really nice and the fight with the bee users actually had some decent movement for a side story
ruby
Naruto acting like an idiot with those bugs was funny and it is a nice break from all the heavy drama lately
sakurabloom
I know people say to skip all the filler episodes, but I actually think this bug hunting mission is pretty fun. Watching Shino take charge and explain how the different insects work makes him seem a lot more capable than he usually gets credit for in my opinion. It is also nice to see Hinata pushing herself to find that beetle for Naruto and her team.
sunekosuri_slayer
Trying to find a bug just to find Sasuke sounds like a desperate plan but seeing the different tracking styles between Kiba and Shino is interesting
atticus_358
That Kamizuru clan using bees against Shino and his beetles is a great matchup for a filler story and the animation looks better than usual
diamond_322
I felt like Team 8 finally had space to breathe since Shino and Kiba usually just sit in the background while Naruto does everything
talon_266
The way Naruto keeps pointing at every random bug he sees while Shino just stares at him with total disappointment is hilarious
sora
Hinata using her vision to spot that tiny beetle in the middle of a giant forest is really impressive and it shows how hard she is working
aerith_gainsborough
I think Shino leading the group for once is great and those bug techniques of his are so creepy but cool
AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.
All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com