Naruto Episode 150: A Battle of Bugs: The Deceivers and the Deceived
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
7.5
59 Fans
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Naruto Episode 150: A Battle of Bugs: The Deceivers and the Deceived
Filler/LOW
OSHIMETER
7.5
59 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
gobta_goblin_154
I think the bug vs bug fight was actually a decent change of pace and seeing Shino finally take the lead for once made me realize how much he gets ignored in the main story
animemaster99
The bee clan guys really thought they could outsmart an Aburame but Shino just predicted every move and had his bugs ready to go before they even finished talking
hitotsume_kozo_31
Shino just standing there and letting the bees attack only to have his own bugs eat them was so creepy and cool. Shino is way more intimidating than people give him credit for
miyuki_shirogane
I actually like seeing Shino get some screen time for once and that bug battle against the bee users was pretty cool for a filler episode
candice_corona
naruto chasing bugs around the forest is such a huge step down from the chunin exams and i am really starting to lose interest in these side stories
cassidy
The idea of using a beetle to track Sasuke's scent is kind of a stretch, but it at least gives Team 8 a reason to be out in the field together
gino_weinberg_176
seeing the different bug clans clash was actually a neat concept and team 8 deserves more missions like this even if it is just filler
kamaro
kurenai is supposed to be a jonin but she barely does anything in this fight and it makes the whole mission feel like a waste of time
destron
listening to kiba complain about the bug mission made the episode more bearable but the plot still feels like a drag
armin_arlert_107
shino using his bugs to outsmart the enemies was actually pretty clever and it is nice to see the side characters get some screen time for once
sapphire_321
I am honestly struggling to stay awake because this bug hunt arc is dragging on for way too long. It feels like filler hell is officially here, and I really hate how we went from the intensity of the search for Sasuke to watching Naruto trip over branches and chase insects while Kurenai just stands there doing absolutely nothing at all
mewtwo_304
hinata putting in the work to improve her jutsu during this mission is the only thing keeping this arc interesting right now
solgaleo
it was great to watch shino actually do something cool with his insects and he and naruto have such a weird dynamic that actually makes me laugh
piccolo_protector
these bug episodes feel like such a slog and the story needs to move on instead of watching them wander through the woods looking for a beetle
sailor_chibi_moon_396
Shino getting a spotlight is rare so seeing his bug techniques go up against the bee swarm was cool but the filler quality really shows in the villain designs
professor_namba
Hinata showing empathy for the bee clan because of her own family struggles was a really deep moment and it made her feel like a more complete character
hatsune_hatsukoi
Why are the bad guys so goofy looking and it feels like a waste of time watching Naruto get tricked by such weak villains when the main plot is so much better
shussebora_56
I was mostly just bored with the filler lately but Shino carries this episode for me and seeing the Aburame clan actually get some lore about their rivalry with the bee users was a nice change of pace, and I just wish the Kamizuru clan members didn't look so cartoonish because it made the danger feel way less real
professor_oak
You can tell Hinata is trying so hard to control her chakra and seeing her step up while Naruto was stuck felt like real growth for her character
nyanfishy
The history between the bug and bee clans was interesting enough, but the villains looked so ridiculous that they kind of ruined the atmosphere of the forest mission
EPISODE CONTEXT
This is the middle chapter of the filler Bikōchū Search Mission arc, picking up directly after episode 149 where the team located the rare Bikōchū beetle, and escalating the confrontation with the Kamizuru clan. It sets the stage for episode 151, 'Blaze Away, Byakugan!', which shifts the focus to Hinata as the team pushes toward a resolution. Sitting at episode 150 of 220, this falls squarely in the extended filler stretch between the Search for Tsunade and the series finale arcs.
QUICK TAKES
gobta_goblin_154
I think the bug vs bug fight was actually a decent change of pace and seeing Shino finally take the lead for once made me realize how much he gets ignored in the main story
animemaster99
The bee clan guys really thought they could outsmart an Aburame but Shino just predicted every move and had his bugs ready to go before they even finished talking
hitotsume_kozo_31
Shino just standing there and letting the bees attack only to have his own bugs eat them was so creepy and cool. Shino is way more intimidating than people give him credit for
miyuki_shirogane
I actually like seeing Shino get some screen time for once and that bug battle against the bee users was pretty cool for a filler episode
candice_corona
naruto chasing bugs around the forest is such a huge step down from the chunin exams and i am really starting to lose interest in these side stories
cassidy
The idea of using a beetle to track Sasuke's scent is kind of a stretch, but it at least gives Team 8 a reason to be out in the field together
gino_weinberg_176
seeing the different bug clans clash was actually a neat concept and team 8 deserves more missions like this even if it is just filler
kamaro
kurenai is supposed to be a jonin but she barely does anything in this fight and it makes the whole mission feel like a waste of time
destron
listening to kiba complain about the bug mission made the episode more bearable but the plot still feels like a drag
armin_arlert_107
shino using his bugs to outsmart the enemies was actually pretty clever and it is nice to see the side characters get some screen time for once
sapphire_321
I am honestly struggling to stay awake because this bug hunt arc is dragging on for way too long. It feels like filler hell is officially here, and I really hate how we went from the intensity of the search for Sasuke to watching Naruto trip over branches and chase insects while Kurenai just stands there doing absolutely nothing at all
mewtwo_304
hinata putting in the work to improve her jutsu during this mission is the only thing keeping this arc interesting right now
solgaleo
it was great to watch shino actually do something cool with his insects and he and naruto have such a weird dynamic that actually makes me laugh
piccolo_protector
these bug episodes feel like such a slog and the story needs to move on instead of watching them wander through the woods looking for a beetle
sailor_chibi_moon_396
Shino getting a spotlight is rare so seeing his bug techniques go up against the bee swarm was cool but the filler quality really shows in the villain designs
professor_namba
Hinata showing empathy for the bee clan because of her own family struggles was a really deep moment and it made her feel like a more complete character
hatsune_hatsukoi
Why are the bad guys so goofy looking and it feels like a waste of time watching Naruto get tricked by such weak villains when the main plot is so much better
shussebora_56
I was mostly just bored with the filler lately but Shino carries this episode for me and seeing the Aburame clan actually get some lore about their rivalry with the bee users was a nice change of pace, and I just wish the Kamizuru clan members didn't look so cartoonish because it made the danger feel way less real
professor_oak
You can tell Hinata is trying so hard to control her chakra and seeing her step up while Naruto was stuck felt like real growth for her character
nyanfishy
The history between the bug and bee clans was interesting enough, but the villains looked so ridiculous that they kind of ruined the atmosphere of the forest mission
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