Naruto Episode 39: Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Lions Barrage Unleashed!

Canon/MED

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9.6

57 Fans

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Naruto Episode 39: Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Lions Barrage Unleashed!

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 38 Next: EP 40 →

OSHIMETER

9.6

57 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

Orochimaru is as slimy and intriguing as he can get. Kakashi's scene here was so cool!

uncultured_bovine

The Sharingan is looking to be an amazing thing as each episode passes by. I love how a lot of people became wary of Sasuke bc of this battle

Another solid episode! The pacing for the past few episodes are going really great 😮 every scene here is an engaging watch!

I think Shino is way more terrifying than anyone gives him credit for because those bugs just eating the chakra out of that guys arms made my skin crawl

Kakashi telling those medical ninja they were out of their league was such a cool moment and it shows how much he actually cares about Sasuke

piccolo_protector

Seeing the Sharingan in action to copy taijutsu is such a cool concept, and it makes you realize why everyone is so afraid of the Uchiha bloodline

I was actually holding my breath when Sasuke started screaming because of the curse mark and it looked like he was going to turn into a monster right there on the floor. Kakashi is such a legend for stepping in and performing that sealing jutsu, even though it looked incredibly painful for Sasuke to endure and Orochimaru was watching the whole thing from the shadows

gino_weinberg_176

I loved seeing Sasuke use that move he stole from Lee and it was so cool how he did it without any chakra just to keep the mark from taking over

sailor_saturn_398

Naruto is barely even in this episode and it feels like Sasuke is the main character now with how much focus he gets during the prelims

lelouch_lamperouge

You can really see how scary Orochimaru is when that mark starts spreading and Sasuke almost loses control of himself during the match

arrancar_assassin_477

I honestly felt so nervous when that mark started glowing and it really scared me when Kakashi showed up to seal it before things got even worse for Sasuke

It is crazy how fast Sasuke learned those kicks just by looking at Lee once and he really turned the tables on his opponent without using any flashy jutsu

thunderblight_ganon_298

You really feel for Lee when he sees his own hard work being used by a genius like Sasuke and the Lions Barrage looked so smooth

Watching Sasuke fight through the pain of that mark on his neck while copying Lee was intense and Kakashi showed up just in time to help him out

umizato_unicorn

Orochimaru showing up at the end with that music changed the whole mood and now I am genuinely worried about what he wants with Sasuke

amaterasu_angel

Shino is way smarter than he looks and those bugs crawling out of the arm tubes was pretty gross but effective

senkaimon_sentry

That tension when Orochimaru appeared right after the fight ended was huge because it felt like Sasuke was finally safe and then things got way worse

Poor Rock Lee looked so crushed seeing Sasuke pull off that move after seeing it once and you can tell he is questioning all his hard work

Sasuke copying the primary lotus and turning it into his own combo was the highlight for sure and it shows how scary the sharingan is if he can just steal moves after seeing them once but seeing him collapse from the pain of the seal afterwards really sucked and I hope Kakashi can actually help him keep it under control

ritsuko_akagi_183

Sasuke forcing the curse mark back down just by hearing Naruto yell at him was cool but that mark looks like it is going to be a problem later

EPISODE CONTEXT

Following the grueling survival phase of the Forest of Death, episode 39 transitions into the Chūnin Exam preliminary rounds, where the field of remaining genin must be narrowed through direct combat. This marks a significant tonal shift from team-based endurance challenges to individual proving grounds, and the battles that unfold here will directly shape rivalries and character trajectories heading into the main tournament bracket and beyond.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Following the grueling survival phase of the Forest of Death, episode 39 transitions into the Chūnin Exam preliminary rounds, where the field of remaining genin must be narrowed through direct combat. This marks a significant tonal shift from team-based endurance challenges to individual proving grounds, and the battles that unfold here will directly shape rivalries and character trajectories heading into the main tournament bracket and beyond.

QUICK TAKES

Orochimaru is as slimy and intriguing as he can get. Kakashi's scene here was so cool!

uncultured_bovine

The Sharingan is looking to be an amazing thing as each episode passes by. I love how a lot of people became wary of Sasuke bc of this battle

Another solid episode! The pacing for the past few episodes are going really great 😮 every scene here is an engaging watch!

I think Shino is way more terrifying than anyone gives him credit for because those bugs just eating the chakra out of that guys arms made my skin crawl

Kakashi telling those medical ninja they were out of their league was such a cool moment and it shows how much he actually cares about Sasuke

piccolo_protector

Seeing the Sharingan in action to copy taijutsu is such a cool concept, and it makes you realize why everyone is so afraid of the Uchiha bloodline

I was actually holding my breath when Sasuke started screaming because of the curse mark and it looked like he was going to turn into a monster right there on the floor. Kakashi is such a legend for stepping in and performing that sealing jutsu, even though it looked incredibly painful for Sasuke to endure and Orochimaru was watching the whole thing from the shadows

gino_weinberg_176

I loved seeing Sasuke use that move he stole from Lee and it was so cool how he did it without any chakra just to keep the mark from taking over

sailor_saturn_398

Naruto is barely even in this episode and it feels like Sasuke is the main character now with how much focus he gets during the prelims

lelouch_lamperouge

You can really see how scary Orochimaru is when that mark starts spreading and Sasuke almost loses control of himself during the match

arrancar_assassin_477

I honestly felt so nervous when that mark started glowing and it really scared me when Kakashi showed up to seal it before things got even worse for Sasuke

It is crazy how fast Sasuke learned those kicks just by looking at Lee once and he really turned the tables on his opponent without using any flashy jutsu

thunderblight_ganon_298

You really feel for Lee when he sees his own hard work being used by a genius like Sasuke and the Lions Barrage looked so smooth

Watching Sasuke fight through the pain of that mark on his neck while copying Lee was intense and Kakashi showed up just in time to help him out

umizato_unicorn

Orochimaru showing up at the end with that music changed the whole mood and now I am genuinely worried about what he wants with Sasuke

amaterasu_angel

Shino is way smarter than he looks and those bugs crawling out of the arm tubes was pretty gross but effective

senkaimon_sentry

That tension when Orochimaru appeared right after the fight ended was huge because it felt like Sasuke was finally safe and then things got way worse

Poor Rock Lee looked so crushed seeing Sasuke pull off that move after seeing it once and you can tell he is questioning all his hard work

Sasuke copying the primary lotus and turning it into his own combo was the highlight for sure and it shows how scary the sharingan is if he can just steal moves after seeing them once but seeing him collapse from the pain of the seal afterwards really sucked and I hope Kakashi can actually help him keep it under control

ritsuko_akagi_183

Sasuke forcing the curse mark back down just by hearing Naruto yell at him was cool but that mark looks like it is going to be a problem later

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

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