Naruto Episode 44: Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?

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Naruto Episode 44: Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now?

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 43 Next: EP 45 →

OSHIMETER

9.5

54 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

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QUICK TAKES

What's heartwarming here is that we actually have some supporters for Naruto, some loud like Sakura and some more subtle like Kakashi & Hinata :') our boi is growing up and gaining some well-deserved recognition

Interesting that we get a Hinata POV here 🥹 she's so precious. Kiba's jutsu is very unique too, and it opens up the world-building bc what else can ninjas use, right?

uncultured_bovine

Kiba spotlight yay! He's such a fun character omg one of my faves already. Team Kurenai is an interesting bunch

I was losing it when Naruto actually farted in Kiba face to mess with his nose and that was the smartest thing I have seen him do yet

Dude, when Kiba and Akamaru busted out those pills and the All Fours Jutsu, my heart was actually pounding; I thought Naruto was completely done for. But then he pulled off that Akamaru transformation, and it totally confused them, which had me grinning so hard, especially since even Kakashi looked genuinely impressed – it just makes me think he's finally getting some recognition he deserves.

Kiba using food pills to boost Akamaru felt like cheating but seeing them both turn into those beast versions of Kiba was actually pretty cool

sailor_aluminum_seiren_391

It is hilarious how Kiba has a super sensitive nose, and then Naruto just blasts him with a fart in the middle of a serious fight

kawauso_knight_43

Watching everyone treat Naruto like he already lost before the match even started makes you want him to beat Kiba even more and it might actually happen

mayuri_madness_464

i actually cheered when naruto bit kiba because he finally used that transformation jutsu for something useful instead of just pranks

I could not believe it when Naruto turned into Akamaru to trick Kiba and it shows he is actually getting smart in these fights

i felt so much respect for naruto after he got back on his feet from those savage hits by kiba

The whole food pill thing seems kind of like doping but it made the fight so much more intense especially when they started using that spinning attack together

vincent_valentine

I still can't believe he actually used a fart to win that fight and it makes me laugh every time I think about Kiba getting stunned like that

chad_champion_494

kakashi just stands there leaning against the wall and watching while naruto gets beaten up which says so much about how far they have come since the bell test, and even though kiba is moving fast, you just know naruto has some clever plan hidden under all that orange jumpsuit to prove he is actually going to be the next hokage

I honestly did not expect Naruto to be this tactical and that biting trick with the transformation really caught me off guard because it was such a weird but effective way to handle Kiba and Akamaru. It is also kind of sweet how Hinata is clearly the only person rooting for him, while everyone else thinks he is a total joke

The way Akamaru turned red and went full feral with Kiba was such a great scene and it really shows how different everyone's ninja styles are in the leaf village

vanessa_valkyrie_142

naruto turning into akamaru was the smartest thing he has ever done and seeing kiba look that confused made the whole fight worth it

My heart actually melted seeing Hinata quietly cheering for Naruto because she is the only person who truly sees how much effort he puts into training every single day

I really felt for Kiba when he got taken out by a fart after working so hard with Akamaru and those pills. It felt a bit cheap to see him lose like that but the way Naruto disguised himself as the dog was a genuinely smart move. It was nice to see Kakashi and the others finally admit Naruto has some talent.

Kiba talked so much trash but then he gets totally outplayed by a simple transformation and now he looks like the real underdog in this arena

EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned squarely in the Chūnin Exam preliminary rounds, this episode follows Tenten vs. Temari and Shikamaru vs. Kin, continuing the tournament's rapid-fire matchup structure that tests each genin individually. Naruto finally gets his turn to fight, raising the personal stakes after watching his peers battle. The outcome here will determine his path forward in the exams and feeds directly into the remaining preliminary bouts still to come.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned squarely in the Chūnin Exam preliminary rounds, this episode follows Tenten vs. Temari and Shikamaru vs. Kin, continuing the tournament's rapid-fire matchup structure that tests each genin individually. Naruto finally gets his turn to fight, raising the personal stakes after watching his peers battle. The outcome here will determine his path forward in the exams and feeds directly into the remaining preliminary bouts still to come.

QUICK TAKES

What's heartwarming here is that we actually have some supporters for Naruto, some loud like Sakura and some more subtle like Kakashi & Hinata :') our boi is growing up and gaining some well-deserved recognition

Interesting that we get a Hinata POV here 🥹 she's so precious. Kiba's jutsu is very unique too, and it opens up the world-building bc what else can ninjas use, right?

uncultured_bovine

Kiba spotlight yay! He's such a fun character omg one of my faves already. Team Kurenai is an interesting bunch

I was losing it when Naruto actually farted in Kiba face to mess with his nose and that was the smartest thing I have seen him do yet

Dude, when Kiba and Akamaru busted out those pills and the All Fours Jutsu, my heart was actually pounding; I thought Naruto was completely done for. But then he pulled off that Akamaru transformation, and it totally confused them, which had me grinning so hard, especially since even Kakashi looked genuinely impressed – it just makes me think he's finally getting some recognition he deserves.

Kiba using food pills to boost Akamaru felt like cheating but seeing them both turn into those beast versions of Kiba was actually pretty cool

sailor_aluminum_seiren_391

It is hilarious how Kiba has a super sensitive nose, and then Naruto just blasts him with a fart in the middle of a serious fight

kawauso_knight_43

Watching everyone treat Naruto like he already lost before the match even started makes you want him to beat Kiba even more and it might actually happen

mayuri_madness_464

i actually cheered when naruto bit kiba because he finally used that transformation jutsu for something useful instead of just pranks

I could not believe it when Naruto turned into Akamaru to trick Kiba and it shows he is actually getting smart in these fights

i felt so much respect for naruto after he got back on his feet from those savage hits by kiba

The whole food pill thing seems kind of like doping but it made the fight so much more intense especially when they started using that spinning attack together

vincent_valentine

I still can't believe he actually used a fart to win that fight and it makes me laugh every time I think about Kiba getting stunned like that

chad_champion_494

kakashi just stands there leaning against the wall and watching while naruto gets beaten up which says so much about how far they have come since the bell test, and even though kiba is moving fast, you just know naruto has some clever plan hidden under all that orange jumpsuit to prove he is actually going to be the next hokage

I honestly did not expect Naruto to be this tactical and that biting trick with the transformation really caught me off guard because it was such a weird but effective way to handle Kiba and Akamaru. It is also kind of sweet how Hinata is clearly the only person rooting for him, while everyone else thinks he is a total joke

The way Akamaru turned red and went full feral with Kiba was such a great scene and it really shows how different everyone's ninja styles are in the leaf village

vanessa_valkyrie_142

naruto turning into akamaru was the smartest thing he has ever done and seeing kiba look that confused made the whole fight worth it

My heart actually melted seeing Hinata quietly cheering for Naruto because she is the only person who truly sees how much effort he puts into training every single day

I really felt for Kiba when he got taken out by a fart after working so hard with Akamaru and those pills. It felt a bit cheap to see him lose like that but the way Naruto disguised himself as the dog was a genuinely smart move. It was nice to see Kakashi and the others finally admit Naruto has some talent.

Kiba talked so much trash but then he gets totally outplayed by a simple transformation and now he looks like the real underdog in this arena

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