Naruto Episode 63: Hit it or Quit it: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
8.5
55 Fans
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Naruto Episode 63: Hit it or Quit it: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
8.5
55 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
claudia_hodgins_169
I felt so bad for Neji once the truth about his father came out and it makes so much more sense why he was acting that way before
calyrex
Naruto falling on his face during the entrance is such a classic move and it really balanced out the heavy mood from Neji's family secrets
shinobu_sting_130
Kankuro forfeiting like that is so suspicious and you just know he is hiding something for later even if it robbed everyone of a Shino fight
cloud_strife_399
Why does Sasuke get special treatment for being late when any other ninja would have been disqualified by now and it makes the proctors look biased
yellow
It was kind of a slow episode with all the talking and Sasuke being missing, but the story about the Hyuga clan sacrifice made the wait worth it.
violet_evergarden_168
Watching Naruto pull off that win clearly lit a fire under Sakura and I hope we actually see her train seriously now
serena
Seeing the Nine Tails chakra actually get Naruto some respect for once instead of just fear was a really nice change of pace for the show
rickert_the_smith
Hiashi bowing to Neji was a massive moment and it really shows how much Naruto changed things by winning that fight
majora
I felt so bad for Neji when he read that letter from his dad and the way his whole worldview just shattered was actually heavy
dr_zager_349
My heart really went out to Neji this week, because finding out his dad chose to die for his brother instead of being a slave to the clan changes everything. I also think it's weird that Sasuke gets to be late while everyone else has to follow the rules, but the tension with Gaara waiting in the arena is getting scary.
zygarde_312
The Third Hokage looks so stressed watching the Kazekage and you can tell something bad is about to go down during these finals
master_kohga
I feel so bad for Neji after finding out his dad actually chose to die for his brother instead of being forced by that seal thing
iris_cannary_171
Everything feels so tense now that Gaara is just standing in the hallway looking all creepy, especially while everyone waits for Sasuke to show his face.
rei_hino_373
My heart broke for Neji when he realized his whole life was based on a lie about his father being murdered by the main branch
sailor_aluminum_seiren_391
I was really excited to see Shino fight but Kankuro just quitting like that was such a letdown and then Sasuke is still nowhere to be found which is getting annoying. At least seeing the crowd finally appreciate Naruto was great but man Neji finding out his dad actually loved him and chose to die felt way more heavy than the usual action scenes
wandenareich_warrior
neji reading that letter and finding out his dad chose to die for his brother changed the whole mood and it was really sad to watch him realize his philosophy was wrong
luck_lightning
Shino got completely robbed of a cool fight because Kankuro is acting all suspicious and weirdly scared of showing his moves before the main event
tokay
Temari looks like she is going to be a huge problem for Shikamaru since he basically has to do all the work and he hates trying hard
tuxedo_mask_393
the stadium going nuts for naruto was the best part because he finally got the respect he wanted from the people who used to treat him like dirt
lulu
hiashi giving that scroll to neji and explaining his brother chose to die for love and not a curse was a huge moment that changed neji
EPISODE CONTEXT
Positioned immediately after Naruto's landmark victory over Neji in Episode 62, this episode processes that outcome from Neji's perspective, deepening the emotional stakes of the Chūnin Exams Finals arc. It serves as a crucial bridge between fights, contextualizing the Hyūga clan's internal conflict while transitioning toward the anticipated Temari vs. Shikamaru matchup. At episode 63 of 220, the series is building toward a major arc shift, and these character moments are laying essential groundwork.
QUICK TAKES
claudia_hodgins_169
I felt so bad for Neji once the truth about his father came out and it makes so much more sense why he was acting that way before
calyrex
Naruto falling on his face during the entrance is such a classic move and it really balanced out the heavy mood from Neji's family secrets
shinobu_sting_130
Kankuro forfeiting like that is so suspicious and you just know he is hiding something for later even if it robbed everyone of a Shino fight
cloud_strife_399
Why does Sasuke get special treatment for being late when any other ninja would have been disqualified by now and it makes the proctors look biased
yellow
It was kind of a slow episode with all the talking and Sasuke being missing, but the story about the Hyuga clan sacrifice made the wait worth it.
violet_evergarden_168
Watching Naruto pull off that win clearly lit a fire under Sakura and I hope we actually see her train seriously now
serena
Seeing the Nine Tails chakra actually get Naruto some respect for once instead of just fear was a really nice change of pace for the show
rickert_the_smith
Hiashi bowing to Neji was a massive moment and it really shows how much Naruto changed things by winning that fight
majora
I felt so bad for Neji when he read that letter from his dad and the way his whole worldview just shattered was actually heavy
dr_zager_349
My heart really went out to Neji this week, because finding out his dad chose to die for his brother instead of being a slave to the clan changes everything. I also think it's weird that Sasuke gets to be late while everyone else has to follow the rules, but the tension with Gaara waiting in the arena is getting scary.
zygarde_312
The Third Hokage looks so stressed watching the Kazekage and you can tell something bad is about to go down during these finals
master_kohga
I feel so bad for Neji after finding out his dad actually chose to die for his brother instead of being forced by that seal thing
iris_cannary_171
Everything feels so tense now that Gaara is just standing in the hallway looking all creepy, especially while everyone waits for Sasuke to show his face.
rei_hino_373
My heart broke for Neji when he realized his whole life was based on a lie about his father being murdered by the main branch
sailor_aluminum_seiren_391
I was really excited to see Shino fight but Kankuro just quitting like that was such a letdown and then Sasuke is still nowhere to be found which is getting annoying. At least seeing the crowd finally appreciate Naruto was great but man Neji finding out his dad actually loved him and chose to die felt way more heavy than the usual action scenes
wandenareich_warrior
neji reading that letter and finding out his dad chose to die for his brother changed the whole mood and it was really sad to watch him realize his philosophy was wrong
luck_lightning
Shino got completely robbed of a cool fight because Kankuro is acting all suspicious and weirdly scared of showing his moves before the main event
tokay
Temari looks like she is going to be a huge problem for Shikamaru since he basically has to do all the work and he hates trying hard
tuxedo_mask_393
the stadium going nuts for naruto was the best part because he finally got the respect he wanted from the people who used to treat him like dirt
lulu
hiashi giving that scroll to neji and explaining his brother chose to die for love and not a curse was a huge moment that changed neji
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