Appeal and review of "NARUTO Shippuden the Movie": Unmissable action and story

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: A deep emotional journey and epic adventure

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

August 4, 2007 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Distributor: Toho

■ Eirin Number

117883

■Frequencies

95 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work: Masashi Kishimoto

■ Director

・Director: Hajime Kamegaki

■ Production

Animation production: Studio Pierrot Production: Naruto the Movie Production Committee ^{TV Tokyo, Shueisha, Pierrot, Aniplex, Dentsu, Bandai}

■Works

© Masashi Kishimoto Scott / Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Pierrot © Naruto the Movie Production Committee 2007

■ Story

A demon that once brought the world to the brink of destruction has been resurrected by an unknown individual. Naruto and his friends are ordered to protect Shion, a shrine maiden from the demon kingdom, who is being targeted by the resurrected demon.
Shion has two special abilities. One is the power to seal away demons. The other is the power to predict a person's death.
A prophecy of death that has never failed to come true is revealed to Naruto. Naruto challenges the prophecy of death that he cannot escape, but...

■Explanation

"Naruto dies." This is the fourth movie in the series that was a hot topic even before its release due to its shocking copy, and it is also the first movie in the Shippuden TV series, which depicts the events three years after Naruto's separation from his former comrade Sasuke. This film not only depicts Naruto's growth and the bond with his comrades, but also deals with the heavy theme of the prophecy of death. Naruto's confrontation with the prophecy of death deeply moves the viewers, and leaves a strong impression of his courage and determination. Director Kamegaki Hajime has depicted the story with the epic scale and beautiful visuals that are unique to the movie version, while respecting the worldview of the original work. In addition, the powerful soundtrack by Takanashi Koji and Yaiba enhances the tension and emotion of the story.

■Cast

Naruto Uzumaki/Junko TakeuchiSakura Haruno/Chie NakamuraRock Lee/Hiroshi MasukawaNeji Hikata/Koichi TokonShion/Ayumu FujimuraAshiho/Keinobu FujitaSusuki/Daisuke KishioMiroku/Fumiko OrikasaYomi/Hidetoshi NakamuraKusuna/Tetsuya KakiharaGitai/Kisho TaniyamaShizuku/Miyuki SawashiroSetsuna/Katsuyuki KonishiMoryou/Seizo KatoThe 5th Hokage Tsunade/Masako KatsukiShizune/Keiko NemotoMight Guy/Masashi EharaKakashi Hatake/Kazuhiko InoueShikamaru/Shoutaro MorikuboTemari/Romi Paku

■ Main staff

Director: Hajime Kamegaki
Screenplay/Takegami Junki Storyboard/Sasaki Mamoru, Fusegi Kazuki, Aritomi Koji, Kawasaki Hiroshi, Kamegaki Hajime Character design/Nishio Tetsuya Chief animation director/Sasaki Mamoru Art/Shimizu Tomoyuki, Isshiki Mio, Ikeda Yuji Color design/Iwami Mika.
3D CGI Director: Wu Xin Hong Director of photography: Matsumoto Atsuho Editing: Oikawa Yukie, Morita Seiji Sound Director: Ebina Yasunori Music: Takanashi Koji, Yaiba
Animation Director: Mamoru Sasaki, Hiroyuki Horiuchi, Hiroshi Masuda, Noriyuki Kubo, Yuko Kusumoto Effects Animation Director: Hiroshi Masuda

■ Main Characters

・Naruto Uzumaki He has extraordinary stamina and a fantastic imagination, and the great demon "Nine-Tailed Fox" is sealed within his body. In this work, Naruto shows his courage in facing the prophecy of death and his deep bond with his friends. Naruto's growth and determination deeply impress the viewers.
Sakura Haruno is a kunoichi who is good at genjutsu and brain warfare. She often provides support from the rear during missions, but her natural strength makes her a powerful fighter. Sakura supports Naruto and plays an important role in supporting his determination.
Rock Lee is a passionate man with unparalleled talent in martial arts. He is also a hard worker who never forgets to train. Rock Lee is a character who symbolizes friendship and hard work in Naruto, and his presence supports Naruto's growth.
・Hyuga Neji A genius ninja with a cool and stoic personality. He is a master of the Byakugan, a technique that allows him to see far into the future that is only passed down to the Hyuga clan. As a friend of Naruto, Neji understands his determination and is willing to fight alongside him.
・Shion A shrine maiden from the land of demons. She uses shamanism and is the only person in the world who has the ability to seal away monsters and predict a person's death. Shion is an important character who determines the fate of Naruto, and her existence is at the center of the story.
・He serves as the chief chamberlain for the Ashiho Shrine Maiden. He always follows Shion. He is one of the few people who truly cares about Shion and understands her. Ashiho is seen fighting alongside Naruto and the others as Shion's guard.

■Detailed story and impressions

The movie Naruto Shippuden not only depicts Naruto's growth and his bond with his friends, but also deals with the heavy theme of the prophecy of death. The story begins with a demon that once nearly destroyed the world being resurrected and targeting Shion, a shrine maiden of the demon kingdom. Naruto and his friends are ordered to protect Shion and fight to protect her special abilities. Shion has the power to seal demons and predict people's deaths, and Naruto is told of the prophecy of death. Naruto decides to challenge the prophecy of death that he cannot escape, but in the process, his bonds with his friends are put to the test.

The appeal of this work is that it not only depicts Naruto's growth and determination, but also the bonds and cooperation between his companions are at the heart of the story. Naruto shows courage in facing the prophecy of his death and fights alongside his companions. Characters such as Sakura, Rock Lee, and Neji also play their own roles and support Naruto's determination. Shion, in particular, is at the heart of the story, and the way her special abilities intersect with Naruto's fate deeply moves viewers.

Director Kamegaki Hajime has depicted the story with the epic scale and beautiful visuals that are unique to the movie version, while respecting the worldview of the original work. The power of the battle scenes and the beauty of the backgrounds draw the viewer into the world of the story. In addition, the powerful soundtrack by Koji Takanashi and Yaiba enhances the tension and emotion of the story. In particular, in the scene where Naruto faces the prophecy of death, the music leaves a strong impression of his determination and courage.

The performances of the cast are also superb, with Junko Takeuchi's voice acting as Naruto realistically expressing his growth and determination. The voice actors of each character, such as Chie Nakamura's Sakura, Yoichi Masukawa's Rock Lee, and Koichi Tokon's Neji, also bring out the individuality of their characters. In particular, Ayumi Fujimura's voice acting as Shion conveys her special powers and her relationship with Naruto in depth.

This work not only depicts Naruto's growth and the bond with his friends, but also deals with the heavy theme of the prophecy of death. Naruto's struggle to face the prophecy of death deeply touches the viewer and leaves a strong impression of his courage and determination. Naruto Shippuden the Movie is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but for everyone who loves anime and movies.

■ Recommendation points

- A moving story depicting Naruto's growth and determination - The bond and cooperation between friends are at the heart of the story - Epic scale and beautiful visuals - Powerful soundtrack - Superb acting by the cast

■ Related works

・NARUTO (TV series)
・NARUTO Shippuden (TV series)
・Naruto the Movie: The Great Action! Yukihime Ninja Scroll!!
・Naruto the Movie: Big Clash! The Mysterious Underground Ruins ・Naruto the Movie: Super Excitement! The Animal Riots of Mikazuki Island

■How to watch

This work can be viewed on DVD and Blu-ray. It can also be viewed on video distribution services. If you are interested, please check out the following services.

• Netflix
• Amazon Prime Video
• U-NEXT
• d Anime Store

■ Summary

The movie Naruto Shippuden is a moving story that depicts Naruto's growth and the bond he shares with his friends. Although it deals with the heavy theme of a death prophecy, the story of Naruto's courage and determination deeply touches viewers. The epic scale, beautiful visuals, powerful soundtrack, and superb acting by the cast are also not to be missed. This movie is recommended not only for fans of the original work, but for everyone who loves anime and movies.