Naruto Shippuuden - Episode 133
The Gallant Tale Of Jiraiya
What an awesome episode, Jiraya tries to take some more information out of Pain but, he accomplishes nothing. Still, Pain looks really cool stating again he’s god. He tries to fight Jiraya and he manages to defeat one of the bodies but, not without some more major damage. He’s now stabbed and missing one arm.
He still needs to find something out. The frogs urge him to escape but he needs to do this. So, he and "Pa" go there once again and he finally realizes what Pain is but, they crush is throat and he can’t talk, he’s not even in Sage mode anymore. They then stab him to death. He’s really in a hopeless situation.
Still, he remembers Naruto’s, and his own, way of the ninja. The "flashback" was really deep and emotionally moving. He forces himself back to life writes his finding as a code on Pa’s back. Pain quickly comes back but, the frog manages to escape with the message. His fight wasn’t in vein.
He dies knowing he has done good and that he had the ending of a true shinobi. He silently entrusts Naruto, the promised child, to finish what he started. If anyone ever has any doubt if Naruto really is this anime’s main character, this settles it.
In my opinion, this episode was perfect, I’m even wanting to name it my favorite episode ever. It’s not every series that makes me feel like this even after reading the manga. Anyway, the material was awesome, and the anime creators did well. Really really nice episode, loved it.
The next episode will jump right to Sasuke’s climax, almost. It will be a special, and right now, I believe the animation and general production will be good. I’m really happy that Studio Pierrot is keeping this level of quality.
Completely loving this series right now, as much as I love the manga. It’s the one I’m looking forward the most. Just seeing Itachi’s glare in the OP, can’t wait for this new episodes to come.
- Next Episode: An Invitation To The Party
