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Naruto Shippūden

Naruto Shippūden

2007Ended20 Seasons500 Episodes8.5TMDB
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After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.

Season 8 Episodes

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Episode 152: Somber News

Mar 25, 2010 · 23m

Team Kakashi returns to the Hidden Leaf Village after completing their mission. As Naruto thinks back to the talk he had with Itachi, he's summoned by Tsunade, where he discovers shocking news regarding Jiraiya.

Episode 153: Following the Master's Shadow

Mar 25, 2010 · 23m

Shikamaru tries to decipher the dying message Jiraiya left before his death but cannot figure out what it says. Shikamaru asks for Naruto's help, thinking he might know the code. Can the saddened Naruto decipher Jiraiya's dying message?

Episode 154: Decryption

Apr 8, 2010 · 23m

The code Jiraiya left behind is finally deciphered, but what exactly does it mean? Meanwhile, Naruto continues his training.

Episode 155: The First Challenge

Apr 8, 2010 · 23m

After reading Jiraiya's first book, Naruto becomes more determined than ever to complete his training. Elsewhere, the angered Raikage plans to call all of the kage together for a meeting.

Episode 156: Surpassing the Master

Apr 15, 2010 · 23m

Naruto succeeds in mastering his Sage Mode, taking it farther than even Jiraiya could. Things aren't looking so great for Konoha, however, as Pain prepares to make his move.

Episode 157: Assault on the Leaf Village!

Apr 22, 2010 · 23m

The Akatsuki Leader, Pain, begins his invasion of the Hidden Leaf Village. The Leaf ninja assemble to protect Naruto's whereabouts, but when Pain targets Iruka, Kakashi must face off against him.

Episode 158: Power to Believe

Apr 29, 2010 · 23m

Tsunade issues an order to call Naruto back to the village, but the elders do not trust her judgment on this issue. While Tsunade tries to convince them and prepares to join the battle herself, Kakashi fights Pain in an effort to figure out his abilities.

Episode 159: Pain vs. Kakashi

May 6, 2010 · 23m

Kakashi continues to fight against Pain. With the arrival of Chouji and Chouza, things start looking up, but Pain's not out of tricks just yet.

Episode 160: Mystery of Pain

May 13, 2010 · 23m

When Kakashi falls against Pain, the situation only grows worse for Konoha. Shizune and Inoichi are close to unraveling the mystery of Pain, but when the Animal and Human paths of Pain appear before them, can they escape with the truth about Pain?

Episode 161: Surname Is Sarutobi. Given Name, Konohamaru!

May 20, 2010 · 23m

Ebisu protects Konohamaru from Pain and refuses to divulge any information about Naruto. Ebisu is willing to give up his life in order to protect both Naruto and Konohamaru. Konohamaru isn't about to let his teacher throw his life away, but what can he possibly do against Pain?

Episode 162: Pain to the World

May 27, 2010 · 23m

Pain confronts Tsunade and questions her about Naruto's whereabouts. Tsunade argues with Pain about his motives, but Pain soon gets the info he needs from another source. Before preparing to depart, Pain unleashes a devastating attack on the village! Meanwhile, Naruto prepares to return to the Leaf Village, but he may be too late.

Episode 163: Explode! Sage Mode

Jun 3, 2010 · 23m

Naruto returns and discovers that the village has been devastated by Pain's Shinra Tensei attack. Naruto requests that everyone stays back as he prepares to take on all six paths of Pain at once.

Episode 164: Danger! Sage Mode Limit Reached

Jun 10, 2010 · 23m

Naruto successfully begins taking out Pain's bodies one after another, but when his Sage Mode reaches its limit, Pain attempts to take control of the battle. Is the moment of Pain's victory at hand, or does Naruto have a plan?

Episode 165: Nine-Tails, Captured!

Jun 17, 2010 · 23m

Pain's God Realm finally enters the battle. As Naruto's toad allies fall one by one, the situation begins to look grim. Can Naruto defeat Pain?

Episode 166: Confessions

Jun 24, 2010 · 23m

As Pain tells Naruto about why he does what he does, Hinata appears on the scene and confesses her feelings to Naruto. In order to save him, she attacks Pain... Things are about to get messy and Naruto is about to go over the edge!

Episode 167: Planetary Devastation

Jul 1, 2010 · 23m

Naruto's rage pushes him to unleash six of the Kyubi's tails against Pain. In order to combat this menace, Pain is forced to rely upon his most powerful technique to stop Naruto. Will Pain succeed in defeating Naruto, or will the most unexpected of allies appear to calm Naruto down?

Episode 168: The Fourth Hokage

Jul 15, 2010 · 23m

The Fourth Hokage appears in Naruto's mind and prevents him from foolishly setting the Kyubi free. Will this confrontation between father and son give Naruto the confidence he needs to stop Pain once and for all?

Episode 169: The Two Students

Jul 22, 2010 · 23m

Naruto confronts Nagato and tells him that he'll give him the answer to the question Pain asked him earlier after he hears about what made Nagato turn to his evil ways. What is Naruto's answer, and what conclusion will Nagato reach?

Episode 172: Meeting

Aug 5, 2010 · 23m

Nagato tells Naruto about how he met Yahiko and Konan and later came to be Jiraiya's disciple.

Episode 173: Origin of Pain

Aug 12, 2010 · 23m

Nagato reveals the truth about what happened to Yahiko and what made him disregard Jiraiya's ideals. With his story done, he demands to hear Naruto's answers. Will Naruto's answer be enough to convince Nagato to stop his evil plans, or will Naruto be forced to kill Nagato?

Episode 174: The Tale of Naruto Uzumaki

Aug 19, 2010 · 23m

With Nagato's story done, Naruto tells him his answer, declaring that he won't abandon the legacy of his master, and he'll keep striving for peace no matter what pain he's put through. Nagato reflects on what Naruto says, thinking back to his final days as one of Jiraiya's students. How will Nagato ultimately respond to Naruto's answer?

Episode 175: The Hero of the Hidden Leaf

Aug 26, 2010 · 23m

Deciding to believe in Naruto, Nagato uses the Gedo Art: Rinne Rebirth jutsu, expending the last of his chakra, and thus giving his life, to revive every person in the village who died in the attack, saying that it's the least he can do. With Nagato dead, Konan leaves Akatsuki, taking Nagato and Pain's God Realm (who is actually the body of Yahiko) with her, parting with Naruto saying that since Nagato believed in him to achieve true peace, she will as well. As Naruto returns to the Leaf, he is astonished to find the entire village awaiting his return, hailing him as a true hero. After all these years, Naruto has finally received the acknowledgment he's always wanted.

Season 8 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Naruto Shippūden Season 8 premiere?

Naruto Shippūden Season 8 premiered on March 24, 2010.

How many episodes are in Naruto Shippūden Season 8?

Naruto Shippūden Season 8 has 24 episodes.

What is the first episode of Naruto Shippūden Season 8?

The season opens with Season 8 Episode 152, "Somber News". It aired on March 25, 2010.

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