Naruto fans revisit old filler episodes amid absence of remake news

There were whispers among fans of the Naruto anime that Studio Pierrot might be considering a remake of the series. However, as time has passed, it has become evident that a Naruto remake is unlikely to happen. As a result, fans have turned their attention back to the old filler episodes of the franchise. The Naruto anime reportedly contains 41% filler episodes, which is a significant amount. Although fans typically have a distaste for non-canon material, this does not seem to be the case for Masashi Kishimoto's series. Fans continue to appreciate and enjoy the anime's filler content.

Naruto fans praise the anime's filler episodes

One Naruto fan on X @the16thhokagae raved about the anime's fillers, noting that even the filler content had exceptional animation. The animation was fluid and even better than some of the canon fight episodes, showcasing Studio Pierrot's excellence in filler content storytelling, planning, and animation. Some fans admitted that they were unaware of the concept of filler content and genuinely enjoyed the filler arcs, only realizing its significance during the Pain Arc in the anime's second part. They regretted not recognizing the quality of the fillers before that.

The reaction of fans to the filler episode scene (Image via Our Website/X)

One fan went as far as to say that the animation in the filler episode video was even better than the first battle at the Final Valley. Several fans took issue with the studio's approach to achieving fluid animation. However, the animation in the filler episode was considered top-notch.

Fans reacting to the filler episode scene made some mistake and thought it was from a movie, highlighting the exceptional animation quality of the anime. It was clear that fans were eagerly anticipating the release of the four special Naruto episodes.

Some fans expressed a fondness for the original art style and hoped that the anime would return to it. In contrast to the brighter and more colorful art style in Boruto, they preferred the former raw aesthetic.

On the other hand, fans who had skipped the filler episodes were looking for guidance on which arcs to watch. While they enjoyed the anime, watching every filler arc seemed too time-consuming. Thankfully, other fans shared their favorite filler arcs from the anime, providing some relief.

The pain depicted in the anime (Image via Studio Pierrot)

However, some fans were not happy with the way the original poster framed his caption. The way @the16thhokagae phrased his caption made it seem like the anime had no poorly animated episodes. But any fan of the anime knows that there were several such episodes. Therefore, fans believed that there was no reason to idealize the anime simply out of nostalgia.

While there were several such arguments between fans, it became clear that the fans missed the anime and hoped that the four special Naruto episodes would soon get released.

Editor's P/S

As a die-hard Naruto fan, I was thrilled when rumors of a series remake started circulating. The prospect of reliving the iconic adventures of Naruto Uzumaki and his friends with enhanced animation and storytelling was incredibly exciting. However, as time passed and Studio Pierrot remained silent on the matter, my excitement gradually turned into disappointment. The lack of any concrete news about a remake has left me longing for the nostalgic yet less impactful filler episodes of the original series.

Despite their non-canon nature, the filler episodes hold a special place in my heart. The animation in these episodes is often exceptional, surpassing even some of the canon fight sequences. Studio Pierrot's dedication to storytelling, planning, and animation in these fillers is truly commendable. I remember being genuinely engrossed in the filler arcs, unaware of their non-canon status until much later. The quality of these episodes is a testament to the passion and creativity of the production team.