Naruto Shippuden Episode 494: Naruto's Wedding
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QUICK TAKES
momo_creati
Sai trying to smile for the camera is actually terrifying and Konohamaru is doing his best as a director but some people are just not meant to be on film and Sakura losing her temper was great
kyogre_307
Seeing the old Academy again brings back so many memories of the very first episode and Iruka sensei has not changed at all and his heart is still way too big for his own good
catarina_claes_164
I really felt for Iruka when he was talking to that kid Tsukune about wanting to be acknowledged and it reminds you so much of how Naruto used to act and it made my eyes water a bit and I also cannot believe Orochimaru is just chilling in the village now after everything he did but the comedy with Yamato was great
aizen_antagonist
It was nice to see Iruka realize his place is in the classroom, even if he turned down a big promotion. He really understands those kids in a way no other teacher ever could.
veldora_vortex
Kakashi making a secret mission out of wedding gifts is such a Kakashi move and it is kind of mean to rank the gifts to see who gets to go but he is clearly stressed by all that paperwork
kurabokko_18
I am so confused because I skipped the movie and now they are suddenly getting married and when did Hinata and Naruto even start dating because it feels like I missed a whole season of the show
larry
Rock Lee yelling about a hot blooded marriage while Guy rolls around in a wheelchair is classic and the comedy in this episode is top tier and seeing everyone scramble for wedding gifts is going to be hilarious
hop_355
Orochimaru just walking around the background like a normal citizen is the funniest thing and you can even see Yamato stalking him behind a tree and it makes no sense but I love it
poppy_365
I saw Iruka crying while trying to record his message and it actually broke me and he really is like a father to Naruto and that hug at the end with the student felt so right
makoto_kino
Seeing the kids mock Iruka for being a boring teacher when he literally raised the hero of the world was hilarious and ironic
professor_elm_330
The transition to slice of life stuff is a bit jarring after all the fighting but it is nice to see the village at peace finally
getsuga_tensho_463
Iruka is the heart of this episode and seeing him look at the sunset while thinking about how much Naruto grew up was so sweet
c_c_code
I felt so emotional when Iruka found the fake scroll and it was just a book, because it showed how Kakashi was testing him and looking out for him and it really hit me how far Naruto has come since he was the one pulling pranks on those statues, and now he is the one getting married to Hinata
claudia_hodgins_169
Sakura getting mad at Sai for being stiff on camera was a classic moment and Konohamaru is doing a great job with the filming
sailor_iron_mouse
I was so happy when Iruka apologized to that kid Tsukune and realized he needs to stay a teacher instead of taking the promotion
master_kohga
Kakashi made the wedding into a mission and that felt a bit weird but seeing everyone scramble for gifts was a funny way to start this wedding arc
yuu_ishigami
Watching Rock Lee and Guy Sensei yell about hot-blooded marriages made me laugh, especially since Guy is still in those casts after the war
jonakra
Sai trying to smile for the camera was so awkward and funny and it feels like the old team 7 vibes are back again
michiru_kaioh_370
I really felt for Iruka when he was struggling to record that video message for Naruto because it shows he finally sees himself as a father figure
kirito_kensei
When you see Kakashi making everyone go on a mission to find wedding gifts it really shows how much he cares about fixing the mission schedule for Naruto
EPISODE CONTEXT
Episode 494 kicks off the 'Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding' arc, pivoting away from the mission-focused narrative of Shikamaru's storyline that concluded in Episode 493. This arc dedicates the final stretch of the series to Naruto's friends and mentors rallying around his wedding, layering in character-driven vignettes as the show approaches its 500-episode conclusion. It sets the emotional foundation for the ceremony episodes that follow, serving as the beginning of Shippuden's extended farewell.
QUICK TAKES
momo_creati
Sai trying to smile for the camera is actually terrifying and Konohamaru is doing his best as a director but some people are just not meant to be on film and Sakura losing her temper was great
kyogre_307
Seeing the old Academy again brings back so many memories of the very first episode and Iruka sensei has not changed at all and his heart is still way too big for his own good
catarina_claes_164
I really felt for Iruka when he was talking to that kid Tsukune about wanting to be acknowledged and it reminds you so much of how Naruto used to act and it made my eyes water a bit and I also cannot believe Orochimaru is just chilling in the village now after everything he did but the comedy with Yamato was great
aizen_antagonist
It was nice to see Iruka realize his place is in the classroom, even if he turned down a big promotion. He really understands those kids in a way no other teacher ever could.
veldora_vortex
Kakashi making a secret mission out of wedding gifts is such a Kakashi move and it is kind of mean to rank the gifts to see who gets to go but he is clearly stressed by all that paperwork
kurabokko_18
I am so confused because I skipped the movie and now they are suddenly getting married and when did Hinata and Naruto even start dating because it feels like I missed a whole season of the show
larry
Rock Lee yelling about a hot blooded marriage while Guy rolls around in a wheelchair is classic and the comedy in this episode is top tier and seeing everyone scramble for wedding gifts is going to be hilarious
hop_355
Orochimaru just walking around the background like a normal citizen is the funniest thing and you can even see Yamato stalking him behind a tree and it makes no sense but I love it
poppy_365
I saw Iruka crying while trying to record his message and it actually broke me and he really is like a father to Naruto and that hug at the end with the student felt so right
makoto_kino
Seeing the kids mock Iruka for being a boring teacher when he literally raised the hero of the world was hilarious and ironic
professor_elm_330
The transition to slice of life stuff is a bit jarring after all the fighting but it is nice to see the village at peace finally
getsuga_tensho_463
Iruka is the heart of this episode and seeing him look at the sunset while thinking about how much Naruto grew up was so sweet
c_c_code
I felt so emotional when Iruka found the fake scroll and it was just a book, because it showed how Kakashi was testing him and looking out for him and it really hit me how far Naruto has come since he was the one pulling pranks on those statues, and now he is the one getting married to Hinata
claudia_hodgins_169
Sakura getting mad at Sai for being stiff on camera was a classic moment and Konohamaru is doing a great job with the filming
sailor_iron_mouse
I was so happy when Iruka apologized to that kid Tsukune and realized he needs to stay a teacher instead of taking the promotion
master_kohga
Kakashi made the wedding into a mission and that felt a bit weird but seeing everyone scramble for gifts was a funny way to start this wedding arc
yuu_ishigami
Watching Rock Lee and Guy Sensei yell about hot-blooded marriages made me laugh, especially since Guy is still in those casts after the war
jonakra
Sai trying to smile for the camera was so awkward and funny and it feels like the old team 7 vibes are back again
michiru_kaioh_370
I really felt for Iruka when he was struggling to record that video message for Naruto because it shows he finally sees himself as a father figure
kirito_kensei
When you see Kakashi making everyone go on a mission to find wedding gifts it really shows how much he cares about fixing the mission schedule for Naruto
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