Naruto Shippuden Episode 21: Sasori's Real Face

Canon/HIGH

Oshimeter

9.2

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EPISODE REVIEWS

sv0709

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The way that Sakura outsmarted Sasori was amazing. The way that she used her expertise to find a remedy was very epic

remotadifa

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Sasori using the 3rd Kazekage puppet against them, seems Sasori is much harder to defeat.

mekurabe_mage

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ebizo being so calm while naruto is losing his mind over gaara shows how much experience matters and the desert veteran really knows how to read the battlefield

Episode Context

The Sakura and Chiyo versus Sasori confrontation reaches a pivotal turning point as layers of deception are stripped away. This is a tension-heavy episode that rewards patient viewers with revelations about one of the Akatsuki's most mysterious members. The pacing balances visceral puppet combat with psychological intrigue, exploring what lies beneath Sasori's constructed exterior. Themes of identity, time, and the cost of obsession permeate the atmosphere, giving weight to every exchange between combatants. Sakura continues to prove she belongs on this battlefield, while Chiyo's veteran instincts keep the tactical dimension sharp. Expect an episode that leans into suspense and character depth over pure spectacle, though the action sequences remain fluid and inventive. Studio Pierrot delivers strong visual storytelling during the confrontation's most dramatic beats.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateJul 26, 2007

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