Naruto Shippuden Episode 487: The Ketsuryuugan

Canon/MED

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endangkurosaki

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This film in so amazing!

ulquiorra_uber

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Watching Sasuke whip out the Susanoo and shut Fushin down made me realize how much of a god he is now

hop_355

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Watching Sasuke leap through those snow trees and pull out the Susanoo against the wind storm was a great start to the episode

Episode Context

Deep into the Sasuke Shinden arc, this episode centers on the mysterious Ketsuryūgan, a bloodline ability that carries heavy thematic weight around identity and the inescapable pull of one's lineage. Expect a tonal shift that balances high-stakes confrontation with quieter, introspective beats as Sasuke Uchiha continues his post-war journey of atonement and encounters Chino, a figure whose complex past mirrors his own struggles with belonging. The pacing gives room for genuine character development rather than relying solely on action spectacle, though when the tension breaks, the sequences deliver. This is Shippuden operating in its later-arc mode: less about raw power escalation, more about what it means to carry the weight of a cursed bloodline. A pivotal episode that rewards viewers invested in Sasuke's redemption narrative.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateDec 22, 2016

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