Naruto Shippuden

EP 86

Shikamaru's Genius

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.9

62 Fans

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 86 sits in the middle of the Akatsuki confrontation arc, following the reveal of Kakuzu's formidable abilities and pivoting the focus squarely onto Shikamaru's one-on-one battle of wits against Hidan. This is a canon episode that builds directly on the stakes established in prior installments while setting the stage for the next phase of combat as the battle's dynamics continue to shift. It's a critical character-defining moment for Shikamaru within the broader Akatsuki threat that dominates this stretch of Shippuden.

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Naruto Shippuden

EP 86

Shikamaru's Genius

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

9.9

62 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 86 sits in the middle of the Akatsuki confrontation arc, following the reveal of Kakuzu's formidable abilities and pivoting the focus squarely onto Shikamaru's one-on-one battle of wits against Hidan. This is a canon episode that builds directly on the stakes established in prior installments while setting the stage for the next phase of combat as the battle's dynamics continue to shift. It's a critical character-defining moment for Shikamaru within the broader Akatsuki threat that dominates this stretch of Shippuden.

QUICK TAKES

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©岸本斉史 スコット/集英社・テレビ東京・ぴえろ

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