Naruto Episode 39: Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Lions Barrage Unleashed!

Canon/MED

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b4kasamaaaaa

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Orochimaru is as slimy and intriguing as he can get. Kakashi's scene here was so cool!

uncultured_bovine

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The Sharingan is looking to be an amazing thing as each episode passes by. I love how a lot of people became wary of Sasuke bc of this battle

hellozaworldo

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Another solid episode! The pacing for the past few episodes are going really great 😮 every scene here is an engaging watch!

Episode Context

The Chūnin Exam preliminaries kick off with raw intensity as the first one-on-one battle puts everything on the line. This episode thrives on competitive energy and physical spectacle, delivering dynamic fight choreography that rewards patient viewers who've been waiting for the tournament phase to begin. The tone shifts between visceral combat and strategic problem-solving, as fighters are forced to adapt under pressure and push past their known limits. Themes of rivalry, imitation versus innovation, and proving oneself run throughout, with Rock Lee's presence adding emotional stakes to the proceedings. Expect a fast-paced episode that balances hard-hitting taijutsu action with meaningful character moments, establishing the competitive standard for every preliminary match to follow. Studio Pierrot delivers some of the arc's most kinetic animation work here.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJul 2, 2003

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