Naruto Uncut Boxed Set, Volume 5 | 
| Director: Na
Actor: Naruto
Studio: VIZ VIDEO
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 11201
Format: Animated, Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: Japanese (Original Language), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Items: 3
Running Time: 325 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 1.1
MPN: DNRBS5
UPC: 782009236900
EAN: 0782009236900
ASIN: B000T28G5A
Theatrical Release Date: September 10, 2005
Release Date: December 4, 2007
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With the final round of the Chunin Exam only a month away Naruto receives some special training from Jiraiya one of the three legendary Sannin to summon and master the chakra of the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit within him. Can Naruto turn this dangerous force into a strength and overcome the odds against the formidable Neji?! Meanwhile a dark plan that affects the fate of the Hidden Leaf Village begins to reveal itself as the much-anticipated match between Sasuke and Gaara draws near!*3 DVD box set with 14 episodes. Featuring original and uncut episodes.*Includes original audio tracks and original series soundtrack.*English dubbed / Japanese (with optional English subtitles).*Collectible Naruto storyboards bookletFrom sketch to screen - Storyboard to animation comparison*Volume 6 Sneak Preview.System Requirements:Run Time: 325 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ANIMATION/ANIME UPC: 782009236900 Manufacturer No: DNRBS5
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The Chunin Exams enter their final round as the popular fantasy-adventure Naruto continues. The arrival of Jiraiya, the lecherous arch-ninja known as The Sage of Toad-Mountain interrupts Naruto's intensive training regimen. Jiraiya wants to ogle the local girls, but Naruto wheedles and fusses until the Sage agrees to teach him the powerful jutsu used to summon a monster toad. His first efforts are unimpressive: All he can conjure is a tadpole. But Jiraiya's instruction enables Naruto to tap into the extraordinary spiritual power of the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon imprisoned within his body. Drawing on this energy, Naruto defeats Neiji, avenging his cruel treatment of the gentle Hinata. But more serious matters overshadow Naruto's match: Sasuke vanishes from the hospital and everyone fears Orochimaru may be involved. Or is Sasuke's disappearance linked to a plot by the leaders of the Sand and Wind Villages to break the peace treaty among ninja and destroy the Hidden Leaf Village? At the center of this intrigue is the highly anticipated face-off between Sasuke and Gaara, the murderous psychotic who fights with enchanted sand. Sasuke arrives just as the match is slated to begin, and the collection ends on a cliff-hanger. The filmmakers also provide plenty of slapstick, ramen dinners, jutsu, and cartoony tantrums that Naruto fans expect. (Rated T+ Older Teen, suitable for ages 12 and older: violence, toilet humor, brief nudity, alcohol and tobacco use) --Charles Solomon
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 Not a lot of bang for your buck December 30, 2007
Shane Lucey (Marysville, WA USA)
11 out of 18 found this review helpful
I initially wrote this review for the first set, but found it pretty much covers ALL the Naruto sets released so far.
Let me clear this up right now before I even start this review: The Naruto series has many strengths. The characters in it are interesting and unique and the general storyline is great. Furthermore the animation and voicing are stupendous and make the show worth watching.
If I was rating based solely on the the TV series, Naruto would easily get 5 stars; but I'm not. I'm rating the box set as a whole, and honestly it is severely lacking. First of all the set only comes with 3 discs (13 episodes total). For around 50 dollars this is an enormous rip-off. Other series I have purchased recently (DBZ, Lost, Heroes, etc) come with 6-8 discs and over 20 episodes (most of them hour-long episodes) for around the same price if not a little cheaper! Plus each episode is less than half an hour long; that is just a horrible deal right there. Another thing that detracts from the Naruto sets is that it holds back on special features. If you are a fan like me, you love to poke around all the extra tid-bits usually crammed in similar box sets (ie making of, deleted scenes, interviews, etc)!
Finally, the box sets never end on a complete note; they all awkwardly leave off right in the middle of a story. To make this even more excrutiating, the majority of the run time of these discs is taken up by the theme song at the begginning and end and the episode recap. A lot of the animation is just recycled over and over again to eat away the time and plot development.
I give the this product 2 stars only because Naruto itself is a great anime show. Unfortunately the Boxed Sets leave a lot to be desired.
 IT'S FINALLY HERE!!! October 4, 2007
Anime Addict-Go Naruto! (Kansas)
10 out of 14 found this review helpful
Let's start with an episode list for each disc:
DISC 1:
53. Long Time NO See: Jiraiya Returns!
54. The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!
55. A Feeling of Yearning, A Flower Full of Hope
56. Live or die: Risk it All to Win it All!
DISC 2:
57. He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!
58. Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!
59. The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!
60. Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu
DISC 3:
61: Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!
62. A Failure's True Power
63. Hit it or Quit it: The Final Rounds Get Complicated
64. Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!
65. Dancing Leaf, Squiming Sand
-----------DISC 3: Special Features-------------
-Storyboard Booklet over episode 58
-Production Art
-English Credits
-Volume 6 Preview
-Advertisements for some other shows
-Option for Japanese with English subtitles, or the option to watch in English
Alright that's what is on all the discs. As I generally do, I liked the graphics on the fold open container for the discs-nice pictures. As I already said, you can watch in English or Japanese with subtitles.
This picks up right where the last box left off, starting with Naruto beginning to train withthe Toad Sage Jiraiya. By episode 57, his training with the Sage is done--for now--and it spends an episode at the hospital with the previously injured ninja--such as Lee--. Then episode 59 has Naruto rushing to get to the arena on time because the final rounds are about to start and his match against Neji is first. Needless to say-of course he gets there-and the next 3 episodes cover his fight with Neji-I won't tell you who wins, just watch and find out. Then the remaining 3 episodes cover the matches of the other finalist, leading up to Sasuke's match with Garra.
It leaves you wishing you had the next box--unless you've already seen the episodes somewhere else. But you'll hvae to wait for box 6 to come out, unless you want to read about hem or watch them over the internet. Or, if it is playing on tv currently wherever you live, as it is where I live-though it is already way past this-, then you can watch what happens next on tv. There are plenty of places to watch for free, or read episode summaries, or to read the manga on which the show is based.
If you would like recommendations on where to go, leave a comment and I'll try to make sure I check it regularly to reply back.
As I always say, there are lots of episodes. Currently out--in Japan anyways, though I've been watching with subs over the internet--there are 256 episodes, and the manga is a good ways past that. I'm pretty sure the episodes will definitely hit the 300 mark and keep going from there, so we are looking at a LOT of boxed sets. There was an average of 13 episodes to a box, though the last two have had 14. But that is over 20 boxes, either way. So I highly recommend you buy them when they are on sale, and not at full price. Because you're looking at dishing out a lot of cash. Over time, yes. But still a lot.
Naruto vs. Neji December 13, 2007
THE MAIN MAN (Central Bookin', NY)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This volume picks up when Naruto meets Jiraiya. He learns Naruto is the vessel that imprisons the 9 tail fox demon. He breaks part of the seal and trains Naruto on controlling the demon's Chakra. This technique is definitly needed and put under the test when Naruto meets Neji in the first round. This battle is definitly the highlight of this set. It is very intense and I believe Naruto evolves more as a serious character. There is also a bit of backstory on Neji's origin. I thought that was interesting and his hatred is fully explained.
This season contains a bit of swearing that was almost nonexistent in the first 4 volumes. So for some people that's probably not a good thing. Alot of these episodes felt more like filler to me and did a real good job teasing the battle between Sasuke and Gaara. I don't feel that the filler episodes were totally a waste. They did help further the plot a bit. The story does begin to get deeper and a new threat arises. I just hope the series doesn't become very repetitive and formulaic like the 4th season of Inuyasha.
This volume contains episodes 53-65 and gives you a new opening plus a good trailer of the 6th volume. I'll be waiting for that one.
My favorite TV show November 11, 2007
J. C. Momberg (Iowa, USA)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
Luckily my kids all love this program and it teaches important lessons about loyalty, responsibility, and friendship. Otherwise my wife wouldn't let me buy it and it's my favorite show. We have every volume and they are all great.
Naruto VS Neji... PLUS Shikamaru's breakthrough! March 6, 2008
B. S. Windon (Gold Coast, QLD, Aus)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a big volume in the Naruto series... Starting off with a few comedic episodes as Naruto trains for the finals of the chunin exams and his big fight against the genius Neji Hyuga. Featuring one of the funniest characters in the show, the famous pervy sage AKA Jiraiya. This is possibly the biggest pervert in anime history... you can't help but laugh at him and his antics.
Though after the training is up the series does a 180 as the finals begin... and we're treated with a brilliantly animated fight between Neji and Naruto. Although Naruto is the lead character and is constantly being beaten on by Neji... not once do you despise the young genius as he tells his sad story while pounding on the nine-tailed fox child. With antagonists you can't help but love, this is where the series truly shines through with it's awesome character development.
Then, after this breathtakingly exciting fight we're treated to something special. Shikamaru's true breakout episode. He finally gains purpose and something that makes him unique in the series. Not since Rock Lee fighting his heart out against Gaara has a secondary character been so compelling. Shikamaru will steal your imagainations... and if you're anything like my girlfriend, your hearts too.
Though, throughout the entire episode the main event is constantly teased... Gaara VS Sasuke. You'd think they were maineventing Wrestlemania how they talk it up. And let me tell you... it works! I can't wait for volume 6 to see this clash of power.
Naruto just gets better and better.
If you still haven't caught on, go back, catch up, and enjoy!
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