Naruto (dub) Episode 167 Today

: Enraged by Hinata's apparent death in the previous episode, Naruto enters his most powerful transformation yet, losing his identity to the Nine-Tails' malice.

: Many fans initially criticized it as "low quality" or "unfinished," famously pointing out Pain's distorted faces during the fight (the "My pain is greater than yours!" memes). Naruto (Dub) Episode 167

: Over time, many critics and animators have defended the episode as a masterpiece of creative direction, arguing it captures the "unhinged" nature of the Tailed Beast better than standard animation ever could. Key Story Beats : Enraged by Hinata's apparent death in the

Naruto: Shippuden Episode 167 , titled (or "Planetary Devastation" in the English dub), is one of the most famous and debated episodes in anime history due to its unique animation style. The Great Animation Debate Key Story Beats Naruto: Shippuden Episode 167 ,

: To stop the beast, Pain uses his ultimate jutsu, "Planetary Devastation," creating a massive sphere of rock in the sky to trap Naruto.

: Directed by Atsushi Wakabayashi, the episode used an expressive "Sakuga" style. Instead of rigid, "on-model" drawings, it prioritized extreme fluid motion and "squash-and-stretch" physics to convey raw power and chaos.

This episode covers the peak of the battle after Naruto transforms into his Six-Tails form.