Quote Originally Posted by masamuneehs
seconded.
You're upset about the big-head scene even though it is drawn the same way in the manga by Kishimoto?

The animation was below average during the first half, but I was amazed at the quality of animation in the second half (better than usual for Naruto since episode 134). Looks like the animation for the next episode will be good too.

I liked pretty much the entire episode, including the Naruto visit to Ichiraku scenes. I didn't like how Ichiraku guy threatened to beat up Naruto for "complaining" about his ramen. Naruto would kick his ass and eat his organs with his next serving of ramen. I didn't like the Sand Village ninjas' ineptitude and lameness.
I really liked the second half of the episode. Even the little scene where Shikamaru and Temari see each other off was well done and added to the fleshing out of the Naruto world, as well as Kakashi's late night and late morning.