Naruto (dub) Episode 167 May 2026

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

: 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.

: 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 Naruto (Dub) Episode 167

: 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).

: 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. This episode covers the peak of the battle

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

: At the episode's climax, Naruto is on the verge of releasing the final seal on the Nine-Tails until he is stopped by a surprise appearance within his subconscious: Minato Namikaze , the Fourth Hokage. Episode Credits Naruto Shippuden episode 167 English dub - Facebook : Over time, many critics and animators have

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