Naruto Shippuden Episode 167 Now

, titled " Planetary Devastation " (Chibaku Tensei), is widely considered one of the most controversial and visually experimental episodes in the entire series. It depicts the peak of the battle between Naruto Uzumaki (in his Six-Tails form) and Pain . Key Events

Specific frames, like Pain's distorted face while being hit, became legendary memes within the anime community. Naruto Shippuden Episode 167

The episode featured several legendary animators. Shingo Yamashita handled the first 100 cuts alone (roughly the first seven minutes), while the final two-thirds were animated by Norio Matsumoto , known for his "bombastic action sequences". , titled " Planetary Devastation " (Chibaku Tensei),

While some fans criticized the "Looney Tunes" or "goofy" look of certain frames—such as Pain's face being distorted by wind pressure—many animation enthusiasts now view it as a masterpiece of fluid movement and experimental character acting. Cultural Impact The episode featured several legendary animators

This episode is famous for its —a term for high-quality, fluid animation—but it polarized fans due to its highly stylized and distorted art.