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[Codus N]

Well, for all we know, this is just Kishi's way of trolling the fans (the Hinata fans, in particular). Play up AU!Hinata's role with promotionals, only to screw them big time by the time it debuts on the big screen.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention. On July 21st with the Kishimoto interview, there will be a new trailer as well.

[TouKen4Life3g]

While I do admit it is a little frustrating to hear other characters rather than protagonists, people should relax. If you ask me, Kishi and the studio is doing their hardest to keep the movie very vague. We only have one trailer that really doesn't help us understand. Like it only brings too many questions. Heck, I didn't know there will be villains rather than just one. We don't anything how the dark Kyuubi works or anything. I still trying to figure out how Naruto got the robe. Also, let's not forget, the studio does worship Hinata, so of course promotion will be headline her. Not even Naruto got a spotlight. I'm sure that's not Kishi thoughts.

In short, we should be patience. Heck, any new info hasn't reveal the plot of the movie. Yeah, we know they're in genjutsu world, but what are they going to do? Will there be fights in the middle and end? Is it all comedy from beginning to last act (which these AU characters are serving)? How Naruto will overcome it? Does Sakura have a role (which she should, otherwise should've have her AU as well)? So many questions to answer.

[Don-kun]

Great point NaruSaku4Life3g, The sole fact that Sakura is not an AU in the Genjutso word gives me a lot of hope and the fact that just like my speculation the genjutsu will be part of Naruto and Sakura's desire that they will need to overcome, that alone says a lot. Sakura will need to grow up and accept that Naruto is more important than her childhood dream and Naruto will need to accept that this isn't the real Sasuke and his parent are already dead.

Exactly! If Sakura is "supposed" to be a protagonist in this movie then she should have a bigger role just like Naruto. Instead we get more information on AU Hinata in which she's NOT even a protagonist why is she getting more spot slight than the heroine. I swear if Kishi screws up with her character I will declare him a terrible writer as must as it will pain me to say. I don't want to see Sakura getting a few scenes (and most of those scenes being with AU Sasuke and less spending time with Naruto). I want to see her shining in this movie proving that she's the heroine of the series, I want to see her having an epic fight, I want to see her fighting by Naruto's side. But any information regarding her hasn't even been brought up. I'm starting to get annoy here why can Kishi at least give us a small hint about Sakura's role?

Halfstarstudios@ I really hope you're wrong on this, I don't want Kishi contributing to make the western fan base to hate her even more than they do. If that's even possible.

I disagree with both, you and Halfstarstudios. Is truth that Hinata is getting a lot of focus, but remember Kishi's words the movie will focus on fanservice, Hinata's new side, cute Sasuke, Naruto's parents etc.

The plot itselfs will focus on Naruto and Sakura or you're forgetting Tobi's words with the crystal ball, also you're are speaking like if we know what will be the other characters role be. Kishi is presenting the new character and the alteration but not them role.

Edited by NS means logic, 16 July 2012 - 06:09 PM.

[redragon88]

I still believe that that reason as to why a good part of the promotion for the movie is focusing on how AU Sasuke is after Sakura and how AU Hinata is after Naruto is to create a sense of misdirection.

This movie has the hero and heroine dealing with parallel romantic problems since the each have someone openly pursuing their affections. Generally those kind of forward love interests only serve to eventually push the hero and heroine into realizing how much they care for each other.

Besides, I think there's a promotional card for the movie in which Sakura said the phrase "Let's go back home, together".

[Living Lavish]

Great point NaruSaku4Life3g, The sole fact that Sakura is not an AU in the Genjutso word gives me a lot of hope and the fact that just like my speculation the genjutsu will be part of Naruto and Sakura's desire that they will need to overcome, that alone says a lot. Sakura will need to grow up and accept that Naruto is more important than her childhood dream and Naruto will need to accept that this isn't the real Sasuke and his parent are already dead.




I disagree with both, you and Halfstarstudios. Is truth that Hinata is getting a lot of focus, but remember Kishi's words the movie will focus on fanservice, Hinata's new side, cute Sasuke, Naruto's parents etc.

The plot itselfs will focus on Naruto and Sakura or you're forgetting Tobi's words with the crystal ball, also you're are speaking like if we know what will be the other characters role be. Kishi is presenting the new character and the alteration but not them role.

Yeah, Kishi was pointing out giving back to the fans some parents/son relationship fanservice witch he got a good response to. he always wanted to make these scenes long ago in the manga.

[Toasty Warrior]

Yeah, I wouldn't be too worried guys, I'm sure Kishimoto will give Sakura the role and attention she deserves in this movie, we just need to be patient that's all before we jump to any conclusions.

Edited by Toasty Warrior, 16 July 2012 - 07:59 PM.

[HalfStarStudios]

Yeah, I wouldn't be too worried guys, I'm sure Kishimoto will give Sakura the role and attention she deserves in this movie, we just need to be patient that's all before we jump to any conclusions.

I've been hoping Kishi would give Sakura some justice in the series for years yet it hasn't happened(and I doubt it ever will). I'm just not going to get my hopes up because Kishi always disappoints me.

[ciardha]

I still believe that that reason as to why a good part of the promotion for the movie is focusing on how AU Sasuke is after Sakura and how AU Hinata is after Naruto is to create a sense of misdirection.

This movie has the hero and heroine dealing with parallel romantic problems since the each have someone openly pursuing their affections. Generally those kind of forward love interests only serve to eventually push the hero and heroine into realizing how much they care for each other.

Besides, I think there's a promotional card for the movie in which Sakura said the phrase "Let's go back home, together".

Yes, plus don't forget Sakura is going to have some significant storyline dealing with her parents that parallels Naruto's with his parents. In Sakura's case the bizarro situation where her dad is somehow a retired Hokage...

[KeikoxYusuke]

I agree with everyone that says to stay calm I mean really, you guys are acting way to paranoid, so what if Hinata and Sasuke get a little attention? it's just fanservice..besides, this is going to bring Naruto and Sakura closer together! this is like a dream come true for me to be honest. I don't see this as a reason to get worked up or worried, but a reason to ,yet again, have faith in the bond that Naruto and Sakura share... in fact, I bet that bond might come into play during the Road to Sakura episode...after all, Naruto is the one that understands her, as Sakura later in part 1 admits, she finds out that he always seemed to know what she was feeling, and felt compassion for her hurt.... I'm getting sappy over here... anyway, just keep the faith guys!

[Verilance]

I've been hoping Kishi would give Sakura some justice in the series for years yet it hasn't happened(and I doubt it ever will). I'm just not going to get my hopes up because Kishi always disappoints me.

I dunno Sakura is shown taking charge when needed as when Tsunade goes unconscious during the Pain arc, she has done things most ninjas couldn't taking out the summon with one punch, when Naruto did it it was cheered when Sakura did it it is ignored, dunno why.

People seem to dwell on the negative... I prefer to see Sakura in the positive light Kishimoto has shown her in

a highly capable and respected Medic Ninja

I have seen people comment that Naruto spoke to Hinata more than Sakura when he rescued both from the Zetsu's the fact is it was because Naruto realized and commented that Sakura didn't need any further aid while Hinata did

I could go on and on but I really shouldn't have too

[ciardha]

I dunno Sakura is shown taking charge when needed as when Tsunade goes unconscious during the Pain arc, she has done things most ninjas couldn't taking out the summon with one punch, when Naruto did it it was cheered when Sakura did it it is ignored, dunno why.

Goes back to the saying- "Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good.” It's as true for fictional female characters as it is in real life. I know Sakura is just one of the most recent female characters to be treated this way by the the fandom. I've seen it in almost every fandom I've been in since I was a kid.

I think Kishimoto is aware of that attitude toward female characters (it shows up somewhat in Japanese fandom but not to the extent of in the west), because he always makes it a point to show people respecting female characters with power.

[CherryBlossom77]

I dunno Sakura is shown taking charge when needed as when Tsunade goes unconscious during the Pain arc, she has done things most ninjas couldn't taking out the summon with one punch, when Naruto did it it was cheered when Sakura did it it is ignored, dunno why.

People seem to dwell on the negative... I prefer to see Sakura in the positive light Kishimoto has shown her in

a highly capable and respected Medic Ninja

I have seen people comment that Naruto spoke to Hinata more than Sakura when he rescued both from the Zetsu's the fact is it was because Naruto realized and commented that Sakura didn't need any further aid while Hinata did

I could go on and on but I really shouldn't have too

what I realised from that chapter Naruto made sure sakura did not get a scratch and she was the first person he rated. Hinata on d other hand he saved after and we all saw. She was getting her ass wiped. By the white y

[Don-kun]

I dunno Sakura is shown taking charge when needed as when Tsunade goes unconscious during the Pain arc, she has done things most ninjas couldn't taking out the summon with one punch, when Naruto did it it was cheered when Sakura did it it is ignored, dunno why.

People seem to dwell on the negative... I prefer to see Sakura in the positive light Kishimoto has shown her in

a highly capable and respected Medic Ninja

I have seen people comment that Naruto spoke to Hinata more than Sakura when he rescued both from the Zetsu's the fact is it was because Naruto realized and commented that Sakura didn't need any further aid while Hinata did

I could go on and on but I really shouldn't have too

This is one thing Naruto keeps present in every Movie filler and the non filler show plus the Manga, he has never called another girl with the chan no one.

Plus when we got the chance to see Sakura sketcher Naruto gave us a big smile. Can anyone call that smile fanservice or that's exaly how Naruto feels when he sees Sakura. Even when he rescue Sakura he gave her that smile something he didn't do with any of the other rookies.

Edited by NS means logic, 16 July 2012 - 09:13 PM.

[redragon88]

Yes, plus don't forget Sakura is going to have some significant storyline dealing with her parents that parallels Naruto's with his parents. In Sakura's case the bizarro situation where her dad is somehow a retired Hokage...

I actually believe that in this genjutsu world Sakura's parents might be dead, sort of an exchange for Naruto's parents to be alive in the genjutsu. It wouldn't make sense for Hizashi to retire at his age since he's still probably in his 40s, unless there were some unexpected circumstances that forced him to retire.

What I'm sure of is that this is the first time that Naruto and Sakura are facing an adversity together just the two of them, so I'm sure this movie will also have a focus on how much of a bond they share. If Kishi isn't gonna do that bond focus he might as well have included Kakashi into the mix while showing grown up versions of Obito and Rin as temptations for him. Or just have the movie be all about Naruto and have an AU Sakura.

[Don-kun]

redragon88 Kishi will not introduce Sakura's parents to the story just to have them dead, didn't that thought cross trough your mind.
He said that he wanted to write about them a while ago but he lost the chance and now he don't feel the fan will be interested in her perents at this time, but in this movie he can finaly do that.

[HalfStarStudios]

I dunno Sakura is shown taking charge when needed as when Tsunade goes unconscious during the Pain arc, she has done things most ninjas couldn't taking out the summon with one punch, when Naruto did it it was cheered when Sakura did it it is ignored, dunno why.

People seem to dwell on the negative... I prefer to see Sakura in the positive light Kishimoto has shown her in

a highly capable and respected Medic Ninja

I have seen people comment that Naruto spoke to Hinata more than Sakura when he rescued both from the Zetsu's the fact is it was because Naruto realized and commented that Sakura didn't need any further aid while Hinata did

I could go on and on but I really shouldn't have too

Yeah then Kishi messes it all up by making her show she still has feelings for Sasuke,betraying her team,lying to Naruto(not talking about the confession) and barely gives her screen time. She's supposed to be a main character yet she rarely gets any good development. Character and skill wise. To be honest, she's more of a side character now. I don't blame her though, Kishi just doesn't care about her shown when he said in his interview "I forgot about her". Bad writing from the famous Kishimoto.

Call me picky but I want some development from her outside of who she loves.

Edited by HalfStarStudios, 16 July 2012 - 09:32 PM.

[redragon88]

redragon88 Kishi will not introduce Sakura's parents to the story just to have them dead, didn't that thought cross trough your mind.
He said that he wanted to write about them a while ago but he lost the chance and now he don't feel the fan will be interested in her perents at this time, but in this movie he can finaly do that.

You are aware that a good part of the movie will also take part in the real world right?

There's the battle royal with the Akatsuki at the beginning for example. There will also be a scene in which Naruto and Iruka have a talk about Naruto's parents and Naruto mentions how much he would like to see them. There's a good chance that the part of the movie that's set in the real world at the beginning will show us the scenes with Sakura's parents.

I would consider it more of an impact to show them in the real world having interactions with Sakura but then have a plot twist that in the genjutsu they're actually dead.

[Don-kun]

redragon88 I get what you mean.

Yeah then Kishi messes it all up by making her show she still has feelings for Sasuke,betraying her team,lying to Naruto(not talking about the confession) and barely gives her screen time. She's supposed to be a main character yet she rarely gets any good development. Character and skill wise. To be honest, she's more of a side character now. I don't blame her though, Kishi just doesn't care about her shown when he said in his interview "I forgot about her". Bad writing from the famous Kishimoto.

A lot of pairing fans fallow this Manga and between NH, SS, SasuNaru and NS, NaruSaku is maybe the 20 or 25% of the global fans, if you notice from the Summit Sakura's poison Kunai touch Naruto's cheek He went through many even from speaking to fighting and speaking again, but the moment Sakura was walking torward him the poison take effect and since then they hadn't been a 2 minutes interaction between Naruto and Sakura and the only thing we have is a love letter asking Sakura about her love life to add the speculation balance again, plus when she was given her speech she always, but always say we will be together but this time they added not only me we will all be together, Kishi isn't any fool, he knows is story is fallow by many pairing fans and Sakura haters, if you analyze a part of his interview he up to say that not many fans will be interested in seeing Sakura's parents.

What I'm trying to say that the moment Naruto and Sakura speak for a good 4 minutes, NS will be the end pairing or another pairing, Sakura and Naruto cannot act has if nothing big hapen between them anymore and Kishi is trying to keep them away from each other and away from too much of Sakura's though.

Maybe it doesn't make any sence but if you read truogh Kishi I don't think is about the momy, maybe yes maybe not, but one thing he is always asking is for fans to fallow the story until the end.

Edited by NS means logic, 16 July 2012 - 10:02 PM.

[Sakamaki Izayoi]

um, kind of off topic but there will be an all new dbz animated movie in march in japan and the creator of dbz is involved in it. so that's 2 anime movies to look forward to then. here's the link: http://www.saiyanisl...for-march-2013/

i dont want to be annoying but it's a bit off topic and this has nothing to do with the thread i think u should create a new one and post this.

[Don-kun]

i dont want to be annoying but it's a bit off topic and this has nothing to do with the thread i think u should create a new one and post this.

I kind of agree with you, that was way off topic.