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[Gravenimage]

for some reason i got a feeling like this movie will be a whole genjutsu

Um...yeah that is basically the plot of the movie about Naruto and Sakura are caught in Tobi's genjutsu as it is turned in some sort alternate universe. Why are you sad about that?

[Chew]

Whether it's an official source or not, the idea of "cool Sasuke" returning does not excite me as much as seeing the other character switches (Pervy Hinata anyone ?)

[ciardha]

The source is named. That picture is from the Japanese Otona Fami Magazine. You can't very well link a magazine issue.

The whole world is warped, as the characters. I don't see how it wouldn't make sense for Sasuke to have a personality switch just as the rest of the characters. Tobi's technique is a genjutsu, in which he trapped Naruto and Sakura. Its either that the switched characters are not the true forms, but just a figment of the jutsu cast, or since Tobi could have put the whole world under his techinque, it would affect everyone.

Either way, the source isn't fake, and the 'speculation' is made the publicity officer of that magazine.

You can scan and post the page, if it actually exists. The source isn't even connected to the movie in any way from what you say now- it's the publicity person for Otana Fami magazine. That's a gaming magazine. It's not anyone connected to Studio Pierrot, Jump or Kishimoto. And again, look at the sentence structure- that in and of itself tells you it's someone just speculating- all the "could" and "may" qualifiers make that obvious in Japanese sentence structure. To further this point- magazine does have a website and there is nothing about Road to Ninja on the website at all....

The place you want to look is the official websites, statements clearly from Kishimoto or named movie staff people in anime pop culture magazines like Animage- the type magazine we've seen published articles already, televised interviews with cast or crew, trailers, etc...

I'm just telling you to wait till valid sources spill something to believe it. Otherwise you just set yourself up to be very disappointed when what you want to happen doesn't.

There was a recent report from a Japanese lady who is a strong Neijihina shipper and a mild narusaku shipper who went to the "Memory of Chakra" show that featured the seiyuu for Naruto, Sakura, Neiji and Lee. That poster hinted that there was teasing hints about definite narusaku moments in Road to Ninja amongst those seiyuu at the show. But even that I'm wary of stating it's valid because there was no recording anyone has linked to about it. There's enough proof that lady went went there, and those seiyuu were there on that date, but no proof that the info about narusaku moments was actually said. Even though this is probable based on what we've seen about the plotline and that Kishimoto wrote it, I'm still wary. Now if an article that appears in Animage (or other major anime magazines) with pictures reports it then I can say it's credible. If it's mentioned on the official movie website then it's credible. If a seiyuu is allowed to hint at it on a TV show, then it's credible. It it shows up in a trailer then it's credible. (but be careful of the last, studios sometimes cut scenes from the finished film that end up only showing up in trailers- look at the first Shippuden movie for a prime example of this)

Edited by ciardha, 19 May 2012 - 01:15 AM.

[Sakamaki Izayoi]

Um...yeah that is basically the plot of the movie about Naruto and Sakura are caught in Tobi's genjutsu as it is turned in some sort alternate universe. Why are you sad about that?

because u could not tell if naruto and sakura would be sharing this world?
what if that "sakura" would be a part of a genjutsu the genjusu would allow kishi to put everything there and at the same time deny it

[Super Boom]

I don't know enough to discount Azure's source, but I'm pretty skeptical. From what we know so far, Naruto and Sakura are going to have their canon personalities, and so if Sasuke is going to be affected by the same genjutsu as Tenten, Hinata, and Shino, it kinda makes his role in the plot a little more questionable. Even if I'm not a fan of his character, I'd like to think Kishimoto cares a little more about Sasuke than those three. My initial guess was that Sasuke is going to appear somewhere in the movie, but in his canon persona. I can't imagine Kishi treating him any other way.

Anyways, I'm leaning with Ciardha's assessment. If it really is a gaming magazine, it's hard for me to take it as direct confirmation of what's going to happen in the movie. For all we know, the author(s) of the magazine article are just tossing around ideas and speculations, and generating interest in the movie for some reason or another. Some things don't really translate over from Japanese to English all that well.

Buuut, I could be wrong, and Kishi really could be using Sasuke in the same way as the rest of the K-11. It just sounds like such an odd way to treat the deuteragonist of the series, even if it isn't technically part of the canon.

Also, Credibility Decree 76%? How does that math work?

LOL, I was thinking the exact same thing.

[kirabook]

Naruto and Sakura are thrown into the genjustu together. There's little doubt that they will both remain as they are.

What else could the movie possibly be with 2 dead people walking around? *Minato and Kushina*

[choco2]

I don't know enough to discount Azure's source, but I'm pretty skeptical. From what we know so far, Naruto and Sakura are going to have their canon personalities, and so if Sasuke is going to be affected by the same genjutsu as Tenten, Hinata, and Shino, it kinda makes his role in the plot a little more questionable. Even if I'm not a fan of his character, I'd like to think Kishimoto cares a little more about Sasuke than those three. My initial guess was that Sasuke is going to appear somewhere in the movie, but in his canon persona. I can't imagine Kishi treating him any other way.

Anyways, I'm leaning with Ciardha's assessment. If it really is a gaming magazine, it's hard for me to take it as direct confirmation of what's going to happen in the movie. For all we know, the author(s) of the magazine article are just tossing around ideas and speculations, and generating interest in the movie for some reason or another. Some things don't really translate over from Japanese to English all that well.

Buuut, I could be wrong, and Kishi really could be using Sasuke in the same way as the rest of the K-11. It just sounds like such an odd way to treat the deuteragonist of the series, even if it isn't technically part of the canon.


LOL, I was thinking the exact same thing.

I thought it is anime magazine not gaming magazine LoooL
now I'm sure the author(s) of the magazine article are just tossing around ideas and speculations, and generating interest in the movie for profit ($$$)
Like many magazines of actor/actress, the author is adding/tossing some ideas and speculations about actor/actress that are not real (in order that just to sell magazine LooL)

And what the hell is 76% meaning ??

Edited by choco2, 19 May 2012 - 02:17 AM.

[AzureWaters]

Eh, I don't understand why you would all see this as pure speculation. There's even the definite statement of “A summarization of “NARUTO”, the product of a grand meeting between the original members".

Can't see why this article, obviously from a genuine Japanese magazine with content on the Naruto movie, is any different from the others we've been seeing.
I figure the 76 % to mean that the director making this article knows about the Sasuke role, but is attempting to tease the readers by not making it absolutely clear. Not much has been revealed about the plot yet, after all.

[choco2]

Eh, I don't understand why you would all see this as pure speculation. There's even the definite statement of “A summarization of “NARUTO”, the product of a grand meeting between the original members".

Can't see why this article, obviously from a genuine Japanese magazine with content on the Naruto movie, is any different from the others we've been seeing.
I figure the 76 % to mean that the director making this article knows about the Sasuke role, but is attempting to tease the readers by not making it absolutely clear. Not much has been revealed about the plot yet, after all.

Because the whole page (article) is talking about Naruto road to ninja movie, but the fan took picture on what the author thought about the movie that why he said 76% LoooL

Edited by choco2, 19 May 2012 - 04:16 PM.

[Dragunov]

Eh, I don't understand why you would all see this as pure speculation. There's even the definite statement of “A summarization of “NARUTO”, the product of a grand meeting between the original members".

Can't see why this article, obviously from a genuine Japanese magazine with content on the Naruto movie, is any different from the others we've been seeing.
I figure the 76 % to mean that the director making this article knows about the Sasuke role, but is attempting to tease the readers by not making it absolutely clear. Not much has been revealed about the plot yet, after all.

Well, who knows really. Just as long as they can make the movie good, Sasuke can kitten rainbows and cuddle kittens for all I care. XD

[Sakamaki Izayoi]

LOL 76% credibility

[Chew]

Well, who knows really. Just as long as they can make the movie good, Sasuke can kitten rainbows and cuddle kittens for all I care. XD

Pretty much what Dragunov said. As long as the plot's awesomesauce, I suppose I wouldn't mind a little Sasuke cameo. If there's N/S, it'd be even better

[Toasty Warrior]

Newest poster it seems for Road To Ninja:



Close up on Naruto, Sakura, Kakashi, and Shikamaru:



Sorry about the crappy quality though...

[Gravenimage]

Boom Winning your sig made me lol.

[harry4e]

2 – There is a reason why all the characters shown in the movie announcement poster (with the exception of Naruto, Minato and Kushina) have a different appearance – and it’s connected with Tobi’s genjutsu. Hinata and Naruto are the only ones with open jackets, I wonder what that means hurr NARUTOs Voice Actors Revealed New Information About NARUTO: Road to Ninja.

Your proof is made from speculation by a naruhina fan so it is not a proof

Well Sakura also appears to look the same as in canon, Hinata's open Jacket is a stark contrast to Ino's closed jacket and plain look, That was the first major clue that the story was an alternate history...like what if Hinata was spoilt like the hime she is and Ino was the one who was teased when children? I believe the significance of the Rookie nine is important, Hinata and Ino have swapped personalities, same with Shika and Kiba, and Choji and Shino though I doubt the last two would make a difference. Finally Sakura is in the centre which should have some relevence to the plot.

Newest poster it seems for Road To Ninja:



Close up on Naruto, Sakura, Kakashi, and Shikamaru:



Sorry about the crappy quality though...

That picture appears to be from the beginning with the team all fighting Akatsuki, and before Naruto is sucked into the Genjutsu.

[Sakamaki Izayoi]

if sakura get naruto's personality it would be "LOL"

[Gravenimage]

if sakura get naruto's personality it would be "LOL"

I don't know if your sig is bashing NH and SS fans I think you should get rid of it before the mods sees it and give you a warning. We always have to remember to follow the rules.

Edited by Gravenimage, 20 May 2012 - 11:14 PM.

[Strangelove]

if sakura get naruto's personality it would be "LOL"

Sakura is Naruto's personality lol...

[Dragunov]

if sakura get naruto's personality it would be "LOL"

From what we know, their personalities are not gonna change

[Fenris]

From what we know, their personalities are not gonna change

Yes, it seems that Naruto and Sakura will stay the same while everyone else around them is completely nuts.
While this works in our favor because they will have a connection between it.