Naruto Shippuden Episode 167 Access

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".

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.

To contain the Nine-Tails' power, Pain uses his strongest technique, Chibaku Tensei (Planetary Devastation), creating a massive sphere of rock in the sky to trap Naruto. Naruto Shippuden Episode 167

Following Hinata's apparent death in the previous episode, Confession , Naruto loses control, manifesting the Six-Tails.

The team utilized "smear frames" and exaggerated physics to convey the raw, god-like power of the combatants. The episode featured several legendary animators

, 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. To contain the Nine-Tails' power, Pain uses his

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