Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison
Original title: Gekijouban Naruto: Buraddo purizun
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Naruto Uzumaki is framed and sent to an inescapable prison where he must escape by any means necessary.Naruto Uzumaki is framed and sent to an inescapable prison where he must escape by any means necessary.Naruto Uzumaki is framed and sent to an inescapable prison where he must escape by any means necessary.
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Junko Takeuchi
- Naruto Uzumaki
- (voice)
Chie Nakamura
- Sakura Haruno
- (voice)
Rikiya Koyama
- Yamato
- (voice)
Kazuhiko Inoue
- Kakashi Hatake
- (voice)
Masaki Terasoma
- Mui
- (voice)
Mie Sonozaki
- Ryûzetsu
- (voice)
Yûichi Nakamura
- Muku
- (voice)
- …
Kengo Kawanishi
- Young Muku
- (voice)
Kôsei Hirota
- Kazan
- (voice)
Kentarô Itô
- Chôji Akimichi
- (voice)
Kôsuke Toriumi
- Kiba Inuzuka
- (voice)
Kôichi Tôchika
- Neji Hyûga
- (voice)
Yukari Tamura
- Tenten
- (voice)
Hiroshi Naka
- Gamabunta
- (voice)
Hisao Egawa
- Killer B
- (voice)
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All Naruto movies are pretty nice, but they usually have this emotional outburst of loyalty and desire to protect, followed by annoyingly inspiring shouted speeches that are just too much to take. This film has very little of that, it starts with an interesting premise, continues to the end in a pretty straightforward way and then it ends with a bang.
The ending could have been better, I grant you that, but it wasn't awful and Naruto didn't just breeze through with some jutsu or another, he actually had to fight it out.
Bottom line: not the best Naruto movie, but one that I liked.
The ending could have been better, I grant you that, but it wasn't awful and Naruto didn't just breeze through with some jutsu or another, he actually had to fight it out.
Bottom line: not the best Naruto movie, but one that I liked.
Definitely a step up compared to Movie 3 & 4 this movie actually brings something new. The action is also quite intriguing but still it has it's flaws especially at the end of the movie. Nevertheless solid movie.
Blood Prison, the fifth installment in the Naruto Shippuden movie lineup, breaks from the usual formula by throwing Naruto into a grim setting: a maximum-security ninja prison where he's falsely accused of a crime and stripped of his freedom. This darker, more suspense-driven premise offers a refreshing change of pace-but the execution is uneven.
Strengths: The greatest strength of Blood Prison is its atmosphere. The film starts off with a mysterious and almost thriller-like tone, placing Naruto in an unfamiliar situation where brute strength and flashy jutsu alone won't solve his problems. The setting of Hozukijo, a bleak and intimidating prison surrounded by lava, adds a sense of danger and claustrophobia not often seen in the franchise.
Naruto's character is handled fairly well here. We get to see his resilience tested without his usual support system, and his determination to protect others-even in hostile, isolating conditions-remains central. The film also explores themes of justice, corruption, and identity, which adds some narrative depth.
The villain, Mui, is more complex than the typical movie antagonist. His motivations, rooted in grief and loss, are more tragic than evil, which gives the conflict a bit more weight. The "Box of Paradise" as a plot device is intriguing, if underdeveloped, and adds a mythical layer to the story.
Weaknesses: Unfortunately, Blood Prison falls into some familiar traps. The pacing is inconsistent-after a strong, intriguing start, the story bogs down in the middle with unclear plot progression and lackluster side characters. The prison inmates and guards had potential for compelling interactions or alliances, but most are either forgettable or reduced to cliché roles.
The final act shifts abruptly into standard shonen fare, complete with a massive energy monster, over-the-top destruction, and Naruto tapping into Kurama's power. While entertaining, it undermines the grounded tone the film tried to build and ends with a predictably explosive climax that feels detached from the more suspenseful opening.
Final Verdict: Blood Prison deserves credit for trying something different with its tone and setting. It begins with a compelling premise, offers a more vulnerable take on Naruto, and flirts with darker, more mature storytelling. However, it doesn't fully commit to its unique setup and ultimately retreats into the safety of typical movie tropes. It's entertaining and worth watching, but it leaves you wishing it had taken more risks with its narrative.
Rating: 6.9/10.
Strengths: The greatest strength of Blood Prison is its atmosphere. The film starts off with a mysterious and almost thriller-like tone, placing Naruto in an unfamiliar situation where brute strength and flashy jutsu alone won't solve his problems. The setting of Hozukijo, a bleak and intimidating prison surrounded by lava, adds a sense of danger and claustrophobia not often seen in the franchise.
Naruto's character is handled fairly well here. We get to see his resilience tested without his usual support system, and his determination to protect others-even in hostile, isolating conditions-remains central. The film also explores themes of justice, corruption, and identity, which adds some narrative depth.
The villain, Mui, is more complex than the typical movie antagonist. His motivations, rooted in grief and loss, are more tragic than evil, which gives the conflict a bit more weight. The "Box of Paradise" as a plot device is intriguing, if underdeveloped, and adds a mythical layer to the story.
Weaknesses: Unfortunately, Blood Prison falls into some familiar traps. The pacing is inconsistent-after a strong, intriguing start, the story bogs down in the middle with unclear plot progression and lackluster side characters. The prison inmates and guards had potential for compelling interactions or alliances, but most are either forgettable or reduced to cliché roles.
The final act shifts abruptly into standard shonen fare, complete with a massive energy monster, over-the-top destruction, and Naruto tapping into Kurama's power. While entertaining, it undermines the grounded tone the film tried to build and ends with a predictably explosive climax that feels detached from the more suspenseful opening.
Final Verdict: Blood Prison deserves credit for trying something different with its tone and setting. It begins with a compelling premise, offers a more vulnerable take on Naruto, and flirts with darker, more mature storytelling. However, it doesn't fully commit to its unique setup and ultimately retreats into the safety of typical movie tropes. It's entertaining and worth watching, but it leaves you wishing it had taken more risks with its narrative.
Rating: 6.9/10.
I didn't like the film at all, because of the absurdity and clumsiness of the ending and plot holes. Also, the fact that everything happened in a prison where almost everyone committed terrible crimes felt really underused; of course, we were reminded a couple of times that everyone around us are criminals, but if we transfer the story to some other generic village, then nothing would change fundamentally. The story is as generic, nonsensical and predictable as it could possibly get for an anime filler movie.
There's almost nothing particularly positive which I can say about this movie. I guess the animation is... Decent. But that's probably it.
There's almost nothing particularly positive which I can say about this movie. I guess the animation is... Decent. But that's probably it.
Did you know
- TriviaThis anime film is located chronologically after the episode of Yami e no shissô (2011) and before the episode of Rokudaime Hokage Danzô (2011) from Naruto: Shippuden (2007).
- ConnectionsFollowed by Road to Ninja - Naruto the Movie (2012)
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- Naruto Shippuden the Movie 5 - Blood Prison
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- Gross worldwide
- $9,065,101
- Runtime1 hour 48 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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