Viz Media is rolling through with more of the Naruto: Shippuden series this summer as they’re getting a little closer to catching up to the simulcast, which is actually kind of a nice change of pace. We’re still behind by about a hundred episodes or so but it’s definitely closer than it used to be. Set for release on July 8th, 2014 for $44.82, Viz Media has unveiled the packaging design for the release that will bring out episodes 232 through 244 and will include storyboards and the clean opening and closing as extras. We still don’t count English language credits as extras.
Plot concept: As the Leaf Village prepares for war, each shinobi and clan must contemplate the role they will play in the battles to come. While Naruto’s peers seek training from surprising sources, Naruto himself must confront both his biggest weakness and greatest strength: the Nine-Tailed Fox.
To reach optimum power, Naruto must learn to control the beast within him, so he seeks help from the one person who has mastered just that, Killer Bee! But the Jinchuriki of Eight Tails wants nothing to do with training Naruto!
Contains episodes 232-244.
