Will 'Naruto Shippuden Remake' Fix The Original'S Pacing Issues?

As someone who binge-watched 'Naruto Shippuden' twice, pacing was its biggest flaw. The remake has potential to fix this by trimming filler arcs that disrupted tension. The original had over 40% filler—entire episodes dedicated to irrelevant side stories or flashbacks we’d seen before. A tighter edit could make fights like Pain’s assault on Konoha flow without interruption. Studio Pierrot’s recent work on 'Boruto' shows they’ve improved at balancing action and downtime. If the remake follows seasonal anime formats (12-24 episodes per arc), it could match modern standards where every scene matters. Key moments like Itachi’s backstory deserve focus, while beach episodes can stay deleted.

The pacing debate hinges on how studios define 'remake.' A 1:1 remaster won’t help—we need structural changes. 'Naruto Kai' fan edits prove cutting filler improves the experience dramatically. The original’s canon material is roughly 220 episodes worth of content, but it was stretched to 500+. A proper remake could condense arcs like the Five Kage Summit, where the anime added unnecessary fights that diluted Sasuke’s descent into darkness.

Animation tech has evolved too. Fight scenes that once dragged due to budget limits (looking at you, Sakura vs Ino) could be reimagined with fluid choreography. The War Arc especially suffered from still frames and reused animations. A reboot might give Madara’s rampage the sakuga it deserved.

However, nostalgia complicates things. Some fans love the slower pacing because it mimics their weekly childhood viewing. The remake risks losing that communal experience if it streamlines too much. Studio Pierrot should release two versions: a fast-paced seasonal cut for new fans and an extended edition with optional filler for purists.

Pacing isn’t just about filler—it’s about rhythm. The original 'Shippuden' had brilliant highs (Jiraya’s death) but awful lows (endless recaps before cliffhangers). A remake could learn from 'Demon Slayer’s' momentum. Imagine the Akatsuki fights without commercial-break flashbacks to things that happened three episodes prior.

Voice acting and music matter too. Some scenes felt slow because the OST reused the same five tracks. New compositions could make dialogue-heavy moments like Shikamaru’s grief after Asuma’s death hit harder without needing to rush.

The bigger question is whether a remake should alter the story itself. Sasuke’s redemption arc dragged because the anime extended his repetitive 'I must kill Itachi' phase. A bolder remake might tweak his dialogue to show progression faster. Same for Naruto’s training trips—show less log-cutting montages, more actual growth.