Shippuuden (dub) Episode 251 — Naruto

: Reviewers from Tokyo Gazette praise the episode for humanizing Kisame Hoshigaki, shifting his image from a "ruthless monster" to a deeply loyal shinobi.

: While highly rated, some long-term viewers found that the lack of prior world-building for the Uzumaki clan slightly dampened the impact of the wider narrative arc this episode sits within. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 251

: Some viewers expressed frustration that certain lore elements, such as why Kisame has literal shark-like features, remained unexplained even in his final episode. : Reviewers from Tokyo Gazette praise the episode