Don't you hate it when something gets embedded in you -- particularly if that something is a forbidden jutsu? Well, if you're tough like Hotaru, you accept that responsibility, and her story continues in this week's new episode of Naruto Shippuden. We also get some tantalizing glimpses of the Great Ninja War, not to mention the unexpected appearance of a great horned beast! And you have to love the brief flashback to the young, vulnerable, outcast Naruto -- ah, memories... View the latest episode in the Naruto Shippuden section.

Episode 148: Heir to Darkness
Hotaru is brought back to the fort in Mount Katsuragi. Naruto, outraged to learn the forbidden jutsu was embedded inside Hotaru, demands an explanation from Tonbei. But it was none other than Hotaru herself who wished for this.

This week's fresh episodes of Hikaru no Go prove that you can't go home again... or can you? When Hikaru pays a visit to his old Go club at school he finds the team in dire straits. Will the disenchanted Mitani come back and help the club out? With the word "Go" in the series title, one can guess the answer... And then it's all business as the Young Lions Tournament begins: it's all about sweet 16 as 16 fresh-faced pros take on the top 16 Insei. Eat your heart out, March Madness! Watch the entire uncut series in the Hikaru no Go section!

Episode 27: A Place to Return
Feeling a bit nostalgic, Hikaru comes back to visit to Haze Middle Go Club, where things have gone from bad to worse. Since Yuki quit, the club cannot participate in school tournaments…

Episode 28: The Young Lions Tournament
It’s time for the Young Lions Tournament, where 16 newly crowned pros take on the Top 16 Insei in the A-League…

The Bount arc approaches its Soul Society-shaking climax with the release of Bleach DVD vol. 25 today -- and Uryu fans won't want to miss it as he gets back into the action! As usual, all episodes are uncut and presented in subtitled and dubbed versions. You can get the DVD at a discount at the VIZ store, along with a host of other Bleach DVDs, manga and games. And of course you can watch the latest available subtitled episodes of Bleach right here at vizanime.com.

Bleach DVD Volume 25 Synopsis:
 

Jin Kariya, the leader of the Bounts, arrives at the Department of Research and Development and quickly dispatches the guards there. He has come to find the Bount Crest known as Jokaisho, which has the power to blow all of the Seireitei away, and only Ichigo and Chad stand in his way. Meanwhile, Uryu confronts the Bount Yoshi with his new Quincy powers, but he finds them difficult to control as he desperately tries to defend himself from the attacks of his ruthless opponent!

Episodes: 100-104

Wow, that was a tough episode to watch. In episode 21 of Inuyasha The Final Act "Inside Naraku," the battle with Naraku begins. Now that he's embodied the Shinkon Jewel, it looks like this ultimate bad guy has a decided advantage. Things are not looking good for Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango, and Miroku. Not to mention Rin, who's floating around kidnapped in Naraku's body.

Not that anyone thought a fight against Naraku would be a walk in the park, but it's hard to watch the good guys struggle, and with a cliffhanger that will leave you biting your nails all week.

A new batch of dubbed, uncut Naruto Shippuden episodes have been loaded up on iTunes today for your enjoyment. Head on over to the Naruto Shippuden uncut Season 1, Vol. 3 page on iTunes to view individual episodes or buy a season pass. And of course, you can catch all the latest subtitled Naruto Shippuden episodes here at the Naruto Shippuden page.

Episode 27: Impossible Dream
Although stung with poison herself, Granny Chiyo uses the last of the antidote on Sakura. Mocking the tender scene between Granny Chiyo and Sakura, Sasori attempts to end Granny Chiyo's life.

Episode 28: Revival of the Beasts
Team Guy senses the result of the Sakura and Granny Chiyo’s desperate struggle while still in battle with his deadly copy. Although Guy’s team members are showing fatigue, their copies remain strong!

Episode 29: Kakashi Enlightened!
Sakura hurries to get to Naruto with Granny Chiyo, who is suffering from the poison. The members of Team Guy rush to assist Team Kakashi. Meanwhile, with all preparations complete, Kakashi reveals his Mangekyo Sharingan.

Episode 30: Aesthetics of an Instant
Naruto loses all reason to anger and is gradually taken over by the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit. Having been forewarned by Jiraiya, Kakashi narrowly manages to suppress the Nine-Tailed Fox.