Mecha-Naruto was a brand-new character designed specifically for the game by series creator himself, and these episodes serve as his "official" (albeit non-canon) debut. Highlights & Absurdities

Enter the . After Itachi and Kisame find the remains of the experiment, Pain uses the King of Hell to repair and modify it. Their new mission? Send this mechanical replica— Mecha-Naruto —to capture the Nine-Tails. Why Is This Happening? (The Real-World Connection)

If the tone feels a bit "off" compared to the usual doom and gloom of the war arc, there's a good reason. This episode (along with 377) was created as a special promotion for the video game Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution .

Buckle up, because this episode is one of the most bizarre, hilarious, and "meta" entries in the entire series. The Plot: Frankenstein Meets the Akatsuki

Hearing the cast tackle these wacky lines after years of serious drama is always a treat. Let us know your favorite Mecha-Naruto moment in the comments!