5/5 i love it !
  by tom best
i loved it but there seems that there is something wrong with naruto .

4/5 OK Series.
  by Rockstar Romeraux (Baker,Louisiana)
Naruto Shippuden has finally arrived in North America. Here we pick up where the first part NEVER left off in America what with it's cancelation and what not. Anyways, Naruto after a couple of years of training comes back to the Leaf Village, to the suprise of all his freinds, but not before getting punked by Sasuke.....again. Meanwhile, Garra (Now the Kazekage) falls under attack by Akatsuki member Deidara, who is after the beast that lies inside of him. This battle lasts abruptly about six episodes, so it doesn't end on this disc. The dub is overall pretty good to me, I really don't see what other people complain about the dub for, it's the same voice actors from before, just trying to sound older. The diolougue hasn't changed much either, and its overall a pretty good series. Which is why I give Naruto Shippuden Vol 1 DVD, a 4/5. Welcome home Naruto....Welcome home.

3/5 Needs to be longer!!!!!!
  by Gloveman (Orlando, Fl)
I love collecting and watching the naruto DVDs. I find the shippuden episodes more action packed. What I don't like is the fact that you only get one disc instead of three like in the earlier naruto DVDs. That means I will have to spend more money!!!!!

5/5 naruto grew up
  by Son of Detroit (Westland, Michigan)
I agree with most of the reviews, Naruto is king of the cliff-hanger, we've watched some of these with english subtitles(since cartoon network has stopped showing them and we couldn't wait for these releases). Special note: Naruto IS grown-up this is NOT the beat-them-up and they walk away! There's a lot of the cutesy stuff in these episodes, but it's not all sunshine and lollipops! It's a lot more violent then the 1st series and deals with more mature themes. Hold on to your headband! People will die and secrets will be revealed!

5/5 Shippuden Arrives on a High Note
  by Tristan A. Hayes (Richmond, VA USA)
Naruto Shippuden Vol 1 is the first English Voiced release of the 2nd part to the famed Naruto series. This DVD contains the first 4 episodes of the series.

1: Homecoming (scenes from Manga Vol 34 (Chapters 306 and 207), Manga Vol 28 (Chapters 245)
2: The Akatsuki Makes Its Move (scenes from Manga Vol 28 (Chapters 246, 247)
3: The Results of Training (Manga Vol 28 (Chapters 246, 247)
4: The Jinchuriki of the Sand (Manga Vol 28 (Chapters 248,249)

I find that this set is a great opening and completely worth paying for to get these episodes on DVD. Shippuden seems to accelerate things quickly with multiple storylines possible, such as the invasion and capture of Gaara, the search for Sasuke still continues in the background, and the Akatsuki storyline and characters. Seeing several scenes from the manga come to life in motion is excellent and the voice actors they chose for the akatsuki are great. All of the other actors from the first part of Naruto still continue to keep their voices as well. The only actual difference seems to lie in the background music. It seems to be a bit more mature and serious.

As a DVD, I find that it is a nice offering. The cover design is stylish (I use it for the background to my iPod Touch), the DVD design is great too, and the case is quite sturdy. I like owning the actual DVD's so I made sure to catch this set of episodes instead of waiting for a TV release.

The bonuses on the DVD include trailers for Naruto Shippuden, Naruto Shippuden: The Movie, Bleach: The Diamond Dust Rebellion, and Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4. The DVD also has both English and Japanese vocals and finally subtitles. Lastly there is a section for "New from VIZ" which like all their other offerings includes a general preview of their other anime.

Also this DVD set is original and uncut so it has both a Japanese opening and an ending.

Ultimately, fans and newcomers to the Naruto revolution should pick this one up to get the first four Shippuden episodes (with four more coming at the end of October).