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'''''Rock Lee's Springtime of Youth''''' is a comical [[Spin-Off]] of ''[[Naruto (Manga)|Naruto]]'' written by Kenji Taira. As the title suggests, the manga focuses on Rock Lee, the [[Hot-Blooded]] [[Ninja]] who solves problems using only his fists. Joining him are the other members of Team Guy: Neji Hyuga, the [[The Comically Serious|serious]], [[Awesome By Analysis|intelligent]] prodigy; Tenten, the [[Anime Chinese Girl|Chinese]] [[More Dakka|weapons user]]; and Might Guy, Rock Lee's [[Large Ham|incredibly boisterous]] [[Team Dad|sensei]]. Together, they solve problems and fight evil ninjas in incredibly hot-blooded and awesome ways.
'''''Rock Lee's Springtime of Youth''''' is a comical [[Spin-Off]] of ''[[Naruto]]'' written by Kenji Taira. As the title suggests, the manga focuses on Rock Lee, the [[Hot-Blooded]] [[Ninja]] who solves problems using only his fists. Joining him are the other members of Team Guy: Neji Hyuga, the [[The Comically Serious|serious]], [[Awesome By Analysis|intelligent]] prodigy; Tenten, the [[Anime Chinese Girl|Chinese]] [[More Dakka|weapons user]]; and Might Guy, Rock Lee's [[Large Ham|incredibly boisterous]] [[Team Dad|sensei]]. Together, they solve problems and fight evil ninjas in incredibly hot-blooded and awesome ways.


The manga is found in Saikyo Jump, the little brother to [[Shonen Jump]] that features similar shonen spinoff manga like ''[[Toriko|Gourmet Gakuen Toriko]]'', ''[[One Piece|Chopperman!]]'', and ''[[Dragonball|Dragon Ball SD]]''. It also has an [http://www.animecrazy.net/forums/anime-news/78599-naruto-spinoff-rock-lees-springtime-youth-gets-anime-adaptation.html anime adaptation], which premiered in Japan on April 3, 2012, replacing ''[[Bleach (Manga)|Bleach]]''.
The manga is found in Saikyo Jump, the little brother to [[Shonen Jump]] that features similar shonen spinoff manga like ''[[Toriko|Gourmet Gakuen Toriko]]'', ''[[One Piece|Chopperman!]]'', and ''[[Dragon Ball|Dragon Ball SD]]''. It also has an [http://www.animecrazy.net/forums/anime-news/78599-naruto-spinoff-rock-lees-springtime-youth-gets-anime-adaptation.html anime adaptation], which premiered in Japan on April 3, 2012, replacing ''[[Bleach]]''.


Those in the US who are interested can watch it on [http://www.crunchyroll.com/naruto-spin-off-rock-lee-his-ninja-pals Crunchyroll], where it's titled ''Naruto Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals''.
Those in the US who are interested can watch it on [http://www.crunchyroll.com/naruto-spin-off-rock-lee-his-ninja-pals Crunchyroll], where it's titled ''Naruto Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals''.
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* [[Doppelganger Spin]]: Lee does this to emulate Naruto's Shadow Clone Jutsu. {{spoiler|Then he does it in a bikini.}}
* [[Doppelganger Spin]]: Lee does this to emulate Naruto's Shadow Clone Jutsu. {{spoiler|Then he does it in a bikini.}}
* [[Dung Fu]]: In the first couple of pages, Lee steps in a pile of crap and kicks an enemy ninja with it.
* [[Dung Fu]]: In the first couple of pages, Lee steps in a pile of crap and kicks an enemy ninja with it.
* [[Everything's Better With Spinning]]: No, not really.
* [[Everything's Better with Spinning]]: No, not really.
* [[Fan Disservice]]: {{spoiler|Rock Lee and Might Guy in bikinis.}}
* [[Fan Disservice]]: {{spoiler|Rock Lee and Might Guy in bikinis.}}
** [[Brain Bleach]]: {{spoiler|Tenten finds it is so horrifying that she tries to [[Crowning Moment of Funny|murder]] them.}}
** [[Brain Bleach]]: {{spoiler|Tenten finds it is so horrifying that she tries to [[Crowning Moment of Funny|murder]] them.}}
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* [[Ignore the Fanservice]]: Double Subverted. {{spoiler|Lee is distracted by Sakura's fanservice and ignores Tenten's.}}
* [[Ignore the Fanservice]]: Double Subverted. {{spoiler|Lee is distracted by Sakura's fanservice and ignores Tenten's.}}
* [[Interactive Narrator]]: The preview for episode 9. Orochimaru also gives the camera a dirty look in episode 7 when the narrator mentions the [[Viewer Gender Confusion]] that sometimes comes up with him.
* [[Interactive Narrator]]: The preview for episode 9. Orochimaru also gives the camera a dirty look in episode 7 when the narrator mentions the [[Viewer Gender Confusion]] that sometimes comes up with him.
* [[Korean Pop Music]]: Discussed in episode 2 when Lee is looking for tips on how to be cool. He, Tenten and Neji dress up as members of [[AKB 48 (Music)|Not!AKB48]] and fantasize over fictional K-pop idols.
* [[Korean Pop Music]]: Discussed in episode 2 when Lee is looking for tips on how to be cool. He, Tenten and Neji dress up as members of [[AKB48|Not!AKB48]] and fantasize over fictional K-pop idols.
** Might Guy does the "butt dance" from KARA's "Mister" in episode 6.
** Might Guy does the "butt dance" from KARA's "Mister" in episode 6.
** The ending theme song "Twinkle Twinkle" is sung by the Korean girl group SECRET.
** The ending theme song "Twinkle Twinkle" is sung by the Korean girl group SECRET.
* [[Man in A Bikini]]: {{spoiler|Rock Lee and Might Guy.}}
* [[Man in a Bikini]]: {{spoiler|Rock Lee and Might Guy.}}
* [[Mega Manning]]: A recurring joke is that Lee does his best to imitate other ninjutsu, such as replicating Gaara's Sand Funeral by squeezing himself around the enemy or spinning his eyebrows around to make a Rasensuriken.
* [[Mega Manning]]: A recurring joke is that Lee does his best to imitate other ninjutsu, such as replicating Gaara's Sand Funeral by squeezing himself around the enemy or spinning his eyebrows around to make a Rasensuriken.
** He even tops himself in Chapter 10 by using his eyebrows to imitate Shikamaru's Shadow Sewing.
** He even tops himself in Chapter 10 by using his eyebrows to imitate Shikamaru's Shadow Sewing.
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* [[Spin-Off]]
* [[Spin-Off]]
* [[Super-Deformed]]
* [[Super-Deformed]]
* [[Thanks for The Mammary]]: Lee accidentally does this to Sakura in chapter 2. [[Tsundere|It goes]] [[Super Strength|as well]] [[Unstoppable Rage|as you would think.]]
* [[Thanks for the Mammary]]: Lee accidentally does this to Sakura in chapter 2. [[Tsundere|It goes]] [[Super Strength|as well]] [[Unstoppable Rage|as you would think.]]
* [[The Un-Reveal]]: [[The Faceless|Kakashi]] finally removes his mask in this series, but his chibi nature makes the point moot. We do, however, get an explanation for ''why'' he wears the mask: {{spoiler|[[Covert Pervert|so nobody can see his nosebleeds while reading porn]].}} He does say that that's a joke in the next panel, though.
* [[The Un-Reveal]]: [[The Faceless|Kakashi]] finally removes his mask in this series, but his chibi nature makes the point moot. We do, however, get an explanation for ''why'' he wears the mask: {{spoiler|[[Covert Pervert|so nobody can see his nosebleeds while reading porn]].}} He does say that that's a joke in the next panel, though.
* [[Writing Around Trademarks]]: Lee, Neji and Tenten dress up as 'Idols', despite the uniform they wear being exactly like the one for [[AKB 48 (Music)|AKB 48]].
* [[Writing Around Trademarks]]: Lee, Neji and Tenten dress up as 'Idols', despite the uniform they wear being exactly like the one for [[AKB48]].
* [[Wholesome Crossdresser]]: Neji and Lee in episodes 1 (As a daughter/mother) and 2 (As members of [[AKB 48 (Music)|Not!AKB48]]).
* [[Wholesome Crossdresser]]: Neji and Lee in episodes 1 (As a daughter/mother) and 2 (As members of [[AKB48|Not!AKB48]]).
* [[You Meddling Kids]]: Orochimaru, regarding Team Gai putting hurdles in his attempts to attack Konoha.
* [[You Meddling Kids]]: Orochimaru, regarding Team Gai putting hurdles in his attempts to attack Konoha.


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