Discussion: Konoha Technology

[tenaciously.livejournal.com]

Ok so,

Who knows if this has ever been brought up - but I'm curious as to what you guys think about Konoha Technology.

Clearly they have electricity, as well as candles and the like.

I know that in one episode (and I'm obviously dating myself now) that there was a playback tape (either that or I was dillusional).

Thus - giving us the knowledge that had either BETA or VHS (It looked more like VHS though, but the size of the console made me think BETA), and with every video device there's a TV.

But - what about computers?

What about music?

I'm more concerned with the idea of music though simply because at the moment my muse enjoys music.

I'm just wondering if it would back as far as 8 Track or would they be at least to the cassette era. I personally don't think they'd be up to the era of CD players but that's open for discussion.

Thoughts? Ideas?

I'm curious. Indulge me. (:

Comments

[zelha.livejournal.com]

In this filler arc, the monk had computers (they looked like laptops) when cheking up on filler!character names Sora who has the same attitude issues than Saucekay. O_o

[istne-pieklo.livejournal.com]

I think there was an opening or an ending in the fillers from the first part (which I didn't exactly watch, so I might be mistaken) where Naruto played videogames. So I think they have at least that. Personally I believe they do have technology. Maybe not the most modern one, but smth from the 90's maybe...

[tenaciously.livejournal.com]

Crap - I should have picked up on that. I'll need to look at that again, thanks.

[tenaciously.livejournal.com]

Yeah, early 90s or so is what I'd guess as well.

Thanks for the input! ^^

[istne-pieklo.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. Btw, here's the ending I was talking about. Looks like I wasn't wrong: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IlMlDvRrPY&feature=related

[tenaciously.livejournal.com]

Thats adorable! XD Thanks again!

Oh. YOU.

I'd know that icon anywhere. *paws at it* Cannot snag.

do want. ♥

[via-diagnosis.livejournal.com]

In the manga, I vaguely remember Sasuke having either a TV or a computer in his room before he left Konoha.

Though I don't think Kishi thinks much about what's supposed to be anachronistic or not, considering in an interview he once said "they don't have guns", but then proceeded to have a character compare something to a gun.

[istne-pieklo.livejournal.com]

No problem))
Which one? The Naruto from some boring Shippuuden episode?)) Why "cannot snag"? O_o

[tenaciously.livejournal.com]

Now there's an interesting double standard for you.

Hm, I'll have to check that out - thanks. ^^

[tenaciously.livejournal.com]

lol yes.

I dunno - I'm in a strange mood today. XD

Is it bad that there's a high sex appeal to me when his collar is low? XD -is shot-

[dexteria.livejournal.com]

I remember in one of the movies they put out when the team goes to be bodyguards for this actress (really princess zomg), Naruto ends up in a city that looked preeetty much like modern day cities. So I'm guessing, you could see it as the villages being in the "country" whereas cities really do exist as well as technology. Only that Konoha and Co. abides to the more traditional ways of life.

Makes sense? XD

[istne-pieklo.livejournal.com]

Hahaha, well, I think you have every right to snag it))))
You kidding me? It's awesome!))) I drooled all over when I saw that. No headband, low collar and such a cute facial expression! He is absolute love! ^___o

[tenaciously.livejournal.com]

credit you then? ♥

OMFG IS IT EVER!! and he's just a leettle dirty. :3 I like it like that yes I do. You just made my fangirly day. ^__^

[istne-pieklo.livejournal.com]

As you wish))) Credit is not necessary, I guess... <3
OH, AND YOU'VE MADE MINE!!! Gee, seriously, the guy can never look bad! He's always hot!

[yumi-maki.livejournal.com]

I don't know why but I'm sure that they had computer s- I think I saw Kabuto using one in Orochi's lair - or the medic-nins using it, not quite sure.

[tenaciously.livejournal.com]

As a fellow artist I would find it disrespectful if I didn't credit. Therefore - I credit, always. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

(Why did that sound alot like Lee for a second there?! -shot again-)

I don't fangirl alot so, *FLAILS* EEE! OMG I KNOW! When he was younger he bugged me, but after him noticing that his younger self was annoying? I pratically SQUEALED. I was like, "ILU SO HARD!".

[thepsion5.livejournal.com]

I seem to remember Kabuto staring at a bunch of monitors right before Kimimaru woke up and ran off.

If I had to guess, I'd say that analog technologies like radio and magnetic tapes are available but mostly to higher classes, and true digital technology and more advanced recording devices like security cameras are purely in the realm of the government.

[thepsion5.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't really count any of the filler arcs when judging what kind of technology is available in that world.

They seem to have limited forms of electronics, but I've never noticed anything that even remotely resembles a power plant in any of the ninja villages (or anywhere else, for that matter). I wonder if they somehow use Ninjutsu to generate electricity.

[readstorobots.livejournal.com]

During the Chuunin exams when Gaara's team arrived some guy went in and had a tape to show Anko, and put it in a tv.

I was always curious about the technology as well. It's good to read through all of these comments. =]

[tenaciously.livejournal.com]

Yes! I remember that!

It is nice to see - I agree, I'm glad I'm not the only person who wonders that.

[istne-pieklo.livejournal.com]

I'm not an artist really... I rarely make icons and they almost always suck. XDD I always credit too (at least when I know who to credit and when I don't I mostly write in the comments field: who made this!!!??? Pls tell me and I'll credit! LOL), but when it comes to mine, I don't ask for anything)))
(What's bad about Lee? He's a little... weird. But he's fun! And his enthusiasm is most definitely contagious))))
I do fangirl quite a lot, at least over SasuNaru these days and these characters in particular. I used to like Naruto in the first part because he was so cool and funny and unyielding, but when I saw Shippuuden, I was like: HE'S SEXY TOO!!! WHOA!!! COOL!!!!

[psycho-freak77.livejournal.com]

well, wait, if (pretty much) everyone agrees with the 90s-ish technology, then what about technology revolving around weaponry? i mean, people guns back in the 1700 and 1800s (pardon me if the dates are wrong. i didn't really pay that much attention to my world history class this year, so it could have been before that), so does the naruto-verse just not go into that realm of technology because they think ninja arts is all they need or what?

[vescas.livejournal.com]

Kishi specifically said they don't have guns.. and any other type of exploding weapon seems to be taken care of via chakra or tags and such... so, look at it as maybe no gunpowder?

[tenaciously.livejournal.com]

LOL me too. I hate leaving them unnamed. XD

(Nothing wrong with Lee! It's just nuts when I've got a whole whackload of characters in my head that all want to say something! XD I'm not a babsitter! aaaauuuh!)

Oh I enjoy his additude - don't get me wrong. I just wish I would have watched the subs instead of the English version is all - that kind of killed it but HOMG SHIPPUDEN NARUTO!!! SEXY! Y HELO THAR JAILBAIT!! XDD

Oh dude. I'm SO deep into that pairing right now. I should be updating my fic, and finishing up my Team 7 drabble where Hatake Kakashi has a headache.)

[istne-pieklo.livejournal.com]

(Hahahahaha, I know the feeling!!!)
OMFG, you're like... a hero! I couldn't bear more than 15 mins of the dubbed version. Though I watched it out of curiosity long after I saw the original one. They all have such sexy voices in the Japanese version, esp. Sasuke, so I just can't bear any dub.

Hahahaha, so am I! Talk about updating! That's what I should be doing too. But I'm not. I'm evil! Or lazy... Or brain dead... Take your pick. XDDD