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Naruto

Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.

Created by
Masashi Kishimoto
First TV Show
Naruto
Latest TV Show
Boruto
First Episode Air Date
September 21, 1999
Cast
Junko Takeuchi , Maile Flanagan , Noriaki Sugiyama , Yuri Lowenthal , Chie Nakamura , Kazuhiko Inoue , Dave Wittenberg

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Demon Slayer's Tanjiro attacking with his sword with Naruto from the titular anime
Naruto Studio President: "Demon Slayer Was a Major Turning Point of the Anime Industry"

The president of Naruto's Studio Pierrot, Michiyuki Honma, credits the massively popular Demon Slayer as a major turning point in the anime industry.

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Naruto and Boruto
Why Boruto is a Better Main Character Than Naruto

While Naruto had many personal and professional trials and tribulations, the Boruto era confirms his son is more interesting as a lead character.

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Naruto's anime Team 7, Sakura, Naruto and Sasuke look determined.
Naruto Studio President: "We Almost Had to Cancel the Series During the 2011 Earthquake"

The president of Naruto's studio Pierrot, Michiyuki Honma, reveals how the 2011 Japanese Earthquake almost forced the studio to shut down completely.

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Naruto's 15 Strongest Characters of All Time

Between Naruto and Shippuden, plenty of powerhouse ninjas were introduced to the story, but which among them were the strongest of all time?

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Naruto: All Forms Of Naruto Uzumaki, Ranked By Strength

As one of the strongest ninja in the shinobi world, Naruto has impressed fans with the growth he achieved across Naruto and Shippuden.

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The Naruto Anime Needs a Remake Just As Much As One Piece

With over 300 episodes, filler arcs, and spin off films, the original Naruto anime may be ready for a leaner and more focused remake.

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Boruto, Kawaki and Victor
10 Most Brutal Naruto & Boruto Deaths, Ranked

The popular Naruto and Boruto manga had many horrific deaths that were violent, impactful and proved that these stories aren't really for kids.

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Hagoromo, Senju Tobirama and Otsutsuki Kaguya from Naruto
10 Dead Naruto Characters Who Could Beat Boruto's Sentient God Trees

With the God Trees in the Boruto franchise wreaking havoc, a slew of powerful warriors from the Naruto era had the grit to take these villains down.

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Itachi Uchiha, Minato Namikaze, and Asuma Sarutobi
10 Naruto Characters Who Didn't Deserve To Die

The Naruto franchise is full of memorable deaths, including many that involve characters who deserved far better outcomes.

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Temari, Naruto and Sasuke Uchiha
Naruto: Every Fight In the Chunin Exams (& Their Winner)

The Chunin Exam arc showcased some of the best fights in Naruto, and the matchups really demonstrated what each young ninja was capable of.

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Naruto and his family in Boruto
10 Biggest Lessons Naruto Learned From Being a Father

In the Boruto era, Naruto learned a lot from being a father, which helped him to be a better person, husband, soldier and Hokage in the Hidden Leaf.

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Naruto Live-Action Producer Teases Cinematic Universe Potential in CinemaCon Update

A producer of the live-action Naruto movie reveals the potential of a possible Naruto cinematic universe in a new comment made at CinemaCon.

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25 Best Anime For Tweens & Teens

Finding age-appropriate anime for tweens and teens can be tough, but series like Haikyuu!!, Demon Slayer, and MHA will please any demographic.

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Naruto in his Nine Tails Chakra mode and Baryon mode from the anime Naruto
Every Jinchuriki Form Naruto Mastered, In Order of Appearance

As a Jinchuriki, Naruto has the power of a Tailed Beast. The Nine-Tails has several phases, and Naruto completes many modes throughout his journey.

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Best Anime On Crunchyroll

From brand-new breakout hits to classic fan favorites, Crunchyroll has a ton of great anime for fans to stream right now.

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Split Images of Sakumo, Rock Lee, and Fugaku
10 Naruto Ninja Who Never Showed Their Full Power

There are many characters in Naruto, like Hanabi & Rock Lee, who never got the chance to show the full potential of their abilities during the series.

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Naruto' Sasuke, Hinata and Gaara
The Strongest Naruto Siblings, Ranked

There are several highly skilled ninja in the world of Naruto that also happen to be siblings like Gaara, Kankuro & Temari, and Itachi & Sasuke.

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Naruto' Gold & Silver Brothers
Naruto's Gold & Silver Brothers, Explained

The big war in Naruto Shippuden era revealed a very intriguing background for the powerful Gold and Silver Brothers known as Kinkaku and Ginkaku.

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Naruto's Akatsuki members Orochimaru, Itachi and Deadara
The Most Powerful Akatsuki In Naruto, Ranked

The Akatsuki was one of the most villainous threats in the Naruto and Shippuden, but which Akutsuki member was the most powerful of all?

Naruto Uzumaki and a collection of Jins glasses in Shippuden collaboration
New Naruto Eyewear Collection Sees U.S. Release After Spectacular Japan Debut

A new Jins x Naruto Shippuden eyewear collection gives Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Itachi, Minato and Gaara a "whole new look."

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