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Naruto

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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10 Naruto Characters Who Should've Been The Protagonist Instead

As iconic as Naruto is as a character there were many others throughout the anime series that could have replaced him as the protagonist.

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Boruto and Kawaki
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Gives Naruto's Son a Key Victory - And a New Problem

Chapter 9 of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex finds Boruto embarrassing a familiar enemy in battle but this victory comes at a very terrifying cost.

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Naruto from Naruto and Boruto from Naruto: Next Generations
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Studio Hints at Boruto's Seasonal Future

Anime series Boruto could seemingly fix one of its longest-standing problems thanks to studio Pierrot taking inspiration from Bleach and Demon Slayer.

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Jiraiya, Naruto and Shikamaru from Naruto Shippuden
10 Best Naruto: Shippuden Fights, Ranked

Naruto: Shippuden featured some of the franchise's most amazing fights, with Naruto, Sasuke, Pain and Kakashi proving their epic ninja skills.

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Why Did Itachi Kill the Uchiha Clan in Naruto?

The Naruto anime took its time in revealing the truth about the events surrounding Itachi Uchiha's massacre of his own clan. Here's how it went down.

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10 Best Naruto: Shippuden Episodes, Ranked

Some of Naruto's best adventures happen in Shippuden, with memorable episodes putting a spotlight on characters like Kakashi, Sasuke, and Pain.

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Naruto Creator Shocked By the Popularity of Two "Weaker" Characters

Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto was surprised by the Western popularity of these two arguably weaker characters from the original Shonen Jump series.

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20 Saddest Deaths In Naruto That Broke Fans' Hearts, Ranked

Many beloved heroes and villains from the Naruto franchise passed away, breaking fans' hearts in the process.

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10 Best Fights in the Naruto Franchise, Ranked

From Naruto to Boruto, the Naruto franchise is packed full of epic battles featuring powerful characters like Naruto Uzumaki and Orochimaru.

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Naruto: 10 Characters Stronger Than Itachi (& 10 Who Are Weaker)

Naruto's Clan Killer Itachi might be a pretty powerful person, but there are some characters who could handily beat him (and many who would fail).

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The Best Itachi Uchiha Quotes In Naruto and Naruto Shippuden

Itachi Uchiha is one of Naruto's most complex, beloved characters, and across his devastating rivalry with his brother, he spoke a lot of wise words.

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10 Best Studio Pierrot Anime As of 2024, Ranked

Studio Pierrot is a Japanese animation studio that has produced three of the most popular & most influential shonen anime of all time.

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Naruto performs his Oiroke no Jutsu (Sexy Technique) in the titular anime.
Naruto Studio President on Censorship: "No One Overseas Will Want to Watch"

The president of Naruto's studio Pierrot says Japanese anime self-censoring for overseas popularity will backfire, adding "no one will want to watch."

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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 from Naruto and Boruto from Naruto: Next Generations
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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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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