Audience reviews
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KysGloria
It’s a Classic ..Like there’s No Doubt about it like It’s An Essential to Watch this Anime This was my 3rd anime Ive ever watched and it was One of my fav growing Up And I Plan To ReWatch it again some day but I mean Till then It’s A Really Good Anime And The Characters are Iconic And the Memes are also Iconic it’s just Very Recognizable And You Can’t say Otherwise. But 4 me It’s a Top Ten Anime Which is a Hot Take but i really like other anime’s over this one so yea But don’t take this the Wrong Way This Anime Is on of the Goats Just Not mine But I’d def Recommend u this anime to watch first if ur New
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What does it take for someone everyone looks down on to become someone everyone respects? *Naruto* tells the story of a loud, troublesome young ninja who dreams of becoming the strongest ninja in his village and earning the respect of the people who have always rejected him.
The story follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village who struggles to gain recognition while carrying a painful past. Alongside his teammates Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, under the guidance of their teacher Kakashi Hatake, Naruto begins his journey as a ninja. What starts as a story about a boy chasing his dream gradually develops into something much bigger, exploring friendship, loneliness, rivalry, sacrifice, and the meaning of never giving up.
The story has a relatively simple premise,…
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I didn't mind it. It was a good intro series into Naruto Shippuden and I liked a lot of the episodes and plot lines. I didn't realise whilst I was watching this that many people skip filler episodes so I watched every damn episode. DON'T DO THIS, it is rough rip.
It is good though and necessary for Shippuden.
I like the series and I think others will too. I liked the art style. Naruto was annoying most of the time but i can't help but love him. The others because they are so young are also slightly annoying, but it is so good because you can see character growth.
Read at the sourceKihtrak777
My personal favourite anime of all time. This show's action, animation and the highs are timeless, way ahead of their time. It is very easy to watch even for a very old show. This show isn't perfect, but the best part about this show is that how hyped you feel about all the hype scenes. And now coming to where it shines best, the OSTs are in my opinion the best in all of anime , truly an amazing fusion of japanese instruments and modern instruments. My only critique here is naruto's relationship with sasuke, it is very annoying and unnatural. Of course this review is excluding fillers.
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Absolutely incredible and the start of one of the greatest journeys ever - this anime is so ahead of its time it’s genuinely insane - no anime will ever get close to how good of a shonen this is - the animation the fluidity the choreography can never be replicated by newer gen shonens - some of the fights in this show left me absolutely jaw dropped - the choreography is absolutely stunning and it’s just so fluid - every character has incredible character development and even the fillers are really enjoyable and intertwine with the story great - as someone that thought they would never watch Naruto and a long anime like this it’s clear to see why this is one of the best animes oat - just an absolutely special journey and can’t wait to see how it continues in shippuden
Read at the sourceUnbound_027
Characters:8/10
Plot: 8/10
Conflict: 8/10
Animation: 7/10
My Enjoyment: 9/10
Overall: 8/10
I have decided to give the highly praised Naruto a watch. Finally! If I had to give you a reason why I found it to be a compelling story to watch, well here is the reason why.
Let us start with our main character Naruto. The best way to describe him is that he comes off as relatable. Naruto starts off as someone that is lonely and being shunned from the village. All because of something he had no control or knowledge of. Despite that, he doesn't justify it as a reason to go rogue. Matter of fact, he uses this as a reason to chase his dream; to be Hokage. A dream that he chases in the story in hopes to be recognised and seen by those in his village. He is loud, brash, eager and hyperactive. But ther…
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This was the first of the big three anime I have watched and hope to watch the rest at some point in time. I think the OG Naruto series is very solid, it does have some glaring issues but was pretty enjoyable nonetheless.
Let’s start with the story, Naruto is a child who is essentially shunned from his village because of the demon fox that lives within him. He wants to prove himself and become hokage of the Leaf Village. Under the mentorship of Kakashi and Jiraya, he tries to focus on his growth alongside Sasuke and Sakura. The story was good, every arc felt very fresh and having new ideas for each one.
This series was split into distinct arcs and when it comes to the story beats of all these arcs, I don’t think there was a bad one. The only arc I can criticize the story for being too sl…
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First what i wanna say that Naruto,here starts everything,the story of Naruto and everything,this is the beggining of everything,and i cant lie but i liked every fight in this anime,animation wasnt that great but it was alright since it is an old anime.
Characters are amazing,Naruto,Kakashi,Sasuke everyone,Rock Lee etc,they are just amazing,even if it has 220 episodes and many of them are fillers,you can even skip through them and its alright,every fight is memorable and i cant lie,its peak.
The most fights i liked about it was the fight between Naruto and Neji Hyuga fr,like it was amazing,and overall this anime needs more attention because its peak,even if its long but its still alright,it has a 10/10 from me,its pure masterpiece.
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Of course I recommend the Naruto experience.
Naruto is a legendary franchise for many reasons. BUT, it's not perfect.
It's one of my favorite anime, and I can tell you without hesitation that it's not exactly good. So yes, the play has its high points, its mediocre moments, and parts that go nowhere, as well as some bad bits. It’s not consistent. And that’s why I should warn you to be patient with it and not take it too seriously.
The idea behind the show is, in principle, to create an engaging fiction, and it certainly is.
The anime enhances Kishimoto’s original work. The music is excellent. And overall, I think it’s enjoyable.
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A classic that marked my childhood and still retains much of its power today.
Naruto was, for many people (including me), a true gateway to the world of anime. There's a strong emotional factor here, of course, but even trying to look at it from a distance, it's hard to deny the impact and quality of this classic phase of the work.
As the first great shounen for many viewers, Naruto hits the mark. The beginning is solid, well-structured, and manages to develop its world organically. The village system, the ninjas, the techniques—everything is introduced gradually, without overwhelming, creating a sense of natural progression. It's the kind of construction that makes you want to keep watching not only for the story but for the universe itself.
And speaking of story, the first major arc a…
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Well, the story is a little better than it's sequel but overall it has the same problem, except shippuden has a crazy direction of it's story in the end which managed to ruin even more what was a already rather poor show . Next time, you can bring the ET to kill the aliens with a little boy on a bike .
Negative Aspects:
- Most time characters are static during combat scenes .
- I get pretty tired of the repeated trees and landscapes, lots of times i get the same static frame repeated 10 times during a show (jutsus, kunais, fighting choreography repeated 5 times in 10 secs ) for real, was this a low budget show ?
- Biggest assassins like to talk more than the main characters and always fail to assassinate .
- It's content is good for an 8 year old, the dialogues are always repetitive and…
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Alright, Naruto… I’d give it a 7/10. It’s a solid show, with some epic highs, but it definitely has rough patches. First off, the story is good — seeing Naruto grow from this hyperactive, annoying kid into a ninja who starts getting respect is satisfying. The Chunin Exams arc? Absolutely legendary. Rock Lee vs Gaara, Naruto vs Neji, Sasuke vs Gaara… those fights are still hype as hell. Even some smaller battles are exciting because strategy and teamwork actually matter. And the emotional moments, like Haku and Zabuza’s story, hit way harder than you’d expect from a “kid ninja show.”
The characters are the real reason to watch this. Naruto is loud, obnoxious, and sometimes super frustrating, but he’s impossible not to root for. Sasuke is broody, irritating, and makes terrible choices a lot…
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Naruto was the first anime that I had fortune to watch though I still like it,It will forever be wasted potential especially is naruto shippuden!
The main story itself is compelling enough that it doesn’t feel like reason just to get cool characters to fight it out (Which is the vibe I’m getting from Bleach from my experience of watching it so far. The story in Naruto is always expanding, new characters get introduced, new villains emerge and while a lot of the events in this series are set up for what’s to come in Shippuden (Especially in the Sasuke Retrieval Arc) it’s still worth watching to see where the characters grow and mold into the people they are later in the story (I say this because it seems quite a few people skip this series and start with Shippuden).
Not everything is flawl…
Read at the sourceLuckyGaijin
Naruto is a masterclass in world building. Since the Zabuza arc, we are shown how small and weak the main characters are to the world they live in, and every following arc expands the world without taking this feeling away.
Despite the age, Naruto is incredibly badass without being corny. Jutsus, bandanas, secret villages, giant frogs; the world of naruto is one of the most interesting in anime. Also, every single fight is amazing and orochimaru is one of the best and scariest villains in shonen.
In part 1, every character has a place in the story, with most of them having incredible backstory and development. The concept of clans is an amazing element that increases the depth of world and gives side characters interesting powers.
Naruto is a classic everyone should watch. Unfortunately…
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47 - Naruto, an anime that has stood the test of time. I was first introduced to Naruto on Toonami, and if you ever had the pleasure in watching Toonami growing up then you’ll understand how important it was to watch every night.
Naruto quickly became my favourite show, growing up watching Dragonball Z and then moving straight on to Ninja’s? How cool are Ninja’s! Anyways, Naruto follows a young Naruto Uzumaki whose dream is to one day became Hokage, the leader of the Hidden Lead Village. Throughout the anime you meet more and more Ninja’s who all have different goals and objectives in life and you start to build connections to each and every one of them, for me it was Itachi. -Side note: if you are reading this review and have not seen the anime then take note that yes, you are correct, n…
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Naruto is actually a really good adventure ninja series for children and adults! The series works really well with characters - there are dozens of important characters and each of them seems to be thought out in advance with a clear character and possible development - you mainly enjoy watching any of them, as well as paying a lot of attention to explaining combat elements and techniques, which are then used more than often, but you just know immediately what it's about, the story itself also keeps its structure and events follow smoothly, bringing surprises and memorable moments or twists. It should be added that the plot is more and more full of filler episodes - fortunately, these are usually no less entertaining than those that advance the main story, in general, the number of weak po…
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Naruto – Spoiler-Free Review
Visuals (Animation & Art): 7/10
The visuals throughout the series are hit-and-miss. At their best, they’re unbelievable; at their worst… not so much. But given the show’s massive runtime, that inconsistency is expected. Still, some of the fight choreography and action sequences stand out as some of my favourites in all of anime.
Sound & Music: 10/10
Naruto absolutely nails it here. From iconic OPs and EDs to background tracks that still give me chills, the soundtrack is unforgettable. The ambience sets the tone perfectly, and the nostalgia only amplifies its impact. A perfect score in this category.
Story & Writing: 6/10
Setting aside the plague of filler episodes, the story does what you’d expect from a shounen: it entertains, keeps you invested, and lets t…
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yooo rewatching it rn bro this is soo nostalgic and it's still really good even though sometimes you feel that the episodes are streched a little bit too much compared to the manga ngl sometimes it turned out really shit and annoying but sometimes it turned out incredible like the first encounter of naruto with kyubi bro theyve done that really good in the manga it's like 2 pages or something like that and in the anime you can feel the tension between naruto and kyubi and the horror that the latter unleashes but yeah this aint sum intellectual review as youve probably noticed on the first word but I just had to thank this childhood masterpiece again.
(btw even tho its shonen and sometimes they tend to be too childish now that weve grown up and all that naruto still has this part where you…
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Naruto (2002) is a classic anime with 220 episodes. It’s a good series and absolutely worth at least one full watch.
At first, I only planned to watch 5 episodes. Then I told myself I should finish the first arc atleast (up to episode 19). But after that point, I simply couldn’t stop. I skipped the fillers (90 filler episodes) and ended up completing the show in just 8 days.
The storyline is engaging, and the characters are diverse and memorable. The animation is solid for its time, and the pacing holds up well.
Once you finish this, don’t miss Naruto: Shippuden — it’s darker, more mature, and overall even better.
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Naruto: More Than Just a Classic.
When we talk about anime and the greatest works in its history, it’s impossible not to think of Naruto.
This incredible shōnen has been the starting point for many of us in the world of anime, and that’s why it holds a special place in our hearts.
Its story is gripping and exciting. Even with filler episodes, it manages to stay entertaining and keeps you wanting more.
The characters are diverse—some are well-developed, others not so much—but it’s almost guaranteed that one of them will become your favorite. In my case, it was Gaara.
The animation, while not on par with today’s modern productions, is still beautiful and expressive in its own right.
The soundtrack is simply wonderful. Every piece fits the scene perfectly—whether it’s a battle, a sad moment,…
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