Naruto is a shonen, fantasy, comedy manga written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, consisting of 72 volumes. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a persecuted young boy who wants to become a distinguished ninja. The first 27 volumes were adapted as just Naruto in the anime, while the remaining 45 were adapted as Naruto Shippuden.
Naruto begins with the titular ninja learning the basics of ninjutsu from his school. While the results are obviously exaggerated in the series, real ninja had training regiments and schools of their own. If you'd like to see the sorts of things that they learned, check out Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami's translation of the Shoninki, an authentic ninja training manual.
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Naruto, Rurouni Kenshin, and Bleach all feature their own takes on warrior classes that actually existed in Japanese history. In this ebook, Antony Cummins dives into the very real and often gruesome details of these warriors for hire, including several authentic Japanese manuscripts that have been translated to English for the first time.
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Naruto's first opening theme, "R★O★C★K★S", was performed by the rock band Hound Dog. Its visuals depict the series in its infancy, with Naruto taking on missions as a fledgling ninja alongside the rest of his team. While later story arcs would refine the series' style and tone, early Naruto won audiences over with its flawed, relatable characters and its harsh, ninja-centric setting.
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C'mon!
Running like a fugitive. Being chased by something.
Inside my heart is pounding. My throat dry like its withering.
For no single one, To none does belong, The time is ours, right now...
Unraveling the pain, Unraveling our hearts, Unraveling shadows.
Stifling our breath, Reaching for beyond, Tearing through the dark.
In fighting and in love, To the distant light above,
Yes, we are on the way.
I wanna rock...
Rockin' my heart.
Naruto's fifth opening theme, "Rhapsody of Youth" (also known as "Seishun Kyousoukyoku"), was performed by the rock band Sambomaster. Its visuals depict a turning point in the original series, where the once friendly rivalry between Naruto and Sasuke turns toxic. It raises an important question: "How far should you go to help someone who doesn't want to be helped?"
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Connecting old words that have been used up.
I just want to convey my simple thoughts.
That day's faint wind blows away
at the castle ruins of yesterday.
I'll laugh with you and live for the moment.
Still that incident will continue to trouble you, right?
That's why it must be good-bye.
Leaving nothing behind, let us share what is left.
In time, realize that it was everything.
And sadness will touch our cheeks, creating a river of tears.
Trembling thoughts swept into a vortex and melting away, baby!
Naruto is one of the most popular manga of all time, selling over 250 million copies and solidifying its place as one of the big three manga of Shonen Jump (with One Piece and Bleach). In this video, anime and manga reviewer Totally Not Mark examines the series for the very first time, hoping to discover why it means so much to so many people.
Naruto, Rurouni Kenshin, Bleach, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure are all currently being distributed by VIZ Media in North America. If you would like to see what products they have to offer for your favorite series, subscribe to VIZ's official newsletter, or read select chapters for free, this website is a great place to start.
Naruto has a massive amount of lore to keep track of. Narutopedia, a fan-made wiki hosted on Fandom, is one of the best resources available for the series and its sequel series Boruto, featuring detailed character profiles, lists of each type of ninjutsu, and detailed explanations for some of the series' most complex plot developments.
Naruto's story contains a wide variety of "tropes" (or "common story elements"), from Conservation of Ninjutsu to Magical Eye. TvTropes is a wiki dedicated to cataloging these tropes, providing notable examples from all kinds of media. It allows readers to browse these tropes by franchise and even find notable subversions where appropriate.
Naruto has been inspiring its readers ever since 1999. When researching the series for the first time, Wikipedia can make for a good, quick overview, while offering links and citations to other sources. When using it for academia purposes, however, be careful to examine the sources to make sure that any information is relevant and accurate.
Naruto, as one of Shonen Jump's "big three", has had a number of events to celebrate the series' history. In this newspaper article from The Straits Times, Ian Cheng explores Naruto: The Gallery, an art exhibit that went on tour in 2022, showcasing characters, settings, and events throughout the series.
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