The Naruto franchise embodies a core shonen concept: the gradual rise in power levels as the story progresses. Naturally, Sasuke Uchiha, being the deuteragonist, grows stronger throughout the series, ...

Though the Naruto anime wrapped up years ago, we’re always game for a rewatch. But unless you’ve got endless free time to sit through all 11 feature-length films and 12 shorts, you may want to skip a ...

Fridous used to be a film critic at whatkeptmeup. She had never imagined she would become an anime fan, and the first series that got her into anime was Demon Slayer. What started as a casual ...

Naruto is an anime that has introduced audiences to some of the strongest anime characters of all time, many of whom are still widely discussed even after the series’ conclusion. However, debates ...

Naruto is one of the most iconic anime and manga series of all time. The series is globally recognized for its amazing story, emotional depth, and interesting characters. The story follows Naruto, an ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Sasuke defeats Orochimaru, showing mastery over the Sharingan.

Created by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto is one of the anime community's longest-running and most beloved shows. It ran for 300+ episodes when it first debuted but, thanks to a time jump, eventually ...

The story of Naruto goes into depressing territory frequently, with its protagonist often reflecting on his past, shunned by his village, no friends in sight, and scoffed at for his dreams of becoming ...