Naruto is easily one of the most popular anime franchises of all time. It is no exaggeration to say that the beloved anime and its sequel shaped an entire generation of anime fans. In many ways, ...

Based on Masashi Kishimoto’s long-running manga series, Naruto follows a misunderstood adolescent ninja working to clear his name and polish his powers. First hitting screens in 2002, the series has ...

Naruto Uzumaki’s journey isn’t just about chasing after Sasuke or dreaming of becoming Hokage; it’s also about making it through the many, many filler episodes that come along the way. With roughly 40 ...

One such example of Kishimoto’s utter mastery of contradiction is on display in this episode, where Naruto first meets his mother, Kushina. It goes without saying that, on the surface, these are ...

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...