What is Naruto?
Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an adolescent ninja who searches for recognition from his peers and the village elders. The story is in two parts, the first set in Naruto's pre-teen years, and the second in his teens. The series is based on two one-shot manga by Kishimoto: Karakuri (1995), which earned Kishimoto an honorable mention in Shueisha's monthly Hop Step Award the following year, and Naruto (1997).
The series was adapted into an anime television series produced by Pierrot and Aniplex, which broadcast 220 episodes in Japan from 2002 to 2007; the English adaptation of the series aired on Cartoon Network and YTV from 2005 to 2009. Naruto: Shippuden, a sequel to the original series, premiered in Japan in 2007, and ended in 2017, after 500 episodes. The English adaptation was broadcast on Disney XD from 2009 to 2011, and then switched to Adult Swim's Toonami block in January 2014. Besides the anime series, Pierrot has developed eleven movies and eleven original video animations (OVAs).
Where Can I Watch Naruto in Order?
If you’re looking to watch Naruto in order, you’ll want to start with the original series first. This series ran for 220 episodes and follows Naruto’s pre-teen years. The English adaptation was broadcast on Cartoon Network and YTV from 2005 to 2009.
Once you’ve finished the original series, you can move on to Naruto: Shippuden, which is the sequel series. This series ran for 500 episodes, and the English adaptation was broadcast on Disney XD from 2009 to 2011, and then switched to Adult Swim's Toonami block in January 2014.
What Movies Are Available for Naruto?
As well as the anime series, Pierrot has developed eleven movies for Naruto. The movies usually feature an original story, and can be watched in any order. The movies are:
- Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
- Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Road to Ninja
- The Last: Naruto the Movie
- Boruto: Naruto the Movie
In addition to the movies, there are eleven original video animations (OVAs) which can be watched for more Naruto content.
What Other Material Is Available for Naruto?
In addition to the anime series and movies, there is also a range of video games, trading cards, and other merchandise available. There is also a range of novels, which explore different characters and events which occurred in the Naruto universe.
What Are the Best Naruto Episodes?
The best Naruto episodes will vary depending on the viewer’s own personal taste. However, some of the most popular episodes include “The Chunin Exam,” “The Search for Tsunade,” and “The Final Valley.” Other memorable episodes include “Kakashi’s True Face,” “The Quest for the Fourth Hokage’s Legacy,” and “The Final Battle.”
Should I Watch Naruto Subbed or Dubbed?
The choice of whether to watch Naruto subbed or dubbed is a personal preference. Subbed refers to the original Japanese audio with English subtitles, while dubbed refers to the English-language version of the show. Both versions of the show are available for streaming and purchase.
Conclusion
Naruto is a popular anime series with a wide range of content available. Fans of the series can watch the original series, Naruto: Shippuden, as well as eleven movies and eleven OVAs. There is also a range of merchandise, video games, and trading cards available. Whether you watch subbed or dubbed is a personal preference, but both versions are available for streaming and purchase.
