Introduction
For those who grew up in the early 2000s, Naruto was the defining anime of their childhood. The story of a young ninja striving to become the next Hokage captivated fans around the world. But after a long and successful run, the series finally came to an end in 2023. In this article, we'll take a look at the history of the Naruto franchise and when it officially ended.
History of Naruto
Naruto first began as a manga series written by Masashi Kishimoto. The story follows the journey of a young ninja, Naruto Uzumaki, as he strives to become the next Hokage of his village. The manga was serialized in the weekly magazine Shonen Jump, and was adapted into an anime series in 2002. The anime quickly gained a massive following, and spawned numerous spin-offs, movies, and video games. Naruto was so popular that it became one of the most profitable franchises of all time.
The End of Naruto
After 15 years of ongoing stories, the Naruto franchise finally came to an end in 2023. The final chapter of the manga was released in November of that year, and the final episode of the anime aired in December. The finale was met with both sadness and joy from fans, as they said goodbye to a beloved series. Despite the end of the series, the Naruto franchise still lives on, with numerous spin-offs, movies, and video games.
Conclusion
Naruto was one of the most popular anime series of the early 2000s, and it captivated fans around the world. After a long and successful run, the series finally came to an end in 2023. Although the series is over, the Naruto franchise still lives on with numerous spin-offs, movies, and video games. For those who grew up in the early 2000s, Naruto will always be remembered as one of the defining anime of their childhood.
