Naruto was the first anime I ever watched. Because of this, I was pretty excited when the anime received somewhat of a resurgence in popularity. However, I believe that this show is far from perfect. Since the interest is up, I am going to explain why in a two-part blog.
First, the good parts of the show. Naruto's world is definitely the best part of the show. Prior to the finale, it had a rich history, interesting politics, and unique concepts. The world is responsible for the show's coolest moments, and without it, all of the conflicts' significance would be far lessened. The best characters in Naruto directly benefit from the rich world around them. This same logic applies to the show's jutsu, which would be terribly boring without the concept of chakra to limit them. Jutsu have clear guidelines because of their attachment to chakra, and without these clear guidelines, the fights would lose a lot of their intensity, and the jutsu would be less entertaining as a result. Naruto is very hit-or-miss when it comes to its characters, but when it hits, it really hits. Characters such as Kakashi, Itachi, and Rock Lee are able to pull at the heart strings with their tragic pasts and make you laugh with their endearing personalities. This good writing makes the fights that include these characters far more interesting because you are actually invested in their plight. Good characters are crucial to a fighting anime. It doesn't matter how many cool fights there are if your audience doesn't care about the battle's outcome. Pain is another example of a great character, his cause isn't one-sided, so you can actually side with his views if you so choose. This moral grayness makes Pain an incredibly interesting villain because his ideals aren't necessarily evil, they're just a bit warped. These warped views make him more believable than a generic villain, and make that fight with Pain so much more interesting as a result. Between the setting and the good characters, a truly appealing show is created. But the many flaws of the show prevent me from considering it one of the best. Next Blog: The Negatives of Naruto
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