So you've never watched this brilliant anime series called Naruto? Let's fix that
He dreams of becoming Hokage (the ninja world's version of Prime Minister crossed with national hero), so people finally respect him. What follows are 700+ episodes of underdog grit, explosive fights, deep trauma, painfully relatable friendships, and more emotional speeches than a graduation ceremony explaining daddy issues.There's something eternally magnetic about watching a scrappy, loud, borderline annoying child who no one believes in, slowly (and very dramatically), becoming that guy. Naruto starts off with zero talent, a ton of heart, and a tragic past that would've sent most of us straight into therapy.But instead of giving up, he trains, fails, trains harder, headbutts destiny, and then hugs his enemies into redemption. And even after saving the world multiple times (literally), he still ends up being the same doofus who slurps ramen and messes up paperwork. Icon!Naruto's greatest power isn't the Rasengan (spiralling sphere), it's the writers' ability to make every character feel like the main one. You've got Rock Lee, who fights with just fists and the power of youth; Kakashi, the hot, emotionally unavailable mentor; and Itachi, who may or may not be the reason you're still crying at 3 am.Even the villains have layered, tragic backstories that make you go, 'Am I siding with a mass murderer now?' Yes. Yes, you are. That's the Naruto effect. Nobody is judging you.And the filler episodes. Annoying? Yes. But weirdly charming? Also, yes. At one point, Naruto was just 15 per cent plot and 85 per cent chaos. Entire arcs are about chasing a lost bug or helping a struggling ramen chef, and yet we watched. Because even in the absurdity, it felt like home. A place where nothing made sense, but everything felt right.advertisementThere's a reason Naruto is still everywhere, in memes, tattoos, motivational speeches, and that one friend who still does the Naruto run at airports. It's not just a show, it's a shared fever dream of ambition, loss, friendship, eyeliner, and questionable parenting.Whether you're an anime veteran or someone who still confuses Naruto with Pokemon, this is the one cult classic you owe it to yourself to experience. And trust me, once you start, you won't stop.And for those who still watch the reruns of the show as if their life depends on it, if someone asks whether you still watch Naruto, look them dead in the eye and whisper: 'I never stopped.'- Ends
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