
‘Naruto’ Was The Best Underdog Story — Until It Wasn’t

Narutois often considered one of the hallmarks of shōnen anime, and for good reason. It features an eclectic cast of characters, a premise that was deceptively simple yet laid the groundwork for some fairly epic stories, and some of the best fight sequences ever to be put to animation. All of these elements are what led fans to declare Naruto part of the “Big 3” alongside One Pieceand Bleach, and contributed to its massive popularity. Yet for everything Naruto did right, there’s one element of the story that stands out, and it concerns protagonist Naruto Uzumaki.
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