Do I have to say how much I loooove this series 😕 No, I don't.
It is so well thought out, not to mention, the art is great, and Mashimoto has been getting better and better at drawing. It's such a bit hit, that I don't have to tell people that I recommend it, since everyone else clearly recommends it too! ><
It's made me cry countless of times
The time when Naruto fought Gaara, about how Naruto told him not to feel alone
When Jiraya died T^T and when Sasuke found out the truth about Itachi's intentions (more tears)
And I cired when Asuma (dat his name?) died too...well, and other times that I can't remenber now
Naruto is about so many things. About love, loyalty, friendship, and determination. It's about pain and trying to create that peace that we know will never happen. But if it's worth a try, Naruto would do it. He wants peace just as much as the rest of the world wants. No one wants to see suffering anymore. And Naruto makes me think about everything. Yes, he's like many other shounen heroes, determined. But I actually am inspired because of him. Because he fights for justice, for the good.
My favorite quote from it,
"When people get hurt, they learn to hate. When people hurt others, they become hated and are racked with guilt. But knowing that pain allows people to be kind. Pain helps people grow."
Spoiler? Also, although I dislike any stories where people come back alive cough cough BLEACH, I'm honestly alright with the recent chapters (like 500 something so on). In fact, i think it's brilliant! I mean it really ties up any misunderstandings between people (like Sai and his bro, or even Gaara and his dad) and it's really touching T__T
oh yeah, and to those who say that the arcs are almost all the same, I think it's the same with almost any other shounen...i mean, the main theme i think in these typical shounen stories is that you become stronger and stronger through each battle and each defeat and come back with new techniques :/ i don't think this is something that Masashi Kishimoto should get bashed on ><;