Naruto

Description

From Viz:
Twelve years ago the Village Hidden in the Leaves was attacked by a fearsome threat. A nine-tailed fox spirit claimed the life of the village leader, the Hokage, and many others. Today, the village is at peace and a troublemaking kid named Naruto is struggling to graduate from Ninja Academy. His goal may be to become the next Hokage, but his true destiny will be much more complicated. The adventure begins now.

Read for FREE on Manga Plus

Note: Nominated for the 19th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize and won the "Rookie of the Year" award in the media fine arts category by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2015.

Type

Manga

Naruto Gaiden - Nanadaime Hokage to Akairo no Hanatsuzuki (Sequel)

Boruto - Naruto the Movie (Sequel)

Boruto: Naruto the Movie (Novel) (Sequel)

Naruto Shinden 2015 (Novel) (Side Story)

Naruto Jinraiden - The Day the Wolf Howled (Novel) (Side Story)

Naruto Hiden Series (Novel) (Sequel)

Naruto (Novel) (Side Story)

Uchiha Sasuke no Sharingan Den (Spin-Off)

Naruto Shinden 2018 (Novel) (Side Story)

Naruto: Konoha Shinden - Yukemuri Ninpouchou (Sequel)

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Sequel)

Naruto Gaiden: Uzu no Naka no Tsumujikaze (Prequel)

Naruto Movie Manga (Spin-Off)

The Last: Naruto the Movie (Novel) (Sequel)

Associated Names

Hóⁿ-éng Jím-chiá

Naluto

NARUTO―ナルト―

Naṛutu

Нароуто

Наруто

Նարուտո

נאַרוטאָ

נארוטו

ناروتو

ناروتۆ

ناروطو

ناروٹو

ނަރުޓޯ

नारुतो

নারুতো

ନାରୁତୋ

நருடோ

ನರುಟೊ

นินจาคาถาโอ้โฮเฮะ

နာရူတို

ნარუტო

ナルト

火影忍者

狐忍

나루토

Groups Scanlating

Latest Release(s)

c.700 by MANGA Plus 4 years ago

c.699 by MANGA Plus 4 years ago

c.698 by MANGA Plus 4 years ago

Search for all releases of this series

Status in Country of Origin

72 Volumes (Complete)
24 Combini-ban Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1 (Naruto) / Vol 28, Chap 245 (Shippuden) Chap 239-244 adapted in EP 119-120

Ends at Vol 27, Chap 238 (Naruto) / Vol 72, Chap 699 (Shippuden) Chap 700 adapted in Boruto EP 24

User Reviews

Naruto by residentgrigo

Naruto by shounen_lover

Naruto by Anonymous

Forum

535 topics, 13986 posts

Click here to view the forum

User Rating

Average: 7.7 / 10.0 (5539 votes)

Bayesian Average: 7.69 / 10.0

26%

17%

21%

15%

Last Updated

October 13th, 2024 1:32pm PDT - 7 months ago

Image [Report Inappropriate Content]

Genre

Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Shounen
Search for series of same genre(s)

Categories

Log in to vote! Show all (some hidden)

Category Recommendations

Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fuyao Sect (Novel)

Usagi Yojimbo

Hiseki Senki Stone Buster!

Peerless: Wushuang (Novel)

Dinghai Fusheng Records (Novel)

Recommendations

Bleach

One Piece

Berserk

Hagane no Renkinjutsushi

Author(s)

Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Shueisha

Serialized In (magazine)

Shuukan Shounen Jump (Shueisha)

Akamaru Jump (Oneshot Pilot)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

MANGA Plus

Viz (72 Vols - Complete | 24 Omnibus, 3-in-1, - Complete; Print)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #439

(-136)

Monthly Pos #453

(-29)

3 Month Pos #542

(-55)

6 Month Pos #516

(+90)

Year Pos #450

(-19)

List Stats

On 12075 reading lists

On 585 wish lists

On 6354 completed lists

On 801 unfinished lists

On 744 custom lists

Note: You must be logged in to update information on this page.

Forum Posts Click to view the forum

What details did the studio add that made you uncomfortable (in anime)?

2 years ago

Masashi Kishimoto is Involved in Production on Lionsgate, Michael Gracey's Naruto Hollywood Film

8 years ago

Pairings at the end ruined it for me.

9 years ago

Naruto Epilogue Novels Get TV Anime This Winter

9 years ago

Naruto Franchise Gets New Boruto Manga Supervised by Masashi Kishimoto

9 years ago

User Comments [ Order by usefulness ]

Hmm,, not bad i guess... ?! or is it..??

by Machiavellism*
18 years ago

Rating: 6.5 / 10.0

Well, honestly this manga is not in my top 10 manga... But still it's worth your time to read... Or it isn't..??

[color=red][edit by mod, Spoilers][/color]

I do like gaara, but i think his scope getting smaller and smaller within the manga... Especially after the "died of gaara" arc, although he was came back to life at the end of the arc, which is a good point i think inspite of the "giving your life to other" jutsu... Am i right..?? I didn't even seen gaara after that arc... Where is he..?? Is he getting stronger or even dumber after became a kazekage... I think it would be more exciting if in the coming arc masashi give gaara a comeback plot of story... Ahaha...

I kinda miss the old naruto, like in the "chuunin test" arc... It kinda feels better than the shippuden arc... The recent arc is kinda weird for me... It looks like they (Naruto team n Sasuke team) keep fighting and fighting with the akatsuki... If one of them falls, the other is coming... It's kinda bored you know... If i'm not mistaken i'ts already more than 4 akatsuki died in action since the arc begin... Maybe it would be better if they finally catch up with itachi and fight him... Cause he is like the main conflict right... Go finish him off and move to the next arc...

Anyway, no offense bro... Just my opinion... Peace yow...

... Last updated 18 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

Nice Fights

by airgear12
18 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

i like how different skills and battle strategies are used in the manga. It shows that some fights require wits rather than just brute force. Though sometimes excessive drama ruin the mood in those great fights. . Also the author try to expand the story, and it makes some things complicated that's why i give it an 8

... Last updated 18 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

well...

by keshies2000
18 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

it's alrite. a decent shounen manga/anime (fillers suck), good plot great characters. Gaara of the sand and hinata are the best. ^_^

Was this comment useful? Yes

only for young teens and preteens.

by johan
18 years ago

Rating: 1.0 / 10.0

added to the [dbz pokemon sailormoon..etc list.]
"the famous yet childish animes list"

Was this comment useful? Yes

Great Beginning. Too much Angst.

by XGatsu
18 years ago

Rating: 5.0 / 10.0

To be honest I really liked the beginning of Naruto. My favorite arc is with zabuza because of the great character development, well thought out story, and the emotional ending. Sadly none of those qaulities are left. In fact those qaulities were lost long ago. Now all Naruto has are a bunch of whiny wannabe little snot nosed kids that seem to have forgotten their initial goals a long time ago.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Strangely addictive

by PrincessVera
18 years ago

Rating: 5.0 / 10.0

The art isn't spectacular, and the battle scenes get a little confusing, but it serves the series well. Also, the huge number of battle scenes get tedious and can hamper the plot, but strategy and individual abilities are incorporated to make it more interesting than a lot of other action manga. The constant "power-up" mentality for each character gets a little annoying at times, but the techniques they all learn are still pretty cool.

The time-skip is a cop-out, especially since the characters' personalities (including Naruto, the title character) seem to change dramatically. His personality was the driving force for a lot of the series, and now that it's gone, the second arc isn't as exciting or dynamic, especially since incredibly powerful new characters are introduced every few chapters. However, the plot continues to develop, so I look forward to seeing how it goes.

Not one of the top 10 manga I've read, but still a really fun series to read, if you have the time.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Awesome Series

by dragon695
18 years ago

Rating: N/A

[color=blue][edit by mod, Edited for language][/color]
Jesus people, this is a serialized weekly manga. In other words, it's supposed to go on ad infinitum. The idea that every manga needs to wrap up after a couple of years is totally absurd. How long has Batman, Superman, X-Men, and Spiderman been going? Why should the Japanese equivalent be any different? If a series has staying power, like this one, it should go on for another 10 years. I'm sick and tired of hearing the ******* about Naruto or Inuyasha being too long. Get over it people. Here's to hoping they have many more years to come.

Secondly, this is a SHONEN manga that's supposed to be targeted towards 8-16 year old kids. You should be damn thankful that plot and battles aren't as shallow as those found in Dragon Ball or Bleach. Indeed, the plot is quite rich if you look for it. But if you go in expecting to read some Miyazaki Epic tale, then you will be disappointed. At least the characters in Naruto don't always win. And some of the things that happen to them is quite sad. So take it for what it is, even with its flaws as I discuss later.

One of the most enjoyable parts of this series is the mystery behind each character's past. There are definitely some excellent plot twists along the way. Flashbacks are used quite frequently to fill in the pieces to these puzzling pasts. Unlike some, I find these flashbacks to be interesting and relevant. These personal struggles make the characters seem more real. The action is great and the drama is deep (but as I mention later on it does go overboard). I still, after all these years, can't wait for the next chapter to come out.

That being said, there are a few problems. The timeskip was total BS. Nothing was accomplished and it seemed only to be PIS. I found the younger Naruto to be more fun then his older self. His sometimes crazy antics and never-quit attitude was what made it fun to read. His indomitable spirit seems almost crushed in the latter part, which is OOC. While nobody expected Sasuke to become a happy-go-lucky guy, I think the way things have turned out so far has gone way overboard. Sasuke was the perfect foil for Naruto and breaking them up so early in the series was a mistake, IMHO. The struggle to overcome their individual challenges together (relying on each other) would have made for a much more compelling story then all the chasing/inferiority complex/angst nonsense that has plagued the series since the breakup. I can understand why some feel the series has dragged on... for me it just seems like the Sasuke Retrieval Arc never ended at the Vally of the End. If it was essential to break them up, then they should have been reunited much sooner. After all, they both have a common enemy (albeit for different reasons). Also, the mangaka (who admits he is no genius) tries too hard to explain seemingly magical phenomena with science. When you read fantasy, you suspend belief. There is no need to get into the weeds over how magic works. It was interesting at first, but it makes you loose that suspension of belief at times which ruins the atmosphere. I also find it annoying that Naruto isn't "allowed" to harness his internal "Fox" to it's fullest while the same restrictions do not seem to apply to any other characters in his situation (being the host of a Yokai spirit). It makes no sense, which gets us back to the science trying to explain magic. Another problem is the mangaka seems to stop favoring Naruto and starts favoring Sasuke as the series progresses (he even confesses at one point). This causes some real continuity and believability problems in the storyline (Sauske all of a sudden has gained psionic powers that can take over Naruto's mind AND mess with the Kyuubi 😕 ). I would expect a story to keep the title character as its primary focus.

Overall, despite its flaws, I love Naruto so I'll give it an 8.

... Last updated 18 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

Better than it seems

by GoesKaboom
18 years ago

Rating: N/A

I'll be honest with you here: I almost didn't read this manga because of my experiences with the North American dubbed anime (which is HORRIBLE, might I add. If you've been lucky enough to avoid it, DO NOT pick it up. I recommend watching it in Japanese).

It's interesting and I like the character development. But the reason I give it an 7.5 is because some of the characters spend all their time angsting coughSASUKEcough and in some places, it's not aesthetically pleasing to me. Some of the fight scenes seem to be all over the page to me, and the newer character designs seem hurried. But then, I'm not an artist, so maybe it's just my untrained eye.

But overall it's pretty good. I say give it a shot. Don't let lousy dubbed anime stop you: pick it up, and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Definitely not as juvenile as one would think.

by xObscurexOmenx
18 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

ART: In the beginning, the art's a bit sketchy and the action's hard to follow. Luckily, however, the art does get better as the chapters get higher, and the new, cleaner lines really helps the series aesthetically.

PLOT: It's there, but it's kind of blurred. It's more of a series about the trials in Naruto's life without a specific plot-line (unless you count becoming the Hokage a plot-line, there isn't one that is there throughout the manga). Nevertheless, this doesn't hurt the series as much as one would think, since the plot morphs as new trials emerge (ex: Orochimaru, Akatsuki, etc).

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: Beware of flashbacks. There will be MANY. And you can't forget about the angst. Some people might get annoyed with the fact that almost every single main character in the series has some kind of angst-ridden past, but the fact that the levels of angst vary between individuals helps it from getting TOO clichéd. The only annoying part about the flashbacks is that they take so long to get through chapter-wise (I swear, in the scene at the Valley of the End it was just getting ridiculous) and sometimes interrupt interesting action sequences even though they do fit in with the situations.

TECHNIQUES: The combination of ninja jutsus and element-based attacks is definitely intriguing, and the kinds of techniques found within the series are very creative. Summonings are plentiful as well, and the creatures summoned all have their own personalities, giving the idea another creative twist. However, there are moments when the series has a DBZ-esque way of having techniques (or people) "evolve" (the sharingan, Kyuubi, Orochimaru's cursed seal), which sometimes can become annoying as it gives off a feeling of unlimited power. But there are limits placed upon these powers, so at least the feeling of having unlimited potential is hindered somewhat. The fighting style in the series is very unique thanks to the ninja-style fighting, and it's refreshing when compared to the strength-based attacks of other shounen titles. The strategies detailed in battles are also often both creative and ingenious, giving battle another facet that more mangaka try to stay away from in shounen titles (just look at Shikamaru's battles for examples).

CHARACTERS: Well, Kishimoto-san sure outdid himself with the menagerie of characters in Naruto. You have everything from pervert to homocidal maniac to pedophile (well, they never say he's a pedophile, but it's pretty obvious that he has some of those tendencies). I personally have never found any two characters in the series to be too similar to each other personality-wise, and, considering the number of characters the series boasts, that's saying something.

LENGTH: Yes, it seems long when you look at the number of volumes or chapters. Still, it's difficult to notice how many volumes the series has gone through when you're actually reading it. Ignoring the battle at the Valley of the End (which only seemed long because of the drawn-out flashbacks), the series seems to go by quickly without making things seem drawn out.

As for negatives, I am really disappointed in the number of Naruto's techniques. Sure, he has the Kyuubi and extraordinary stamina, but what use is that when he only has two useful techniques that don't injure him whenever he uses them? His summoning isn't even fine-tuned enough to aid him in a normal battle, and Kage Bunshin can only get him so far. If he learned another USEFUL technique (spoiler warning: yes, he learned his "ultimate technique" for his element, but its use is limited, therefore making it rather useless in battle), then maybe he'd seem a bit more of a balanced fighter. Until then, I can't say that he's advanced any farther than his strength BEFORE he left for two years with Jiraiya.

So, all in all, this manga is very good, but there are a few drawbacks that keep it from getting a 10/10 score, such as originality (there are quite a few original concepts, but it sticks pretty closely to the clichés of shounen manga).

... Last updated 18 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

don't blame the anime

by kai0227
18 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

I think this manga does get a bad reputation because of the anime. The manga is still pretty darn good. It can drag on sometimes but it's definitely picking up again and overall still a good read. The anime on the other hand, is a different story. With the start of Shippuuden it is getting better but it was terrible for a long time. So people tend to trash both of them together when the manga is still good.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Pages (37) [ First ...21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ... ]