The story follows Naruto's return to the village after 2.5 years of training with Jiraiya, as he throws himself into fierce battles against the Akatsuki.
Produced by Studio Pierrot, this epic series aired 500 episodes from 2007 to 2017.
Bonds with comrades, a spirit that never gives up, war and peace, the ninja way -- a work that depicts the quintessential themes of shounen manga on an overwhelming scale.
A landmark ninja anime beloved around the world.
01① Deadly Battles Against the Akatsuki
Battles against the shadowy organization "Akatsuki," composed of S-rank criminals, form the story's core.
Itachi, Pain, Tobi -- each enemy character possesses overwhelming strength and deep backstory.
Every battle against them is a legendary fight, offering the pinnacle of ninja combat 🔥
02② Emotional Episodes You Can't Watch Without Tears
Jiraiya's final moments, Itachi's truth, Minato and Kushina's love -- Shippuden is a treasure trove of tearful masterpieces.
Not just battles -- the characters' lives and feelings are carefully depicted, which is exactly why they strike the heart.
Numerous legendary episodes that make you cry no matter how many times you rewatch 😭
03③ Legendary Theme Song Lineup
"Hero's Come Back!!" (nobodyknows+), "Blue Bird" (Ikimonogakari), "Silhouette" (KANA-BOON), "Sign" (FLOW) -- packed with masterpieces.
Over 40 OP and ED songs combined, each one a track that goes down in anime song history.
The combination of visuals and music is so perfect that just the opening gets you hyped 🎵
04④ Naruto and Sasuke's Fated Rivalry
Best friends and rivals, light and shadow -- Naruto and Sasuke's relationship is the greatest contrast in shounen manga history.
The story of their paths diverging and converging again is a grand human drama.
The final battle at the "Valley of the End" in the latter half is one of the series' finest scenes ⚡
05⑤ The Overwhelming Scale of the Fourth Great Ninja War
All ninja villages form an allied force to face the Akatsuki's final plan -- the Great Ninja War is overwhelming.
Past Hokage and legendary ninja appear one after another, with past and present intersecting in a goosebump-inducing way.
The final chapter where all ninja history converges is absolutely spectacular 🌍
Turning bonds with comrades into strength, his figure that never gives up in any adversity captivates fans worldwide.
🔥Trivia: His catchphrase "Dattebayo" was born from Junko Takeuchi's ad-lib 🍥
His awakening from Sharingan to Mangekyo Sharingan to Rinnegan is breathtaking.
🔥Trivia: Sasuke's name comes from Sarutobi Sasuke, while Naruto's "Uzumaki" originates from whirlpools ⚡
In Shippuden, she grows into a reliable figure who supports her comrades with tremendous strength and medical ninjutsu.
🔥Trivia: Sakura's "Strength of a Hundred Seal" on her forehead is taught directly by Tsunade! A crystallization of 3 years of storing chakra 💪
Wielding the Sharingan entrusted to him by Obito, he fights through countless fierce battles.
🔥Trivia: Kakashi's bare face was revealed in an anime-original episode! A moment fans had been waiting years for 😷
Behind his bold and carefree personality lies a great ninja with deep wishes for peace.
🔥Trivia: Jiraiya's name comes from the Japanese legend "The Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant!" A story of a ninja who controls toads 🐸
When the truth hidden behind his actions is revealed, he becomes one of the most beloved characters in the series.
🔥Trivia: Itachi's "Forgive me Sasuke... maybe next time" is one of the most iconic lines in the series! Makes you cry every time 😢