The Naruto franchise embodies a core shonen concept: the gradual rise in power levels as the story progresses. Naturally, Sasuke Uchiha, being the deuteragonist, grows stronger throughout the series, ...

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...

These Naruto characters should have gotten a much better conclusion to their stories.

There are a lot of powerhouses in the world of Naruto, with many being viable contenders for the strongest shinobi. Between unrivaled intelligence and grand feats like taking on armies by themselves, ...

Naturally, though, it’s impossible for a writer―even one as skilled and thoughtful as Kishimoto―to outrun the implications of the world they create. Naruto is a shining example of a fatally ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. In Naruto, characters like Inari and Teuchi, who don't fight but ...

There are a lot of underrated characters in Naruto that deserved a bit more of the spotlight and further development from their creator, Masashi Kishimoto. But while looking over the long list of ...

Itachi’s Tsukuyomi is a deadly genjutsu, yet these Naruto characters could potentially resist it.

Meet Dev, an avid writer, cat lover, and anime enthusiast. He has a passion for storytelling, traveling, and new adventures. Naruto is a manga and anime phenomenon that intricately weaves the tale of ...