Once upon a time there was a rejected boy who dreamed of reaching the top. Following in the footsteps of his father, Naruto Uzumaki wished to one day become Hogake, the shinobi the most powerful in the village, and thus he would finally earn the respect of his people. A saga that at the beginning of the millennium was positioned as one of the three modern pillars of shonenattracting millions of fans throughout Latin America.
Next, we offer you a specific guide with all the productions that make up the anime:
About the franchise
The saga has its origin in the homonymous manga written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, which was serialized in the magazine Weekly Shonen Jump between 1999 and 2014. The publisher Shūeisha compiled the story in a total of 72 volumes: the first 27 are set in the preadolescence of our protagonist, while the remaining 45 take place during his youth.
All the productions of its popular anime adaptation have been developed by the Pierrot studio (bleach). The animated universe of the original story was made up of two series that together totaled 720 episodes; eleven films and numerous OVAs. Also, the work inspired sleeves spinoffnovelizations, video games, plays, and countless merchandise.
In May 2016, Shueisha launched the sequel manga Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, centered on Boruto Uzumaki, the firstborn of Naruto and Hinata Hyūga. Initially, Kishimoto was limited to supervising the stage of the work, but as of chapter 52 published in April 2021, the creator of the iconic ninja saga formally assumed the writing of the scripts from him. The story jumped to the small screen in 2017.
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SERIES
Naruto (2002 – 2007)
Naruto Uzumaki is an outcast boy in the ninja village where he lives. Inside him resides the power of a beast that was on the verge of destroying the town years ago, the Kyubi, the nine-tailed fox, which makes no one want to get close to him because he is considered cursed. Despite his loneliness and his sadness, he wants to be a ninja, but not just any ninja: he wants to be Hokage, the leader of the village. On his way, his convictions will attract many friends and fellow travelers.
Part I of Naruto adapted the first 238 chapters of Masashi Kishimoto’s original manga. Production ended with a total of 220 episodes broadcast between 2002 and 2007.
Where to see? The entire series is available on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Claro Video and Pluto TV, while there are 163 episodes on HBO Max.
Naruto: Shippuden (2007 – 2017)
Naruto wants to be the best ninja in the land. The action begins after the two and a half years that our protagonist has spent training with his teacher Jiraiya. In it all the characters of the previous series reappear, but with more experience and strength. Also, the Akatsuki Organization springs into action, after their brief appearance in the previous part, and their goals are revealed.
Part II of Naruto he adapted the rest of the story seen in Kishimoto’s print. Shippūden concluded with 500 episodes broadcast between 2007 and 2017.
Where to see? Available in full on Crunchyroll, while episodes 1 to 112 can be enjoyed on Netflix, Claro Video, Pluto TV and Funimation.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017 – ongoing)
In Konoha they have entered an era of peace and modernity. Tall buildings stand out from the streets, giant screens show images of all kinds, and means of transportation connect the various districts. Although it is still a ninja village, the number of civilians has increased and the lives of ninjas have changed. Boruto is the son of the Seventh Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki, and has joined the Ninja Academy to learn. Other students immediately despise him and consider that he is only there because he is “son of the Hokage”, but soon Boruto will dispel all those doubts about him.
The sequel featuring the new generation of ninjas from the Hidden Leaf Village began airing in April 2017 and is now nearly 250 episodes long.
Where to see? All episodes are available on Crunchyroll, which also performs the simulcast of the new chapters. Meanwhile, episodes 1 to 52 are on Netflix and HBO Max.
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FILMS
The work has inspired 11 films to date: the first three are located in the chronology of the classic series; the next seven in Shippūden and the last inside Boruto.
Most of them are self-contained stories that offer filler adventures, so they are not required viewings to enjoy the rest of the franchise. However, there are a couple of exceptions: Naruto The Movie: The Last (2014) and Boruto: The Movie (2015). Both had a strong participation of Masashi Kishimoto and are considered part of the official canon.
Naruto The Movie: Ninja Battle in the Land of Snow (2004)
Naruto and his team are on a mission to keep an eye on Yukie Fujikaze, a popular actress who stars in the hit movie ‘The Adventures of Princess Gale’.
Available in Clear Video.
Naruto The Movie: Legend of the Gelel Stone (2005)
Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sakura are about to return a lost ferret to its owner when a young knight, Temujin, attacks them. Suddenly, they find themselves drawn into a fierce fight over a treasure that holds legendary power: the Gelel Stone.
Available in Clear Video.
Naruto The Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006)
Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi join Rock Lee in protecting Prince Michiru and his son Hikaru as they return home to the Crescent Moon Kingdom. Everything seems to be quite easy, until the royal family becomes a real pain!
Available in Clear Video.
Naruto Shippuden: The Movie (2007)
Long ago, a powerful spirit brought the world to the brink of destruction. Naruto’s last mission is to protect Shion, a priestess from the Land of Ogres, who is being haunted by a spirit.
Available in Clear Video.
Naruto Shippūden The Movie: Bonds (2008)
A mysterious flying ninja has launched a sudden attack on the Blade, leaving behind a trail of destruction. To save the village from him, Naruto and his friends set out to stop this new threat.
Available in Clear Video.
Naruto Shippūden The Movie: The Will of Fire (2009)
Four shinobi with Kekkei Genkai, who have been protecting the Cloud, the Rock, the Mist and the Sand, disappear without a trace. At the same time, Naruto discovers that Kakashi has left the village.
Available in Clear Video.
Naruto Shippūden The Movie: The Lost Tower (2010)
The wicked ninja Mukade is about to be caught by Naruto, when he summons the power of an ancient underground channel of chakra. Naruto gets trapped in the chakra and is sent back in time.
Available in Clear Video.
Naruto Shippūden The Movie: Blood Prison (2011)
Naruto’s battle to reclaim his honor begins! Naruto is convicted of a serious crime that he did not commit and is sent to an inescapable prison, Hozuki Castle.
Available in Clear Video.
Naruto Shippūden The Movie: The Ninja Way (2012)
Naruto and his friends manage to ward off the evil Akatsuki, who have mysteriously returned from the dead, but then a strange masked figure appears before him!
Available in Clear Video.
Naruto Shippūden The Movie: The Last (2014)
The moon is dangerously close! Naruto, Sakura, Shikamaru, Sai and Hinata set out to investigate this phenomenon and find themselves with a determined plan and their incredible mastermind on the prowl. See after chapter 493 of Shipporgive
Available in Clear Video.
Boruto: The Movie (2015)
Sasuke appears before Naruto to warn him of impending danger. An inconceivable enemy lurks as Sasuke, the Five Kage and Boruto go to another dimension! See after chapter 52 of Shipporgive.
Available in Clear Video.
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