One such example of Kishimoto’s utter mastery of contradiction is on display in this episode, where Naruto first meets his mother, Kushina. It goes without saying that, on the surface, these are ...

Based on Masashi Kishimoto’s long-running manga series, Naruto follows a misunderstood adolescent ninja working to clear his name and polish his powers. First hitting screens in 2002, the series has ...

When you think of Naruto, the first thing that comes to mind is high-stakes battles, heartfelt speeches, and the endless pursuit of dreams under the banner of “ninja way.” But with the iconic arcs ...