The unique abilities of each Hokage stand out, from Hashirama's Wood Style to Naruto's Six Paths Sage Mode.

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 ...

To be clear, nobody expects Naruto‘s world to be perfect. Part of the reason Akatsuki is so compelling is exactly because Kishimoto is so graceful in his depiction of the realities of real-world ...

In almost every Shōnen anime series, there happens to be a leader, leading a clan or an organization. For instance, in One Piece, Imu is the de facto chief of the World Government. Following a similar ...

A custom image featuring a character from Naruto holding a dagger against a purple and blue background. Image via Nimesh Niyomal Perera Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto is a well-known anime series, set in ...

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, ...