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One of the big three anime series,Narutohas been going strong for a better part of two decades and fans still can’t get enough of the series. It describes the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a teenage ninja who wants acclaim from his classmates and aspires to be the Hokage, or village leader.Narutois one of the best-selling manga series in history, with 250 million copies in circulation in 47 countries and territories worldwide, including 153 million copies in Japan alone and the remaining 97 million copies abroad.
Fans have loved the series since its start and even gave love to the sequel of the series Boruto, which followed the adventures of Naruto’s sons. This proves the caliber of the series. However, there was a time when the series almost got canceled and shut down because of how dark it became for some viewers.
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NarutoAlmost Got Canceled
The number of deaths in the series led to the interpretation thatNarutowas a dark anime series and while it was a part of the Shonen Jump, it had some dark moments which would have adverse effects on children. This ultimately led to the series being almost canceled.
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Dark Moments That GotNarutoAlmost Canceled
Despite its action, adventure, and humor,Narutois a pretty gloomy manga that addresses battle, death, treachery, manipulation, and a variety of other weighty issues. The program was able to mix its deeper issues with lighthearted humor, but there were still instances that came off as far too grim when compared to the overall tale. The deaths of several significant characters, including The Third Hokage, The Fourth Hokage, Jiraiya, and the Itachi Uchiha clan murder, added a grim tone to the tale.
However, it is ultimately those dark tragedies that make all the times of humor and optimism so much more significant. Every anime series has some form of death to keep the story going forward or give the main characters some sort of boost. MaybeNaruto’sportrayal of death might be a little dark but it later blossomed into a beautiful story we all cherish and love.
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Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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