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{{Nihongo|'''''Naruto'''''|NARUTO—ナルト—|'''''NARUTO'''''}} is an ongoing Japanese ] series written and illustrated by ]. The plot tells the story of ], an adolescent ninja who constantly searches for recognition and dreams to become the ], the ninja in his village who is acknowledged as the leader and the strongest of all. The series is based on a ] by Kishimoto that was published in the August 1997 issue of '']''.

The manga was first published by ] in 1999 in the 43rd issue of Japan's '']'' magazine. Currently, the manga is still being serialized; fifty-nine '']'' volumes have been released so far. The manga was later adapted into an anime, which was produced by ] and ]. It premiered across Japan on the ] ] network and the anime ] network ] on October 3, 2002. The first series lasted 220 episodes, while '']'', a sequel to the original series, has been airing since February 15, 2007. In addition to the anime series, Studio Pierrot has developed eight movies for the series and several ]s (OVAs). Other types of merchandise include ]s, video games and trading cards developed by several companies.

] has licensed the manga and anime for North American production. Viz has been publishing the series in their '']'' magazine, and as well as the individual volumes. The anime series began airing in the United States and Canada in 2005, and later in the United Kingdom and Australia in 2006 and 2007, respectively. The films, as well as most OVAs from the series, have also been released by Viz, with the first film premiering in cinemas. The first DVD volume of ''Naruto: Shippuden'' was released by Viz in North America on September 29, 2009, and it started broadcast on ] in October of the same year. Viz Media will begin streaming both series on their upcoming streaming service Neon Alley this fall.

''Naruto'' is one of the best selling manga of all time having sold more than 113 million copies in Japan. Serialized in Viz's ''Shonen Jump'' magazine, ''Naruto'' has become one of the company's best-selling manga series. The English adaptation of the series has also appeared in the '']'' Booklist several times and volume 7 won the ] in 2006. Reviewers from the series have praised the balance between fighting and comedy scenes, as well as the characters' personalities, but have criticized it for using standard '']'' plot elements.

==Plot==
{{See also|List of Naruto characters|World of Naruto}}
Twelve years before the start of the series, a powerful creature known as the nine-tailed fox demon attacked the ninja village Konoha, killing many people. In response, the leader of Konoha– the 4th hokage– sacrificed his life to seal the demon inside his son. Konoha, however, regarded Naruto as if he were the demon fox itself and mistreated him throughout most of his childhood. A decree made by the current Kage, the ], forbade anyone mention the attack of the demon fox to anyone else. This included Naruto, who was not aware of the demon inside of him. Years later, Naruto is tricked by the renegade ninja Mizuki into stealing a forbidden scroll that would teach him a secret ninja technique, but he is stopped by his teacher, ]. When Iruka almost dies while protecting Naruto from Mizuki, who also reveals that he is the container of the Nine-Tailed Fox, Naruto uses the ] he learned from the scroll that creates multiple clones of himself, ], to defeat Mizuki.

Naruto is assigned alongside ], whom he often competes against, and ] to form a four person team named Team 7 under an experienced and severe '']'' named ]. Like all the ninja teams from every village, Team 7 is charged with completing missions requested by villagers, such as doing chores or being bodyguards. After several missions, Kakashi allows Team 7 to participate in a ninja exam in which they can advance to a higher rank, and thus, take part in more difficult missions. During the exams, ], a criminal at the top of Konoha's most wanted list, attacks Konoha and kills the Third Hokage in an act of revenge. This forces one of the three legendary ninja, ] to search for his former teammate ], who has been nominated to become the Fifth Hokage. During the search, it is revealed that Orochimaru desires to acquire Sasuke due to his powerful genetic heritage, the ]. Believing Orochimaru will be able to give him the strength needed to kill his brother ], who destroyed his clan, Sasuke joins him. Tsunade sends a group of ninja including Naruto to make Sasuke return to Konoha, but Naruto is unable to defeat him and bring him back to the village. Naruto does not give up on Sasuke, however, and he leaves Konoha to train for two-and-a-half years under Jiraiya's tutelage in order to prepare himself for the next time he encounters Sasuke.

After the training period, a criminal organization called ] attempts to capture the nine powerful tailed beasts that are sealed within people—including the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox sealed inside of Naruto. Several ninjas from Konoha, including Team 7, fight against the Akatsuki members and search for their teammate Sasuke. Although they manage to save ], the host of the One-Tailed beast, Akatsuki is successful in capturing seven of the creatures. In the meantime, Sasuke betrays Orochimaru and faces Itachi to take revenge. After Itachi dies in battle, Sasuke is told by the Akatsuki founder and leader ] that Itachi was ordered by Konoha's leadership to destroy his clan. Saddened with this revelation, Sasuke joins forces with Akatsuki to kill Konoha's superiors who orchestrated the Uchihas' elimination.

Meanwhile, as several Akatsuki members are defeated by the Konoha ninjas, their figurehead leader, ], invades the village to capture Naruto. However, Naruto defeats him and convinces him to abandon the Akatsuki. With Pain's eventual death, Tobi—disguised as one of Konoha's founding fathers ]—announces that he wants to obtain all nine of the tailed beasts in order to perform an illusion powerful enough to control all of humanity. The leaders of the five ninja villages refuse to aid him, and instead, join forces to confront him and his allies. This results into a fourth ninja ] between the unified armies of the Five Great Countries collectively known as the "Ninja Alliance Army" and Akatsuki's forces.
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==Production==
Masashi Kishimoto first created a one-shot of ''Naruto'' for August 1997 issue of ''Akamaru Jump''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-11-05/sj-runs-yu-gi-oh's-end-slam-dunk-debut-naruto-origin |publisher=]|title=SJ Runs Yu-Gi-Oh's End, Slam Dunk's Debut, Naruto's Origin|date= May 11, 2007|accessdate=November 18, 2007}}</ref> Despite its high positive results in the reader poll, Kishimoto thought " art stinks and the story's a mess!" Kishimoto was originally working on ''Karakuri'' for the ''Hop Step Award'' when, unsatisfied by the rough drafts, he decided to work on something different, which later formed into the manga series ''Naruto''. Kishimoto has expressed concerns that the use of chakras and hand signs makes ''Naruto'' too Japanese, but still believes it to be an enjoyable read.<ref>{{cite journal|journal=Shonen Jump Special Collector Edition (Free Collector's Edition)|issue= 00|year=2005 |issn=1545-7818|publisher=] |page=68}}</ref> When asked about what was ''Naruto''{{'}}s main theme during ], Kishimoto answered that it is how people accept each other citing Naruto's development across the series. Kishimoto said that since he was unable to focus on romance during Part I, he was to emphasize it more in ], the part of the manga beginning with volume 28, despite finding it difficult.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=NARUTO―ナルト―［秘伝・闘の書］|year=2005 |publisher=Shueisha |pages=310–311 |isbn=4-08-873734-2}}</ref>

When originally creating the ''Naruto'' story, Kishimoto looked to other ''shōnen'' manga as influences for his work, although he attempted to make his characters as unique as possible. He based it off of Japanese culture<ref name="ArtBook138">{{cite book |author=Kishimoto, Masashi|title=Uzumaki: the Art of Naruto|year=2007 |publisher=] |page=138 |isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref> The separation of the characters into different teams was intended to give each group a specific flavor. Kishimoto wished for each member to be "extreme," having a high amount of aptitude in one given attribute yet be talentless in another."<ref name="ArtBook141">{{cite book |author=Kishimoto, Masashi|title=Uzumaki: the Art of Naruto|year=2007 |publisher=] |page=141 |isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref> The insertion of villains into the story was largely to have them act as a counterpoint to the characters' moral values. Kishimoto has admitted that this focus on illustrating the difference in values is central to his creation of villains to the point that, "I don't really think about them in combat."<ref name="ArtBook142">{{cite book |author=Kishimoto, Masashi |title=Uzumaki: the Art of Naruto|year=2007 |publisher=] |page=142 |isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref> When drawing the characters, Kishimoto consistently follows a five-step process: concept and rough sketch, drafting, inking, shading, and coloring. These steps are followed when he is drawing the actual manga and making the color illustrations that commonly adorn the cover of '']'', the cover of ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', or other media, but the toolkit he utilizes occasionally changes.<ref name="ArtBook112-114">{{cite book |author=Kishimoto, Masashi |title=Uzumaki: the Art of Naruto|year=2007 |publisher=] |pages=112–114 |isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref> For instance, he utilized an ] for one illustration for a ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' cover, but decided not to use it for future drawings largely due to the cleanup required.<ref name="ArtBook118">{{cite book |author=Kishimoto, Masashi |title=Uzumaki: the Art of Naruto|year=2007 |publisher=] |page=118 |isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref> For Part II, Kishimoto said that he attempted to not "overdo the typical manga style" by not including "too much deformation" and keeping the panel layouts to make it easy for the reader to follow the plot. Kishomoto said his drawing style changed from "the classic manga look to something a bit more realistic."<ref>{{cite journal|journal=] |volume = 7 |issue= 11 #83|month=November|year=2009 |issn=1545-7818|publisher=] |pages=16–17}}</ref>

Kishimoto added that, as ''Naruto'' takes place in a "Japanese fantasy world," he has set certain rules, in a systematic way so that he could easily "convey the story." Kishimoto wanted to "draw on" the ] tradition, which had a long-standing presence in Japan; the zodiac hand signs originate from this. When Kishimoto was creating the setting of the ''Naruto'' manga, he initially concentrated on the designs for village of ], the primary setting of the series. Kishimoto asserts that his design for Konohagakure was created "pretty spontaneously without much thought", but admits that the scenery is based on his home in the ] in Japan. Without a specific time period, Kishimoto included modern elements in the series such as convenience stores, but specifically excluded projectile weapons and vehicles from the storyline. For reference materials, Kishimoto performs his own research into Japanese culture and alludes to it in his work.<ref>{{cite book |author=Kishimoto, Masashi|title=Uzumaki: the Art of Naruto|year=2007 |publisher=] |page=145 |isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref> Regarding technology Kishimoto said that ''Naruto'' would not have any ]s. He said he may include automobiles, aircraft and "low-processing" computers; Kishimoto specified the computers would "maybe" be eight-bit and that they would "definitely not" be sixteen-bit.<ref>{{cite journal |journal=Shonen Jump |volume= 3 |issue= 9|month=September|year=2003|publisher=]|issn=1545-7818|page=8}}</ref>

Regarding the series' length, Kishimoto was surprised when the series reached its tenth volume as a result of its popularity.<ref name="length">{{cite book|last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 10|year=2006|publisher=]|page=2|isbn=1-4215-0240-2}}</ref> He has also stated that he has a visual idea of the last chapter of the series, including the text and the story. However, he notes that it may take a long time to end the series since "there are still so many things that need to be resolved",<ref>{{cite journal |journal=Shonen Jump | issue= 42|title=The Hokage Speaks|month=June |year=2006|issn=1545-7818|publisher=]|pages=}}</ref> Additionally, he commented it would not reach a three-digit number of volumes.<ref name="length"/> although he expected the series to be finished in about an year or a half.<ref>Kishimoti's Interview to Famitsu, retrieved from http://www.narutodaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=636:masashi-kishimoto-interview&catid=51:narutostories&Itemid=53</ref> In February 2012 Kishimoto announced the manga was reaching its climax and wished fans to keep supporting his series.<ref>{{cite journal|journal=Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha|title=Interview with Masashi Kishimoto (Creator of Naruto) Part 2|publisher=Viz Media|issue=02-06-12|month=February|year=2012|author=Kido, Misaki C.|pages=120–123}}</ref>

==Media==
===Manga===
{{Main|List of Naruto manga volumes}}
''Naruto'' premiered in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' magazine in 1999.<ref name="VizNarutoProfile">{{cite web |url=http://www.viz.com/naruto-manga/creator <!-- http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?&series_id=119&section=profiles --> |title=Masashi Kishimoto |publisher=] |accessdate=October 11, 2007 }} {{Query web archive |url=http://www.viz.com/naruto-manga/creator }}</ref> The first 238 chapters are known as ], and constitute the first part of the ''Naruto'' storyline. Manga chapters 239 to 244 comprise a '']'' series focusing on the background of the character ]. All subsequent chapters belong to ], which continues the storyline in Part I after a three year time gap. Besides the regular ''Naruto'' manga, a spin-off series focused in the character of ] started being published in Shueisha's ''Super Strong Jump'' since December 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-11-09/shueisha-to-launch-super-strong-jump-mag-for-kids|title=Shueisha to Launch Super Strong Jump Mag for Kids|publisher=]|date=November 9, 2010|accessdate=November 10, 2010}}</ref>

The ''Naruto'' manga is serialized in ] by ] in their manga anthology magazine '']'', with the first chapter of the English adaptation published in the January 2003 issue.<ref name="ANNNarutoManga">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2002-08-01/shonen-jump-press-release|title=Shonen Jump Press Release|publisher=]|date=August 1, 2002|accessdate=June 5, 2009}}</ref> To compensate for the gap between the Japanese and English adaptations of the manga, Viz implemented its "Naruto Nation" campaign, where it released three volumes a month in the last four months of 2007 in order to close said gap.<ref name="PublisherWeeklyNarutoNation">{{cite web |url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/1-legacy/24-comic-book-reviews/article/12945-viz-speeds-up-naruto-releases-.html <!-- http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6438250.htmlp --> |title=Viz Speeds Up Naruto Releases |work=] |publisher= PWxyz, LLC |author=Alverson, Brigid |date=May 1, 2007 |accessdate=October 12, 2007 }} {{Query web archive |url=http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/1-legacy/24-comic-book-reviews/article/12945-viz-speeds-up-naruto-releases-.html }}</ref> Cammie Allen, Viz's product manager, commented that, their main reason for the schedule was to catch up to the Japanese release schedule to give their readers a similar experience to that of Japanese readers.<ref name="PublisherWeeklyNarutoNation"/> A similar campaign was planned for 2009, with eleven volumes from Part II of the series being released between February and April in order to catch up to the Japanese serialization. Starting with the release of volume forty-five in July, Viz began releasing ''Naruto'' on a quarterly basis.<ref name="Campaign2">{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/news/newsroom/?id=169|title=A NEW GENERATION, A NEW DESTINY|publisher=]|date=November 17, 2008|accessdate=November 17, 2008}} {{Dead link|date=December 2011}}</ref>

{{As of|November 2011}}, 58 ''tankōbon'' have been released by Shueisha in Japan, with the first twenty-seven ''tankōbon'' containing Part I, and the remaining thirty belonging to Part II. The first ''tankōbon'' was released on March 3, 2000.<ref name="NarutoJPNVolume1">{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-872840-8&mode=1|title=Naruto 1|language=Japanese|publisher=]|accessdate=October 13, 2007}}</ref><ref name="NarutoShueishaVolume58">{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-870302-2|title=Naruto 58|publisher=]|accessdate=September 29, 2011|language=Japanese}}</ref> In addition, several ''tankōbon'', each containing ] based one of the ''Naruto'' movies, have been released by Shueisha.<ref name="JPNMovie1Volume">{{cite web|url=http://www.s-book.com/plsql/com2_detail?isbn=4087031438|title=NARUTO―ナルト―|language=Japanese|publisher=s-book.com|accessdate=October 29, 2007}}</ref><ref name="JPNMovie2Volume">{{cite web|url=http://www.s-book.com/plsql/com2_detail?isbn=4087031586|title=劇場版Naruto|language=Japanese|publisher=s-book.com|accessdate=October 29, 2007}}</ref><ref name="JPNMovie3Volume">{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-703187-4&mode=1|title= 劇場版NARUTO―ナルト―疾風伝― ゲキジョウバンナルト|language=Japanese|publisher=Shueisha|accessdate=May 26, 2008}}</ref><ref name="JPNMovie4Volume">{{cite web|url=http://www.s-book.com/plsql/com2_detail?isbn=4087031438|title=s-book.com：Naruto―ナルト―|language=Japanese|publisher=s-book.com|accessdate=October 29, 2007}}</ref> In Japanese, Shueisha has also released the series for cell-phone download on their website ''Shueisha Manga Capsule''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mangacapsule.jp/pc/|title=NARUTO—ナルト—|publisher=]|accessdate=January 7, 2009}}</ref>

Viz has released 57 volumes of the English adaptation of the manga with the first being published on August 16, 2003.<ref name="NarutoVizVolume1">{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=1597|title=Naruto, Vol. 1|publisher=]|accessdate=October 11, 2007}}</ref><ref name="NarutoVizVolume52">{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421539578/|title=Naruto, Vol. 52|publisher=]|accessdate=May 28, 2011}}</ref><ref name="NarutoVizVolume53">{{cite web|url=http://store.viz.com/Naruto-Vol.-53/A/1421540495.htm|title=Naruto, Vol. 53|publisher=]|accessdate=November 16, 2011}}</ref> In addition, Viz Media released all twenty-seven volumes in a boxed set, thus constituting the entirety of the ''Naruto'' storyline before Part II on November 13, 2007.<ref name="VolumeSetAmazon">{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421519801/|title=Fall 2007 Naruto Box Set, Volumes 1-27 (Naruto)|publisher=]|accessdate=October 20, 2007}}</ref> On May 3, 2011, Viz started collecting the series in format in which each volume contains three from the original format.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421539896/|title=Naruto: 3-in-1 Edition, Vol. 1 (Uzumaki Naruto / The Worst Client / Dreams)|publisher=]|accessdate=October 23, 2011}}</ref>

===Anime series===
====''Naruto''====
{{Main|List of Naruto episodes}}
Directed by Hayato Date and produced by Studio Pierrot and TV Tokyo, the ''Naruto'' anime adaptation premiered in Japan on TV Tokyo October 3, 2002, and ran for 220 episodes until its conclusion on February 8, 2007.<ref name="tvtokyo">{{cite web|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/naruto2002/story_f.html|title=Naruto story|publisher=]|language=Japanese|accessdate=June 5, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/naruto2002/stuff_f.html|title=Naruto staff|publisher=]|language=Japanese|accessdate=June 8, 2009}}</ref> The first 135 episodes are adapted from the first ] volumes of the manga, while the remaining eighty episodes are original episodes that utilize plot elements not seen in the original manga.<ref name="NarutoFillerEnd">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-12-04/naruto-filler-to-end|title=Naruto Filler to End|publisher=]|date=December 4, 2006|accessdate=October 12, 2007}}</ref> Beginning on April 29, 2009, the original ''Naruto'' anime began a rerun on Wednesdays and Thursdays (until the fourth week September 2009 when it changed to just Wednesdays) in ] with new opening and ending themes under the name {{Nihongo|''Shōnen Hen''|少年篇||"Youth Version"}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/narutoshonen/|title=少年篇|publisher=]|language=Japanese|accessdate=October 18, 2011|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/62W1oP4ys|archivedate=October 18, 2011}}</ref>

Episodes from the series have been published in DVD. The first DVD series has been the only one to be collected in VHS format.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/naruto2002/goods/dvd_01.html#01|publisher=] |title=Naruto ナルト－ 巻ノ一|language=Japanese|accessdate=June 22, 2009|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5hjHlmuLN|archivedate=June 22, 2009}}</ref> There are a total of five series, with each of the including four episodes per volume.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/naruto2002/goods/dvd_05.html#2|publisher=] |title=Naruto 5th Stage|language=Japanese|accessdate=June 22, 2009|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5hjHoPjou|archivedate=June 22, 2009}}</ref> The series has also been collected in a series of three DVD boxes during 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B001FX7914/|publisher=] |title=NARUTO-ナルト- DVD-BOX I 参上!うずまきナルト|language=Japanese|accessdate=June 22, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B001FX790U/|publisher=] |title=NARUTO-ナルト- DVD-BOX III 激突!ナルトVSサスケ|language=Japanese|accessdate=June 22, 2009}}</ref> The newest DVD series is ''Naruto The Best Scene'' which collects scenes from the first 135 episodes from the anime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B001FIIVQG/|publisher=] |title=Naruto The Best Scene DVD|language=Japanese|accessdate=June 22, 2009}}</ref>

Viz licensed the anime series for broadcast and distribution in the ] market. The English adaptation of the anime began airing on September 10, 2005 and finished on January 31, 2009, with 209 episodes aired.<ref name="EnglishSeason1">{{cite web|url=http://tv.ign.com/objects/860/860989.html|title=IGN: Naruto: Season 1|publisher=IGN|accessdate=September 22, 2007}}</ref> The episodes have been shown on ] ] (United States), ] ] (Canada) and ]'s (United Kingdom) programming blocks. Beginning on March 28, 2006, Viz released the series on DVD.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=5962|publisher=]|title=Naruto, Vol. 1 (DVD)|accessdate=November 21, 2008}}</ref> While the first 26 volumes contain four episodes, since DVD volumes have five episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7144|publisher=]|title=Naruto, Vol. 27 (DVD)|accessdate=November 21, 2008}}</ref> Uncut editions are compiled in DVD Box Sets, each containing 12-15 episodes, with some variation based around story arcs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6070|publisher=]|title=Naruto Uncut, Vol. 1 (DVD Box Set)|accessdate=November 21, 2008}}</ref> In the American broadcast, references to ], ], ], and the appearance of blood and death were sometimes reduced for the broadcast, but left in, in the DVD editions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://anime.ign.com/articles/834/834323p2.html|author=Sparrow, A.E.|title=Naruto Reader's Guide|publisher=IGN|accessdate= January 6, 2007}}</ref> Other networks make additional content edits apart from the edits done by Cartoon Network, such as Jetix's stricter censoring of blood, language, smoking and the like. The series has also been licensed to the websites ], ], and ], which air episodes online with the original Japanese audio tracks and English subtitles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-09-23/joost-streams-legal-subbed-naruto-death-note-for-free|date=September 23, 2008|title=Joost Streams Legal, Subbed Naruto, Death Note for Free (Updated)|accessdate=November 12, 2008|publisher=Anime News Network}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-09-23/hulu-website-launches-channel-for-free-legal-anime|date=September 23, 2008|publisher=Anime News Network|title=Hulu.com Launches Channel for Free, Legal Anime Streams (Update 2)|accessdate=November 12, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-17/tv-tokyo-to-also-stream-naruto-through-crunchyroll |title=TV Tokyo to Also Stream Naruto Through Crunchroll |publisher=] |date=November 11, 2008 |accessdate=July 18, 2009 }}</ref> The last'' Naruto'' episode aired on YTV's Bionix block on December 6, ] at 12:30am ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-12-02/1st-naruto-anime-finale-premieres-on-canada-ytv |title=1st Naruto Anime's Finale Premieres on Canada's YTV|publisher=] |date=December 2, 2009 |accessdate=December 27, 2009 }}</ref>

====''Naruto: Shippuden''====
{{Main|List of Naruto: Shippuden episodes}}
] headquarters in ] advertising ''Naruto Shippuden'' on ]]]
{{Nihongo|''Naruto: Shippuden''|NARUTO -ナルト- 疾風伝|Naruto Shippūden|lit. "Naruto: Hurricane Chronicles"}} is the ongoing sequel to the original ''Naruto'' anime and covers the ''Naruto'' manga from ] on. The TV adaptation of ''Naruto: Shippuden'' debuted in Japan on February 15, 2007 on ]. It is developed by Studio Pierrot and directed by Hayato Date.<ref name="NarutoFillerEnd"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/naruto/staff.html|language=Japanese|title=STAFF & CAST|publisher=]|accessdate=September 16, 2009}}{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref> ] is the first TV network outside Japan to broadcast ''Naruto: Shippuden''; it aired the first 40 episodes of ''Naruto: Shippuden'', running the show through March 19, 2008. On January 8, 2009, TV Tokyo began broadcasting new episodes via ] directly to monthly subscribers. Each streamed episode is made available online within an hour of its Japanese premiere and includes English subtitles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/contents/ir/eng/press/pubfile/20081117.pdf |format=PDF|title=PRESS RELEASE; Re: Animated Television Series Naruto available worldwide, same day as Japanese Premiere |publisher=] |date=November 17, 2008 |accessdate=November 18, 2008}}</ref> Viz began streaming English subtitled episodes on January 2, 2009, on its official website for the series. The uploaded episodes include both previously released episodes and the new episodes from Japan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2008-11-17/viz-media-announces-unprecedented-multimedia-campaign-to-provide-near-simultaneous-u.s-japan-release-of-new-naruto-shippuden-animated-episodes-for-free-on-www.naruto.com |title=Viz Media Announces Unprecedented Multimedia Campaign to Provide Near Simultaneous U.S.-Japan Release of New Naruto Shippuden Animated Episodes for Free on www.Naruto.com|publisher=] |date=November 17, 2008 |accessdate=November 17, 2008}}</ref> Since October 2009, the English dub of ''Naruto: Shippuden'' started airing weekly on ].<ref name="Naruto: Shippuden Coming to Disney XD">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-09-10/disney-xd-to-add-naruto-shippuden-in-u.s|title=Disney XD to Add Naruto Shippūden in U.S. (Updated)| publisher=] |date=September 10, 2009|accessdate=September 10, 2009}}</ref>

The series is being released to ] DVD in Japan with four or five episodes per disc. There are currently four series of DVD releases divided by story arc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0053F1BPK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318377801&sr=8-1|title=NARUTO-ナルト- 疾風伝 五影集結の章 1 DVD|publisher=Amazon.com|language=Japanese|accessdate=October 11, 2011}}</ref> There is also a special feature included with the seventh ''Naruto: Shippuden'' compilation DVD based on the second ending of the series called ''Hurricane! "Konoha Academy" Chronicles''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/naruto/goods/dvd_6th.html|language=Japanese|title=NARUTO-ナルト- 疾風伝 風影奪還の章7|publisher=]|accessdate=April 28, 2008}}{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref> Besides the regular DVD series, on December 16, 2009 {{Nihongo|''Kakashi Chronicles: Boys' Life on the Battlefield''|カカシ外伝～戦場のボーイズライフ～|Kakashi Gaiden ~Senjō no Bōizu Raifu~}} was released featuring episodes 119-120 which are set during ]'s childhood.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ANZB-3381|title=Naruto Shippuden Kakashi Gaiden - Senjo no Boys' Life w/ CD, Limited Edition |publisher=Cdjapan|accessdate=September 7, 2009}}</ref>

The first North American DVD of the series was released on September 29, 2009.<ref name="Region1 dvds announced">{{cite web |url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RIZ8WE |title=Naruto Shippuden, Vol. 1|publisher=] |accessdate=June 18, 2009}}</ref> Only the first fifty-three episodes were collected in this format that ended with the 12th volume released on August 10, 2010.<ref name="Naruto Shippuden Vol. 12">{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=8400|title=Naruto Shippuden, Vol. 12 http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=8400|title=Naruto Shippuden, Vol. 12
(DVD)|publisher=Viz Media|accessdate=2009-07-26}}</ref> Following episodes have been released as part of DVD boxes that started release on January 26, 2010 with the first season.<ref name="Naruto Shippuden Box Set 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002S4DOA4|title=Naruto Shippuden, Box Set 1 (DVD)|publisher=vizmedia.com|accessdate=2009-12-15}}</ref> In the United Kingdom, the series is licensed by ] who released the first DVD collection on June 14, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0037B2WSC/|title=Naruto Shippuden Box Set 1 DVD|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=October 11, 2011}}</ref>

===''Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals''===
{{Main|List of Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals episodes}}In February 2012, Shueisha announced that the spin-off manga ''Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden'' would receive an anime adaptation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-01/naruto-rock-lee-spinoff-tv-anime-slated-for-april|title=Naruto's Rock Lee Spinoff TV Anime Slated for April|publisher=Anime News Network|date=February 1, 2012|accessdate=April 4, 2012}}</ref> Produced by Studio Pierrot, the series premiered in TV Tokyo on April 3, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-02-02/pierrot-naruto/rock-lee-anime-slated-for-bleach-timeslot|title=Pierrot's Naruto: Rock Lee Anime Slated for Bleach's Timeslot|publisher=Anime News Network|date=February 2, 2012|accessdate=April 4, 2012}}</ref> Crunchyroll simulcasted the series' premiere in their website and will also stream its following episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-04-02/crunchyroll-adds-rock-lee-spinoff-tv-anime-series|title=Crunchyroll Adds Rock Lee Spinoff TV Anime Series|publisher=Anime News Network|date=April 2, 2012|accessdate=April 4, 2012}}</ref>

===CDs===
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The ''Naruto'' soundtracks were composed and arranged by ]. The first, titled ''Naruto Original Soundtrack'', was released on April 3, 2003 and contained twenty-two tracks that appeared during the first season of the anime.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-1323| title=NARUTO - Original Soundtrack| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=May 22, 2008}}</ref> The second, called ''Naruto Original Soundtrack II'' was released on March 18, 2004 and contained nineteen tracks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7314| title=NARUTO - Original Soundtrack II| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=May 22, 2008}}</ref> The third, called ''Naruto Original Soundtrack III'' was released on April 27, 2005 and contained twenty-three tracks.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7249| title=NARUTO - Original Soundtrack III| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=May 22, 2008}}</ref>

A series of two soundtracks containing all the opening and ending themes of the series, titled ''Naruto: Best Hit Collection'' and ''Naruto: Best Hit Collection II'' were released on November 17, 2004 and August 2, 2006, respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7210| title=NARUTO - Best Hit Collection Regular Edition| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=May 22, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7367| title=NARUTO - Best Hit Collection 2 w/ DVD, Limited Pressing| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=May 22, 2008}}</ref> Of all tracks of the series, eight were selected and released as a CD called ''Naruto in Rock -The Very Best Hit Collection Instrumental Version-'' that was released on December 19, 2007.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7512| title=Naruto in Rock -The Very Best Hit Collection Instrumental Version-| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=May 22, 2008}}</ref> Each of the three movies of the first anime series has a soundtrack that was released near its release date.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7315| title=Theatrical Feature NARUTO - Daikatsugeki! Yukihime Ninpocho Dattebayo!! - Original Soundtrack| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=May 22, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7280| title=Theatrical Feature Naruto Daigekitotsu! Maboroshi no Chitei Iseki Dattebayo - Original Soundtrack| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=May 22, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7383| title=Movie Naruto Daikofun! Mikazukito no Animal Sodo Dattebayo Original Soundtrack| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=May 22, 2008}}</ref> On October 12, 2011, a CD collecting the themes from ''Naruto Shōnen Hen'' was also released.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B005Q3OD40/| title=JAPAN ANIMESONG COLLECTION SPECIAL 「NARUTO -ナルト- 少年篇」| publisher=Amazon.com |language=Japanese| accessdate=October 18, 2011}}</ref> Various ] series have also been released in which the voice actors play original episodes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-1027| title=NARUTO Drama CD Series Vol.1| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=September 13, 2008}}</ref>

The soundtracks of ''Naruto: Shippuden'' have been produced by ]. Although in a few Shippuden episodes did feature tracks from the first series. The first, ''Naruto Shippūden Original Soundtrack'' was released on December 9, 2007.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7509| title=Naruto Shippuden Original Soundtrack| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=May 22, 2008}}</ref> The second CD, ''Naruto Shippuden Original Soundtrack II'', was published on December 16, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7665| title=Naruto Shippuden Original Soundtrack II | publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=December 21, 2009}}</ref> ''Naruto All Stars'' was released on July 23, 2008 and consists of ten original ''Naruto'' songs remixed and sung by characters from the series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7560| title=Naruto All Stars| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=September 14, 2008}}</ref> Ten themes from the two series were also collected in the DVD box ''Naruto Super Hits 2006-2008'' released on July 23, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/naruto/goods/cd/cd02/index.html| title=CD| publisher=TV Tokyo|language=Japanese| accessdate=October 21, 2011}}</ref> Each of the films from the sequel also had their soundtracks, with the first released on August 1, 2007.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7480| title=Naruto Shippuden The Movie Original Soundtrack| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=May 22, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SVWC-7568| title=Movie Naruto Shippuden Kizuna Original Sundtrack| publisher=CdJapan| accessdate=November 22, 2008}}</ref>

===Original video animations===
There are five ''Naruto'' ]s (OVAs). The first two, ''Find the Crimson Four-Leaf Clover!'' and ''Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!'', were aired at the ''Shōnen Jump'' Jump Festa 2003 and Jump Festa 2004, respectively, and were later released on DVD in Australia under the title "Naruto Jump Festa Collection".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?method=view&releaseId=8723|title=Naruto Jump Festa Collection |publisher=Madman.com.au|accessdate=June 24, 2009}}</ref> The English localization of the second OVA was released on DVD by Viz on May 22, 2007 in USA under the title "Naruto - The Lost Story".<ref name="NarutoOVA2DVD">{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6827|title=Naruto OVA|publisher=]|accessdate=September 28, 2007}}</ref> The third OVA, ''Konoha Annual Sports Festival'', is a short video released with the first ''Naruto'' movie. In North America, the OVA was included in the "Deluxe Edition" DVD from the first film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7192|title=Naruto The Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (Deluxe Edition) (DVD)|publisher=]|accessdate=July 3, 2009}}</ref> The fourth OVA, ''Finally a clash! Jonin VS Genin!! Indiscriminate grand melee tournament meeting!!'', was released on a bonus disc with the Japanese edition of the '']'' video game for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000BNPT3E/|title=NARUTO -ナルト- ナルティメットヒーロー3|publisher=]|language=Japanese|accessdate=July 3, 2009}}</ref> The fifth OVA, {{Nihongo|''Naruto: The Cross Roads''||}}, was featured at the Jump Festa 2010. It is focused in Team 7 after their encounter with Zabuza and Haku.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-11-30/naruto-toriko-one-piece-event-anime-shorts-streamed|date=November 30, 2009|title=Naruto, Toriko, One Piece Event Anime Shorts Streamed|publisher=]|accessdate=November 30, 2009}}</ref> A short OVA was also included within the DVD "Naruto x UT Original DVD" released on January 1, 2011 as promoted by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-12-20/naruto-anime-dvd-offered-at-uniqlo-t-shirt-stores|date=December 20, 2010|title=News: Naruto Anime DVD Offered at Uniqlo T-Shirt Stores|publisher=]|accessdate=January 3, 2011}}</ref>

===Films===
The series has also led to eight films; with the first three situated during the first anime series, the remaining from ''Naruto: Shippūden''. The first film, '']'', was released on August 21, 2004 in Japan. It tells how Team 7 is dispatched to the Land of Snow to protect the actors during the shooting of the new Princess Fuun movie, to whom Naruto became a fan. As a bonus, the short original video animation ''Konoha Annual Sports Festival'' was included with the Japanese release of the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/japan/yearly/?yr=2004&p=.htm|title=Japan Box Yearly Box Office 2004|accessdate=July 3, 2009|publisher=] }}</ref> It premiered on June 6, 2007 in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-25/160-north-american-screens-signed-up-for-naruto-movie|date=April 25, 2007|title=160 North American Screens Signed Up for Naruto Movie|publisher=]|accessdate=November 14, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6828|title=Naruto The Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow|publisher=]|accessdate=November 14, 2008}}</ref>

It was followed by '']'', which was released in theaters in Japan on August 6, 2005. The film involves Naruto, Shikamaru and Sakura during a ninja mission in which they are involved in a war between the Sunagakure village and a large number of armored warriors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/japan/yearly/?yr=2005&p=.htm|title=Japan Box Yearly Box Office 2005|accessdate=July 3, 2009|publisher=] }}</ref> Unlike its predecessor, ''Legend of the Stone of Gelel'' did not see a theatrical release in the United States, and was direct-to-video instead. It aired on Cartoon Network on July 26, 2008 and then was released to DVD July 29, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7629|title=Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel|publisher=]|accessdate=November 14, 2008}}</ref>

The third film, '']'', was originally released on August 5, 2006. It shows how Naruto, Sakura, Lee, and Kakashi are assigned to protect the future prince of the Land of Moon, Hikaru Tsuki.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/japan/yearly/?yr=2006&p=.htm|title=Japan Box Yearly Box Office 2006|accessdate=July 3, 2009|publisher=] }}</ref> The English dub of the movie aired on Cartoon Network and was released to DVD on November 11, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-07/cartoon-network-to-run-3rd-naruto-movie-this-saturday|date=November 7, 2008|title=Toonami Jetstream Site Streams Second Naruto Movie|publisher=]|accessdate=November 14, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7629|title=Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom|publisher=]|accessdate=November 14, 2008}}</ref> On July 3, 2008, Sony released a Japanese DVD Box containing the first three movies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ANZB-3301|title=Naruto The Movies 3 in 1 Special DVD Box|publisher=CDJapan|accessdate=November 21, 2008}}</ref>

The series' fourth film, '']'', was released on August 4, 2007, and chronicles Naruto's assignment to protect the priest Shion who starts having visions of his death.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/japan/yearly/?yr=2007&p=.htm|title=Japan Box Yearly Box Office 2007|accessdate=July 3, 2009|publisher=] }}</ref> The fifth film, '']'', was released on August 2, 2008. It tells how ninja from the Sky Country attack Konoha and to stop them, Naruto and Sasuke join forces although the latter has already left two years ago.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-04-07/newest-naruto-movie-named-dated-kizuna-on-august-2/2|date=April 7, 2008|title=Newest Naruto Movie Named, Dated: Kizuna on August 2|publisher=]|accessdate=June 24, 2009}}</ref> The next film is '']'', which premiered in Japan on August 1, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naruto10th.com/|title=Naruto10th|language=Japanese|publisher=Naruto 10th anniversary website|accessdate=December 6, 2008}}</ref> '']'' followed it in Japan on July 31, 2010, while '']'' is the latest film as of 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-12-16/4th-bleach-film-4th-naruto-shippuden-film-green-lit|date=December 16, 2009|title=Newest Naruto Movie Named, Dated: Kizuna on August 2|publisher=]|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> A new movie, '']'' will be out at July 28, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animekon.com/news-1474-6th-Naruto-Shippuuden-Movie-Titled-Dated.html|date=March 20, 2012|title=6th Naruto Shippuuden Movie Titled, Dated|publisher=Animekon|accessdate=March 20, 2012}}</ref>

===Light novels===
Three ''Naruto'' ]s, written by Masatoshi Kusakabe, have been published in Japan by Shueisha, while the first two were released in English in North America by Viz. The first, {{Nihongo|''Naruto: Innocent Heart, Demonic Blood''|白の童子、血風の鬼人|}}, retells Team 7's mission in which they encounter the assassins Zabuza and Haku. It was released on December 16, 2002 in Japan and November 21, 2006 in North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=5864|title=Naruto: Innocent Heart, Demonic Blood (Novel)|publisher=]|accessdate=March 15, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-703121-7&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―白の童子、血風の鬼人|language=Japanese|publisher=]|accessdate=April 24, 2008}}</ref> The second novel {{Nihongo|''Naruto: Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!''|滝隠れの死闘　オレが英雄だってばよ！|Takigakure no Shitō Ore ga Eiyū dattebayo!|lit. The Waterfall Village's Fight to the Death I am the Hero!}}, based on the 2nd original video animation of the anime, was published on December 15, 2003 in Japan and October 16, 2007 in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6772|title=Naruto: Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! (Novel)|publisher=]|accessdate=March 15, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-872840-8&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―滝隠れの死闘　オレが英雄だってばよ|language=Japanese|publisher=]|accessdate=April 24, 2008}}</ref> A novel titled {{nihongo|''Naruto: Tales of a Gutsy Ninja''|NARUTO―ナルト―ド根性忍伝|Naruto: Dokonjō Ninden}} was published on August 4, 2009. It's presented as the in-universe novel written by Naruto's master ], and follows the adventures of a fictional shinobi named Naruto Musasabi, who served as Naruto's namesake.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-703229-1&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―ド根性忍伝 |language=Japanese|publisher=]|accessdate=November 9, 2011}}</ref> Novelizations of the two ''Naruto'' films, '']'' and '']'', have also been published in Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-703143-8&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―大活劇！　雪姫忍法帖だってばよ！！|language=Japanese|publisher=]|accessdate=July 24, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-703249-9&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―鬼燈の城 |language=Japanese|publisher=]|accessdate=November 22, 2011}}</ref>

Viz has also published new novels called Chapter Books written by Tracey West, and with illustrations from the manga. Unlike the series, the novels are aimed to children aged 7 to 10 years old.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-06-02/viz-to-ship-anniversary-shonen-jump-naruto-kids-novels|title=Viz to Ship Anniversary Shonen Jump, Naruto Kids' Novels|date=June 2, 2008|publisher=]|accessdate=November 24, 2008}}</ref> The first two novels were released on October 7, 2008 and currently at least 11 novel have been published.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7406|title=Naruto: Chapter Book , Vol. 1|publisher=]|accessdate=November 24, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7565|title=Naruto: Chapter Book , Vol. 2|publisher=]|accessdate=November 24, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7690|title=Naruto: Chapter Book , Vol. 7|publisher=]|accessdate=July 1, 2009}}</ref>

===Video games===
{{Main|List of Naruto video games}}
''Naruto'' video games have appeared on various consoles from ], ] and ]. Most of them are ]s in which the player controls one of a select few characters directly based upon their counterparts in the ''Naruto'' anime and manga. The player pits their character against another character controlled by the game's ] or by another player, depending on the mode that the player is in. The objective is to reduce the opponent's health to zero using basic attacks and special techniques unique to each character that are derived from techniques they use in the ''Naruto'' anime or manga.<ref name="GameSpotHandsOnCoN1">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/action/naruto/news.html?sid=6144888&mode=recent|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Updated Hands-On|publisher=]|last=Torres |first=Ricardo|date=February 24, 2006|accessdate=September 8, 2007}}</ref> The very first ''Naruto'' video game was ''Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō'', which was released in Japan on March 27, 2003, for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wsc/rpg/naruto/index.html?tag=result;title;0|title=GameSpot: Naruto: Konoha Ninpouchou|publisher=]|accessdate=September 26, 2008}}</ref> Most ''Naruto'' video games have been released only in Japan. The first games released outside Japan were the '']'' series and the '']'' series, released in North America under the titles of ''Naruto: Clash of Ninja'' and ''Naruto: Ninja Council''.<ref name="ClashofNinjaAnnouncement">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/action/naruto/news.html?sid=6141993&mode=all|title=SHONEN JUMP's NARUTO Coming to North America!|publisher=]|accessdate=August 14, 2007}}{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref><ref name="NinjaCouncilGeneralInfo">{{cite web|url=http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/497/497565.html|title=IGN: Naruto: Ninja Council|publisher=IGN|accessdate=August 14, 2007}}</ref> In January 2012, Namco Bandai announced that they have sold 10 million ''Naruto'' games worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-01-12/10-million-naruto-games-shipped|title=10 Million Naruto Games Shipped|publisher=Anime News Network|accessdate=January 12, 2012|date=January 12, 2012}}</ref>

===Trading card game===
{{Nihongo|''Naruto Collectible Card Game''|NARUTOカードゲーム|Naruto Kādo Gēmu|lit. ''Naruto CardGame''}} is a ] based around the ''Naruto'' series. Produced by Bandai, the game was first introduced in Japan in February 2003.<ref name="JapaneseSets">{{cite web |url=http://www.carddas.com/naruto/product/ |title=NARUTO-ナルト- カードゲーム |publisher=] |accessdate=November 21, 2008 |language=Japanese }}</ref> Bandai began releasing the game in English in North America in April 2006.<ref name="Set1">{{cite web |url=http://www.bandaicg.com/naruto/cardlists_s1.html |title=Series #1:The Path to Hokage |publisher=] |accessdate=November 21, 2008 }}</ref> The game is played between two players requiring players use a customized deck of fifty cards from the set, a game mat, an item to act as a "turn marker" for noting whose turn it is, and a "Ninja Blade Coin" which is primarily used to flip for making decisions. In order to win, a player must either earn ten "battle rewards" through their actions in the game, or they must cause the other player to exhaust their deck.<ref name="RuleBook">{{cite web |url=http://www.bandaicg.com/naruto/NarutoRuleBook.pdf |title=Naruto Rule Book |year=2002 |publisher=] |format=PDF |accessdate=November 21, 2008 }}</ref>

The cards are released in named sets, called "series" in the form of four different 50-card preconstructed box sets.<ref name="JapaneseSets" /><ref name="Set1" /> Each set includes a starter deck, the game mat, a turn-counter, and one stainless steel "Ninja Blade Coin". Additional cards are made available in 10-card booster packs, and deck sets, primarily for retailers, contain all four box sets available for each series. Cards for each set are also made available in collectible tins, containing several booster packs and exclusive promotional cards in a metal box.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014E0VKA|title=2008 Naruto: Secret of the Masters Tin: Naruto Uzumaki & Jiraiya|publisher=] |accessdate=November 27, 2008 }}</ref> By October 2006, seventeen series had been released in Japan spanning 417 unique cards.<ref name="JapaneseSets" /> As of August 2008, ten of these series have been released in North America.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bandaicg.com/naruto/cardlists_s10.html |title=Series #10: Lineage of the Legends |publisher=] |accessdate=November 21, 2008 }}</ref>

===Art and guidebooks===
Several supplementary books of the ''Naruto'' series have been released. An artbook named The ''Art of Naruto: Uzumaki'' contains illustration from the Part I manga and was released in both Japan and the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=6667|title=The Art of Naruto: Uzumaki|publisher=]|accessdate=April 26, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873706-7|title=NARUTO―ナルト― 岸本斉史画集 UZUMAKI|publisher=]|accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref> For the Part II manga, an interactive book called ''PAINT JUMP: Art of Naruto'' was released by Shueisha on April 4, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-782168-0&mode=1|title=PAINT JUMP Art of NARUTO|publisher=]|accessdate=April 24, 2008|language=Japanese}}</ref> The latest artbook was published on July 3, 2009 under the name of ''Naruto'' with its English version released on October 26, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-874823-8&mode=1|title=NARUTO－ナルト－イラスト集　NARUTO|publisher=]|accessdate=July 2, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421538695/|title=Naruto: The Official Character Data Book|publisher=]|accessdate=October 22, 2011}}</ref>

A series of guidebooks for the Part I called {{Nihongo|''First Official Data Book''|秘伝·臨の書キャラクターオフィシャルデータBOOK| Hiden: Rin no Sho Character Official Data Book}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873288-X&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―［秘伝・臨の書］|publisher=]|accessdate=May 3, 2008|language=Japanese}}</ref> and {{Nihongo|''Second Official Data Book''|秘伝·闘の書キャラクターオフィシャルデータBOOK|Hiden: Tō no Sho Character Official Data Book}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873734-2&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―［秘伝・闘の書］|publisher=]|accessdate=May 3, 2008|language=Japanese}}</ref> were released only in Japan focusing on Part I. The third databook, {{Nihongo|''Character Official Data Book Hiden Sha no Sho''|秘伝・者の書 ― キャラクターオフィシャルデータBOOK|Hiden: Sha no Sho - Kyarakutā ofisharu dēta book }} was released on September 4, 2008, and adapted Part II from the manga.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=978-4-08-874247-2&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―［秘伝・者の書］|publisher=]|accessdate=November 21, 2008|language=Japanese}}</ref> These books contain character profiles, ] guides and drafts made by Kishimoto. The third book will be released by Viz on January 10, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1421541254/|title=Naruto: The Official Character Data Book|publisher=]|accessdate=October 22, 2011}}</ref> For the anime, a series of guidebook called ''Naruto anime profiles'' were also released. These books contain information about the production of the anime episodes and explanation of the characters designs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?series_id=453|title=Viz Media - products. Naruto: Anime Profiles|publisher=]|accessdate=April 26, 2008}}</ref> On October 4, 2002, it was released a manga fanbook named {{Nihongo|''Secret: Writings from the Warriors Official Fanbook''|秘伝・兵の書 ― オフィシャルファンBOOK|Hiden: Hei no Sho - Ofisharu fan book}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://books.shueisha.co.jp/CGI/search/syousai_put.cgi?isbn_cd=4-08-873321-5&mode=1|title=NARUTO―ナルト―［秘伝・兵の書］|publisher=]|accessdate=September 8, 2009|language=Japanese}}</ref> Viz published it in North America on February 19, 2008 under the name of ''Naruto: The Official Fanbook''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://viz.com/products/products.php?product_id=7173|title=Naruto: The Official Fanbook|publisher=]|accessdate=September 8, 2009}}</ref> Another fanbook was released to conmemmorate the series' 10th anniversary. It includes illustrations of Naruto Uzumaki by other manga artists, a novel, Kishimoto's one-shot named ''Karakuri'' and an interview between Kishimoto and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4088748344/|title=NARUTO-ナルト-秘伝・皆の書オフィシャルプレミアムファ|publisher=]|language=Japanese|accessdate=December 4, 2008}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Manga===
''Naruto'' has been well received in both Japan and the United States. As of 2007, the manga has sold over 71&nbsp;million copies in Japan,<ref name="million">{{cite web | publisher = ComiPress.com | date = March 6, 2007 |accessdate=November 22, 2008| title = The Rise and Fall of Weekly Shōnen Jump: A Look at the Circulation of Weekly Jump | url = http://comipress.com/article/2007/05/06/1923}}</ref> while in 2008 it increased to 89 million.<ref>{{cite web |accessdate=November 10, 2009| publisher = Comi Press | date = December 31, 2008 | title = Top Manga Properties in 2008 - Rankings and Circulation Data| url = http://comipress.com/article/2008/12/31/3733}}</ref> In April 2010, Shueisha announced ''Naruto'' sold 100.4 million copies, becoming the fifth manga from Shueisha that sold more than 100 million.<ref>{{cite web | title=Naruto is 5th Shueisha Manga with 100 Million+ Copies in Print (Update 2)| url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-04-26/naruto-is-5th-manga-with-100-million+copies-in-print|date=April 26, 2010| publisher=]| accessdate=April 27, 2010}}</ref> During 2011, the sales increased to over 113 million copies.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://adnavi.shueisha.co.jp/mediaguide/2011/m_comic/w_jump/index.html | title = メディアガイド／2011／少年コミック誌・青年コミック誌／週刊少年ジャンプ | trans_title=Weekly Shonen Jump / Young Boy Comic Media Guide / 2011 / | publisher=Shueisha | language=Japanese | accessdate=October 15, 2011}}</ref> During 2008, volume 43 sold 1.1 million copies becoming the 9th best-selling comic from Japan. Volumes 41, 42 and 44 also ranked within the top 20, but had smaller sold copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-19/2008-yearly-japanese-comic-ranking-no.1-25|title=2008's Top-Selling Manga in Japan, #1-25|publisher=]|date=December 19, 2008|accessdate=December 19, 2008}}</ref> In total, the manga sold 4.2 million copies in Japan during 2008, becoming the 2nd best-selling series.<ref>{{cite web | title=2008's Top-Selling Manga in Japan, by Series| url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-01-02/2008-top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series|date=January 2, 2009 | publisher=]| accessdate=January 3, 2009}}</ref> In the first half from 2009, it ranked as the 3rd best-seller manga from Japan, having sold 3.4 million copies.<ref>{{cite web | title=Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Series: 1st Half of 2009| url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-06-15/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-series/1st-half-of-2009|date=June 15, 2009 | publisher=]| accessdate=June 15, 2009}}</ref> In such period, volume 45 ranked 5th with 1.1 million sold copies, while volume 46 ranked 9th, having sold 864,708 copies and volume 44 at 40th place.<ref>{{cite web | title=Top-Selling Manga in Japan by Volume: 1st Half of 2009 (Updated)| url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-06-15/top-selling-manga-in-japan-by-volume/1st-half-of-2009|date=June 15, 2009 | publisher=]| accessdate=June 15, 2009}}</ref>

The ''Naruto'' manga series has become one of Viz's top properties,<ref>{{cite web | publisher = ] | date = March 7, 2006 | title = USA Today's Top 150 Best Seller list features Viz Media's Shonen Jump's Naruto manga at number 29 |accessdate= November 22, 2008| url = http://www.viz.com/news/newsroom/2006/03_naruto.php}}{{dead link|date=April 2011}}</ref> accounting for nearly 10% of all manga sales in 2006.<ref name="Quill" /> Gonzalo Ferreyra, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Viz, noted that the volumes's sales of ''Naruto'' astonished him as the attrition on the series is relatively low.<ref>{{cite web | publisher = ICv2 | date =January 21, 2010 | title = Interview with Viz’s Gonzalo Ferreyra, Part 1|accessdate= January 21, 2010| url = http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/16702.html}}</ref> ICv2 has listed it as the top manga property from North America several times.<ref>{{cite web | publisher = ICv2 | date = July 30, 2009 | title = 'ICv2 Insider's Guide' #67: Top 10 Shonen Properties Q2 2009 |accessdate= September 16, 2009| url = http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/15498.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | publisher = ICv2 | date = October 11, 2008 | title = Top 20 Q3 2008 Manga Properties|accessdate= September 16, 2009| url = http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/13691.html}}</ref> The seventh volume of Viz's release became the first manga win a ] when it claimed the award for "Best Graphic Novel" in 2006.<ref name="Quill">{{cite web | url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/9450.html | title=Naruto Nabs Quill Award |publisher=ICv2 |date=October 12, 2006 |accessdate=April 7, 2008}}</ref> The manga also appeared in the ''] Booklist'' with volume 11 holding the title of the highest ranked manga series on the list, until it was surpassed by volume 28, which claimed the 17th rank in its first week of release in March 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-11-12/a-quiet-week-for-manga-on-booklist|title=A Quiet Week for Manga on Booklist|publisher=]|date=November 12, 2006|accessdate=November 8, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-09-04/naruto-11-breaks-booklist-record |title=Naruto 11 Breaks Booklist Record|publisher=]|date=September 4, 2006|accessdate=November 8, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-03-13/usa-today-booklist-march-3-9-highest-ranking-naruto/2|date=March 13, 2008|title=USA Today Booklist, March 3–9: Highest-Ranking Naruto|publisher=]|accessdate=November 8, 2008}}</ref> Volume 28 also had one of the biggest debut weeks of any manga in years, becoming the top selling manga volume of 2008 as well as the second best-seller book in North America.<ref>{{cite web |title = Top 20 Bookstore Graphic Novels of 2008|date=January 25, 2009| publisher=ICv2 | url = http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/14161.html| accessdate = September 19, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title = BookScan's Top 20 Graphic Novels for March| publisher=ICv2 | url = http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/12330.html | accessdate = April 3, 2008}}</ref> During its release, volume 29 ranked #57, while the volume 28 had dropped to #139.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-05-07/usa-today-booklist-april-28-may-4|title=USA Today Booklist, April 28–May 4|publisher=]|date=May 7, 2008 |accessdate=May 8, 2008}}</ref> In April 2007, volume 14 earned Viz the "Manga Trade Paperback of the Year" Gem Award from ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-04-07/viz-wins-two-2007-gem-manga-awards-from-diamond |title=Viz Wins Two 2007 Gem Manga Awards from Diamond |publisher=] |date=April 7, 2008 |accessdate=April 7, 2008 }}</ref> The manga series also became the top manga property from 2008 in the United States with 31 volumes having been published during the chart.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/13691.html|title=Top 20 Q3 2008 Manga Properties |publisher=ICv2|date=November 10, 2008 |accessdate=November 26, 2008 }}</ref> Searches for the word "Naruto" were #7 on the ] web search engine's list of the top 10 most popular search terms of 2008, and #4 from 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-12-03/naruto-makes-yahoo-top-10-search-terms-list-at-no.7|title=Naruto Makes Yahoo's Top-10 Search Terms List at #7|publisher=]|date=December 3, 2008 |accessdate=December 3, 2008}}</ref> Responding to ''Naruto''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s success, Kishimoto said in ''Naruto Collector Winter 2007/2008'' that he was "very glad that the American audience has accepted and understood ninja. It shows that the American audience has good taste... because it means they can accept something previously unfamiliar to them."<ref>{{cite journal |journal= Shonen Jump |volume= 7 |issue=11 |year= 2009 |month= November |publisher= Viz Media |title= 10th Anniversary: The Masashi Kishimoto Files }}</ref>

The series has received praise and criticism by several reviewers. A. E. Sparrow from ] noted how some manga volumes focus only in certain characters to the point the number of fans increases. He also praised the way that Kishimoto manages to make a remarkable combination of fighting scenes, comedy and good artwork.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comics.ign.com/articles/768/768585p1.html|title=Naruto Vol. 13 Review|publisher=IGN|author=Sparrow, A. E.|date=2007-02-027|accessdate=November 13, 2008}}</ref> The anime and manga magazine '']'' described Naruto's character as "irksome", but attributed the series' "almost sickening addictiveness" to its level of characterization.<ref name="neo023">{{Cite news|last=White|first=Nik|date=September, 2006|title=Naruto Vol. 1: Unleashed|magazine=]|place=United Kingdom|publisher=Uncooked Media|issue=23|issn=1744-9596|pages=70–71|postscript=<!--None-->}}</ref> Carl Kimlinger from '']'' (ANN) praised the designs of the characters, since every one shows their unique way of acting and appearance. He also noted how even the "goofiest looking character" can act "damn cool" when he fights. However, Kimlinger noted that in some volumes there are several fights, so the plot is not able to develop, but he praised how each of the battles were emotional.<ref name="ANNManga8-10Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/naruto-gn-8-10|title=Naruto GN 8-10 - Review|publisher=]|author=Kimlinger, Carl|date=November 2, 2006|accessdate=March 27, 2008}}</ref> The series has also been praised for remaining enjoyable after several volumes by Javier Lugo from mangalife, who also praised the antagonists as well as the fights scenes from the manga. Kishimoto's artwork was also commented by Lugo as it makes the story "dramatic, exciting, and just right for the story he’s telling".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mangalife.com/reviews/Narutov14.htm|title=Naruto v. 14 Review|publisher=Mangalife.com|author=Lugo, Javier|accessdate=July 6, 2009}}</ref> The start of Part II has been praised in another review by Casey Brienza from ANN. She noted how well the characters were developed as they had new appearances and abilities. Brienza also praised the balance between plot and action scenes allowing the readers the enjoy the volume. However, she noted that it is not frequent that all the volumes have the same quality.<ref name="ANNManga28Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/naruto/gn-28|title=Naruto GN 28 Review|publisher=]|author=Brienza, Casey|date=August 7, 2008|accessdate=March 27, 2008}}</ref> Briana Lawrence from Mania Entertainment added that in Part II, the manga feels "adult" due to the growth from various of the characters. However, Viz's translations were criticized for being "inconsistent" due to the change of some Japanese terms to English, while other words were left intact.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/naruto-vol28_article_83777.html|title=Naruto Vol.#28 review|publisher=Mania Entertainment|author=Lawrence, Briana|date=March 27, 2008|accessdate=November 19, 2008}}</ref>

The Spanish webcomic author Jesús García Ferrer (JesuLink) created the parody webcomic '']'', based on ''Naruto''. As of 2008 about 40,000 people in Spain read ''Raruto''.<ref>"." '']''. 8 September 2008. Retrieved on 21 October 2010. "Relacionado también con el manga y con el universo cómic se encuentra "Raruto". Del lápiz de Jesús García Ferrer nació esta parodia de un cómic japonés y ahora ya cuenta con unos 40.000 lectores por toda España."</ref>

===Anime===
In ]'s latest top 100 Anime Ranking from October 2006, ''Naruto'' ranked 17th on the list.<ref>{{cite web | title = Japan's Favorite TV Anime | url = http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-10-13/japan's-favorite-tv-anime |publisher=]|date=October 13, 2006| accessdate = December 22, 2006}}</ref> ''Naruto Shippuden'' has ranked several times as one of most watched series in Japan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-04-19/japanese-anime-tv-ranking-april-9-15|title=Japanese Anime TV Ranking, April 9–15|publisher=]|date=April 19, 2007|accessdate=November 19, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-07/japanese-anime-tv-ranking-september-22-28|title=Japanese Anime TV Ranking, September 22–28|publisher=]|date=October 7, 2008|accessdate=November 19, 2008}}</ref> The ''Naruto'' anime adaptation won the "Best Full-Length Animation Program Award" in the Third UStv Awards held in the ] in ], ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view_article.php?article_id=51053|title=Studio 23 tops USTv Awards|date=February 22, 2007|accessdate=September 7, 2007| publisher=inquirer.net}}</ref> The first of the DVD compilations containing thirteen episodes, released by Viz was nominated at the ] for best package design.<ref name="Awards">{{cite web |url=http://comics.ign.com/articles/764/764384p1.html |title=NYCC 07: Viz Anime Dominates Award Noms |publisher=IGN|author=George, Richard|date=February 13, 2007|accessdate=September 7, 2007 }}</ref> It also ranked as the third best-seller anime property from all 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/13693.html|title=Top Q3 2008 Anime Properties |publisher=Icv2|author=George, Richard|date=November 10, 2008|accessdate=November 26, 2008 }}</ref> ''Naruto'' was named "Best Full Animated Program" at the USTv Student's Choice Awards 2009 held at the UST Medicine Auditorium on February 19, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yehey.com/entertainment/celebs/article.aspx?id=235177|title=Fifth USTv Students’ Choice Awards|date=February 22, 2009|accessdate=February 26, 2009| publisher=YEHEY! In-house Production}}</ref> In ICv2's "Top 10 Anime Properties" from the first half of 2009, ''Naruto'' ranked as the second best anime franchise.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/15249.html |title='ICv2 Insider's Guide' #66: Top 10 Anime Properties Spring 2009|publisher=] |date=June 26, 2009 |accessdate=July 5, 2009}}</ref> The episodes from ''Naruto: Shippuden'' have appeared various times in Japanese Anime TV Ranking.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-10-24/japanese-anime-tv-ranking-october-13-19|title=Japanese Anime TV Ranking, October 13–19|publisher=] |date=October 24, 2008 |accessdate=July 5, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-03/japanese-anime-tv-ranking-october-20-26|title=Japanese Anime TV Ranking, October 20–26|publisher=] |date=November 3, 2008|accessdate=July 5, 2009}}</ref> DVD sales from ''Naruto: Shippuden'' have also been good, having appeared several times in the Japanese Animation DVD Ranking.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-06-10/japanese-animation-dvd-ranking-june-1-7 |title=Japanese Animation DVD Ranking, June 1–7 |publisher=] |date=June 10, 2009 |accessdate=July 5, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-05-19/japanese-animation-dvd-ranking-may-11-17 |title=Japanese Animation DVD Ranking, May 11–17 (Updated) |publisher=] |date=May 19, 2009 |accessdate=July 5, 2009}}</ref> The freely streamed episodes from ''Naruto: Shippuden'' have an average of 160,000 viewers a week.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-01-29/tv-tokyo-iwata-discusses-anime-road-to-survival |title=TV Tokyo's Iwata Discusses Anime's 'Road to Survival' (Updated) |publisher=] |date=November 17, 2008 |accessdate=November 17, 2008}}</ref> ''Naruto'' has also been 20th among shows and channels from Hulu in February from 2009. In Joost, it was first during the same month. In February, ''Naruto: Shippuden'' was first among the animated shows on Joost while ''Naruto'' stayed second.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-04-27/naruto-was-no.20-show-on-hulu-no.1-on-joost-in-february|title=Naruto was #20 Show on Hulu, #1 on Joost in February |publisher=] |date=April 27, 2009|accessdate=July 5, 2009}}</ref>

The ''Naruto'' anime was listed as the 38th best animated show in IGN's Top 100 Animated Series.<ref name="ign100">{{cite web |title=38. Naruto|url=http://tv.ign.com/top-100-animated-tv-series/38.html |publisher=IGN |accessdate=September 5, 2009 |date=January 23, 2009}}</ref> Reviewers noted that the primary focus of the series was on the fighting since they consider that the fight scenes are more dedicated than backgrounds. The music has also been noted to be a good match with the fighting scenes though it sometimes interferes with the dialogues.<ref name="AnimeOnDVDReviewDVD4">{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/naruto-box-set-04-also-wspecial-edition_article_79366.html|title=Disc Reviews >> Naruto Box Set 04 (also w/special edition)|publisher=Mania.com|author=Rich, Justin|date=August 7, 2007|accessdate=March 27, 2008}}</ref> Martin Theron from ANN criticized the series for long fights, but he also noted that most of them break the "stereotypical shōnen concepts." The soundtracks have been praised for enhancing the excitement and mood of the storytelling.<ref name="ANN6">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/naruto/dvd-uncut-dvd-box-set-6|title=Naruto DVD - Uncut DVD Box Set 6 - Review|publisher=]|author=Theron, Martin|date=February 29, 2008|accessdate=March 27, 2008}}</ref> Although Christina Carpenter of T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews considered the characters from the series as "likeable", she commented that most of them did not surpass the "stereotypics" that appear in shōnen manga. She also considered Kishimoto "an average artist at best" and derided the poor transition of his artistic style into animation.<ref name="THEMAnimeReviews">{{cite web|url=http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=120|title=THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Naruto|publisher=T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews|author=Ross, Christina|accessdate=March 27, 2008}}</ref> Despite this, the second reviewer from T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews, Derrick L. Tucker, admitted that when the animators were at their best, they produced "artistic renderings that leave little to be desired on the part of fans of the manga", but concluded the animation was "a mixed bag". He also added that while fights were entertaining, due to the large number of them, the plot takes time to continue.<ref name="THEMAnimeReviews2">{{cite web|url=http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=622|title=THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Naruto - Second Opinion|publisher=T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews|author=Tucker, Derrick|accessdate=March 27, 2008}}</ref>

''Naruto: Shippuden'' received a good response from Activeanime's David C. Jones who commented on the new character designs and the improved animation. Jones also felt the series to be more serious and dramatic.<ref><!-- http://www.activeanime.com/html/content/view/5759/57/ http://web.archive.org/web/20091101041126/http://www.activeanime.com/html/content/view/5759/57/ -->{{cite web |url=http://activeanime.com/html/2009/10/25/naruto-shippuden-vol-2-advance-review/ |title=NARUTO SHIPPUDEN VOL. 2 (ADVANCE REVIEW) |first=Jones |last=David C. |publisher=Activeanime |date=October 25, 2009 |accessdate=November 1, 2009}} {{Query web archive |url=http://activeanime.com/html/2009/10/25/naruto-shippuden-vol-2-advance-review/ }}</ref> The series was noted by ANN to have a more serious tone, and a good balance between comedy and drama in the first original episodes made specifically for the TV series. Unlike the panned fillers from ''Naruto'', ''Naruto: Shippuden''{{'}}s have been praised thanks to its likable storylines and connection with the main plot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/naruto-shippuden/dvd-1|title=Naruto Shippuden DVD 1|publisher=Anime News Network|author=Kimlinger, Carl|date=December 15, 2009|accessdate=November 15, 2011}}</ref><ref name="box5">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/naruto-shippuden/dvd-box-set-6|title=Naruto Shippūden DVD Box Set 5|publisher=Anime News Network|author=Kimlinger, Carl|date=February 4, 2011|accessdate=November 15, 2011}}{{dead link|date=January 2012}}</ref> While the pacing for the first episodes has been criticized for being slow, the delivery and development in the interactions between the characters has received positive comments.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/naruto-shippuden/dvd-box-set-4|title=Naruto Shippūden DVD Box Set 4|publisher=Anime News Network|author=Kimlinger, Carl|date=December 12, 2010|accessdate=October 8, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mania.com/naruto-shippuden-box-set-04-also-wle_article_124771.html|title=Naruto: Shippuden Box Set 04 (also w/LE)|publisher=Mania Entertainment|author=Beveridge, Chris|date=November 17, 2010|accessdate=October 8, 2011}}</ref>

==Legacy==
The anime got briefly namedropped in the film, ].

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