Narutois often consideredone of the hallmarksof shonen anime, and for good reason.
But there was a massive shift in later episodes ofNarutothat stripped away the underdog element of the show.
How powerful, you might ask?
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The only other ninja who was even able to keep up with Naruto was his rival, Sasuke.
But that’s nothing compared to the revelation surrounding Naruto’s parents.
The early fights inNarutoweren’t just about jutsu, they were about strategy.
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It also felt less dangerous since they were essentially summoning demons to fight on their behalf.
The biggest issue surrounding Naruto’s powerups is thatthere was no balancing of his abilities.
Most powerups in shonen anime come with a major drawback, which provides great storytelling fodder.
Rather than make things interesting, this robbedNarutoandNaruto Shippudenof a great deal of suspense.
The Tale of Naruto Uzumaki All Killer, No Filler.
Naruto: Shippudenis available to stream on Crunchyroll in theU.S.
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