The Naruto franchise has been a long-standing series and has provided fans with plenty of commendable characters. Shikamaru is a character that has drawn much attention and is featured quite a lot in the main story. Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness, is the first light novel which was devoted to Shikamaru. It […]
The anime Naruto: Shippuden is the sequel to the original anime Naruto. It follows the adventures and struggles of Naruto and his friends following the departure and betrayal of Sasuke from the team. It enjoys a lot of popularity in Japan, as evidenced by it getting ranked among the Top 3 mangas of Shonen Jump […]
Originally written and created by Masashi Kishimoto’s assistant Mikio Ikemoto, the manga was incredibly well-received. So much so that it became the fourth best-selling manga in North America in 2018. With a whopping 154 episodes, even the anime continues to ride a small but popular wave. The anime continues to be as hated as much […]
A major determinant that influences a character’s position within the Naruto and Boruto franchise is Dojutsu. Dojutsu is a type of Kekkai Genkai ability; in other words, an ability inherited through bloodlines that utilize the eye. There exist variations of Dojutsu that attribute to some of the most intimidating abilities existing within the world. We […]
The Otsutsuki clan were brewers of trouble since the era of Naruto Shippuden. But Boruto has provided a much-needed insight into this mysterious clan that Naruto Shippuden failed to offer. The ominous nature of the clan and their powerful mystical abilities despite being centuries old continue to have a bearing on present events. Here are […]
Naruto and Sasuke’s fight at the end of Shippuden was most-awaited and carried the weight of their complicated relationship. It was a fight to understand the truth of their feelings, but most of all, their friendship. So it was no surprise that there is no clear winner: just two equals. Symbolically, it is Naruto’s belief […]
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, known in Japan as Naruto Shippūden: Narutimate Storm 4, is a fighting game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is the sequel to Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution. An expansion to the game, titled “Road to Boruto,” is about to hit the market in […]
It has been over two years since Boruto debuted worldwide as a follow up to the classic shonen hit Naruto: Shippuden. Finally, after about 100 episodes, the anime part is also catching up with the manga. However, whether Boruto villains will ever live up to Naruto quality villains is still a matter of debate. 1. […]
Itachi and Sasuke’s dynamic, was by far, one of the most exciting aspects of Naruto, which segued to Naruto Shippuden. Not only did it involve themes of family, brotherhood, betrayal, hatred, power, and mystery, but it handled these with delicacy to deliver one of best plot twists ever. Itachi’s death did not fail to evoke […]
Naruto has seeped into the childhoods of many and cemented an attachment that has allowed the franchise to flourish. Naruto’s defeat at the hands of Jigen comes as a shock for fans who’re aware of the inhuman powers Naruto possesses. But what is more concerning is the Retsuden series written by Jun Esaka that addresses […]
