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1 Foreword
This article marks the first in my series on manga and anime shows, so I hope you enjoy it. Clicking on The Chishikiyoku Project certification image above will redirect you to the homepage for all of our projects where you will be able to find a link to our ChiPortal for anime and see what other manga, shows and topics we have written about.Google Knol is already infested with wikipedia clones. Searching for "Naruto" will reveal multiple direct copies from wikipedia entries. This article is not going to be a simple copy and paste from the internet. It is The Chishikiyoku Project members' firm belief that we should provide relevant and content rich information that is new and original.
In this article you will find that the information you get is concise and informative, provided alongside lots of images and video content. What this means is that you will not find here long detailed descriptions of the story, characters or the shows' history. However, we know that some people want this. So, for every area that we talk about you shall be linked to a number of sites where you can find a more in depth discussion on that topic. You can think of this article, perhaps, as a compilation of search engine results with simple and clear introductory summaries on each topic.
Also, you will be able to find a lot of links to media items related to the show, for example Naruto openings (OP) and endings (ED), links to download and watch online the latest Naruto Shippuuden episodes and much more. Our intention is to provide a completely alternative style from wikipedia where you will be able to gain quick access to the material that you want, rather than simply facts and figures.
That was rather long, so now let's get this started!
2 General Information
The Naruto anime series began in 2002, initially following the first chapters of the manga before catching up and then following a side plot written exclusively for the anime. In 2007 the anime reached the end of Part I of the manga series, and a new series entitled Naruto: Shippūden began which starts off where Part II of the manga begins. The manga and shows popularity extends beyond Japan, with a massive following in the West where Viz Media has licensed the production of English versions of the series. The more interested fans keep up with the manga chapters and anime episodes by reading and watching them online, where dedicated fansubbing groups translate the material from Japanese to English.
3 The Plot
This is where our story takes up. Konohagakure is famed for its Ninja Academy, and our hero wants nothing more than to become the next Hokage, the leader and most powerful ninja in the village. But to do that he has to first graduate from the Academy. Using a special technique learned from a scroll that he was fooled into stealing, Naruto comes to realize the soul his body is containing and the power that resides within him. He shortly after becomes a member of Team 7, a ninja squad assigned to him along with two other young trainees, Haruno Sakura and Uchiha Sasuke and headed by the sensei Hatake Kakashi. The central storyline follows the trials and tribulations of these characters as they grow and develop as ninjas and friends.
You can read here more about the the Plot of Naruto.
4 The Characters
To go through all of the characters in Naruto would be a huge endeavor indeed. Fortunately for us others have already done this. Here we only list what we consider to be the main four characters in the first part of the series. We will discuss each of these characters and then provide links to sources with information on other characters.4.1 Main Characters
 The main protagonist of the series. In order to become the next Hokage, and in doing so be looked up to and respected by those around him, Naruto is constantly striving to increase his strength and his rank. His exuberant personality and curious sense of humor greatly impacts those around him. Quite immature and often dense, Naruto is a unique character who often surprises the reader or viewer with his odd behaviour and actions. Learn more about Uzumaki Naruto at the following sites: | narutofan.com | myanimelist.net | naruto wiki | wikipedia |
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 One of the most loved characters of the series, often among the top 10 in Shonen Jump's popularity polls, Sakura - which means "cherry blossom" in Japanese - is an intelligent and willful character who is dedicated to her friends and to the team. She is the only female member of the Team 7, and is meant to play the heroine role in the story. The earlier stages of the anime explore her infatuation with Sasuke, which often gets in the way of her role in the team. Learn more about Haruno Sakura at the following sites: | narutofan.com | myanimelist.net | naruto wiki | wikipedia |
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 Sasuke initially comes across as a cold and withdrawn character who would prefer to work on this own than be held down by a team. Developed as Naruto's main rival, though later becomes his best friend, Sasuke is cool and calm and very attractive to the girls, in particular Sakura. The main tactician in the team, he is always seeking out stronger opponents to develop his strength and ability. Learn more about Sasuke Uchiha at the following sites: | narutofan.com | myanimelist.net | naruto wiki | wikipedia |
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 Leader of the Team 7 squad and the sensei of Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke, he often takes a very laid back approach to managing the group. While at the start he doesn't appear too attached to the team, over time it becomes clear that he cares deeply for this students and would do anything, even sacrifice his own life, for their safety. Learn more about Hatake Kakashi at the following sites: | narutofan.com | myanimelist.net | naruto wiki | wikipedia |
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4.2 Other Characters
Following any of these links will take you to sites where you can find additional information about the other characters in the hit show Naruto.myanimelist.net - big list of characters and bios, not all that detailed
narutofan.com - search for characters alphabetically by name
narutohq.com - some good information on the main characters
naruto wiki - very detailed information on each character
wikipedia - unordered list of naruto characters
narutofan.com - search for characters alphabetically by name
narutohq.com - some good information on the main characters
naruto wiki - very detailed information on each character
wikipedia - unordered list of naruto characters
5 Multimedia
We expect that this is the section you have all been waiting for. Here you can find some pictures, wallpapers, videos, manga chapters and anime episodes related to Naruto and Naruto: Shippūden.5.1 Pictures
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More Naruto pictures here and here and here and here ^^ The last one is highly recommended.
Or you can also see some Naruto Shippuuden episode screencaps.
5.2 Wallpapers
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For more Naruto wallpapers go to the best source of anime wallpapers on the internet - Konachan. Watch out though as some of the pictures are NSFW.
5.3 Videos
Naruto vs. Dragon Ball Z - Great editing of the two shows makes it look as if the characters are fighting each other.Naruto American Idol - Watch the characters from Naruto fighting it out American Idol style.
5.4 Manga Chapters
Disclaimer: The author of this article does not condone the use of the links provided here as a means to read the Naruto manga chapters online for free. All we are doing is providing links to examples of the work so that the reader can decide whether they wish to buy items from this series at a later date. A simple Google search would reveal much of the same information provided here.
Naruto Vol.45 Ch.411: Eight-tails vs. Sasuke!!
Naruto Vol.45 Ch.410: Battle at Unraikyo!!
Naruto Vol.44 Ch.409: Passing Down the Sage Techniques
Naruto Vol.44 Ch.408: Fukasaku's Proposal
Naruto Vol.44 Ch.407: Asking Naruto
Naruto Vol.44 Ch.406: The Key To The Future
Naruto Vol.44 Ch.405: Left Behind
Naruto Vol.44 Ch.404: Falcon and Akatsuki
Naruto Vol.44 Ch.403: Tears
Naruto Vol.44 Ch.402: Last Words
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Read All of the Naruto Manga Chapters Online For Free Here
Another Place to Read the Naruto Manga Chapters Online
5.5 Anime Episodes
Disclaimer: The author of this article does not condone the use of the links provided here as a means to watch the Naruto Shippuden anime episodes online for free. All we are doing is providing links to examples of the show so that the viewer can decide whether they wish to buy items from this series at a later date. A simple Google search would reveal much of the same information provided here.Ani2d.net
We are going to let you in on an amazing find now. You can watch episodes of Naruto and Naruto Shippuuden completely free and in incredibly high quality at a side called Ani2d.net. They have a huge quantity of other anime, it's all fansubbed and probably the highest quality available on the internet since the closure of Stage6. To find the episode you want go to this link, and from the drop down menu select the show you wish to watch. A new window should open and from there you can select your episode of choice.
We know that some people don't have great internet connections though, so you may want to check out the alternatives that follow.
Last 10 Episodes (Fansubbed into English)
Alternatively:
Get All of the Naruto Shippuuden Episodes Online For Free
Watch All of the Original Naruto Episodes Online For Free
Download:
Visit Dattebayo to Download the Latest Naruto Episode Free Online
6 Closing Remarks
We hope that you have enjoyed the first in our series of articles on popular anime. It is our feeling that when people look for an anime show in a search engine they aren't really interested in the boring facts and figures about it - like might be available on other sites such as wikipedia - but instead pictures, wallpapers, videos and so on. It has been our aim to provide some of these, but most importantly to include links to places that we have found to be a great source of that media. With that said, goodbye, we hope we have satisfied your curiosity!
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