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Naruto Shippūden 2007

★ 8.5/10 · 8,709 votes TV-PG AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 20 seasons · 500 eps Ended
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What is Naruto Shippūden?

Naruto Shippūden is an anime television series that originally aired from 2007 to 2017. Created by Masashi Kishimoto, the series serves as an adaptation of Part II of his original manga.

Type
TV series
Year
2007
Status
Ended
Episodes
500
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Feb 15, 2007
Last aired
Mar 23, 2017
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum9.2/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential9.3/10
🎬 Production Scale9.3/10
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Naruto Shippūden is an anime television series that originally aired from 2007 to 2017. Created by Masashi Kishimoto, the series serves as an adaptation of Part II of his original manga. The narrative follows the teenage ninja Naruto Uzumaki and his allies, picking up two and a half years after the events of the original series. During this time, Naruto trained on the road with Jiraiya of the Sannin before returning to his home in the Village Hidden in the Leaves. As he pursues his ambition to be acknowledged as the Hokage, the leader and strongest of all ninja, Naruto faces new challenges. He must contend with dangerous enemies, including the shinobi organization known as the Akatsuki. The series consists of 500 episodes and was originally broadcast in Japan on TV Tokyo. The show features voice performances from actors including Junko Takeuchi, Maile Flanagan, Chie Nakamura, and Noriaki Sugiyama, with direction by Masaaki Kumagai. Viewers can access the series through various platforms, including Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and Apple TV.

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Should you watch it?

“Naruto Uzumaki returns to his village after years of training to face dangerous new enemies.”

Reasons to watch
  • features intense ninja battles
  • follows character growth over time
Keep in mind
  • long series duration

Watch it if you enjoy epic stories about ninjas seeking recognition and leadership.

The series contains fantasy violence typical of the shonen action genre.

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Season 1 · 32 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 21 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 17 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

When did the series premiere?

The first season of Naruto Shippuden premiered on February 15, 2007.

Who created the series?

The series was created by Masashi Kishimoto.

What is the main character's goal?

Naruto Uzumaki seeks approval and recognition while striving to become the Hokage.

Who are the primary antagonists?

Naruto faces dangerous enemies including the shinobi organization known as the Akatsuki.

How long was Naruto away?

Naruto spent two and a half years training on the road with Jiraiya.

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