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One of the best parts about theNarutofranchise is its incredible characters and their development, which is only possible because of the series' length. However, they have a surprising and deeply comforting inspiration that shows why the series has become so beloved.
In an interview with Kana, the creator of the manga,Masashi Kishimoto, dived deep into the series and his inspirations, reasons for certain elements, and more. Toward the beginning, he discussed the familial background of the characters.
Narutohas many characters who are orphans, and this is because Kishimoto had childhood friends in similar circumstances, and seeing their loneliness made him very empathetic to their situation. Because he knew that children from broken homes would be reading the manga, he made sure to make the characters relatable, and this, along with other reasons,explains why thecharacters inNarutoare complex and beloved.
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Naruto’s Portrayal Of Family Makes The Series Unique
The Traditional Notion Of Family Is Rejected For A Broader Definition
Masashi Kishimoto believed that society’s definition of family was too narrow, and that the term should be extended further than just a term to refer to blood relatives. He cited Naruto and Jiraiya’s relationship, as the two were basically family and were not related. Jiraiya was the master of Naruto’s father and his godfather, so the two were connected well before Naruto was born. A better example is Naruto and Iruka’s relationship. Despite harboring the beast that killed his parents,Iruka accepts Naruto and becomes his first father figure, and the two develop a bond thicker than blood. In fact, Iruka served as his father figure during Naruto’s wedding.
“The word “family”, as most people understand it, is too limited as far as I’m concerned. Especially since I’m writing for children who may or may not face the problem of parents divorcing.”
- Masashi Kishimoto.
Narutois a shonen series, which means that it is targeted at young boys. Realizing that kids like his friends would be reading, Kishimoto made the heartwarming decision to acknowledge their struggles and show them through his characters that family isn’t defined by birth, but can be those who you form relationships with. Seeing characters with similar backgrounds fighting and constantly improving is undoubtedly inspirational, and is one of the reasonsNarutois the most loved kids show in the world.
The Main Theme Of Naruto Is Family
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There are many themes inNaruto, such as war, sacrifice, second chances, and more, but the main one is about family. Naruto’s main goal might have been to become Hokage, but bringing back Sasuke, whom he sees as a brother, was just as important.The concept of family is integral to the plot ofNaruto; whether it be Might Guy mentoring Rock Lee, Neji’s conflict with the Hyuga Clan, or Gaara’s finding solace with someone similar. Kishimoto
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Naruto is an action-adventure anime series based on the manga series created by Masashi Kishimoto. The titular Naruto Uzumaki is a fearsome Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit sealed inside him, which once wreaked havoc on his village. Shunned by his community yet determined to earn their respect, Naruto dreams of becoming the greatest ninja, the Hokage. This series follows his journey through the Ninja Academy as he continues to train and grow, hoping to prove himself to his peers- and himself.
