An anime that grew up with an entire generation, teaching them to believe in "never give up" even when the whole world is against you.
TV Tokyo launched one of the most iconic anime sagas in history — "Naruto," which defined the face of youth anime worldwide for 15 years. The premiere on October 3 introduces viewers to Naruto Uzumaki — a loud teenage ninja with a dream of becoming Hokage, in whose body the legendary nine-tailed fox is sealed. The series operates on the "from zero to hero" mechanic: we see how an outcast, feared by his fellow villagers, gradually becomes a protector, finding in friends (Sasuke, Sakura) and mentors (Kakashi, Jiraiya) what his childhood deprived him of. The tone is epic with comedic inserts: there are both school days at the ninja academy and battles with demons that destroy cities. The format of 720 episodes ("Naruto" + "Shippuden") allowed for the creation of a universe that has survived several generations of fans. If you watched "Dragon Ball" and appreciated its system of "training and leveling up," or "My Hero Academia" for the journey from weakling to strongest — "Naruto" offers the same formula, but with a ninja's Japanese flair. For comparison with other long-running shōjo/shōnen sagas, watch "One Piece" or "Bleach."
220 episodes of "Naruto" + 500 episodes of "Shippuden" = 720 episodes.
"Boruto" — a continuation about Naruto's son, or reread the manga for a complete story.
Naruto's best friend and rival, the last surviving member of the Uchiha clan, seeking revenge.
Age rating 12+, there are scenes of violence, but without excessive cruelty.
The first is childhood and academy, the second is growing up, tuning rank, and international conflicts.