Discover the complex backstories and overlooked strengths of 10 anime characters who are often unfairly criticized and hated ...

Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto series is absolutely incredible when it comes to character writing and fans have seen that being the case for multiple characters over the years. Kishimoto is a brilliant ...

The Naruto franchise embodies a core shonen concept: the gradual rise in power levels as the story progresses. Naturally, Sasuke Uchiha, being the deuteragonist, grows stronger throughout the series, ...

Pop Mart announced new Naruto: Shippuden Battle Against the Akatsuki figures of 12 characters from the anime and manga series will debut later today. With the exception of a Naruto that is one of the ...

Naruto characters might wield kunai and perform hand seals, but their personalities reveal a surprising compatibility with today's digital landscape. Hidden beneath their ancient techniques lie minds ...

Ryan Cortero was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, the home of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and The Boys. He's passionate about all types of movies and shows, especially reality TV, superhero ...

Cathlyn Melo is an experienced anime writer from the Philippines with a Master in Business Administration. She was once a hospital employee before deciding to pursue her passion for anime and manga ...

Naturally, though, it’s impossible for a writer―even one as skilled and thoughtful as Kishimoto―to outrun the implications of the world they create. Naruto is a shining example of a fatally ...

Fridous used to be a film critic at whatkeptmeup. She had never imagined she would become an anime fan, and the first series that got her into anime was Demon Slayer. What started as a casual ...

Rei is an Editor for GameRant's Evergreen and Features teams from Kashmir, situated in Beirut. He's an avid fan of anime, manga, and gaming. He is the author of some of the articles here that you ...

Fridous used to be a film critic at whatkeptmeup. She had never imagined she would become an anime fan, and the first series that got her into anime was Demon Slayer. What started as a casual ...