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For decades,Narutohas been a beloved series for all the otakus and weebs. The show gave us our favorite knucklehead ninja who continues to inspire millions of people worldwide. Most fans deemed Shippuden’s closure as the end of an era.
The series redefined the shonen genre through its compelling storyline and themes. From camaraderie to family, Kishimoto perfectly captured heart-rending moments. However, like most manga, he wasn’t exempt from blunders.
As fans revisit the series, most couldn’t help but point out this major problem, which boils down to the mangaka’s hate for this character.
Kishimoto’s decision is something that stands incorrigible, especially with the series’ reputation. With most Redditors calling out the mangaka for his move, it seems that the sequel might be the only chance at redemption.
Fans accuse Masashi Kishimoto of hisNarutohate
While bias and preferential treatment are common inMasashi Kishimoto’sseries, he tends to overdo it at times. Be it Orochimaru or Third Hokage, the mangaka has a knack for playing favorites.
Regardless of that, he gave us one of the finest ninja stories of all time. The knucklehead ninja and his journey inspired millions of viewers and readers. What’s more interesting is that it continues to stay relevant in terms of its themes.
Ever since its premiere 22 years ago,Narutohas been a massive hit. Be it animation or character design, the series never failed to impress. What truly made it captivating was the hero’s belief and faith in his dreams, and his catchphrase became a staple among anime fans.
His Hokage dream is a major highlight and essence of the series, and throughout the anime, we see the young ninja wade through storms to prove himself. So much so that even the mangaka cited his personal experience as an inspiration. Ultimately, Kishimoto failed us all with this move.
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Redditorsexpressedtheir disappointment toward Kishimoto for ruining the ninja’s Hokage moment.
For the very first time in the series, the main character was sidelined as a side character, mainly due to the horrid writing and misplaced punchlines.
While Kishimoto is a brilliant writer, he ruined one of the crucial moments in the series. This further proves that the only saving grace for this moment is its sequel.
Borutois a saving grace in many aspects
Hate is an understatement when it comes toBoruto, especially with the fans’ relentless criticism. The sequel gets the middle-child treatment along with unprecedented hate from most viewers, and this is attributed to its bland art and pacing.
On most occasions, Pierrot botched its animation and brought the series to its ruin. However, that is not all considering its premise. The biggest criticism of the series is its dependency on old power systems and technology. While it seems plausible, the fans may have judged the series rather too harshly.
As a sequel to Kishimoto’s masterpiece, the series excels in its unique way. It does most things right including the spotlighting of side characters along with its rightful treatment of female characters.
In their criticism of the sequel, most fans tend to overlook the mangaka’s treatment of Sakura. The sequel lets the character bask in her deserved glory as opposed to the original series. While it may not compare to the magnum opus, it has its flair nonetheless.
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Unfortunately, the mangaka ruined one of the most crucial moments for fans. This rained on everyone’s parade including readers who waited for the scene with bated breaths. The humor was a killjoy for fans’ years of emotional investment in every sense.
BorutoandNarutoare available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Both manga are available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
Anime Writer
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
