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'''Naruto''' (NARUTO —ナルト—, romanized as '''NARUTO''') is an ongoing Japanese [[manga]] series written and illustrated by [[Masashi Kishimoto]]. The plot tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an adolescent ninja who constantly searches for recognition and aspires to become a Hokage, the ninja in his village that is acknowledged as the leader and the strongest of all. The series is based on a [[one-shot comic]] by [[Kishimoto]] that was published in the August 1997 issue of [[Akamaru Jump]].
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'''''NARUTO''''' (ナルト) is an action comedy [[Shonen|shonen]] [[manga]] series that is written and illustrated by [[Kishimoto Masashi]]. Since its start in 1999 (although it originally appeared as a one-shot comic in 1997), the [[Manga|manga]] has become one of the most popular and well known in Japan as well as worldwide despite mixed reviews from critics. Due to the popularity of the manga, an [[Anime|anime]] series produced by [[Studio Pierrot]] and [[Aniplex]] was adapted, with the first episode airing in October 3, 2002. The first series lasted until February 8, 2007 and included 220 episodes. However, the manga series is still currently running in [[Shueisha]]'s ''[[Weekly Shonen Jump]]'' in Japan, and is also running in [[Viz Media]]'s monthly ''[[Shonen Jump]]'' magazine in North American.
  
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The [[manga]] was first published by [[Shueisha]] in 1999 in the 43rd issue of [[Japan's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine]]. Currently, the [[manga]] is still being serialized with fifty-one [[tankōbon]] volumes released so far. The [[manga]] was later adapted into an [[anime]], which was produced by [[Studio Pierrot]] and [[Aniplex]]. It premiered across Japan on the terrestrial [[TV Tokyo]] network and the anime satellite television network [[Animax]] on October 3, 2002. The first series lasted 220 episodes, while [[Naruto: Shippuden]], a sequel to the original series, has been airing since February 15, 2007. In addition to the [[anime]] series, [[Studio Pierrot]] has developed six movies for the series and several original video animations ([[OVAs]]). Other types of merchandise include [[light novels]], [[video games]] and [[trading cards]] developed by several companies.
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A sequel to the first anime series, ''[[NARUTO: Shippuuden]]'', began airing only a week after the end of the first and forwarded the plot two years into the future. The [[manga]] series has also been adapted into five [[OVAs]], several light novels, videos games and trading cards.  
  
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[[Viz Media]] has licensed the [[manga]] and anime for North American production. Viz has been publishing the series in their [[Shonen Jump magazine]], and as well as the indidividual volumes. The [[anime]] series began airing in the [[wikipedia:United States|United States]] and [[wikipedia:Canada|Canada]] in 2005, and later in the [[wikipedia:United Kingdom|United Kingdom]] and [[wikipedia:Australia|Australia]] in 2006 and 2007, respectively. The films, as well as most [[OVAs]] from the series, have also been released by Viz, with the first film premiering in cinemas. The first DVD volume of [[Naruto: Shippuden]] was released by Viz in North America on September 29, 2009, and it started broadcast on [[Disney XD]] in October of the same year.
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==Synopsis==
  
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As of volume 44, the manga has sold over 89 million copies in Japan. Serialized in Viz's [[Shonen Jump magazine]], Naruto has become one of the company's best-selling manga series. The English adaptation of the series has also appeared in the USA Today Booklist several times and volume 11 won the Quil Award in 2006. Reviewers from the series have praised the balance between fighting and comedy scenes, as well as the characters' personalities, but have criticized it for using standard [[shōnen]] plot elements.
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As the carrier of the Nine-tailed Demon Fox; a monster that destroyed villages and killed numerous people, Naruto has always been mistreated by the people in the village of Konoha. Not knowing why people treated him the way they did, he used pranks or stirred up trouble to gain attention. One such troublesome event included the stealing of a forbidden scroll, which ultimately led him to discover the beast within. This incident helps jump start the beginning of Naruto's growth and development along with his friends Sasuke and Sakura as they take on life and the evils that lie outside of their peaceful hometown.
  
 
==Manga Staff==
 
==Manga Staff==
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===Supporting Characters===  
 
===Supporting Characters===  
  
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* Gaara (我愛羅): [[Ishida Akira]]
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* Sabaku no Gaara (砂瀑の我愛羅): [[Ishida Akira]]
 
* Hatake Kakashi (はたけカカシ): [[Inoue Kazuhiko]]
 
* Hatake Kakashi (はたけカカシ): [[Inoue Kazuhiko]]
 
* Akimichi Chouji (秋道チョウジ): [[Itou Kentarou]]
 
* Akimichi Chouji (秋道チョウジ): [[Itou Kentarou]]
 
* Hyuuga Neji (日向ネジ): [[Toochika Kouichi]]
 
* Hyuuga Neji (日向ネジ): [[Toochika Kouichi]]
 
* Rock Lee (ロック・リー): [[Masukawa Yoichi]]
 
* Rock Lee (ロック・リー): [[Masukawa Yoichi]]
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* Tenten (テンテン): [[Tamura Yukari]]
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* Mitsashi Tenten (みちさしテンテン): [[Tamura Yukari]]
 
* Yamanaka Ino (山中いの): [[Yuzuki Ryoka]]
 
* Yamanaka Ino (山中いの): [[Yuzuki Ryoka]]
 
* Nara Shikamaru (奈良シカマル): [[Morikubo Showtaro]]
 
* Nara Shikamaru (奈良シカマル): [[Morikubo Showtaro]]
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==Music==
 
==Music==
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The opening and ending themes of ''Naruto'' have featured various [[Sony Music Entertainment]] artists. Many of them were relatively new artists at the time and have been able to use their participation in the popular anime as a stepping stone for further success.
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The opening and ending themes of ''NARUTO'' have featured various [[Sony Music Entertainment]] artists. Many of them were relatively new artists at the time and have been able to use their participation in the popular [[anime]] as a stepping stone for further success.
  
 
===Opening Theme Songs===
 
===Opening Theme Songs===
  
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* [[HOUND DOG]] - "[[R*O*C*K*S|R★O★C★K★S]]" <small>(episodes 1-25)</small>
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# [[HOUND DOG]] - "[[R*O*C*K*S|R★O★C★K★S]]" <small>(episodes 1-25)</small>
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* [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION]] - "[[Haruka Kanata]]" <small>(episodes 26-53)</small>
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# [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION]] - "[[Haruka Kanata]]" <small>(episodes 26-53)</small>
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* [[little by little]] - "[[Kanashimi wo Yasashisa ni]] <small>(episodes 54-77)</small>
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# [[little by little]] - "[[Kanashimi wo Yasashisa ni]]" <small>(episodes 54-77)</small>
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* [[FLOW]] - "[[Go!!!|GO!!!]]" <small>(episodes 78-103)</small>
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# [[FLOW]] - "[[Go!!!|GO!!!]]" <small>(episodes 78-103)</small>
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* [[Sambomaster]] - "[[Seishun Kyousoukyoku]]" <small>(episodes 104-128)</small>
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# [[Sambomaster]] - "[[Seishun Kyousoukyoku]]" <small>(episodes 104-128)</small>
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* [[STANCE PUNKS]] - "[[No Boy, No Cry|NO BOY, NO CRY]]" <small>(episodes 129-153)</small>
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# [[STANCE PUNKS]] - "[[No Boy, No Cry|NO BOY, NO CRY]]" <small>(episodes 129-153)</small>
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* [[SNOWKEL]] - "[[Namikaze Satellite]] <small>(episodes 154-178)</small>
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# [[SNOWKEL]] - "[[Namikaze Satellite]]" <small>(episodes 154-178)</small>
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* [[FLOW]] - "[[Re:member]]" <small>(episodes 179-202)</small>
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# [[FLOW]] - "[[Re:member]]" <small>(episodes 179-202)</small>
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* [[Hearts Grow]] - "[[Yura Yura]]" <small>(episodes 203-220)</small>
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# [[Hearts Grow]] - "[[Yura Yura]]" <small>(episodes 203-220)</small>
  
 
===Ending Theme Songs===
 
===Ending Theme Songs===
  
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* [[Akeboshi]] - "[[Wind]]" <small>(episodes 1-25)</small>
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# [[Akeboshi]] - "[[Wind (Akeboshi)|Wind]]" <small>(episodes 1-25)</small>
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* [[RYTHEM]] - "[[Harmonia (RYTHEM)|Harmonia]]" <small>(episodes 26-51)</small>
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# [[RYTHEM]] - "[[Harmonia (RYTHEM)|Harmonia]]" <small>(episodes 26-51)</small>
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* [[ORANGE RANGE]] - "[[Viva Rock|Viva★Rock]]" <small>(episodes 52-64)</small>
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# [[ORANGE RANGE]] - "[[Viva Rock|Viva★Rock]]" <small>(episodes 52-64)</small>
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* [[Raiko]] - "[[Alive (Raiko)|ALIVE]]" <small>(episodes 65-77)</small>
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# [[Raiko]] - "[[Alive (Raiko)|ALIVE]]" <small>(episodes 65-77)</small>
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* [[The Massmissile]] - "[[Ima Made Nandomo]]" <small>(episodes 78-89)</small>
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# [[The Massmissile]] - "[[Ima Made Nandomo]]" <small>(episodes 78-89)</small>
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* [[TiA]] - "[[Ryuusei]]" <small>(episodes 90-103)</small>
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# [[TiA]] - "[[Ryuusei]]" <small>(episodes 90-103)</small>
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* [[Captain Straydum]] - "[[Mountain A Go Go Two]]" <small>(episodes 104-115)</small>
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# [[Captain Straydum]] - "[[Mountain A Go Go Two]]" <small>(episodes 104-115)</small>
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* [[GAGAGA SP]] - "[[Hajimete Kimi to Shabetta]]" <small>(episodes 116-128)</small>
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# [[GAGAGA SP]] - "[[Hajimete Kimi to Shabetta]]" <small>(episodes 116-128)</small>
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* [[No Regret Life]] - "[[Nakushita Kotoba]]" <small>(episodes 129-141)</small>
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# [[No Regret Life]] - "[[Nakushita Kotoba]]" <small>(episodes 129-141)</small>
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* [[Analog Fish]] - "[[Speed]]" <small>(episodes 142-153)</small>
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# [[Analog Fish]] - "[[Speed]]" <small>(episodes 142-153)</small>
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* [[AMADORI]] - "[[Soba ni Iru Kara]]" <small>(episodes 154-165)</small>
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# [[AMADORI]] - "[[Soba ni Iru Kara]]" <small>(episodes 154-165)</small>
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* [[CHABA]] - "[[Parade]]" <small>(episodes 166-178)</small>
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# [[CHABA]] - "[[Parade]]" <small>(episodes 166-178)</small>
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* [[Akeboshi]] - "[[Yellow Moon]]" <small>(episodes 179-191)</small>
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# [[Akeboshi]] - "[[Yellow Moon]]" <small>(episodes 179-191)</small>
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* [[ORESKABAND]] - "[[Pinocchio|PINOCCHIO]]" <small>(episodes 192-202)</small>
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# [[ORESKABAND]] - "[[Pinocchio|PINOCCHIO]]" <small>(episodes 192-202)</small>
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* [[SABOTEN]] - "[[Scenario]]" <small>(episodes 203-220)</small>
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# [[SABOTEN]] - "[[Scenario]]" <small>(episodes 203-220)</small>
  
 
===Movie Theme Songs===
 
===Movie Theme Songs===
  
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* [[YUKI]] - "[[Home Sweet Home]]"  
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# [[YUKI]] - "[[Home Sweet Home]]"  
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* [[Tube]] - "[[Ding! Dong! Dang!]]"  
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# [[TUBE]] - "[[Ding! Dong! Dang!]]"  
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* [[MARIA (band)|MARIA]] - "[[Tsubomi (MARIA)|Tsubomi]]"  
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# [[MARIA (band)|MARIA]] - "[[Tsubomi (MARIA)|Tsubomi]]"  
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===Albums===
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* [2003.03.19] [[Naruto The Original Soundtrack|NARUTO The Original Soundtrack]] (NARUTO -ナルト-　オリジナルサウンドトラック)
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* [2004.03.10] [[Naruto The Original Soundtrack 2|NARUTO The Original Soundtrack II]] (NARUTO -ナルト-　オリジナルサウンドトラックII)
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* [2004.08.04] [[Naruto Best Hit Collection|NARUTO Best Hit Collection]]
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* [2004.08.18] [[Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow Original Soundtrack|Theatrical Feature NARUTO Daikatsugeki! Yukihime Ninpocho Dattebayo!! Original Soundtrack]] (劇場版NARUTO-ナルト-大活劇！ 雪姫忍法帖だってばよ！！ オリジナルサウンドトラック)
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* [2005.04.27] [[Naruto The Original Soundtrack 3|NARUTO The Original Soundtrack III]] (NARUTO -ナルト-　オリジナルサウンドトラックⅢ)
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* [2005.08.24] [[Naruto: Legend of the Stone of Gelel Original Soundtrack|Theatrical Feature NARUTO Daigekitotsu! Maboroshi no Chitei Iseki Dattebayo Original Soundtrack]] (劇場版NARUTO　大激突!幻の地底遺跡だってばよ　オリジナルサウンドトラック)
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* [2006.08.02] [[Naruto Best Hit Collection 2|NARUTO Best Hit Collection 2]]
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* [2006.08.23] [[Naruto: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom Original Soundtrack|Movie NARUTO Daikofun! Mikazukito no Animal Sodo Dattebayo Original Soundtrack]] (劇場版NARUTO-ナルト-　大興奮!みかづき島のアニマル騒動だってばよ　オリジナルサウンドトラック)
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* [2006.11.08] [[Naruto Konoha Spirit Original Game Soundtrack|NARUTO Konoha Spirit Original Game Soundtrack]] (「NARUTO -ナルト-木ノ葉スピリッツ」オリジナル・ゲームサウンドトラック)
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* [2007.12.19] [[Naruto in Rock -The Very best Hit Collection Instrumental Version-|NARUTO IN ROCK -The Very Best Hit Collection Instrumental Version-]]
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* [2008.02.20] [[Naruto Narutimate Hero Best Sound|NARUTO Narutimate Hero Best Sound]] (NARUTO-ナルト-ナルティメットヒーロー・ベストサウンド)
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* [2008.07.23] [[Naruto Super Hits 2006-2008|NARUTO SUPER HITS 2006-2008]] (NARUTO-ナルト- SUPER HITS 2006-2008)
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* [2008.07.23] [[Naruto All Stars|NARUTO ALL STARS]]
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* [2009.07.29] [[Non-Stop NARUTO|NON-STOP NARUTO]]
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* [2010.07.14] [[Best Hit NARUTO|BEST HIT NARUTO]]
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===Singles===
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* [2002.11.20] [[HOUND DOG]] - [[Rocks|R★O★C★K★S]]
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* [2003.05.21] [[RYTHEM]] - [[Harmonia (RYTHEM)|Harmonia]] (ハルモニア)
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* [2003.10.22] [[ORANGE RANGE]] - [[Viva Rock|Viva★Rock]] (ビバ★ロック)
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* [2003.12.17] [[little by little]] - [[Kanashimi wo Yasashisa ni]] (悲しみをやさしさに)
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* [2004.02.18] [[Raiko]] - [[Alive (Raiko)|ALIVE]]
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* [2004.04.28] [[FLOW]] - [[Go!!!|GO!!!]]
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* [2004.05.19] [[The Massmissile]] - [[Ima Made Nandomo]] (今まで何度も)
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* [2004.08.04] [[TiA]] - [[Ryuusei]] (流星)
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* [2004.04.18] [[YUKI]] - [[Home Sweet Home]]
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* [2004.11.03] [[Captain Straydum]] - [[Mountain a Go Go Two|Mountain A Go Go Two]] (マウンテン・ア・ゴーゴー・ツー)
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* [2004.12.01] [[Sambomaster]] - [[Seishun Kyousoukyoku]] (青春狂騒曲)
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* [2005.02.02] [[GAGAGA SP]] - [[Hajimete Kimi to Shabetta]] (はじめて君としゃべった)
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* [2005.06.08] [[No Regret Life]] - [[Nakushita Kotoba]] (失くした言葉)
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* [2005.06.08] [[STANCE PUNKS]] - [[No Boy, No Cry|NO BOY, NO CRY]] (ノーボーイ・ノークライ)
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* [2005.08.03] [[Analog Fish]] - [[Speed]] (スピード)
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* [2005.08.03] [[Takeuchi Junko]], [[Nakamura Chie]], [[Morikubo Showtaro]] - [[NARUTO Ondo]] (NARUTO音頭)
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* [2005.08.10] [[TUBE]] - [[Ding! Dong! Dang!]]
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* [2005.11.16] [[AMADORI]] - [[Soba ni Iru Kara]] (そばにいるから)
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* [2006.01.01] [[SNOWKEL]] - [[Namikaze Satellite]] (波風サテライト)
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* [2006.02.22] [[CHABA]] - [[Parade]] (パレード)
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* [2006.05.31] [[FLOW]] - [[Re:member]]
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* [2006.07.26] [[MARIA (band)|MARIA]] - [[Tsubomi (MARIA)|Tsubomi]] (つぼみ)
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* [2006.12.06] [[Hearts Grow]] - [[Yura Yura]] (ユラユラ)
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* [2006.12.20] [[SABOTEN]] - [[Scenario]] (シナリオ)
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===Drama CDs===
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* [2004.04.21] [[NARUTO Drama CD Series Vol.1]] (NARUTO　-ナルト-　ドラマCDシリーズ　巻ノ壱　忍者は大変だってばよ!)
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* [2004.06.23] [[NARUTO Drama CD Series Vol.2]] (NARUTO　-ナルト-　ドラマCDシリーズ　巻の弐　日々コレ精進だってばよ!)
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* [2004.10.20] [[NARUTO Drama CD Series Vol.3]] (NARUTO ドラマCDシリーズ巻ノ三　これが忍の道だってばよ!?)
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===Radio DJ CDs===
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* [2004.01.21] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.1]] (ラジオDJCD オー!NARUTOニッポン 其の一)
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* [2004.03.24] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.2]] (ラジオDJCD オー!NARUTOニッポン 其の二)
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* [2004.05.19] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.3]] (ラジオDJCD オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の三)
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* [2004.08.04] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.4]] (ラジオDJCD オー!NARUTOニッポン 其の四)
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* [2004.09.23] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.5]] (ラジオDJCD オー!NARUTOニッポン 其の五)
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* [2004.11.17] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.6]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其ノ六)
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* [2005.01.19] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.7]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の七)
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* [2005.03.24] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.8]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の八)
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* [2005.05.18] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.9]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の九)
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* [2005.08.03] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.10]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の十)
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* [2005.09.21] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.11]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の十一)
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* [2005.11.23] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.12]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の十二)
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* [2006.01.18] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.13]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の十三)
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* [2006.04.19] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.14]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の十四)
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* [2006.06.21] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.15]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の十五)
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* [2006.08.23] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.16]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の十六)
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* [2006.10.18] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.17]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の十七)
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* [2006.12.20] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.18]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の十八)
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* [2007.02.21] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.19]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の十九)
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* [2007.04.18] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.20]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の二十)
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* [2007.06.20] [[Radio DJ CD Oh! Naruto Nippon Vol.21]] (ラジオDJCD　オー!NARUTOニッポン　其の二十一)
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==Naruto Adaptations, Sequels and Spinoffs==
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Naruto has been adapted into several different forms ranging from anime series to OVAs to movies.
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* Naruto <small>(anime series)</small>
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* [[Naruto: Shippuuden]] <small>(anime series)</small>
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* Naruto: Innocent Heart, Demonic Blood <small>(novel)</small>
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* Naruto: Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! <small>(novel)</small>
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* Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow <small>(novel)</small>
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* Naruto: Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! <small>(original video animation)</small>
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* Find the Crimson Four-Leaf Clover! <small>(original video animation)</small>
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* Finally a clash! Jonin VS Genin!! Indiscriminate grand melee tournament meeting!! <small>(original video animation)</small>
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* Naruto: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival <small>(original video animation)</small>
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* Naruto: The Cross Roads CGI OVA <small>(original video animation)</small>
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto_the_Movie:_Ninja_Clash_in_the_Land_of_Snow Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow] <small>(film)</small>
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto_the_Movie_2:_Legend_of_the_Stone_of_Gelel Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel] <small>(film)</small>
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto_the_Movie_3:_Guardians_of_the_Crescent_Moon_Kingdom Naruto the Movie 3: Guardiands of the Crescent Moon Kingdom] <small>(film)</small>
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto:_Shipp%C5%ABden_the_Movie Naruto: Shippuuden the Movie] <small>(film)</small>
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto_Shipp%C5%ABden_2:_Bonds Naruto Shippuuden 2: Bonds] <small>(film)</small>
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto_Shipp%C5%ABden_3:_Inheritors_of_the_Will_of_Fire Naruto Shippuuden 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire] <small>(film)</small>
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto_Shipp%C5%ABden_4:_The_Lost_Tower Naruto Shippuuden 4: The Lost Tower] <small>(film)</small>
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto_Shipp%C5%ABden_5:_Blood_Prison Naruto Shippuuden 5: Blood Prison] <small>(film)</small>
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==External Links==
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*[http://naruto.com/j/ NARUTO Official Site]
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*[http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/naruto2002/ TV Tokyo NARUTO Site]
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*[http://pierrot.jp/title/naruto/index.html Studio Pierrot NARUTO Site]
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*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=1598 Anime News Network's NARUTO Page]
  
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Cover of the first Japanese NARUTO manga volume

NARUTO (ナルト) is an action comedy shonen manga series that is written and illustrated by Kishimoto Masashi. Since its start in 1999 (although it originally appeared as a one-shot comic in 1997), the manga has become one of the most popular and well known in Japan as well as worldwide despite mixed reviews from critics. Due to the popularity of the manga, an anime series produced by Studio Pierrot and Aniplex was adapted, with the first episode airing in October 3, 2002. The first series lasted until February 8, 2007 and included 220 episodes. However, the manga series is still currently running in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump in Japan, and is also running in Viz Media's monthly Shonen Jump magazine in North American.

A sequel to the first anime series, NARUTO: Shippuuden, began airing only a week after the end of the first and forwarded the plot two years into the future. The manga series has also been adapted into five OVAs, several light novels, videos games and trading cards.

Synopsis

As the carrier of the Nine-tailed Demon Fox; a monster that destroyed villages and killed numerous people, Naruto has always been mistreated by the people in the village of Konoha. Not knowing why people treated him the way they did, he used pranks or stirred up trouble to gain attention. One such troublesome event included the stealing of a forbidden scroll, which ultimately led him to discover the beast within. This incident helps jump start the beginning of Naruto's growth and development along with his friends Sasuke and Sakura as they take on life and the evils that lie outside of their peaceful hometown.

Manga Staff

Anime Staff

Cast

Main Characters

Supporting Characters

Music

The opening and ending themes of NARUTO have featured various Sony Music Entertainment artists. Many of them were relatively new artists at the time and have been able to use their participation in the popular anime as a stepping stone for further success.

Opening Theme Songs

  1. HOUND DOG - "R★O★C★K★S" (episodes 1-25)
  2. ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION - "Haruka Kanata" (episodes 26-53)
  3. little by little - "Kanashimi wo Yasashisa ni" (episodes 54-77)
  4. FLOW - "GO!!!" (episodes 78-103)
  5. Sambomaster - "Seishun Kyousoukyoku" (episodes 104-128)
  6. STANCE PUNKS - "NO BOY, NO CRY" (episodes 129-153)
  7. SNOWKEL - "Namikaze Satellite" (episodes 154-178)
  8. FLOW - "Re:member" (episodes 179-202)
  9. Hearts Grow - "Yura Yura" (episodes 203-220)

Ending Theme Songs

  1. Akeboshi - "Wind" (episodes 1-25)
  2. RYTHEM - "Harmonia" (episodes 26-51)
  3. ORANGE RANGE - "Viva★Rock" (episodes 52-64)
  4. Raiko - "ALIVE" (episodes 65-77)
  5. The Massmissile - "Ima Made Nandomo" (episodes 78-89)
  6. TiA - "Ryuusei" (episodes 90-103)
  7. Captain Straydum - "Mountain A Go Go Two" (episodes 104-115)
  8. GAGAGA SP - "Hajimete Kimi to Shabetta" (episodes 116-128)
  9. No Regret Life - "Nakushita Kotoba" (episodes 129-141)
  10. Analog Fish - "Speed" (episodes 142-153)
  11. AMADORI - "Soba ni Iru Kara" (episodes 154-165)
  12. CHABA - "Parade" (episodes 166-178)
  13. Akeboshi - "Yellow Moon" (episodes 179-191)
  14. ORESKABAND - "PINOCCHIO" (episodes 192-202)
  15. SABOTEN - "Scenario" (episodes 203-220)

Movie Theme Songs

  1. YUKI - "Home Sweet Home"
  2. TUBE - "Ding! Dong! Dang!"
  3. MARIA - "Tsubomi"

Albums

Singles

Drama CDs

Radio DJ CDs

Naruto Adaptations, Sequels and Spinoffs

Naruto has been adapted into several different forms ranging from anime series to OVAs to movies.

External Links

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