Review: Naruto - #1
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I remembered being disappointed by the first 5 or 6 episodes of Naruto too - but when I rewatched them for this review I found I actually really enjoyed them. Sure, a lot of it is fairly slapstick comedy and harmless ninja training, but like you say, once Zabuza turns up things really start to get interesting.
I can't wait to get to the "forest of death".
I can't wait to get to the "forest of death".
Ah, I've seen a fair bit.
*Coughs* - The following is merely a hypothesis, mere theory - and is not meant to incriminate me in any way.
Say, hypothetically speaking, say I used to be a fansubber. This series would of have to been my most hated in regards to it... 1000's of whining little people each week asking why the episode wasn't out yet, when it hadn't even aired.
*Coughs* - The following is merely a hypothesis, mere theory - and is not meant to incriminate me in any way.
Say, hypothetically speaking, say I used to be a fansubber. This series would of have to been my most hated in regards to it... 1000's of whining little people each week asking why the episode wasn't out yet, when it hadn't even aired.
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I have been really surprised by this show. And the final three episodes on this volume, my god, I was on the edge of my seat. Normally I hate kids shows where characters die and come back to life. But I have now revised my policy. Never have I been more excited than when my favourite character gets up. I was so happy that I went to the next room to yell to my family, "He's not dead."
Trust me. I don't normally say things like that. Only a show like Naruto could have this effect on me.
I have been really surprised by this show. And the final three episodes on this volume, my god, I was on the edge of my seat. Normally I hate kids shows where characters die and come back to life. But I have now revised my policy. Never have I been more excited than when my favourite character gets up. I was so happy that I went to the next room to yell to my family, "He's not dead."
Trust me. I don't normally say things like that. Only a show like Naruto could have this effect on me.
I poured myself a whiskey, sat down and was pleasantly surprised. It's not a groundbreaking show, nor is it intended to be. It's a colourful, comical blast of fun with a thoughtfully written cast and most impoortantly, lots of ninjas. I think of Naruto as a bit of light relief in comparison with the darker or more serious stuff I normally watch. Until the filler arcs appear I'll definitely continue to watch this.
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It's cool...I don't think it's AMAZING~! or anything though. It's something fun to watch when I can be bothered, but I don't make an effort to get some free time to watch it. I got it on the day it came out, and I've only watched the first three episodes. Really, if it wasn't so cheap, I probably wouldn't have bothered.
I really don't think it deserves the hype that's been thrust on it...I really don't know why so many people decided it's the best thing ever. Out of all the stuff in the Viz Jump, I'd say Naruto is totally one of the weakest. The anime is fun and all, but I'm not gonna be convinced that it's some kinda Shakespeare-quality masterpiece.
I really don't think it deserves the hype that's been thrust on it...I really don't know why so many people decided it's the best thing ever. Out of all the stuff in the Viz Jump, I'd say Naruto is totally one of the weakest. The anime is fun and all, but I'm not gonna be convinced that it's some kinda Shakespeare-quality masterpiece.
This a review topic for the first DVD or the series? 
If its first DVD then I can't say anything as I've not watched enough of the dubbed eps. As for the series, I like it, yeah. It's got some great characters in it, and the story is very likeable. My only gripe (aside the usual about filler) is they've kinda got too many characters..
If its first DVD then I can't say anything as I've not watched enough of the dubbed eps. As for the series, I like it, yeah. It's got some great characters in it, and the story is very likeable. My only gripe (aside the usual about filler) is they've kinda got too many characters..I only started to really take an interest in it from when Orochimaru attacked the village & killed the 3rd Hokage. There were some occassional good episodes b4 that, but I feel the story really picked up after that. But again lost track after abt the 160th episode...
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I have to say, I'm the kind of person who dislikes anime like Dragon Ball Z but I bought the two Naruto DVD's to help support the UK anime scene and after watching them I was quite hooked to be honest. The moment I really got into the series was when Zabuza and Haku showed up and it was quite emotional and interesting stuff. I think the series can only get better if they keep up that level of entertainment. The only thing that annoys me is how they take six episodes just to beat one person, I prefer things like Full Metal Panic where they just kick the guy's **** and get it over with in one episode and then move onto the next guy.