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Narutofirst began publication in 1999, with the final volume coming out in 2014.
Over this time, hundreds of chapters came out, split across a whopping 72 volumes.
Both Naruto and Naruto Shippuden are filled with sad and tragic stories and characters' arcs.
Here are the darkest it’s possible for you to read and watch.
Overall, this makes for a lot of Naruto content.
Here, we are going to answer just that.
In this list, we’ll compare the manga and anime and decide which one comes out victorious.
Of course, if you are really dedicated to Naruto, the filler can make for a fun watch.
It’s worth noting that the original Naruto series does not have as much filler as Naruto Shippuden.
This is exacerbated due to time constraints for animators who work on an anime.
With the manga, you’ll also have more time to really take in the art.
In the anime, something can pass by quickly before you get the chance to really take it in.
These anime are sure to appeal to fans of Naruto.
The anime also has somephenomenal music in terms of openings and endings.
Fans of the anime have their personal favorite opening, with ours being Silhouette by Kana-Boon.
Overall, there is a bit more to engage with when watching the anime.
5Violence
This can be either a pro or a con, depending on how you view violence.
Overall though, the Naruto manga feels a bit more violent than the anime (especially Naruto Shippuden).
The anime isn’t censored, but a lot of the graphic imagery has been redone.
Without spoiling too much, there is a character in Naruto who has bones that protrude from their skin.
You’ll be able to see character movement in real-time, rather than just looking at a few panels.
As a shonen anime, Naruto is filled with fights.
3Pacing
Due to fillers and stretched-out battles, the Naruto manga is better-paced than the anime.
Additionally, the Naruto manga is absolutely packed with flashbacks.
How many times can you see the same flashback before it gets old?
‘Naruto on swing’ and ‘Itachi poking Sasuke on the forehead’ have entered the chat.
1Winner
Without final ado, the winner of this competition is the Naruto manga!
Of course, we still encourage you to watch both of these.
Can you believe how much they’ve changed?
