Synopsis
A dozen years ago, a massive demon fox terrorized the world. During the turmoil, the Hokage—the Hidden Leaf Village's strongest ninja and leader—gave his life to seal the creature inside a newborn infant, saving humanity but dooming the child to a lifetime of ostracism. Now older, Naruto Uzumaki remains despised and bullied by the townsfolk, so he pours his anger into pranks and petty destruction. Still, he stays steadfast in his dream: to become Hokage and finally gain the acknowledgment he craves. Assigned to Team 7 with the prodigious Sasuke Uchiha and the quick-witted Sakura Haruno, Naruto undertakes dangerous missions led by the mysterious Kakashi Hatake. As the team faces countless perils and adversaries, each member must surmount personal struggles and refine their abilities. Naruto's burning drive to outdo Sasuke and capture Sakura's affection pushes him onward, yet the pain and sorrow they all share may ultimately break the group apart.
Background
Naruto received numerous awards during its airing, including the Best Full-Length Animation Program Award in the third UStv Awards and the 38th Best Animated Show in IGN's Top 100 Animated Series. The anime was released on DVD in 16 volumes by VIZ Media from July 4, 2006, to September 22, 2009. The company rereleased it in eight volumes from October 6, 2009, to December 14, 2010. VIZ Media also made available a Blu-ray version in eight volumes from November 3, 2020, to October 18, 2022. The series adapts the first 27 volumes of the original manga.
