NetflixNaruto (2002–2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
Many years ago, in the hidden village of Konoha, lived a great demon fox. When it swung one of it's nine tails, a tsunami occurred. The fourth hokage sealed this demon fox inside a boy in exchange for his own life. Narut...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
FemPower: Yes
Overview
Many years ago, in the hidden village of Konoha, lived a great demon fox. When it swung one of it's nine tails, a tsunami occurred. The fourth hokage sealed this demon fox inside a boy in exchange for his own life. Narut...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixHuluPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Naruto presents a nuanced narrative that critiques the cycle of hatred and prejudice while simultaneously championing individual responsibility, loyalty, and the importance of strong, benevolent leadership within an established framework, resulting in a neutral stance that balances various ideological perspectives.
Naruto, as a Japanese anime, does not engage with the concept of explicit racial or gender recasting of traditionally Western roles. Its narrative focuses on universal themes of perseverance and acceptance, rather than critiquing traditional identities in a Western DEI context.
Secondary
The show features multiple female characters, such as Sakura Haruno and Hinata Hyuga, who engage in and win close-quarters physical fights against male opponents using martial arts and enhanced strength.
Naruto does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on heterosexual relationships and friendships, with no identifiable queer representation or related plot points throughout its extensive run.
The anime faithfully adapts its manga source material, maintaining the established genders of all characters. While the protagonist occasionally uses a jutsu for temporary gender disguise, this is an in-plot ability and does not alter the character's canonical gender, thus not meeting the definition of a gender swap.
The 2002-2007 Naruto anime is the initial screen adaptation of the manga. All characters maintain their original visual depictions from the source material, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as a different race within this series.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.4
8.4
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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