Naruto: Shippuden (2007–2017)

Naruto: Shippuden does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on heterosexual relationships, friendship, and ninja warfare, without exploring queer identities or experiences within its extensive storyline.

Naruto: Shippuden is a direct adaptation of the original manga, faithfully portraying all established characters with their canonical genders. No characters who were historically or canonically one gender are depicted as a different gender in this series.

Naruto: Shippuden is a direct anime adaptation of the Naruto manga. All characters maintain their established visual designs and implied racial/ethnic characteristics from the source material and the preceding anime series. No characters who were canonically established as one race are portrayed as a different race.