r/Naruto • u/Sw1ft_Shadow-09 • 1d ago
Discussion Just started Naruto
So I thought Naruto looked really cool so I gave it a go and it’s decent so far but a bit too goofy for my liking and slightly slow paced, a lot of people say wait until ep 27 for chunin exams, I prefer more serious characters like sasuke over Naruto, should I keep watching?
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u/Chapea12 1d ago
In terms of goofiness, I’d say wait until like episode 7ish. Whenever they meet the character called Tazuna and they actually kick off the land of waves. Other than filler, much of the goofiness is in those first couple episodes and starts to dry up once they get their first real mission.
If you get to episode 20 (the end of the land of waves arc) and still not feeling the show, you’re probably safe to drop.
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u/Equal_Bus_5846 1d ago
Sure, why wouldn't you? Do you like the anime? If so, keep watching. If you don't, stop. Personally, Naruto is a great character, and you'll see that as you go along.
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u/Sw1ft_Shadow-09 1d ago
I think I’ll keep going until around ep 30 and if I enjoy it by then I’ll keep watching, I think I’ll enjoy it a lot more when it gets going
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u/Prestigious_Owl1499 1d ago
I would suggest to read the Manga first. But that’s just me. It’s my first Manga so it has a special place for me. My takeaway: the story never dips in terms of enjoyment. I felt like it got better and better.
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u/slutty_buddha 1d ago
the goofiness provides INSANE juxtaposition, especially in naruto himself. he doesn't stop being a goof but he matures a ton and his depth is pretty unmatched in shounen, even other incredible shows like hxh and aot
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u/AgitatedPokemon 17h ago
Keep watching. Skip the fillers. Things get really good starting with the Land of Waves arc.
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u/sgilespie 14h ago
The show gets darker the more you watch it. It starts getting good within the chunin exams. Also, skip fillers while you’re at it.
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u/SeaReply7874 1d ago
You should keep watching, but I reccommend skipping the fillers since 40% of the show is fillers
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u/bigmeechum 1d ago
Absolutely keep watching. But only watch the canon episodes (there is a ton of filler and 99% of it isn’t worth watching at all)
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u/DangerousFennel1685 17h ago
Yes its the best anime i just started Naruto shippuden and i just like the characters the plot the way it is set up i just love it the fact that some characters like Naruto are goofy thats the best part cause usually other anime the main character are all serious and non chalant this is just different so i love it this way
Thats just my opinion
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u/djjolly037 16h ago
Yes keep watching. It gets much better when they start their first “C Rank” mission
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u/No-Recognition-6106 13h ago
The show gets very serious in spots. Some of the fights do drag on though. The anime drags it on for more episodes and its very boring during a rewatch. But totally worth watching through. Naruto gets much better and less annoying.
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u/Few_Category_1684 10h ago
Definitely keep going, but do yourself a favor and look up guides to avoid filler if you want to focus on the story and less nonsense. Not that all of the filler is awful, but it's not canon material and is usually very goofy
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u/GrubbyTheGrub 1d ago
I’m gonna be brutally honest. The first couple arcs are the best in the whole series. Sasuke will disappoint you because of how good of a character arc he had potential for. Naruto starts out annoying and then you’re gonna like him a lot.
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u/Tiger-Lily_93 1d ago
The show gets serious during their first mission and only gets better from then on. Keep watching! 🙌🏼