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More than two decades back, Masashi Kishimoto gave us one of the finest shonen series. Apart from being one of the big three of Shonen,Narutostands as an iconic anime. It is excellent in its portrayal of heroism and camaraderie, and there’s more to it.
The series highlighted major battles and themes. From war to strife, it encapsulated the complexities of the shinobi world, and it continues to do so with its sequel. However, there’s a caveat to that.
While both series are prime in their portrayal of the shinobi world, fans have different expectations. This is evident with their top picks for the spin-offs.
Apart from the sequel, the mangaka worked on the Hiden and Shinden series. While the character backstories are great, the Redditors’ picks will surely surprise the mangaka.
Redditors choose their pick forNaruto’sspin-off series
Even after decades since its first premiere,Narutocontinues to stay relevant in most aspects. The series set a benchmark in shonen through its impeccable designs, art, and character-building.
However, that is not all considering its riveting storyline and themes. From pain to loneliness, the mangaka exemplified his brilliance. This is evident in his writing of complex characters and personas.
Apart from strife and war, the series underscored the themes of family and bonds beautifully. Fromsoul familiesto student-mentor relationships, the series highlights several heartrending moments.
This especially applies to the relationship between the Ame Orphans and Jiraiya. Kishimoto’s fleshed-out characters are a cherry on the cake. Especially his writing of villains renders humaneness within the characters. This leaves fans for the series’ much-needed spin-off.
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Apart from Boruto, Redditors have theirunique ideasfor the series’ spin-off, and it isn’t a sequel.
Most fan suggestions are valid considering the lack of exploration of the clans. From Senju to Uzumaki, the clans deserve their spin-off series. As most fans pointed out, Kishimoto could work on the established ideas.
Others, however, hold contention over the sequel’s existence. Most fans argue about the series’ fixation on the Otsutsuki clan. This also stands as one of the criticisms regarding Ksihimoto’s series along with overpowered villains.
Masashi Kishimoto’s fixation on the Otsutsuki clan inBoruto
Apart from overpowered villains and pacing,Borutois heavily criticized for the series’ hyperfixation. This applies to the heavy focus on the Otsutsuki clan and its origins in the series. While this provides fans with a deep exploration of the clan, it seems to be an annoyance to most viewers.
Another criticism is that Kaguya’s introduction in Shippuden messed up the arcs. It is partly true considering Madara Uchiha is a victim of the nerf culture. But most importantly, it ties well with the sequel’s premise. Regardless of that, it doesn’t negate the plot inconsistencies in the series.
Masashi Kishimotoleft several plotholes in his series. From clan origins to their demise, several mysteries are yet to be unpacked. The sequel, however, feels more like a prequel. This is especially true in terms of the origins of the Otsutsuki clan.
Most importantly, this aspect ties well with the mere idea of the series. The sequel outlines formidable and unparalleled villains in every sense. While the hate against the Otsutsuki clan is understandable, it is inevitable. This does make sense considering Kaguya’s prowess in the Shippuden series.
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While the possibility of a prequel is unknown, it would be a delight in any case. Especially if the mangaka were to expand on the origins of the clans. Along with origins, the battles and shinobi history would be a complete treat for most fans.
BorutoandNarutoare available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
