Naruto

I used to wonder what's so great about this long series which captivates so many people. When I happened to watch a few episodes with my friend, I was instantly drawn into the entire premise. Short talk, Naruto is about Naruto Uzumaki, an aspiring ninja in the Konoha Village (Leaf Village) who dreams of proving himself and become the next Hokage (leader of the village). Initially, he was shunned by the villagers because of the Nine Tailed Fox Demon sealed in his stomach. However, his determination to succeed despite all odds burns brightly and he manages to be a Genin (ninja level entry stage). What comes next are his adventures along with his ninja mates and senseis. 

What I found engaging is the humor and moral values one can obtain indirectly or directly through the various characters in the series. There are quite a number of characters but they are slowly introduced and they do undergo some character development along with our protagonist. Some of my friends complained about the filters but I don't mind!

Team Kakashi - Kakashi Hatake with from left: Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno and Naruto Uzumaki

Team Kurenai - Kurenai Yuuhi with from left: Shino Aburame, Hinata Hyuuga and Kiba Inuzuka

Team Asuma - Asuma Sarutobi with from left: Choji Akimichi, Shikamaru Nara and Ino Yamanaka

Team Guy - Might Guy with from left: Rock Lee, Tenten and Neji Hyuuga

Sand Ninja - Kankuro Gaara and Temari