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{{Infobox animanga character
| name = Naruto Uzumaki
| series = [[Naruto]]
| image = [[Image:Naruto-Opening01 222.jpg|200px|]]
| caption = Naruto Uzumaki by [[Masashi Kishimoto]] <!-- Because most articles are formatted this way, please do not change it to "Naruto Uzumaki in Part I by [[Masashi Kishimoto]]". It may be confusing to those unfamiliar with the series! -->
| first = ''Naruto'' manga chapter 1 <br/> ''Naruto'' anime episode 1
| voiced by = '''Japanese''' <br> [[Junko Takeuchi]]<ref name="threejap">{{cite episode|title=宿敵!?サスケとサクラ|series=Naruto|credits=Studio Pierrot|network=TV Tokyo|airdate=October 17, 2002}}</ref> <br> '''English''' <br /> [[Maile Flanagan]]<ref name="threeeng">{{cite episode|title=Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?|series=Naruto|credits=Studio Pierrot|network=Cartoon Network|airdate=September 17, 2005}}</ref>
| age = 12<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=NARUTO―ナルト―［秘伝・臨の書］|year=2002 |publisher=[[Shueisha]] |page=31 |isbn=4-08873-288-X}}</ref>-13<ref name="Stats">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=NARUTO―ナルト―［秘伝・闘の書］|year=2005 |publisher=Shueisha |pages=29 |isbn=4-08873-734-2}}</ref> in [[List of Naruto chapters (Part I)|Part I]]<br> 15<ref>{{cite journal|title=Hiden: Shō no Sho Official Character Databook Mini|journal=Weekly Shōnen Jump|issue=18|page=6|year=2005|publisher=Shueisha}}</ref>-16<ref>{{cite book|author=Kishimoto, Masashi|title=Naruto Character Official Data Book Hiden Sha no Sho|year=2008|publisher=Shueisha|page=25|isbn=978-4-08-874247-2}}</ref> in [[List of Naruto chapters (Part II)|Part II]]
| born = October 10<ref name="Stats"/>
| aux1 = [[List of Naruto characters#Minato Namikaze|Minato Namikaze]] (father, deceased)
Kushina Uzumaki (mother, presumed deceased)<!-- A godparent isn't a relative, so don't add Jiraiya here! -->
| aux1 name = Notable relatives
| aux2 = <!-- Sage is not a rank. Do not add it. -->[[World of Naruto#Genin|Genin]]<ref name="Stats"/>
| aux2 name = Ninja rank
| aux3 = [[List of Naruto characters#Team 7|Team 7]]
| aux3 name = Ninja team
}}
{{nihongo|'''Naruto Uzumaki'''|うずまき ナルト|Uzumaki Naruto}} is a [[Character (arts)|fictional character]] in the [[anime]] and [[manga]] franchise ''[[Naruto]]'' created by [[Masashi Kishimoto]]. Naruto is the main [[protagonist]] and titular character of the series. When creating Naruto, Kishimoto wished to keep the character "simple and stupid", while giving him many attributes of [[Son Goku (Dragon Ball)|Son Goku]], the main character from the [[Dragon Ball|''Dragon Ball'' franchise]]. However, Kishimoto also added his dark past to make him unique. Naruto's initial design has been changed several times by Kishimoto, providing the character with different clothes to make him more appealing to Western audiences, in addition to being easier to draw and color.
In the series, Naruto is a ninja affiliated with the fictional village of [[World of Naruto#Konohagakure|Konohagakure]]. The villagers ostracize Naruto because the [[List of Naruto characters#Nine-tailed demon fox|Nine-Tailed Demon Fox]], a malevolent creature that attacked Konohagakure, is sealed within his body. As such, Naruto has ambitions of becoming the village's leader, the [[World of Naruto#Kage|Hokage]], in order to gain recognition amongst his peers. Nonetheless, Naruto maintains a cheerful and boisterous personality, allowing him to befriend several other Konoha ninja throughout the series, as well as ninja from other villages.. He builds an especially close relationship with Team 7, the ninja team where he belongs, treating them as his family. Naruto appears in all of the series' films, as well as in other media related to the franchise, including all video games and [[original video animation]]s.
Several anime and manga publications have expressed acclaim and criticism of Naruto's character. Some view him as a stereotypical manga and anime protagonist comparable to those in many other ''[[shōnen]]'' manga, while others have praised his personality as well as his development in the series. Nevertheless, Naruto has remained highly popular with the ''Naruto'' fan-base, placing high in several popularity polls. Merchandise based on Naruto has also been released, including [[Action figure|figurines]] and [[Plush|plush dolls]].
== Creation and conception ==
When Kishimoto created Naruto's character, he incorporated a number of traits he felt made an ideal hero: a straightforward way of thinking, a mischievous side, and many of the attributes possessed by Goku from the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise. He also made sure to keep Naruto "simple and stupid." Kishimoto did not model Naruto after anyone in particular, instead conceiving him as childlike with a dark side induced by his harsh past. Despite this, he is always optimistic, a trait Kishimoto says makes him unique.<ref name="Design">{{cite book|last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi |title=Uzumaki: the Art of Naruto|year=2007 |publisher=[[Viz Media]] |pages=138–139 |isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref> Naruto's personality is, by and large, childish in nature. Kishimoto frequently tries to show this when illustrating Naruto, such as depicting him mimicking a turtle like a child might do on the manga cover of volume 10.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi |title=Uzumaki: the Art of Naruto|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |page=130 |isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref>
Naruto's wardrobe is based on clothing Kishimoto wore when he was younger; according to Kishimoto, using a pre-existing design would not have made Naruto unique whereas something original would have made him stand out too much.<ref name="Ora-bayo">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi |title=Uzumaki: the Art of Naruto|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |page=139 |isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref> The orange coloring of his costume is used to make Naruto "pop," with blues often being used to complement the orange.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi |title=Uzumaki: the Art of Naruto|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |page=116 |isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref> Because Naruto is associated with spirals, swirl patterns are incorporated into his costume.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi |title=Uzumaki: the Art of Naruto|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |page=135 |isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref> Initial illustrations of Naruto had him wearing boots, but Kishimoto replaced these with sandals, because he enjoys drawing toes.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi |title=Uzumaki: the Art of Naruto|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |page=117 |isbn=1-4215-1407-9}}</ref> The goggles that Naruto used to wear were also replaced with a hitai-ate, or shinobi headband, because the goggles themselves were too time consuming to draw.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 1|year=2006 |publisher=Viz Media |page=60 |isbn=1-56931-900-6}}</ref>
Kishimoto said he is glad his character has blond hair and blue eyes. The editor of ''[[Shonen Jump (magazine)|Shonen Jump]]'' in the United States added that he implied that the traits may have led the character to appeal to a Western audience. Kishimoto said that he most identifies with Naruto out of all of the ''Naruto'' characters. When asked why Naruto's favorite food is [[ramen]] instead of [[kitsune udon]] Kishimoto said that he personally liked eating ramen.<ref>{{cite book|title=Shonen Jump Special Collector Edition (Free Collector's Edition). No. 00 |year=2005|publisher=Viz Media |pages=13}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=[[Shonen Jump]]. #33 Volume 3, Issue 9 |month= September|year= 2005|publisher=Viz Media |page=8}}</ref> In the [[Naruto: Clash of Ninja (series)|''Naruto: Clash of Ninja'' video game series]], Naruto is playable in various stages of the demon fox's manifestation characterized by a red-colored chakra. Kishimoto took inspiration from the presentation of these forms, imitating one of them for the manga cover of volume 26.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 26|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |page=1 |isbn=1-4215-1862-7}}</ref> When designing Naruto for his Part II appearance, Kishimoto drew Naruto's forehead protector wider to make his eyebrows easier to draw, something that had bothered him in his previous design. He also noted that Naruto's pants made the character look childish. To remedy this, Kishimoto designed a portion of Naruto's pants to roll up, giving the character a more mature appearance.<ref>{{cite book|author=Kishimoto, Masashi|title=Naruto Character Official Data Book Hiden Sha no Sho|year=2008|page=342|publisher=Shueisha|isbn=978-4-08-874247-2}}</ref>
In the original Japanese versions of ''Naruto'', Naruto often ends his sentences with the addendum "''-ttebayo''" (which achieves an effect similar to ending a sentence with "you know?"). Kishimoto wanted to give Naruto a childlike [[catch phrase]], and "''dattebayo''" came to mind. Kishimoto believes the phrase complements Naruto's character, and serves as a verbal [[tic]] that portrays him as somewhat of a brat.<ref name="Ora-bayo"/> Throughout the beginning of the English [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dub]] version, "''dattebayo''" and "''-ttebayo''" were replaced with the phrase "Believe it!", both to mirror the effect and to match the character's lip movements.<ref name="ANNAnimeReview">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/naruto/dub.dvd-1|title=Naruto Dub.DVD 1 - Review|publisher=Anime News Network|author=Bertschy, Zac|date=March 24, 2006|accessdate=December 24, 2007}}</ref> The producers of the English anime stated that, of all of the characters, Naruto was the most difficult character to cast for, adding that [[Maile Flanagan]] "has Naruto down, from the mischievous side, that precocious twelve year old we learn to love, to the serious side."<ref>{{cite book|title=[[Shonen Jump]] Volume 3, Issue 8. |month=August |year=2005|publisher=Viz Media |page=4}}</ref>
== Character outline ==
=== Personality ===
[[Image:NarutoUzumaki Shippuden.jpg|thumb|120px|Naruto as he appears in [[List of Naruto chapters (Part II)|Part II]]]]
Shortly after Naruto was born, his father, the [[List of Naruto characters#Minato Namikaze|Fourth Hokage]],<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 41|year=2009 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 370 |pages=|isbn=4-08-874472-8}}</ref> sealed the dangerous Nine-Tailed Demon Fox within Naruto's body at the cost of his own life, leaving Naruto without a family.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 40|year=2009 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 367 |pages=|isbn=978-1-4215-2841-0}}</ref> As a result of him being the demon fox's host, the villagers of Konoha hold a strong animosity for Naruto. Thus, he never has a source of love or attention during his early childhood.<ref name="Uno">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 1|year=2003 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 1 |isbn=1-56931-900-6}}</ref> Desiring what he lacks in his early life, Naruto dreams of becoming Hokage, the village's leader, hoping that it will bring him the villagers' recognition and respect. <ref name="Dos">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 1|year=2003 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 2 |isbn=1-56931-900-6}}</ref> To assist him in gaining this title, Naruto possesses a fierce determination, always confident he can complete a given task with relative ease.<ref name="Rasengan">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 17|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 151 |page=139 |isbn=1-4215-1652-7}}</ref> Although he does not always complete his tasks, Naruto's efforts prove successful as the series progresses; many characters reach the conclusion that Naruto will someday be an excellent Hokage.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 19|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 169 |page=131 |isbn=1-4215-1654-3}}</ref> Since his childhood, Naruto has commonly made jokes to attract attention. He sometimes goes to the point of transforming into a naked woman to ridicule whoever may be bothering him. This even causes his pupil, [[List of Naruto characters#Konohamaru Sarutobi|Konohamaru Sarutobi]], to emulate his techniques and jokes.<ref name="Uno"/>
Occasionally, Naruto's determination results in those around him adopting some of his traits, such that in [[List of Naruto chapters (Part II)|Part II]] his teacher, [[Kakashi Hatake]], notes this to be Naruto's unique power.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 29|year=2008 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 262|pages=178-179|isbn=1-4215-1865-1}}</ref> In the aftermath of fighting Naruto, [[Gaara]] discovers that true strength is found in fighting for one's friends, not for oneself.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 16|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 138 |page=64 |isbn=1-4215-1090-1}}</ref> These character metamorphoses serve as the moral for the [[Story arc|arcs]] they take place in, and subsequently become the creed for the particular character's life.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 24|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 217 |pages=182–184 |isbn=1-4215-1860-0}}</ref> After [[Jiraiya (Naruto)|Jiraiya]]'s death, Naruto becomes determinated to kill [[List of Naruto antagonists#Pain|Pain]], Jiraiya's murderer. However, he later decides not to kill Pain and that he will break the hatred's cycle as Jiraiya wanted.
Through his ability to change others, Naruto gains the friends he lacks during his childhood. Among the many friendships he forms, none are more prominent in the series than those he has with his two teammates: [[Sasuke Uchiha]] and [[Sakura Haruno]]. With Sasuke, Naruto shares a highly competitive relationship which he likens to brotherhood.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 26|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 234 |pages=58–60 |isbn=1-4215-1862-7}}</ref> Though Sasuke betrays Naruto and the rest of Konoha at the end of Part I, Naruto maintains his attachment to Sasuke, readily lashing out at anyone who speaks poorly of him.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 32|year=2008 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 286 |pages=|isbn=978-1-4215-1944-9}}</ref> Naruto possesses a deep dedication to Sakura, rooted in the crush he has had on her for years. Naruto's commitment to Sakura is so strong that he will do anything to make her happy, vowing to someday return Sasuke to Konoha for her sake.<ref name="promise">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 21|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 183 |pages=58–60 |isbn=1-4215-1855-4}}</ref>
=== Abilities ===
[[Image:Kyuubi Naruto2.jpg|thumb|Naruto in a one-tailed fox cloak forming the [[Jutsu (Naruto)#Rasengan|Rasengan]]]]
Because of the demon fox sealed within him, Naruto has access to its great reserves of [[Jutsu (Naruto)#Chakra|chakra]], a form of energy which allows ninja to perform supernatural feats. This surplus of chakra allows him to perform [[Jutsu (Naruto)|ninja abilities]] that someone of his age would ordinarily be incapable of using.<ref name="Uno"/> Though portions of the fox's chakra constantly mix with Naruto's own,<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 11|year=2006 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 95 |page=17 |isbn=1-4215-0241-0}}</ref> Naruto can forcibly draw upon its reserves by either submitting to rage<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 4|year=2006 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 28 |isbn=1-59116-358-7}}</ref> or by directly asking the fox for a donation of its strength.<ref name="gift">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 11|year=2006 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 95 |pages=99–105 |isbn=1-4215-0241-0}}</ref> Once the demon fox chakra releases, a fox-shaped shroud envelops Naruto, with the number of tails, ranging from one to nine, indicating its current state of release. While each tail drastically increases his fighting strength, Naruto begins to lose his rationality as more tails appear, completely losing himself once the fourth tail appears.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 33|year=2008 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 291|isbn= 978-1-4215-2001-8}}</ref> Because the demon fox's power can quickly become a danger to those he cares for, Naruto attempts to limit his reliance on and usage of the power.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 34|year=2009 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 308 |isbn=978-1-4215-2002-5}}</ref>
Naruto takes advantage of his expanded chakra reserves throughout the series. His first and most recurring example of this is the [[Jutsu (Naruto)#Shadow Clone Technique|Shadow Clone Technique]], which creates any number of physical copies of the user, but requires large amounts of chakra.<ref name="Uno"/> Though most ninjas can create only a few shadow clones, Naruto's vast chakra allows him to create hundreds of clones at once without worrying about fatigue.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 35|year=2009 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 315|isbn=978-1-4215-2003-2}}</ref> He finds a number of uses for these clones, among them overwhelming opponents, scouting large areas, and training in a short period of time.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 36|year=2009 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 365 |isbn= 978-1-4215-2172-5}}</ref> His ability to [[Jutsu (Naruto)#Summoning Technique|summon]] toads to aid him in battle relies on the fox's chakra, since he can only summon larger toads with the fox's help.<ref name="gift"/> He also learns [[Jutsu (Naruto)#Senjutsu|senjutsu]], a power-enhancing ability derived from frogs and involving the gathering of natural energy.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 45|year=2009 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 417 |isbn= 978-1-4215-3135-9}}</ref>
Naruto favors the [[Jutsu (Naruto)#Rasengan|Rasengan]], a concentrated orb of spiraling chakra first created by his father.<ref name="Rasengan"/> When performing the technique, Naruto creates shadow clones to help him manipulate the chakra into its proper shape.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 19|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 167 |pages=102–103 |isbn=1-4215-1654-3}}</ref> While capable of grinding into whatever it touches and causing great damage, Minato created the Rasengan with the intention of infusing it with his own elemental chakra.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 36|year=2009 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 321 |isbn= 978-1-4215-2172-5}}</ref> Through repeated training with his shadow clones, Naruto infuses the Rasengan with his own wind chakra.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 37|year=2009 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 339 |isbn=978-1-4215-2173-2}}</ref> This results in the creation of the {{nihongo|Wind Style: Rasenshuriken|風遁・螺旋手裏剣|Fūton: Rasenshuriken}}, which damages anything it impacts on a devastating scale but, when first used, also injures Naruto's arm to a lesser extent. Through his sage training and mastery of Senjutsu, Naruto solves this problem by learning to throw the Rasenshuriken at his targets rather than ramming it into them.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 46|year=2009 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 432 |isbn= 978-1-4215-3304-9}}</ref>Even though he is now able to use the jutsu, his limit is two rasen shurikens per time in sage mode.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Chapter 433|year=2009|publisher=Viz Media}}</ref>
== Plot overview ==
As the title character of the series, Naruto appears in every arc, typically playing a prominent role for the duration of the arc. During Part I, Naruto drives few of the conflicts, as he spends his time improving his ninja abilities and pursuing his own goals while the overarching events occur elsewhere. Following the invasion of Konohagakure, by Orochimaru and Sunagakure, Naruto discovers [[List of Naruto antagonists#Akatsuki|Akatsuki]], a fictional criminal organization that seeks to extract the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox from his body. Though [[Jiraiya (Naruto)|Jiraiya]] drives them off during this first meeting, Akatsuki's interactions with Naruto become a more central conflict in Part II.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 17|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 150 |isbn=1-4215-1652-7}}</ref> It is not until Sasuke attempts to leave Konohagakure that Naruto takes a leading role in the plot, joining a team of ninja dedicated to stopping Sasuke from joining forces with Konoha's enemy [[Orochimaru (Naruto)|Orochimaru]].<ref name="promise"/> Naruto and Sasuke ultimately have a one-on-one battle, though neither can convince himself to finish off the other.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 26|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 234 |isbn=1-4215-1862-7}}</ref> The two go their separate ways, but Naruto does not give up on Sasuke, leaving Konoha together with Jiraiya for two-and-a-half years of training to prepare himself for the next time he meets Sasuke.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 27|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 238 |isbn=1-4215-1863-5}}</ref>
Upon his return to Konoha in Part II, Naruto begins to deal more actively with the Akatsuki threat. He first saves Gaara from Akatsuki's clutches,<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 31|year=2008 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 279|isbn=978-1-4215-1943-2}}</ref> and later proves instrumental in the downfall of [[List of Naruto antagonists#Kakuzu|Kakuzu]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 38|year=2009 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 341|isbn=4-08-874364-6}}</ref> After learning that Jiraiya has been killed by the Akatsuki leader, [[List of Naruto antagonists#Pain|Pain]], Naruto trains to the point that, when they finally face off, he defeats all of Pain's six bodies, and convinces the real Pain, Nagato to leave. Still, Naruto dedicates himself to finding and retrieving Sasuke. He and the rest of his team briefly locate Sasuke prior to his confrontation with Kakuzu, but Sasuke's rapid development provides an opponent the team cannot handle.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 34|year=2009 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 309|isbn=978-1-4215-2002-5}}</ref> After creating his new ''jutsu'', Naruto and company resume the search. Though they eventually find Sasuke's brother, [[Itachi Uchiha|Itachi]], after losing Sasuke's trail they return home.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 43|year=2008 |publisher=Viz Media |chapter=Chapter 396|isbn=978-1-4215-2929-5}}</ref> After learning that Sasuke has joined forces with Akatsuki as well as his past Naruto decides to confront Sasuke.
== Appearances in other media ==
[[Image:ClashofNinjaGameplay.jpg|thumb|Naruto (left) in ''[[Naruto: Clash of Ninja]]'']]
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As the series' [[Title role#Title character|title character]], Naruto appears in all of the [[Naruto#Movies|series' movies]]. He normally appears as the lead character, often on a mission with Team 7. The [[Naruto: Shippūden the Movie|first ''Naruto: Shippūden'' movie]] marks the first appearance of Naruto in his Part II appearance.<ref>{{cite video |year2 = 2007 |title = Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow|format = [[DVD]] |publisher = Viz Video|accessdate = 2009-03-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite video |year2 = 2008 |title = 場版NARUTO−ナルト− 疾風伝|format = [[DVD]] |publisher = TV Tokyo|accessdate = 2009-03-22}}</ref> He also appears in all four [[List of Naruto episodes#OVAs|original video animations]] produced for the series, helping [[List of Naruto characters#Konohamaru|Konohamaru]] find a four leaf clover in the first one,<ref>{{cite video |year2 = 2003 |title = 紅き四つ葉のクローバーを探せ|format = [[DVD]] |publisher = TV Tokyo|accessdate = 2009-03-22}}</ref> joining his team in escorting a ninja named Shibuki to his village and helping him fight the [[World of Naruto#Missing-nin|missing-nin]] who stole the village's "Hero's Water" in the second one,<ref>{{cite video |year2 = 2007 |title = Naruto OVA - The Lost Story|format = [[DVD]] |publisher = Viz Video|accessdate = 2009-03-22}}</ref> and participating in a tournament in the third one.<ref>{{cite video |year2 = 2005 |title = ついに激突！上忍VS下忍！！無差別大乱戦大会開催！！|format = [[DVD]] |publisher = TV Tokyo|accessdate = 2009-03-22}}</ref>
Naruto is a [[Player character|playable character]] in all the [[List of Naruto video games|''Naruto'' video games]]. In several of the titles, it is possible to unlock and play as a version of him enhanced with the power from the Nine-Tailed Fox. In several games from the [[Naruto: Ultimate Ninja (series)|''Ultimate Ninja'' series]] he is also playable with his own versions of [[Rock Lee]] and [[List of Naruto characters#Might Guy|Might Guy]]'s techniques while wearing their costume.<ref name="GUIDE1 26">{{cite book|editor=|title=Naruto: Ultimate Ninja English instruction manual|year=2006|publisher=[[Namco Bandai]]|pages=}}</ref> ''[[Naruto: Clash of Ninja (series)#Naruto Shippūden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX|Naruto Shippūden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX]]'' marks the first appearance of Naruto in his Part II appearance in a video game.<ref name="Accel2">{{cite web|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/naruto/goods/game.html|title= ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 疾風伝:ＴＶ東京 - Goods|publisher=[[TV Tokyo]]|accessdate=January 29, 2008}}</ref> He also appears in several [[gaming crossovers|crossover]]s video games which feature Naruto fighting against several characters from other manga. These games include ''[[Battle Stadium D.O.N]]'', ''[[Jump Super Stars]]'' and ''[[Jump Ultimate Stars]]''.<ref name="Stadium">{{cite web|url=http://battlestadium.com|language=Japanese|accessdate=2008-09-29|title=バトルスタジアム D.O.N|publisher=[[Namco Bandai]]|accessdate=2009-02-14}}</ref><ref name="Jump">{{cite web|url=http://www.ganbarion.co.jp/game/jss/g_jss_page.html|language=Japanese|accessdate=2008-09-29|title=ガンバリオン公式ホームページ 開発タイトル一覧 JUMP SUPER STARS(ジャンプスーパースターズ）|publisher=[[Ganbarion]]|accessdate=2009-02-14}}</ref><ref name="Ultimate">{{cite web|url=http://www.ganbarion.co.jp/game/jus/g_jus_page.html|language=Japanese|accessdate=2008-09-29|title=ガンバリオン公式ホームページ 開発タイトル一覧 JUMP ULTIMATE STARS(ジャンプアルティメットスターズ）|publisher=[[Ganbarion]]|accessdate=2009-02-14}}</ref>
== Reception ==
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In every official ''[[Weekly Shōnen Jump]]'' popularity poll of the series, Naruto ranks within the top five characters, and has positioned in first place twice.<ref name="PopularityPoll1">{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 22|year=2007 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 199|isbn=1-4215-1858-9}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 12|year=2006 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 107|isbn= 1-4215-0242-9}}</ref> However, in the sixth poll, in 2006, Naruto lost his top-two status to the characters [[List of Naruto antagonists#Deidara|Deidara]], Kakashi and Sasuke.<ref>{{cite book |last=Kishimoto|first=Masashi|title=Naruto, Volume 33|year=2008 |publisher=Viz Media|chapter=Chapter 293|isbn=978-1-4215-2001-8}}</ref> There has not been another official poll since 2006. Several pieces of merchandise have been made into his likeness, such as plush,<ref name="AmazonPlushPI">{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VZOP3C/|title=Part I Plush Doll|publisher=[[Amazon.com]]|accessdate=January 27, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TFE2LE/|title=Part II Plush Doll|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=January 27, 2008}}</ref> [[Keychain|key chains]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://narutostore.viz.com/ttp/Naruto-Keychains-Naruto-Jutsu-Stand-PVC-Keychain/products_id/118271.html|title=Part I Key Chain|publisher=Naruto Store|accessdate=January 27, 2008}}</ref> and numerous action figures,<ref name="NaruStoreFigurePI">{{cite web|url=http://narutostore.viz.com/ttp/Naruto-Action-Figure-Naruto-12-Inch-Action-Figure/products_id/111776.html|title=Part I Action Figure|publisher=Naruto Store|accessdate=January 27, 2008}}</ref> of both his Part I and Part II appearance. [[Maile Flanagan]], Naruto's voice actor in the English adaptation, comments that she does not listen to [[Junko Takeuchi]]'s (Naruto's voice actor in the Japanese series) records when performing Naruto as she did not want to imitate her voice. Instead, she wants to create her own voice for the character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kidzworld.com/article/11810-naruto-ninja-destiny-voice-actor-interview|publisher=Kidzwolds|title=Naruto Ninja Destiny voice actor interview|accessdate=November 29, 2008}}</ref> Takeuchi was the winner in the category "Best Voice Actress (Japanese)" from the 2009 Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation Awards for her work as Naruto.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-07-03/2009-spja-industry-award-winners-announced|publisher=Anime news Network|title=SPJA Industry Award Winners Announced at Anime Expo|date=July 3, 2009|accessdate=July 3, 2009}}</ref> He was also 6th in [[IGN]]'s Top 25 Anime Characters of All Time with writer Chris Mackenzie saying that although "Naruto actually isn't the most popular character in his own series most of the time", he is "the engine that powers the franchise".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ign.com/articles/103/1036651p4.html|title=Top 25 Anime Characters of All Time|date=October 20, 2009|author=Mackenzie, Chris |publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=October 21, 2009}}</ref>
Several publications for manga, anime, video games, and other related media provide praise and criticism on Naruto's character. [[GameSpot]] claims Naruto lives the ideal teenage life, as he is a ninja and eats all he likes, but, on the other hand, he is parentless and is shunned by the other villagers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/features/6181360/index.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=newsfeatures&tag=newsfeatures;title;1|title=Franchise Player: Naruto|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|author=Dodson, Joe|date=October 13, 2007|accessdate=December 24, 2007}}</ref> [[Anime News Network]], calling Naruto "a bastion of optimistic energy"<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/naruto/dvd-uncut-dvd-box-set-9|title=Naruto DVD Box Set 9 - Review |date=August 4, 2008 |publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|author=Kimlinger, Carl|accessdate= November 7, 2008}}</ref>, comments that Naruto's fights are not as good as others fought by their partners,<ref name="ANN">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/naruto-gn-8-10|title=Naruto GN 8-10 - Review|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|author=Kimlinger, Karl|date=November 2, 2006|accessdate=March 4, 2008}}</ref> but claim his fight against Gaara as one of his best moments in the series since it surpasses most ''shōnen'' stereotypes.<ref name="ANNReviewDVD6">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/naruto/dvd-uncut-dvd-box-set-6|title=Naruto Uncut DVD Box Set 6 - Review|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|author=Martin, Theron|date=February 29, 2008|accessdate=March 4, 2008}}</ref> Active Anime noted, that Naruto "with his single-minded convictions, staunch belief in good overcoming evil, and sheer devotion and recklessness, may prove to be the unlikeliest hero ever".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.activeanime.com/html/content/view/1941/57/|title=Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow |date=October 18, 2007|publisher=Active Anime|accessdate=November 7, 2008}}</ref> However, another reviewer noted that Naruto is "always sympathizing with everyone and anyone", like a counselor.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.activeanime.com/html/content/view/3784/57/|title=Naruto Vol. 26: The Race Is On! |date=August 27, 2008|publisher=Active Anime|accessdate=November 7, 2008}}</ref> T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews disagrees, noting, while Naruto is a "likable enough scamp", his type of character has been done before in many previous anime and manga series.<ref name="THEM Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=120|title=THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Naruto|publisher=T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews|author=Ross Christina|accessdate=January 27, 2008}}</ref> Deb Aoki from about.com labeled Naruto as "practical joker who’ll do anything for attention".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://manga.about.com/od/mangatitlesmz/p/narutoprofile.htm|title=Naruto Series Profile and Story Summary |publisher=About.com|author=Aoki, Deb|accessdate= November 7, 2008}}</ref> Joseph Szadkowski of ''[[The Washington Times]]'' noted that Naruto Uzumaki "has become a pop-culture sensation through his multimedia appearances and adventures on his Cartoon Network show, ''Naruto''."<ref>{{cite journal|last=Szadkowski|first=Joseph|date=2007-12-13|title=Ninjas, Rabbids Heat Up Games|journal=[[The Washington Times]]| page = B04|url=http://www.questia.com/read/5024399996?title=Ninjas%2c%20Rabbids%20Heat%20Up%20Games}}</ref>
Mania.com praised him as a good lead character, although mentioned Naruto's "blind stupidity", "bullheadedness"<ref name="dani">{{cite web|url= http://www.mania.com/naruto-unleashed-set-11_article_78617.html|title=Naruto Unleashed Set 1.1 |date=September 1, 2006 |publisher=Mania.com|author=Moure, Dani|accessdate= November 7, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mania.com/naruto-box-set-02-also-wspecial-edition_article_78860.html|title=Naruto Box Set 02 (also w/Special Edition) |date=January 4, 2007 |publisher=Mania.com|author=Rich, Justin|accessdate= November 7, 2008}}</ref> Nevertheless, after his fight with Gaara they praised his development as a good hero.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mania.com/naruto-box-set-06-also-wspecial-edition_article_79870.html|title=Naruto Box Set 06 (also w/special edition) |date=June 18, 2008 |publisher=Mania.com|author=Rich, Justin|accessdate= November 7, 2008}}</ref> He's also complimented for "eternally optimistic view of things"<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mania.com/naruto-box-set-08-also-wspecial-edition_article_80170.html|title=Naruto Box Set 08 (also w/special edition) |date=June 19, 2008 |publisher=Mania.com|author=Beveridge, Chris|accessdate= November 7, 2008}}</ref>, and overall character development.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mania.com/naruto-unleashed-set-12_article_78904.html|title=Naruto Unleashed Set 1.2 |date=January 5, 2007 |publisher=Mania.com|author=Moure, Dani|accessdate= November 7, 2008}}</ref> DVD Talk liked his personality, while calling him an "impeccably boisterous kid".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/22847/naruto-volume-1/|title=DVD Talk Review: Naruto, Volume 1 |date=June 4, 2006 |publisher=DVD Talk|author=Todd Douglass Jr.|accessdate= November 7, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/30756/naruto-the-movie-ninja-clash-in-the-land-of-snow/|title=Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow |date=September 4, 2007 |publisher=DVD Talk|author=Todd Douglass Jr.|accessdate= November 7, 2008}}</ref> DVD Verdict noted that his ego has the "size of a small mountain".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/narutothemovie.php|title= Naruto The Movie: Ninja Clash In The Land Of Snow |date=September 4, 2007 |publisher=DVD Verdict|author=Adam Arseneau|accessdate= November 27, 2008}}</ref> IGN commented on his relationships with Tsunade, as they "have really great chemistry",<ref>{{cite web|url= http://tv.ign.com/articles/807/807288p1.html|title=Naruto: "Kidnapped! Naruto's Hot Springs Adventure!" Review|date=July 23, 2007 |publisher=[[IGN]]|author=White, Charles|accessdate= November 7, 2008}}</ref> with Jiraiya, as "they share so much in common"<ref>{{cite web|url= http://tv.ign.com/articles/780/780823p1.html|title=Naruto: "Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster!" Review|date=April 16, 2007 |publisher=[[IGN]]|author=Jason Van Horn|accessdate= November 7, 2008}}</ref>, and with Sasuke, as it shows "signs of maturity" in Naruto.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://tv.ign.com/articles/846/846722p1.html|title=Naruto: "For a Friend" Review|date=January 22, 2008 |publisher=[[IGN]]|author=White, Charles|accessdate= November 7, 2008}}</ref> Active Anime also described the battle between Naruto and Sasuke as "emotional, suspenseful and laden with incredible action sequences fueled by bitter feelings".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.activeanime.com/html/content/view/3983/57/|title=Naruto Uncut Box Set 10 Limited Edition (Adnace Review) |date=October 7, 2008|publisher=Active Anime|accessdate=November 7, 2008}}</ref>
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