Amazon.comAlthough some otaku (hardcore fans) have complained about the editing of the English dub of the popular ninja fantasy-adventure Naruto, the Uncut Box Set reveals the edits were quite minor. There's a little more blood in some of the fight scenes, and the opening and closing titles are the Japanese originals. In episode 3, Naruto's stomach problems are presented more vividly, and Kakashi delivers a more explicit jab to Naruto's butt in episode 4. More revealing differences turn up in the subtitles: In the English dub, Naruto declares he wants to become a great ninja so the whole village "will start treating me like somebody important"; in the original, it's "will acknowledge my existence." The three-disc Uncut Box, which includes the bound storyboards for Episode 8 (in Japanese), is a good buy. The first 13 episodes include Naruto's graduation from the Ninja Academy and his assignment to a team with Sakura (on whom he nurtures a crush) and Sasuke, his arch-rival. The reluctant trio begins to learn how to work as a team on their first mission under the supervision of Kakashi. The exotic jutsu (ninja techniques), stylized fights and slapstick comedy will keep any Naruto fan happy. (Unrated, suitable for ages 12 and older: violence, tobacco use, risqué and toilet humor) --Charles Solomon
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Really only a "must-get" if you're a die-hard Naruto fan This is a three-discset that contains the first thirteen episodes of Naruto and a few extras. This set includes both the Japanese and English language tracks (and English subtitles for the Japanese language track).
The extras aren't overly impressive. There's eight pages of "Production Art" (model sketches of some of the Naruto characters). There's a feature labeled as, "From Sketch to Screen Episode 1"; this includes eight pages of storyboards, and for each storyboard, you can see the clip that the storyboard is for. The English credits are included as an extra, but there's no background music, so this is a rather uninteresting thing to view.
There is a sneak preview of the second Naruto box set, but this preview feels more like an extended preview for the first episode of disc two. There's also plenty of advertising included as extras: trailers for One Piece and Hikaru no go, advertisements for various Shonen Jump mangas, as well as an ad for Shonen Jump Magazine.
I was definitely disappointed in the special features. After watching this set, I was left with the impression that Viz was trying to produce the set as cheaply as possible. It's almost as if the thinking was that the Naruto property is so popular that the fans will buy the set, no matter how many or how few extras are included on it.
If you're a Naruto fan and want to collect the episodes on DVD, then this set would be a good addition to your collection.
Battle in full 3D across massive environments with Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm. Unleash powerful jutsu attacks, perform acrobatic evasive maneuvers and even run up walls and over water as you pursue your opponent for ninja supremacy. Customize your character's fighting style and recruit up to two support characters to put your own stamp on the action. Ultimate Ninja Storm introduces all-new free-roaming exploration across the Hidden Leaf Village and the Forest of Death. Search every inch of these iconic environments to take on more than 100 unique missions, collect valuable scrolls and interact with additional characters from the Naruto animated series. Injecting additional variety to the game's head-to head combat, these missions include races, special deliveries and large-scale battles against massive opponents.
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the best in the series and better then dbz burst limit. the game is fantastic and graphically astonishing the game is the very best in anime fighter style games.the game can also be compared to mortal combats next installment due to this game getting better scores and better graphics enhancements. this game thrashes the 360 versions of naruto due to controls,charicters and longevity. ask yourself why would i play naruto on 360 if the controls were terrible and full of fetch quests and sub par action. buy this it is definative for anime and fighter fans alike.
Believe it! Naruto returns to Nintendo Wii with Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2. Developed by Eighting, Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 has an all new original storyline created for the North American audience and features the largest character roster yet for the Clash of Ninja series. The latest iteration of the hit fighting game represents a huge progression from the previous game, including never-before-seen modes, improved visual presentation, and polished gameplay mechanics. Using their favorite characters from VIZ Media’s hit animatedseries Naruto, players can intensify special ninja techniques or perform "hand signs" mid-battle with the Wii remote; or opt for the Classic or the GameCube controller for a more traditional fighting game experience.
About the game:
A brand new storyline specifically created for North American audience will expand on the episodes of the popular television series. Over 30 characters including favorites like Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi along with some new to the Clash of Ninja seriesand some fighters developed especially for the game. Will feature an original opening movie created by Studio Pierrot. Multiple exciting game modesmean players can fight in story mode, one to four-player multiplayer versus mode, or other new exciting battle modes for the ultimate ninja experience. Intuitive game controlseasy-to-learn controls allow players to execute combos and access favorite moves on any controller: Wii remote, GameCube or classic controller.
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NARUTO REVOLUTION 2 RULESS!!!!!!!!!!! THIS game is by far better then the first revolution game.The graphics are the same witch really sucks but the new characters and moves are really cool.There are 35 characters overall,the new story line is horribly but the new game play and modes are great!I recommend this game to everyone its is the beat naruto wii game so far.
Now a respected ninja, Naruto evolves into a mature and strong hero. However, with his new status comes responsibility, and Naruto soon finds himself surrounded by conflict. Forced to relive bitter memories, Naruto's best friend Sasuke strikes out on a self-destructive quest for power. Now with the help of his friends, Naruto must confront Sasuke and save him before it's too late.
Live in an authentic Naruto world - Relive the best moments of the anime, adventure through the open village of Konoha, and enjoy voice-acting and music from the original series
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The Bond is sort of Broken... Given how totally awesome Rise of a Ninja was, I was eagerly anticipating this game. There are some changes in this here sequel tho'...and I gotta say, not all of them are good. However like it's predecessor, for Naruto fans it's still a big slice of ninja heaven.
Honestly this one is not as well thought out as the last one was. While Rise of Ninja was literally the "Best Way to Make a Game Out of the First 80 episodes of Naruto"... there are some things about Broken Bond that I could have lived without. This still falls into the category of a "Must Own for Any Self-Respecting Naruto Fan," but it's not as flawless as the pervious offering.
But there is some new stuff that's good. For instance you are given the opportunity of using more characters for the main quest instead of just Naruto. Which makes sense given the story, and makes things more interesting in both thequest and fighting gameplay. The fighting controls also seem to feel a bit less stiff. Also, they straight up give you the option of playing the game with the Japanese voice cast, which apparently for some people higher up on the Otaku Nerd food chain than myself is an absolute necessity. The basic mechanics of utilizing Jutsu to progress through the game, etc are still the same (which is good).
My main beef with this game is this:
In Rise of a Ninja each mission was different and was planned to help advance the story. With Broken Bond each mission is just a fetch quest with some fighting. And it's crazy repetitive. And after a while it gets kind of annoying. Like to the point where the word "insipid" isn't too far off. The context of earning the respect of the Hidden Leaf villagers helped to answer the question of "Why Am I Doing This Again?" in Rise of a Ninja. You're going to be asking yourself that question a lot more in Broken Bond...and most of the time your just not going to get an answer.
Additionally, they broke from using the actual series animation in some of the cut scenes. Some folks mightlike that better. I didn't. While the graphics engine makes for a great visual representation of the series animation - I wasn't feeling it cut scene wise. That's just me.
That aside, this is still a great game. All of the goodness from the 60 or so episodes from the second part of the series is in there. The epic battles are still awesome, graphics are still great, and when the game isn't making you backtrack for some inane fetch quest - it's fun-as-all-git-out.
While I recommended buying an Xbox 360 just to play Rise of the Ninja, or playing it even if you aren't a Naruto fan - I wouldn't make the same suggestions with this game. If you own an Xbox 360 and are a Naruto fan, then yes, you should totally own this.
Amazon.comNaruto, everybody's favorite hyperactive knucklehead, and his fellow ninja-in-training Sakura and Sosuke complete their first major mission in this popular martial arts comedy-adventure. While Sakura defends the bridge builder and Kakashi grapples with renegade assassin Zabuza, Naruto and Sosuke have to put aside their personal animosity to tackle Haku, Zabuza's super-fast, needle-throwing cohort. Haku employs a secret jutsu to conjure a mirrored structure of ice that enables him to shift among multiple reflections, like Rita Hayworth in The Lady from Shanghai. The filmmakers suggest that Naruto may have the resources to achieve his dream of becoming Hokage (head ninja) when a seal leaks some of the power of the nine-tailed fox demon trapped within his body. Once the fight on the bridge ends, Naruto, Sosuke and Sakura must prepare for the Chunin exams, which will allow them to advance to the next stage of training. Junior ninja from the Hidden Nations of Sound, Rain, Water Fall, Sand, and Wind assemble in Leaf Village. All the other candidates have much more experience than the home-town rookies, but Sosuke's icy excellence immediately attracts challengers. Annoyed at the attention Sosuke's receiving, Naruto reverts to his trademark mixture of braggadocio and clumsiness. The exams are designed to eliminate all but the most promising ninja, and the candidates must figure out just what they're being tested on. Only the best will survive: Believe it! (Unrated, suitable for ages 12 and older: violence, alcohol and tobacco use) --Charles Solomon
14. The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight, 15. Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters, 16. The Broken Seal, 17. White Past: Hidden Ambition, 18. The Weapons Known as Shinobi, 19. The Demon in the snow, 20. A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam! 21. Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals, 22. Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke, 23. Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off! 24. Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins! 25. The Tenth Question: All or Nothing!)
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For my daughter I bought this dvd set for my 12 year old daughter who is a walking Naruto Wikipedia. She LOVED it. I had also, previously, bought her the volume 1 set. She can't get enough,... after homework, (talk about incentive!)
In a game developed from the ground up exclusively for the Xbox 360 and for the first time ever, gamers will experience Naruto, starting from the series beginning. Relive the hit anime and manga and experience Naruto's transformation from noisy academy dropout to respected ninja! ESRB Rated T for Teen
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What a Game!!!!! Didn't expect it to be this Entertaining though I am not a big Naruto fan. But, the game is so much fun to have its complete with many combined features of both RPG and action games, the story mode is interesting to play and same goes for the fighting battles, the first time i played it about 3 hours without feeling the time that i spent.
so to sum up i defiantly recommend it for Naruto fans and others they will defiantly love it, its a most have!!!!
Amazon.comThe second season of the popular comedy-adventure Naruto begins with the second round of the Chunin exams. To reintroduce the main characters, the eternally impatient Naruto Uzumaki starts the show "27 minutes early--in the time slot of The Prince of Tennis"--so everyone has to scramble to fill the time until the videotape arrives. But once this very silly introduction concludes, the tone of the series darkens and the relationships grow more complicated. Brooding, beetle-browed Rock Lee reveals his affection for Sakura, just as she's coming to terms with her former best friend (and rival for Sasuke's affection) Ino. Sakura and Sasuke grudgingly gain a little respect for Naruto--when he's not annoying them by shooting off his big mouth. But the most significant development is the emergence of the villain Orochimaru, a reptilian character with a prehensile tongue Gene Simmons would envy. One of the most notorious and deadly criminals in ninja history, Orochimaru is drawn to Sasuke's extraordinary abilities, and he plans to ensnare the young ninja as an accomplice. Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke fail to grasp the seriousness of Orochimaru's plot, although the Hokage and his lieutenants are on the alert. This dire threat infuses the often slapstick antics of Squad Seven with a menace the first season lacked. Naruto may still be everybody's favorite knucklehead, but he's up against much tougher foes. The three-disc comes with the bound storyboards (in Japanese only) of Episode #29, "Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In!" (Rated T+ Older Teen; suitable for ages 12 and older: violence, brief nudity, toilet humor) --Charles Solomon
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Volume 3... Still pushing forward on this great series... Volume 3 of the series starts with a very humourous introduction that recaps the first 25 episodes due to a "mistake" made by Naruto. It then introduces the new opening song... which is a very addictively awesome song. In my oppinion one of the best openings I've heard from any series, animated or not.
Volume 3 takes the viewer into the forest of death where the main villian for the series is first glimpsed in Orochimaru. Volume 3 is also where Naruto begins to let some lesser shown characters take the spotlight. Rock Lee... the annoying little brat from Volume Two becomes an instant fan favourite as he shows his skills and his high morals. And Sakura, finally does something useful while her comrades are out.
Once you watch Volume 3 there is no going back. Naruto will have you hooked!
As the latest and most advanced of the best fighting game series based on the Naruto Universe, Ultimate Ninja 3 perfects everything we have come to expect from the series and evolves it to the next level with major innovative features. Choose from over 40 of the most loved and feared characters from the entire Story Arc 1 to battle the best in the world of Naruto over 20 unique stages. Customize your character with the Ultimate Jutsu of your choice. Unleash your favorite characters' Ultimate Jutsu beyond traditional multi-level super attacks to dominate your opponent. For the first time in the series, you will be able to turn some of your favorite characters into more powerful ninja warriors and summon giant creatures as allies. Relive the major events that define and conclude the entire Story Arc 1 in Hero's History Mode in both English and original Japanese VO. Upgrade your characters' strength, defense, chakra, agility and even special abilities Explore the massive 3D rendered Hidden Leaf Village, engage in all out Battle Royale matches, interact with residents in the village and accomplish over 55 missions in Ultimate Contest mode Battle in 20 unique stages using either close combat or a variety of ranged weapons You can call on support characters to help with super attacks or drop off power-ups Be an active part of the major events that define and conclude the entire Story Arc 1 in Hero's History mode Relive your favorite scenes of the series as the two heroes clash in the battle of destiny
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Not Very Impressed When I first ordered this game (4 weeks ago) I was ectastic I could finally play it. It got here today. I popped it in the PS2 and BAM!
'Please insert a playstation or playstation 2 game'
now, I retried it, and retried it again, nothing happened. Until I read this was a NTSC U/C game made specifically for that type of playstation 2. Mine is PAL. I was very dissapointed, don't get me wrong, the gameplay looks fantastic - But people outside North America (EG; Australia) I suggest you don't get this game. I suggest when ordering games from this site check your ps2/xbox or whatever you got to see what make it is before buying the game you want. I was very dissapointed because Amazon didn't warn me that it was a different region and asked if I still wanted to order it.
Great game and one of the few fighting games for PS3 Beautiful scenarios, great background music, nice 3D stylish characters, becomes part of this game, if you are a Naruto Fan and you are a follower of the series this is a must have game. It follows a lot the history from the anime, since the characters become Genins and they need to develop their skill.
Complete missions, fulfill additional tasks in order to trade them for scrolls for new techniques for different characters find and obtain new ingredients for new Ramen recepies and as a plus your chakra level will be increased.
Walk around Konoha to find treasure chests, scrolls, talk to new characters, stores where you can sell your extra stuff, buy new ninja gadgets, buy music, figurines, find new missions in order to get Ryu and XP.
You can choose the Story Mode to follow the adventures of Naruto or the Versus Mode where you can fight against your friends or the CPU and test your skills as a true Kohona Shinobi.
This game is the kind of game you will spend a lot of hours playing.
Naruto : Clash of Ninja Revolution features a brand new storyline designed to stay current with the U.S. television show. The gameplay takes advantage of the Wii Remote for fast-paced ninja action, for up to four players in nine different gameplay modes.It also boasts new characters (many of which have never before appeared in a Clash of Ninja game), a wealth of new 3D fighting environments and mini-games created exclusively for the Nintendo Wii! ESRB Rated RP for Rating Pending
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Orange Ninja This game is loads of FUN!!!!!!!!!! Story line is just like cartoon. Hard to put down. Also a great work out when you are doing regular attacks and special attacks. Can't wait till the next one comes out.
