This was the defining moment for me in the manga . Before this point , Naruto was your regular fast paced shōnen manga , but had a unique style, strong storyline . The art was full of life . And after this point , it became drab , convoluted . Kishimoto tried repeating the same formula . Naruto faces stronger foe , trains and becomes stronger . Repeat . What the hell do you know about it? It’s not like you ever had a family in the first place! You were on your own right from the beginning! What makes you think you know anything about it, ah? I’m suffering now because I had those ties! How on earth could you possibly understand what it feels like to lose all that!?” - Sasuke, to Naruto Later in the series, I have to admit there are issues with the writing. The plot dragged. A lot. But I think this box set (volumes 1-27, pre-shippuden in the anime) is a complete masterpiece. It does an amazing job of delving deep into the personas of SO many characters. In particular, I think Sasuke had a STELLAR character arc here, which is why he became my favorite character - why I got so invested in him and stayed that way, even when his writing wasn't as strong later. At the same time, the external plot was also tight and engaging. Just because someone is important to you, it doesn't necessarily mean that, that person is good. Even if you knew that person was evil... People cannot win against their loneliness.” The selfish desire of wanting to maintain peace causes wars, and hatred is born to protect love ... When a man learns to love, he must bear the risk of hatred."

Naruto Boxed Set contains all 27 volumes of Naruto manga featuring the first Naruto story arc. A wonderful item for all fans, the set comes in a quality sturdycorrugate display box and features attractive premium items! I will always be there for you. Even if it’s only as an obstacle for you to overcome, even if you do hate me. That’s what Big Brothers are for.” - Itachi to Sasuke The series is so much more emotional, thought-provoking, and impactful than one would think; it looks "kiddish" at first, but it's anything but. Some of my favorite quotes from the series are... In the ninja world, those who break the rules are scum, that's true, but those who abandon their friends are worse than scum." That's why I brought down my rating to 3 stars . After the time leap , even the interesting characters became boring . *Looks at you Gaara* Another thing I found annoying in this series is the attention given to Sasuke . He might be a main character , but that doesn't mean his story is fun .If ya'll didn't know, Naruto was my literal childhood - I started watching it when I was 7, and reading it when I was 10. I kept up with it right up until the final chapter, and had yet to reread it straight through (though I have read several volumes/arcs and watched the entirety of the Part 1 anime several times). After one and half month of commitment I finished this manga series . It took me a lot to convince even myself . So if you aren't ready to commit to this 72-volume series yet , I'd suggest you start reading some other short manga series .

My grandson loves these books- he loves the artwork and the story content is great. He wasn't an avid reader before getting into this genre- but he is now- which is great. This is his second collection and it warms my heart to be asked for books for Christmas- from an otherwise mad for technology kid! Masashi Kishimoto (岸本 斉史 Kishimoto Masashi) is a Japanese manga artist, well known for creating the manga series Naruto. His younger twin brother, Seishi Kishimoto, is also a manga artist and creator of the manga series O-Parts Hunter (666 Satan) and Blazer Drive. Two of his former assistants, Osamu Kajisa (Tattoo Hearts) and Yuuichi Itakura (Hand's), have also gone on to moderate success following their work on Naruto.People live their lives bound by what they accept as correct and true. That's how they define 'reality'. But what does it mean to be 'correct' or 'true'? Merely vague concepts ... their "reality" may all be a mirage. Can we consider them to simply be living in their own world, shaped by their beliefs?"

It was good. Watched the anime first, so I had a lot of sound effects and voices in my head while reading this. I even sometimes read a scene and then watched the animated version of this same scene.I don't think there's any other story in this world that makes me as emotional as "Naruto"(especially anything w/ the character of Sasuke Uchiha, who might be my favorite fictional character). And for that, I have to give it 5 stars. "Naruto" has a special way of digging into your heart and making you feel things you didn't know you were capable of feeling for fictional characters."Naruto" and my favorite book, "Ender's Game" are the two stories that really pushed me into wanting to be a writer, I think. You never abandoned me, no matter how hard I tried to close myself off. . . . You should have hated me for what I did. But you never stopped regarding me as your friend, even when I tried my best to destroy that very feeling.” - Sasuke, thinking about Naruto in chapter 698 The second Naruto Box Set and the start of the Shippuden part of the story. This set features volumes 28~48 at a substantial savings over buying them individually, along with an exclusive mini-comic containing the pilot story of the series and a full-color, double-sided poster.