Naruto: Shippuden English Sub & Dub

About Naruto: Shippuden

Looking for background on Naruto: Shippuden (NARUTO -ナルト- 疾風伝)? This action, adventure and comedy series by Studio Pierrot (2007) starts out like this. The premise: Naruto: Shippuuden is the continuation of the original animated TV series Naruto. The story revolves around an older and slightly more matured Uzumaki Naruto and his quest to save his ally Uchiha Sasuke from the grips of the snake-like Shinobi, Orochimaru.

From there, after 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work, though it will not be easy, as he has amassed a few (more risky) foes.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Noriaki Sugiyama as Sasuke Uchiha and Hideo Ishikawa as Itachi Uchiha. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 500 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Pierrot, so the studio's house style defines how Naruto: Shippuden looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Viewers rate it 8.2/10, which signals strong word of mouth. Voice casting, including Noriaki Sugiyama as Sasuke Uchiha, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2007, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.