Naruto: Shippuden English Sub & Dub

About Naruto: Shippuden

If you are hunting for a new action series, Naruto: Shippuden (NARUTO -ナルト- 疾風伝) deserves a look (2007). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: 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 friend Uchiha Sasuke from the grips of the snake-like Shinobi, Orochimaru.

Along the way, 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 dangerous) enemies.

With action at the core, 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. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 500 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Pierrot, which means the visual identity of Naruto: Shippuden follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A community score of 8.2/10 puts it among the better-received action titles. 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.