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Top 10 anime series better than Naruto

naruto is one of the most popular anime of all time and an incredibly beloved series. For several years, it was one of the best manga and anime series for shonen jump, so it is a member of the big three. Even non-anime fans can recognize Naruto, which just goes to show how iconic the character is.

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That said, the series is far from perfect. Not only are there tons of pacing issues, but the characters, especially the female characters, are not as well developed as those in other anime. naruto It may be one of the most popular anime of all time, but when it comes down to it, it’s far from the best anime of all time.

10 Filler is better (bleach)


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Bleach is another member of the big three, and although he is not talked about as much as naruto, the series is just as popular. It has some of the same issues with pacing and padding, but despite what some fans think, this series actually does padding better. Not to mention, the padding on Bleachlike the Zanpakuto Rebellion arc, it’s much more entertaining than any of the fillers in naruto. Time narutoPadding distracts from the story, padding on Bleach it gives a better look at the characters and creates quite interesting stories.

9 Women Write Better (Jujutsu Kaisen)


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One of the biggest problems with naruto is how poorly developed the female characters are, and luckily for fans of jujutsu kaisen, this series does not have that problem. Not only are the women incredibly well-rounded and strong in their own way, but each of them has well-written backstories. In fact, most of the women are much more developed than the male characters, and therefore much more interesting.


8 Some of the best fights in anime (Samurai Champloo)


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samurai champloo it’s an underrated series with incredibly well-done fight scenes and well-developed characters. It comes from the same director as cowboy bebop, so it has an interesting style and many unique themes. Even though naruto it has some amazing fight scenes, samurai champloo he manages to have even better fights without even using a magic system.

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Characters may not have special abilities like many of the characters in naruto, but the fights are incredibly well choreographed and fun to watch. Not to mention, the fighting styles are unique to each character, so fans not only get to enjoy some amazing action, but also learn about the characters’ personalities.


7 It is a series that invites reflection (Attack on titans)


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attack on titan is probably one of the most mainstream anime, and that’s because of how well done the story is. While the cliffhangers can be painful, it’s still thought-provoking with its storytelling. Time naruto tends to feed the story to its audience, much of the story in attack on titan is left to the interpretation of the audience. For example, the reason why titans eat humans is never directly addressed in the anime and is actually left to fans to figure out for themselves.


6 The animation is consistent (Demon Slayer)


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Murderer of demons is incredibly similar to naruto in many ways, but one thing Murderer of demons The best thing is its animation. While the fight scenes in naruto are well done, the rest of the series is not. In fact, fans can usually tell when something important is going to happen because there will be an increase in animation quality. Murderer of demons it doesn’t have this problem because the animation stays consistent throughout the series, making it an incredibly beautiful show to watch.


5 Character development is top notch (My Hero Academia)


my hero academia is the current “it” anime and for good reason. The story is unique, and the characters are well developed and compelling. Character development is something this series excels at, and it’s probably something it does better than any other anime.

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Midoriya has become an incredibly strong character throughout the series and hasn’t lost any of his goodness. Not to mention his rivalry with Bakugo is very well done and Bakugo is one of the best developed characters in the entire show. The changes the characters make as the show progresses are believable and not sudden, making their journey incredibly fun to watch.


4 The series that introduces anime to new fans (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)


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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood it is usually in the best anime lists of most fans. The magic system is unique and the story is incredibly compelling. Not to mention that all the characters are well written, including the female characters, which is something fans like to see. However, something unique about the series is how great it is as an initial anime. While more experienced fans will tell new fans to watch naruto, eventually its problems make it a bad anime to start with. For its good plot and excellent animation, full metal is by far the best starter anime.




3 Relationships feel real (Inuyasha)


inuyasha It may not be the best anime of all time, but one thing it does better than any other anime, including naruto, it’s romance. One of the biggest complaints fans have with the naruto The series is the last minute thing that all relationships are. Not to mention that several of them are incredibly toxic. inuyasha it does a really good job of building the characters’ relationships, so when Kagome and Inuyasha finally get together, it feels won over.


two The sound design distinguishes it from other anime (Hunter X Hunter)


Hunter X Hunter- Gon, Killua and Leorio

hunter x hunter It is not an anime that receives a lot of publicity, but that does not mean that it is not a quality series. It shares a lot of similarities with other shonen, but one thing it excels at is music and sound design. Time naruto has great music, this series is a master at creating the right mood for any situation. Fans come back to this series for the story, but also because it’s a great series to listen to. Considering hunter x hunter comes from the same creator Yuyu Hakushoit makes sense that the quality of this series is just as good.


1 The action is compelling (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure)


Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is a special anime series that is completely different from all other anime out there. Even those who have never seen it can immediately recognize the characters. This anime isn’t for everyone, and the art style tends to turn people off, but the colorful cast of characters and incredibly well-done fight scenes make this anime one of the best.

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