10 Best-Animated Naruto Episodes, Ranked
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Naruto has some of the most iconic and visually stunning fights in shōnen, and in anime overall, but what separates the good fights from the best is the animation and production quality. These essential attributes can take an otherwise decent fight and propel it to legendary status in the series. Some episodes and fights are visually stunning, while others are breathtaking for their use of choreography and color.
With so many episodes from the original series and Shippuden to choose from, the overall episodes that made the cut are some of the most iconic and visually impressive episodes in the franchise as a whole. Both series feature truly incredible animation and fight sequences that still carry weight even decades after their original release.
Naruto and Sasuke’s climactic first battle at the Valley of the End set the stage for their iconic rivalry. After chasing down Sasuke across the Sasuke Retrieval Arc, Naruto finally caught up with his friend and rival to stop Sasuke from falling into Orochimaru’s clutches. Being the only one to catch up to Sasuke, Naruto took the responsibility for all his comrades’ sacrifices to reach Sasuke and vowed to drag him back to the village, even if he had to break Sasuke’s bones. The animation of the episode is fluid in nature with vibrant fight sequences that don’t hold back any punches.
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