Masashi Kishimoto

Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke have signed up for the Journeyman Ninja Selection Exams, which they must pass as a group. If the tests of skill, stealth, and battle prowess don't kill them, the other junior ninja just might.

Naruto

Uzumaki Naruto didn't know the people of his village hated him because the spirit of a demon fox that destroyed the village twelve years ago was sealed within him. Learning the truth only made him more determined to become the greatest ninja ever. But first he has to pass the test to enter the Ninja Academy; deal with his would-be rival, Konohamaru; and learn to get along with his new classmates, Sasuke and Sakura, only two of whom can pass.

A truly special story by Masashi Kishimoto and team. The character development in Naruto is spectacular. The illustrations (with sprinkles of their back stories) are the heart of this endearing, timeless series.

Nandita Joshi 

A truly special story by Masashi Kishimoto and team. The character development in Naruto is spectacular. The illustrations (with sprinkles of their back stories) are the heart of this endearing, timeless series.

 

Kirsten Simkiss

This is my second time reading Naruto, and while the art in this first volume is pretty rough, the artist gets so much better as the series progresses. The story is also pretty much a classic at this point. Anyone who loves anime and manga knows about Naruto in some capacity.

Definitely a binge worthy series. Super cute. I already watched the anime so I basically know everything that happens, but I love the illustrations!

Cloey Yerger

(3.5) Promising, but I have some trepidations about the series. For one, it shows sometimes far too much that Kishimoto loved Dragon Ball—I mean, I loved it too, but at certain points ((view spoiler)[sexy jutsu (hide spoiler)], (view spoiler)[Naruto being an energetic kid with a secretly dark past (hide spoiler)]) the influence is so on the nose it feels derivative. And why do people like Sasuke so much? He seems like he's just an edgelord.

Trever

Naruto, Sasuka, and Sakura have passed the final test to become junior ninja. They find themselves, with their teacher, bodyguarding a cranky old man from the Land of the Waves. But Tazuna the bridgebuilder is in more danger than anyone realizes and the young ninjas soon find themselves facing elite ninja  assassins.

Well things definitely picked up in this volume—the series started finding its own voice, the characters get developed a bit more, and the story really starts getting interesting. I can't say it rivals Dragon Ball for me, because that series really hit for me personally in a way Naruto hasn't, for some reason. I suspect it's because of Toriyama's art style and focus on character-driven comedy, compared to Kishimoto's (somewhat) more realistic drawing and plot-driven approach.

As the bridge nears completion Naruto, Sasuka, and Sakura train heavily while they await Zabuka's next attack on Tazuna's family.

(4.5) By this point I can definitely say Naruto overcame what I saw as its initial shortcomings. The establishment of the characters is much more of a slow burn than in Dragon Ball, but as a result the development is much stronger. Things build up for the first few volumes, but here the sparks start to fly, and Kishimoto crafts emotional scenes with ease—in contrast to Toriyama, who's a master of tensions but tends to fall short in dramatizing character development (not to say it doesn't occur, but it tends to be much more subtle and over longer periods of time). I still can't say Naruto matches Dragon Ball for me on a personal level, because Toriyama's style and worldbuilding appeal to my tastes in a way few other mangaka do, but I definitely understand the hype now, and I'm on board for the ride. (We'll have to see if I make it through 72 volumes, though...)

When Naruto sees Sasuke dead, he realizes that ninjas are weapons and are trained to kill. His rages fuels the fox spirit within him and allows him to beat Haku and avenge Sasuke.

The first half might honestly be worth five stars—everything I said about the previous volume applies to an even greater degree. Just all-around great. The second half is the start of a new arc, so, while I wouldn't say it's bad, it's mostly establishing the necessary details for the next arc; not exactly the most exciting reading, espeically coming off the insane first half.

Not as amazing as the previous two volumes, but that's a high bar. Those were covering a very itense arc really well, where here's we're dealing with a scenario that's also high-stakes, but what's at risk is mostly honor and success rather than life, death, legacy, and the fate of large town. Still, the series has definitely found its voice by this point–volume 1 felt very Dragon Ball, but now it's established a world based far more on rivalry and competition than DB, which was a lot more free-wheeling in its focus, even in its tightest moments.

The epic ninja adventure that became a global phenomenon! Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He’s got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world’s greatest ninja! This Chakra-Powered Omnibus Contains Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of Naruto! No one takes Naruto seriously at Ninja Academy. Especially not the other students, who all are competing to be the best ninja ever and someday lead Konoha, the Village Hidden in the Leaves. Naruto and his classmates are about to embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond Ninja Academy, beyond Konoha, beyond anything they ever imagined. What is Naruto’s true destiny? The epic story that has sold millions worldwide begins now!

Includes vols. 1, 2 & 3

Naruto (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1

Aroosa Qureshi

I absolutely loved this!! It was so fun and I couldn't stop putting it down ❤️ it was funny and had me tear up at one point 😘😭 I love Naruto he's such a spirit animal and I cannot wait to read next one 😭 This is one additive manga ✨

Athena Eloy

I can see the potential for this to grow into something wonderful. So far, I'm sold enough to read the second installment.

Asia B.

4.5
-Aggiunto solo il primo simbolicamente per tutta la serie-

Allora, Naruto e i suoi manga hanno accompagnato la mia infanzia, segnato la mia adolescenza (grazie al meraviglioso fandom, i forum, il narusasu, le fiere e I cosplay) e tutto il mondo legato ad esso sarà per sempre nei miei ricordi.
Si meritava 5 stelle, ma non gliele ho date per il finale, per me l’ultimo tankobon non esiste. Orribile e per le masse, poteva risparmiarselo, per cui quella mezza stella in meno.

Naruto and Gaara face a common enemy in the Akatsuki.

Naruto.

Mirjana Prodan

During the student battles, Hyuga clan members Neji and Hinata are pitted against each other, a battle made more vicious by old family grudges.

Tom van de Bruinhorst

I loved the fights, i loved Naruto's fight the most it was just genius.

FishStick 

sofi

Tired of menial tasks, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura ask for a tougher assignment. But you should always be careful what you wish for! Along with their teacher, Kakashi, the trio must now guard a cranky old man from the Land of the Waves. But Tazuna the bridgebuilder is in more danger than anyone could have imagined. And now the young ninja are too! -- VIZ Media

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Naruto, Vol. 2

Jessica

Twelve years ago the Village Hidden in the Leaves was attacked by a fearsome threat. A nine-tailed fox spirit claimed the life of the village leader, the Hokage, and many others. Today, the village is at peace and a troublemaking kid named Naruto is struggling to graduate from Ninja Academy. His goal may be to become the next Hokage, but his true destiny will be much more complicated. The adventure begins now! -- VIZ Media

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