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As well as Naruto, Fairy Tail is going to be the next big thing in anime. Somehow it gives me the same feeling as I'm watching Naruto. There are a lot of characters, a lot of funny moments, and I'm looking forward to the next episode! So I think that if you like Naruto, you may like Fairy Tail too! 

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Same atmosphere, fights, funny moments. The art is very same as well.
And ya, Natsu reminds me Naruto greatly, 'cos they are both quite silly, but cute and powerful ^_^ 

report Recommended by YukiStyu

Both are shounen with heroes who are a bit slow. In Fairy Tail, Natsu is a bit more competent, but both he and Naruto serve as comic relief at times. Both Natsu and Naruto also have a strong loyalty to their friends. Both characters were also have a small sense of being cast aside because of something that happened in their pasts.  

report Recommended by dmonte

Friendship, loyalty and a mix of love is w00t these two animes have in common.
Not to mention they all have a huge variety of characters, all with differrent kewl techniques and powers. Both shows also finds a good way of mixing humor at the right time, but still manages to keep up a good suspense when needed.
Also, the three main characters have huuuge resemblances. 

report Recommended by 50-Yen

Character of both are very similar.Ninjitsu & magic looks very close to each other. 

report Recommended by arefinzz

Both talk a lot about friendship as being important, the action is also similar. Naruto is more dramatic than fairy tail though, but fairy tail makes up for this by being hilarious XD. Both are also must sees in the anime world no matter what genre you're into, to be honest if you watch anime you probably know what Naruto is anyway lol, but still Fairy Tail, in my opinion is equally as awesome! 

report Recommended by -Nikku-

Both anime have similar characters, natsu ... naruto , gray ...  sasuke ,lucy ...  sakura ,  and similar  powers like earth,wind,wather,lighting and fire magic (jutsu) ,  for example natsu use fire magic  like sasuke use fire jutsu  , erza use weapons  like swords and throw them like ninja throw there kunai   and so on.if you like fairy tail then you  certainly you will  like naruto. 

report Recommended by narutoichigo88

They way the headcharaters act is smiliar even though Naruto has a hard time fitting in and Natsu is looking for his "master". But they both tries to be the best in wath they do. 

report Recommended by Reirei94

Both have amazing characters, with both knowing the pain of losing people important to them (Naruto & Natsu). They both are hot headed and never back down from a challenge. It contains a lot of battles and awesome quotes and characters and you really should watch the both of them!  

report Recommended by SakuraDreams

Characters are very similar... both are popular shounen
Fairy Tail is way more carefree and easy-going though 

report Recommended by LordKage

The way they portray friend relation ships and the character personalities are similar. They are both action and cute comedy shows, which can turn into tear jerkers... 

report Recommended by beachqueen17

Both main characters are hot-heads and impatients.
Even female main character is same as other. 
You will not regret watching this!
Adventure + Shounen + Comedy = Fairy Tail & Naruto

 

report Recommended by wolfbankai

The cast is very similar in that they also find a way to win and never give up.
Both series are set in a similar environment (Guild Hall/Hidden Leaf Village)
Both series have the main characters going on missions to earn money and make the village/guild stronger. 
They both end up having fights with the others Guilds/Villages

Both series are very good and I highly recommend watching one if you like the other. You definitely wont be disappointed. 

report Recommended by Black60Dragon

Hot-headed, fiercely protective,  always wanting to throw down in a battle of skill... Remind you of someone? Naruto Uzumaki? But also, Natsu Dragneel from Fairy Tail.
Both characters are in search of something.
For Naruto it's a place in the village, for Natsu, it's his adoptive father the dragon, Igneel.
I believe that both animes are quite alike and with similar supporting characters (Sakura from Naruto and Lucy from Fairy tail), although the story isn't alike, both are about taking risks for friends and protecting the ones you love, while fighting for what is right. 

report Recommended by KuroYatagarasu

They both have a balance of action, suspense and comedy while maintaining a good plot. Both also showcase each character with their own background which influences their actions. 

report Recommended by Hinayushii

Both have themes that are big on family & friends. Both feature a character who used to be alone, and ends up meeting great people they care about 

report Recommended by faatimerr

Both are shounen anime that focus mostly on humor and action, as they follow a group of main characters who go on quests trying to fulfill their missions. Both have many similar elements, such as fighting techniques and power-ups, fighting tournaments etc. Both have the same vibe and atmosphere. 

report Recommended by BohemianRhapsody

Both Main Characters (Naruto and Natsu)  are Hot Heads that stick to what they believe in.   

report Recommended by HunterTD

Characters have special magical abilities.
People divided into groups (For example- Fairy Tail: the Fairy Tail guild. Naruto: the hidden leaf village.)
Some groups are good and some groups are bad.
Focus's on one particular group who fight evil.
Naruto and Natsu have similar personalities.
The groups split into smaller teams to go on missions.

Fairy Tail was without a doubt a more interesting and character/relationship building anime than Naruto. I feel that Naruto gets repetitive and there's too many filler episodes, whereas in Fairy Tail every episode is exciting and you start to feel attachment towards characters. Fairy Tail brings out more emotions in the viewer than Naruto would and the Fairy Tail music is much better than Naruto's music, however the sound track for both anime are great. read more 

report Recommended by dxscribed

both share a lead set of main chartcers that form a team to compete mission around the land 

friary tail do this buy using magic and shear will power usual causing a lot of destruction Naruto dose this buy using ninjujitsu and genjujitsu with the willpower playing a key role

report Recommended by zero260391

The adventures of Naruto and his friends will surely remind you of the characters from Fairy Tail.  

report Recommended by Rinnegan_

The main character Natsu resembles Naruto in nature.He is hot headed like naruto and is awesome. 

report Recommended by ShinMinRa_2626

Not only is Fairy Tale on its way to being one of the biggest anime series compared to Naruto, both series share the same atmosphere, fight scenes, and comedic moments. The similarity between magic and Ninjitsu in both series are also quite similar.

Taking place in an imaginary world where the Earth is inhabited by magic guilds, with each possessing their own significant abilities. One guild stands out the most as the most menacing, reputing guild in the land for completing tasks set forth before them.

Which is why a young girl named Lucy wants to join them, because they're the best at what they do and she feels she can develop very well into a mage. read more 

report Recommended by JakklL

-Both are adventurous type of anime where there is a new adventure/task they have to finish every few episodes 
-Natsu and Naruto are very similar...Both act before they think but its always either to save their friends or to simply get into a fight because they believe it's fun/want to show off
-While Fairy Tail and Naruto give off the same atmosphere Naruto may be a bit darker/serious at times  

report Recommended by Lulawliet

Both long shows which are easy to binge, there's a coherent plot with fillers and there's a dumb main character that gets stronger by almost being defeated. They save the world a couple times and the power of friendship pulls them trough 

report Recommended by xforesttree

Naruto has many of the same elements as Fairy tail, including magical/power fights, and Natsu is similar to Naruto. 

report Recommended by kawaiinat

Both are shounen anime, both have amusing protagonists, both have interesting battles but Fairy Tail tops Naruto in every way 

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Both are great shounen series with "fight for nakamas" plot, and goals characters have made their mind to accomplish. Also it looks like naruto somewhat resembles Luffy. If you enjoyed Naruto, I'm sure you will find One Piece amazing. 

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With the main characters wanting to become the best at what they do and wanting to protect those that are precious to them. Wanting to achieve their dreams, they become more powerful and meeting more friends along the way too.

(its pretty similar aside from the famous Naruto filler) 

report Recommended by lutyo4life

you can find the action piling up in this anime series as it also filled with nothing but action and adventure and many more of the Drama and comedy moments that will surely bring you to tears and laughter.... 

report Recommended by missmmg

The mood of the series is pretty similar and the goal of the main characters is to be the best in their league. That's what I noticed when I completed Naruto and began with One Piece. If you liked Naruto you might like One Piece even better.  

report Recommended by Demekuro

Two people that have their own goals and dreams. The main characters for both show are very similar. They are very clumsy, lazy, and funny, but when it comes down to protecting their friends from danger, they get serious. Both is filled with excitement, action, adventure, comedy, and fantasy.  

report Recommended by Plun

I really like onepiece because it tells the classic story of the hero archetype, i like the refreshing way in which the story is told and the way the crew overcome obstacles, i would rank naruto and onepiece joint first in my favourite animé due to the hilarious humour and  invigorating take on a well known character archetype. 

report Recommended by OtakuPrime

Shonen anime. About a young hero who wants to become the best. Similar messages about friendship and determination to reach your goals. Characters fight using their super powers to defete evil villians who stand in thier way.  

report Recommended by PirateCusman

Both have main characters that act pretty dumb/stupid.  And both act without thinking and do unexpected things. Also both main characters are willing to risk their lives for their friends.  

report Recommended by XyaoiX

If you can replace Pirates with Ninjas and vice versa, Naruto and One Piece are a lot alike with the exception of art. Naruto=Luffy (Both pretty slow and oblivious to a lot of things, but pretty badass at fighting and can be brilliant in combat), Hokage=Pirate King (Both main characters strive to be the best in the world and their dream is often looked down upon or acknowledged by various people). Both series are very humorous, deal with characteristics of friendship/teamwork and have intense fighting. 

report Recommended by Nymphetamine2791

These are both huge battle anime, where the main characters both have a huge goal, Luffy wants to find One Piece and become the Pirate King, and Naruto wants to become the best Hokage ever. Also, at the beginning of the series, Naruto and Luffy are very alike, causing mischief as they go along. Even though Luffy hasn't changed that much over all these years, Naruto has matured way more and has become more serious, now that the series is nearing it's climax. 

report Recommended by AllHailSephiroth

In both anime protagonists continue to go on a life with the dream which was defined in their childhood. And which has strongly changed their life. It helps them to meet new friends and as to overcome the difficulties arising on their way.
In both anime the main character has the promise, given to the friend, and as" likes to eat ". xD
In both anime very interesting abilities of heroes, their characters, charisma. And as the important place is borrowed with friendship and fidelity.
At both anime as there is a lot of humour, the cat well dilutes many heavy situations occuring during adventures of characters. So despite of all duration of anime to look them it is a pleasure. read more 

report Recommended by Die_Mann

Shounen, action, adventure manga, both with a main character who wants to fulfill their dreams. Both of them have many special combat elements and a similiar story line as getting new friends, win against enemys, some drama sequence etc.
All in all I find that One Piece stands more out, but give Naruto a try!
 

report Recommended by Greenmelon

Luffy is very similiar to Naruto. They´re both really childish characters with the biggest dream in mind.
Even though they act like an idiot most of the time (not a bad thing), when their friends are in danger they give all they have to save them.
There is in both an ero-dude. And there are people who were villains but eventually become nakama. 

report Recommended by Eucalyptustree16

Both are awsome shounen series,has pretty much the same premise.The idiot main character then gets serious when it's needed,comedy,action,and characters you just hate to not love -__-.One Piece is not very story driven at all but is very enjoyable,while Naruto has a developing plot after the first 13 or so episode.If you liked anyone of these check out the other you'll love it. 

report Recommended by Angra-Mainyu

Both protagonists have an ultimate similar goal they want to achieve. Fighting lots of enemies along the way and many great adventures. Humor and action are prominent in both series. If you like one you'll like the other. 

report Recommended by Jackson_H

Both have a main character that gets stronger throughout the story. Both main characters are sort of idiots. Both main characters fight to protect their comrades. There is a lot of comedy, and the fighting scenes revolve around honor and doing the right thing.

One piece is about pirates, and Naruto is about ninjas. They are both extremely long running, and they are both "gateway" anime. If you love one, then you typically will love the other one in my experience.

Both are unique in a lot of ways, and both are heavily inspired by Dragon Ball. 

report Recommended by explicit707

First of all, I started to watch both anime because of their first endings. Naruto ending is incredibly true&sad at the same time, even if - at the first sight - the story doeasn't look very smart it's deeper then you think - just watch first two seasons! One Piece first ending I also liked because of the song (it's catchy).
On the other hand it's easier to start watching One piece than Naruto, because like I said before, Naruto's story at the beginning looks pretty dumb. Much dumber than One Piece's ;D
BUT I like both these anime :) (much more Naruto <3) 

report Recommended by Patry-chan

•both are a shounen series, 
•both main protagonists are a knuckleheaded, never give up, i will conquer my goal/dream type of person
•both males as the anime progresses through each episode, collect new friends and enemies along the way towards their goal they must achieve to be the best
•both have the never give up attitude with their super natural powers, to help good and conquer evil and be the best in the world
•there dreams as kids help them progress further to be more braver/stronger/protect friends
•they are a similar in a child sense yet mature way of portraying it, with the adventure and action. 

report Recommended by Lupta

Both series are long running (lots of episodes) series that center around action and fighting. The main characters are very good and the stories are very profound. Both characters don't have their parents with them anymore. They want to become stronger . The reason i just can't stop watching these series is because you can see the characters become stronger and stronger episode after episode. 

report Recommended by Darkbow

Kind of common sense really.Along with a few other anime Naruto and One piece would be considered 2 of the 5 kings of long running anime. And by long running i mean 100 or so episodes. Anyway both anime are very similar in characters however luffy is strong but stubborn however Naruto acts dumb but when in tough situations he is quite the tactician. I'm one of those people who never really liked anime's such as death note. So yeah, it should be easy to fall in love with both anime. I will sow this however, both anime have a story which i would consider unique and leave others in the dust. Naruto may seem boring to others however it's watchable in my opinion. Where as one piece is always a laugh. read more 

report Recommended by weaselhead2

Both series involve a young character with one big dream; Naruto: to become a hokage and Luffy: to become pirate king. Both characters are also not taken seriously and doubted at first regardless of how much potential they have.  

report Recommended by KaizokoNichan

Both animes have a wonderful cast of characters and part of the big three (One Piece, Naruto, Bleach). They're both long running shonens capable of telling a great story, although it might be a bit slow at first. 

report Recommended by SIOPAOBUN

Both are awesome, inspiring, looooooooong Shounen anime series that I think every Anime fan should watch (or at least start XD) at some point in their lives. ^3^ 

report Recommended by Otaku_Kaizoku

Both main characters are very active and hyper, giving the same tone to both.
Both stories revolve around one boy putting up  a goal and trying to achieve along the course of the story.
Both are apart of the Big 3 and long running shonen battle anime.
The fights are really intense but 
naruto as more dialogue in the story.
 

report Recommended by Guap

•Both main characters in the series (Luffy from One Piece and Naruto from Naruto) share many similarities.
They also have the catch phrase where they want to be the best.
(ex. Luffy says, "He'll be the Pirate King" while Naruto says, "He'll be the Hokage"... 
•The main characters have the "never give up attitude."
•Similar genres (action, comedy, fantasy, etc.)
•Both are long series. 

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Fighting and great character development. Because of the expanse of different characters, there is bound to be one (or a couple) that instantaneously become your favorite. 

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though the styles are totally different there yet the same

every average anime watcher will find himself in a dilemma on which he should watch.. i suggest both ! 

there both funny, yet serious but then again... also Cruel and theres drama..
they both got em all :D

report Recommended by crowfield

It has action, adventure, love and even some comedy which is what makes these two anime seem so similar. But there are some differences of course, however the 2 characters kurosaki Ichigo and Naruto have extremely similar personality traits such as their will to protect those around them and their will to survive no matter what!  

report Recommended by gaaras_viper

Both main characters try to be stronger and save their friends. In both anime is a lot of fight and action. And both anime have stupid, boring fillers. ;] 

report Recommended by Kokkishin

The genres are quite alike, and they are universes where fighting is necessary for surivival. Where Naruto is more about emotions and the craft of a fictive universe, Bleach presents more extreme fighting scenes with a stench of Dragon Ball in it. Both are great animes. 

report Recommended by CaMaVan

Both main characters are stubborn but are loyal to their friends and would do anything to protect them.   

report Recommended by XyaoiX

Both series are about an outsider who tries to become stronger to protect his friends. In addition, Naruto, as well as Bleach, feature unique battles with super powers (Jutsus in Naruto and Soul Slayer attacks in Bleach).  

report Recommended by Destructor-X

Typical shounen animes. Hero with strong powers, will and many friends. Katanas, swords, battles, talking during these battles, evil organization and so on... similar, ne? 

report Recommended by Rinvee

Both have a main character that gets stronger and stronger as the show moves on. Both have an outstanding cast of support characters. Both are filled with action and all sorts of powers and blend in comedy at the right moments.  

report Recommended by FishPhoenix

These anime are just the same type. Main characters just do all their best to save the world)) an alternative reality, special supernatural abilities, interesting fights... Both anime contain all these aspects. Of course these series are really childish and rather simple, but it can help you to give a rest to your brain! So, enjoy))) 

report Recommended by dopestarrr

Both are long-running action packed TV series, with extremely similar main characters. Both Ichigo and Naruto, besides having orange/yellow hair, are not-to-bright extremely strong brute force fighters who both have next-to-no techniques besides from they're signature moves, but who prevail through sheer willpower and strength. One involves swords, the other ninjas :) 

report Recommended by joshspeagle

Both anime tells about one guy who wants to be the best and protect everyone. They start from level zero and raises to high level with training. There are awesome fights all the time and are both funny too. 

report Recommended by Atzaaa

Both are shounen and involve quite alot of violence. There is not much of a romance in it although naruto may be a bit more emotional than bleach. They both start out with a guy that is inexperienced, but as the story progresses they improve dramatically 

report Recommended by fiddleberg

Both series provide you with similar characters, who start off as newbies and as they make friends, enemies and fight their ways through, they realize they have amazing potential and learn what friendship really means! In both Bleach and Naruto, you'll harness action till you drop! 

report Recommended by CyberBounty

Naruto derives from the same plot outline as Bleach, in which Naurto starts out as a weak ninja and as the story progresses, he gets stronger and fight tougher enemies. 

report Recommended by Lamii

Both series are long running (lots of episodes) series that center around action and fighting. The main characters are very good and the stories are very profound. The main characters both start of as inexperienced but very stubborn and determined to become the best. Gradually they learn what the toll is of the world they live in while they become stronger. 

report Recommended by Darkbow

Both main characters have powers and a strong willed mind. They never give up and fight mainly for the sake of their friends (I've just described the shounen genre). Both develop their powers throughout the anime as they keep training and fighting. One as a substitute shinigami and the other one as a ninja. The cast of Bleach is older than Naruto's but the target audience is not very different so if you've watched one and are looking for something with the same feel to it, give the other a go. 

report Recommended by Rachanime

Let's start by comparing the story, both have similar shounen elements of that fighting spirit; Bleach = spiritual energy and Naruto = chakra. The Story's main protagonist seeks to become stronger after each encounter to protect their families (although in the beginning Naruto's motive is to not be seen as an outcast) The development of the protagonist is conveyed in a simple formula of finding that inner strength to overcome their opponent (speaking which both suffer inner demons to which they must also struggle against and control to unleash their full potential), however this simple formula is made entertaining by the interactions with a long list of supporting characters and the choreography of the fight scenes.

The OST is probably the most outstanding feature of both Naruto and Bleach. They both evoke this primal instinct to fight and be poised for a fight (also evident through their extensive training regimes). It's heart pounding and raises the tension/excitement factor to set the scene for some epic shounen battles. The fight/battle scenes are generally dragged out to showcase both the parties moves and special abilities but also act as its foundation to the plot. (i.e. introducing new abilities, developing new abilities or creating plot points)

The animation is solid throughout both shows, especially considering both shows' length. It certainly will not be a deterrent. However, one point to note is the amount of fillers may be an issue for a lot of viewers, to overcome this issue, I recommend seeking some great filler guides on the internet to watch the show in its canon form especially if the filler is not to your liking.   read more 

report Recommended by Saul_L

No doubt, with some strong power comes a huge responsability, the characters will face huge difficults and because a huge plot you will have to choose wich one is your favourite 

report Recommended by deadmou55

They both follow a main character who starts off as almost useless but each character gets stronger as time goes on. They each have a group of friends whose powers stem from same source of power. Both main characters have different forms that increase their power but at the price where they have to fight for control. And at some point one of the main villians becomes immortal.  

report Recommended by Tabuu1900

The main characters of both shows, Ichigo and Naruto, are quite similar in terms of personality. They are both brash, energetic and have a tough exterior, although they have a kind heart. Both shows have the main character train to become stronger and protect his friends. Overall, these anime have similar art and animation, a lot of action and similar comedy, a large cast of characters, a similar plot and an overall similar vibe. 

report Recommended by BohemianRhapsody

The two main characters, ( Naruto and Ichigo) both have sad back stories, giving them the will to help others especially their friends. They both start off as very weak and steadily surpasses their superiors one by one until everybody notices and relies on them.  

report Recommended by naruheaa2108

If you like watching shounen anime where you follow the protagonist and watch them grow throughout the anime you'll probably enjoy both series. Both protagonists grow stronger as they constantly fight tougher opponents and learn to control their unstable powers. Both series also have impressive fight scenes, Bleach with swords and Naruto with hand-to-hand combat and using special techniques called "ninjutsu". 

report Recommended by Sande

Like Naruto is provides likable and memorable voice actors (both for dubbed and original content) and is the perfect foot-in-the-door anime.  

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Both series are long running (lots of episodes) series that center around action and fighting. The main characters are very good and the stories are very profound. The powers of the different characters will surprise you every time you get to see a new one. The main characters power never seem repetative and you will always want to see the next episode right away due the high level of suspense throughout the series. 

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A lot of the time when one is explaining a popular shonen servers, one hears the word "generic" but when explaining these two anime, the word to use is "exciting". HxH and Naruto are about young boys who start their journey to complete a goal of becoming something: Naruto wants to be Hokage and Gon wants to become a great Hunter. Both anime have many different characters which are unique and memorable. Both have many arcs that tie into a meta narrative. If you are looking for a fun action/adventure anime, then these two are a good choice. 

report Recommended by TurtleHermit

both animes take place in alternative worlds filled with adventure and thrill. hunter x hunter (2011 version) is a great anime however if you like naruto only for their battles you may want to reconsider because hunter x hunter tend to focus more on the adventurous and thrill aspect of the story instead of the action of the battles (there is a great deal of fighting in it don't get me wrong! just not as much as naruto) 

report Recommended by shahrobp

I'm not very good with words, but the Chunin Exams were very similar to the Hunter Exam. Also, Gon acts similar to Naruto, and if Kurapika and Killua were one person they would be a lot like Sasuke. They have their differences, but Naruto may have been inspired by Hunter x Hunter in ways. 

report Recommended by Ayane

Both shows are action,shounen series. Naruto at the beginning(19 episode) starts with the chunnin exam whereas hunter x hunter has the Hunter exam. The fighting system of both anime are similar, naruto is based on chakra and hunter x hunter is based on "Nen" which is aura. One of the protagonists in naruto(sasuke) has similar story to one of the hunter x hunter (kurapica). I don't want to imply anything but the manga of hunter x hunter came in 1999 so make your own assumptions.  

report Recommended by vedatsvet

This is another fun shonen with likable characters and a good story. However, the filler may be a problem for some and Naruto's voice can get annoying in the dub. 

report Recommended by FlyingEevee1092

They've got a similar feeling to them, especially if you're comparing Pre-Shippuden Naruto to Hunter X Hunter. Both are good series about a young boy growing into a bad ass and it's clear that a lot of different parts of Naruto were inspired by HxH. 

report Recommended by notchoco

Both are about young boys who have dreams of becoming great, Gon (Hunter) and Naruto (Hokage). Both also have epic fight scenes and are considered shounen. 

report Recommended by ANIMEFTB

Both of these anime have similar story arc progression with a lasting quality that makes you involved with the characters. Each anime has it's own originality that I enjoyed since I didn't know what to expect next. Both of these are funny and left me smiling on more than one occasion although there are punctuations of very serious character and plot development that made me want more. Over all very good shows and you shouldn't hesitate to watch them for a full length experience. 

report Recommended by dankhomegrown

-Exams
-Young boy on a journey
-Shounen
-Red eyes
-Revenge
-Themes very similar
-Dense and happy main character
-Main character/ no parents (well...with him...)
-Tournaments
-Main character both have spikey hair?! XD 

report Recommended by Reiusa

Both are based on manga that were created around the same period and published by Shounen Jump. Both have a main protagonist who has no parents and never surrenders. They follow the main protagonist as he makes several friends, from which, one who comes from a notorious family and one who seeks vengeance for the murder of his clan. The first part of the anime follow these protagonist as they take a certain exam (Chuunin exams / Hunter exams). They also have similar villains: a shady criminal organization, and a pale man who takes an interest in the main characters and switches factions often. 

report Recommended by BohemianRhapsody

Both series starts off with a early exam in Hunter x Hunter's case it's Hunter exam and in Naruto's case it's chunin exam. Both are anime's with much fight's but there's also a huge difference between the fighting styles Hunter x Hunter's fights focuses more on tactics than Naruto's fights which is usually just a normal fight. Both are long running action shounen. Both episodes have over 100 episodes. If you have not watched either of these series then you should start with Hunter x Hunter because in my opinion Hunter x Hunter is a much better anime. 

report Recommended by StealthActivated

Both anime's share a similar main character and an alike storyline of the main protagonist seeking out power in order to become stronger  

report Recommended by All--Monsters

-Both MCs have a goal in which they have to take some sort of test (Hunter Exam/Chunin Exam)
-Both have diverse types of characters
-Both have excellent fighting/action scenes
-Both have an organized crime group (Phantom Troupe/Akatsuki)
-Both are shounen

If you like shounen with cool action scenes, you'll like both. 

report Recommended by -Heika

-Both feature young children as the main characters
-Both have a tryhard protagonist
-Both have virtually limitless 'power' possibilities (Nen and Ninjutsu) that fall into 5 or 6 classes
-Both have lots of character development 

report Recommended by thelectricow

Gon and Naruto are both very happy characters, believing in their friends and such, and their best friend is the darker type. Both story-lines can become quite serious and emotional, and the chakra part is similar too. If you like an optimistic main character both are perfect (as is One Piece). 

report Recommended by Eline_1997

Two long-running shonen series with incredibly uplifting, irreverent protagonists, a big broad world where you have to pass an exam to be recognized as a worthy practitioner of martial arts, and anime magic in the form of chakra/Nen. 

report Recommended by Treima

Hunter x Hunter is definitely an anime that every beginner should watch, very good for those looking for an anime with many episodes, unlike most anime that has 12 to 26 episodes. It is one of the best if not the best work ever done, just like the classic Naruto, but unfortunately his sequence, Naruto Shippuden, in my opinion, is a really crap. Hunter vs. Hunter has a perfect storyline with the best fights I've ever seen in life, being a dominantly shonen anime with action. 

report Recommended by RIxKhaeli

Very similar type of series. 
Follows a very similar story structure and gives off the same type vibes and feel. Naruto is heavily inspired by Hunter X Hunter and the authors of the two are close ad admire each other. 

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Masashi Kishimoto openly admits he was heavily influenced by Hunter x Hunter in creating Naruto 
Both anime have characters with abilities (Nen/Chakra) .
Both main characters want to become very strong and have a goal they are trying to reach
Both anime have humor, lots of action, concentrated on friendship and scenes that touch people emotionally  

report Recommended by gangstabrainsick

Basically Naruto is based on this anime, so they have some similarities, and both are great to watch 

report Recommended by iNVE14

The main characters are kids. They want to become stronger and has a specific goals to attain. They have powers to yet be discovered to learn and master. 

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The main protagonist from each series Naruto (Naruto) and Midoriya (BnHA) share a weakling persona in the world that they live in. They also share a dream reaching the top of their respective societies (Hokage  for Naruto and #1 Hero for Mirdoriy). Each protagonist is also paired with a much more gifted and talented rival. The setting are very different but both series revolve around students gaining the proper training, experience, and licensing needed to become a professional in their respective worlds (Ninjas in Naruto and Heroes in BnHA). Aside from the main characters the rest of the casts for both series are immense full of likeable unique characters with divers personalities, designs, and abilities. This is not limited to the heroes in either series as they both have wonderful antagonist who are also likeable and unique.  read more 

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- MC are very similar; the usual "I can do it" belief. Both aspire to reach their ultimate goal with the same mentality, that are similar to one another.
- It's the usual shounen story with a nice twist to it; heroes in BNH and ninjas in Naruto
- Many consider BNH to be the next Naruto

If you enjoyed Naruto, or miss It, Boku No Hero Academia will definitely fill the void. Bones have done an incredible job and the story is executed extremely well. Must watch. 

report Recommended by Yasuhito

Both shows focus on younger kids that have various abilities, who battle each other and go to a school to train these abilities. The style of the characterization is pretty similar along with the structure of the story.
The art is somewhat different, but both are bright and colorful and evoke a similarly exciting feeling from the viewer. 

report Recommended by vigorousjammer

This is a recommendation made based on how the MC resemble each other, and to some extent, lead how the story is going to progress. Both series featured a young boy who is shunned and looked down by society, and thus driving them to proved those stigma wrong by becoming 'the best'. It's an intriguing coming-of-age-type stories that will make you rooted for the MC in order to reach their dream.  

report Recommended by KannaAyasaki

Both MC's are weak, had a rough past and didn't had support of parents.
Both MC's want to be strong and help others
Both have a little comedy, lots of action, scenes that should touch viewers emotionally 

report Recommended by Hutai

In these two series, it’s needless to say that we get to watch the main character grow in more ways than one. While the main character in Naruto is a delinquent, and the one in My Hero Academia is a timid and polite boy, similarly they only wish for the best for the people around them. If you like a story about characters who start off with nothing and prove to everyone else that they can be something, then you’ll most likely like these.  

report Recommended by OtakuJKP

This is a common recommendation, and for a reason:

-The protagonists have that 'If I try hard, I can do it!' personality
-They both involve diverse special powers
-Both are shonen series
-Both have rivals that the protagonist strives to overcome 

report Recommended by thelectricow

Both are shonens. The MC begins as weak, but continues to grow strong as the series progresses. Although Deku isn't considered stupid, both Naruto and Deku will willingly jump into danger to achieve their dream. Deku wants to be a professional hero, and Naruto wants to be Hokage. In fact, My Hero Academia started the same year that Naruto (manga) ended, so many consider My Hero Academia to be the next naruto. 

report Recommended by stupidninja

In both series the protagonist starts as someone who is seen as weak by others and vows to become the strongest to show everyone that with hard work he can do it too. Both series have great fight scenes with characters using special abilities in them. If you enjoy watching shounen anime where the main character grows throughout the show you should like both of the series. 

report Recommended by Sande

Weak but ambitious main character on his way to reach the top and proving himself to the ones who doubted and wronged him. The main focus lies on his journey to power up, finding friends and rivalry.
(Action, Fantasy, Superpower, Shounen, Comedy) 

report Recommended by Shibuya_Akira

- The loser one
- the better one 
- the loser one tried hard to keep up the better one
- the loser one and the better one fight each other
these two anime have the same way of characters  

report Recommended by Victor9A

If you enjoyed the chunin exams then you will love BNHA. And there are a lot of other similarities these two series in regards to their characters, (character) backgrounds, and conflicts. 

report Recommended by Elfriede

Great character designs , colorful color palette , a distinct and diverse huge pool of characters , tactical battles , A school setting. It takes what made the Original Naruto series so popular and tries to recreates that magic in a Superhero genre. 

report Recommended by AnjuRatty

Both of the main characters strive to become recognised in their own rights 
Both anime have characters with quirks or abilities .
Both anime have humor, lots of action, concentrated on friendship and scenes that touch people emotionally  

report Recommended by gangstabrainsick

- Great fights
- Similar story and main character (the mc starts weak and gets stronger as he learns how to use his powers)
- Same goal to become the strongest hero/ninja
- Evil organazitaions (Akatsuki/League of villains)
 

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This new anime, Nabari no Ou is very similar to Naruto, even some animes don't go that far to have techniques that uses nature so this really have some similarities.  The main character seems to have something hidden inside that that is very powerful... 

report Recommended by y0l3itches

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Both anime feature worring ninja clans, with main character having very powerfull and somewhat evil being sealed inside them. 

report Recommended by hajil

They both use ninja themes in the series, there is also lot of action in both of them, and both main characters hold some big power inside of them. 

report Recommended by Sonja

Very very similar - main characters have something powerful inside them.
Story is about ninja and their world.
Friendship of Naruto and Gaara is just like Miharu and Yoite 

report Recommended by doorotka

Naruto was born as Jinchuuriki and the main protagonist of Nabari no Ou was born with the hijutsu which everyone wants ^^ 

report Recommended by Shishigami87

Both protagonists have a special ability that makes people chase them. Though most people would say they are completely different, both of the protagonists care deeply for the people around them and hate to see them hurt. Even to the point of giving themselves up to the people chasing them. Though Nabari no Ou is shorter than Naruto they both show that they get stronger to protect themselves and the ones around them. They are both quite similar if you think about it. 

report Recommended by crimsonpheonix

The series - though different - share a common interest with one another and that is ninjas. Ninjas with a goal to protect the ones they care about, and all in goal to stop an enemy from taking over the world or reconstructing it to their liking.

Both Nabari no Ou and Naruto hold some strong similarities in that, but also hold strong differences with each other. But a series that both should be tried.  

report Recommended by lovelyphantom

Both series tell about a ninja world. Nabari no Ou tells about the current world and Naruto has its own ninja world. In both anime, there is a guy who has the power to change the world and other people are trying to use it. Both of them want to protect their friends and the world. They are both very good anime with action, drama, comedy, and more. 

report Recommended by Atzaaa

They both share the concept "Ninja" as well as similar characters. **SPOILER**  Ramei Shimizu from Nabari no Ou swears to kill her brother who massacred the whole clan, just like Sasuke from Naruto. 

report Recommended by MaidenChina

Both are about ninja. Both have great, intense fighting scenes. Both main characters are being hunted down for what's inside of them. 

report Recommended by Deer50

Nabari no Ou is extremely similar to Naruto, one of the on;y differences is that it's not unnecessarily drawn out.
Nabari no Ou, and Naruto both have
1) A character that is emotionless on the outside, but the main character wants to save them
2) A fox spirit targeting the main character
3) A character who's older brother murdered the rest of their family
4) A doting sensei, who will do anything to protect his students
5) Ninja
6) Hidden shinobi villages
7) A scroll that the characters at one point or another, aspire to get

And much more! I apologize, it's been about 4 years since I've seen Nabari no Ou, I just remember loving it, and it's characters, but it also hitting me hard in the Naruto feels. read more 

report Recommended by Nyaominyan

Both series are about ninjas, ninja clans, and a special main character with an unstoppable, unknown power which lies within. Although Naruto is, without a doubt, much more popular, maybe a change of pace like this more underappreciated ninja show could be for your tastes. 

report Recommended by SquirrelsOfWrath

When I watched this anime, it immediately reminded me of Naruto. Mainly because of the MC having something sealed inside him & the characters being ninjas, although in Nabari no Ou ninjas live, dress and work like normal people. What made me recommend this is the similarity of the situation & past of the samurai siblings. It's reminded me of what happened to the Uchiha clan & brothers. In Nabari no Ou though, the circumstances are more forgiving & reconciliation was less complicated. There is also the element of solitude in both animes that allowed the two main characters to form a special bond. 

report Recommended by khayediaz

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-Both anime's MCs go from zero to hero slowly but steady
-Both MCs have rivals-friends they want to surpass
-Both male MCs have a similar goal they want to achieve
-Both are underestimated and they surpass the expectations of the others. 

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Main character blonde hair, weak, not talented, subject to teasing but determined to achieve his goal (Hokage for Naruto, emperor of magicians for Asta)
His rival: black hair, strong, talented, determined and mysterious (Sasuke, Yuno)
Lot of action with the use of super powers (Naruto), magic (Black Clover) 

report Recommended by TuyNOM

Rivalry between friends: Sasuke/Yuno and Naruto/Asta
Sasuke/Yuno very good at magic/ninjutsus, has the respect of all village
Naruto/Asta bad at magic/ninjutsus, village doesn't like them/respect them, they don't give up their dreams (become hokage/emperor of magicians), both have a kind of demon inside that gives them power 

report Recommended by xiliqs

Both MC have similar characteristic; never give up and uproar a lot. Both mc always think of the others and wanted to be the best of something; Naruto who wanted to be Hokage and Asta who wanted to be a Magic Emperor. Their attribute is alike, demonic attribute which people are afraid of. They are outcast of their society because they do not have things they need to live in their world; Asta with magic, Naruto with his ability. In the beginning their parents are unknown. And their biggest enemies are their own friend. And these enemies have similar character too. Both main heroines seem a little too big-mouthed. Both story grow by making the character to be acknowledged by other people by showing their somewhat of 'abnormal power' , and these acknowledgment will eventually lead them to their goal and defeating their sole enemy. Last but absolutely not least, both are typical shonen anime.  read more 

report Recommended by Puspithe

- Protagonist who's weak at first but gets stronger and stronger
- Protagonist who has some kind of unique Demonic power
- Protagonist who has the Goal to be the best. Hokage and Magus Emperor are pretty much the same. 

report Recommended by Shizuru-

Both Naruto and black clover is very similar.
-Both Naruto and asta starts as weak.
-Both has rival (Yuna and sasuke)
-Both don't know about there parents at start and is raised by someone else.
- Similar catchphrase." I will became the hokage", " I will became the Magic king".
-Both are Superpower genre
-Both has hidden Power ( Demonic).
-Both of them shout way too much.
-Both are happy-go-lucky.
-Both are super obsessed with their goals.
-Both are got rejected by the girl they like (only at beginning though) Sakura and sister lily.
-Never give up vibe.
Etc. 

report Recommended by Andhakara

This anime is similar to Black Clover, because both the main characters (Asta in Black Clover) and (Naruto in Naruto), begin at the lowest of the low, but they push themselves all the way to the top and that is ''The Wizard King'' in Black Clover and ''Hokage in Naruto". Both characters also really like screaming XD. They both never give up, were failures in the beginning and have rivals. Both animes also consist rivalry, because Naruto wants to train harder and harder to match up with Sasuke and Asta has a rival named Yuno who also aims to be ''Wizard King'' 

report Recommended by Kouka8234

Both Protagonists are working hard to achieve their dream. 

report Recommended by Sirajeddine

As well as Naruto, Black Clover is going to be the next big thing in anime. Somehow it gives me the same feeling as I'm watching Naruto.
Studio Pierrot is famously known for their work with the Bleach, Naruto, Boruto and Twin Star Exorcist series’. However, they soon might be known for another new animated production called Black Clover. The series is already being compared to other Shonen franchises such as One Piece and Fairy Tail, despite the series yet to premiere. In addition, the studio has already said that they want and expect Black Clover to be the next Naruto, as the two anime have a similar fan base.
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report Recommended by gangstabrainsick

Both anime is basicly about the same thing:
Annoying main character that is good at nothing and wanted to be the ruler.
In Naruto it's the hokage while in Black Clover it's the emperor
The main character on both anime have a "rival" who have a very different level of ability
And last but not least, Both MC posses an evil power 

report Recommended by Lord-7

Mage/Ninja
Mage King/Hokage
Asta/Naruto 
Yuno/Sasuke
Clover Kingdom/Country of Fire
Magic/Chakra

I think I understand
 

report Recommended by Huntertaku_007

The main character in both anime is weak in the beginning 
foolish who want to be the number one
has a rival who is stronger than him and has a cold personality 

report Recommended by osamajamm

Black Clover ; Asta: " I going to be the Wizard King !!!  " 
Naruto : " I'm going to be the next Hokage !! "

Must I say more ....  :)  

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Hunter x Hunter addpermalink

Both of these series follow adolescents. The main characters both follow a set goal where each is trying to prove something to someone. The character development is superb and goes into exquisite detail for everyone. Both series have specific powers or abilities that each character maintains. Action scenes are also extremely intense and well animated. 

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Aside from the stubborn-ness and will-to-succeed-no-matter-what personalities of both lead characters Naruto (Naruto) and Gon (HxH), the display of a wide range of fighting styles using a certain energy-manipulating concept (chakra for Naruto; nen for HxH), the dangerous examinations storyline (Genin/Chuunin exams; Hunter exams), and the search for an important person (Naruto's friend Sasuke; Gon's dad Jin), the quality of humor and adventure in both anime gives the viewer similar highly enjoyable experience :) 

report Recommended by Sinslash

The series have many things in common. The main character is a boy who has to pass a difficult, often life-threatening exam using jitsu/spiritual energy, and he does it with the help of his friends. There are lots of fights and many episodes are focused on training. 

report Recommended by Juxian

A little boy who goes out on a journey while finding friends, fighting against an evil organisation and is an image after his father who is an legend.  

I highly recommend this show to any Naruto fan out there. It's funny and has a really good story. The animation is good when you think of how old it is and the music is fitting. Also at some parts it feels like Naruto has adapt some things from this show like the exam and an evil organisation. 
Do I even dare to say that HunterxHunter is much better than Naruto? Well, yeah I do. 

report Recommended by Genis

A shounen with a, in my opinion, little more mature approuch than Naruto, sacrificing a little bit of fighting for a lot more psychology etc.
Also, Naruto has several influenses from this anime as far as i can see. 

report Recommended by Stroeum

Both animes start out with the characters taking exams. From there you see what hapens to them during the exams and the harsher realities of the aftermaths.  

report Recommended by idioteva

if you like Naruto than you should know that more than half the stuff in it was already taken from hunter x hunter. the most obvious is the fact that a clan of "red-eyed" people were slaughtered because of their red-eyes. thee's also the fact that there's a survivor that's bent on getting revenge and will do anything to succeed. remind you of someone?....
other than that "idea"
both main characters grew up without their parents.
both their dad's are great people.
both "act" rather than "think"
they both have a 4 main character squad (team 7 with kakashi, and than Gon's team)
both have an exam at the beginning.
both have an antagonist group that's bent on destroying the world or something related (akatsuki = the spiders) and the "red-eyes" want to find this group.
both have some sort of chakra/ki/energy related stuff that they learn
both have shounen battles and tournaments.
both have something ridiculous with them (Naruto wearing a bright orange jumpsuit while he's a ninja, and Gon fighting with a fishing rod) yet somehow their able to work with it. read more 

report Recommended by supermegasonic

the main male characters are the xcept that in naruto the guy's more idoitic and hyper but both guys are hardworking and never give up. they both also talk bout clans and enemy clan. oh and in both one guy has red eyes. i recomend this if you liked h x h 

report Recommended by sarcastic_neon

In the same way that HxH was deeply inspired by Dragonball, Naruto is deeply inspired by HxH. For one, both series make their money from their attachable characters and bright outdoor style. Second, many plot element from Naruto are almost simply ripped off HxH (chuunin exam and hunter exam, chakra abilities taken from a nen ability - the puppeteer for instance). 
However, just as HxH was more serious than DB, dropping a lot of the humour for more daunting psychological trauma, Naruto pushes that further to the point of sounding emo at time. Yet, overall, it remains light.  

report Recommended by roiphilosophe

Both Hunter x Hunter and Naruto experience the same events and similar writing, Its very clear theat Naruto is similar to Hunter X hunter with shonen style fighting,charactors , abilities ,and saga's 

report Recommended by Avato-chan

Both are based on manga that were created around the same period and published by Shounen Jump. Both have a main protagonist who has no parents and never surrenders. They follow the main protagonist as he makes several friends, from which, one who comes from a notorious family and one who seeks vengeance for the murder of his clan. The first part of the anime follow these protagonist as they take a certain exam (Chuunin exams / Hunter exams). They also have similar villains: a shady criminal organization (Phantom Troupe / Akatsuki), and a pale man who takes an interest in the main characters and switches factions often (Hisoka / Orochimaru). read more 

report Recommended by BohemianRhapsody

Masashi Kishimoto openly admits he was heavily influenced by Hunter x Hunter in creating Naruto 
Both anime have characters with abilities (Nen/Chakra) .
Both main characters want to become very strong and have a goal they are trying to reach
Both anime have humor, lots of action, concentrated on friendship and scenes that touch people emotionally 

report Recommended by gangstabrainsick

Soul Eater addpermalink

Both have the same shounen-ness to them and they both deal with characters searching for power 

report Recommended by RedBardIsCool

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They both have a light-hearted (and sometimes perverted) sense of humor, same style of drawing, same style of characters. 

report Recommended by theobviousalias

If you see black star and naruto you will find similiar clumsy character.Because they both have the same idiotic that alway's rushing into thing's without thinking first.they also have strong will & dream.That why i recomended this serial because they both funny,and if you like naruto series i confident that You also like this series.Please Enjoyed! 

report Recommended by TX-1000

The art style for Soul Eater actually is rather similar to Naruto's in the fact that it uses rather thick lines and bright, solid colours.  Even the tone of the anime is similar, adding light-hearted and funny moments in-between epic action.  Soul Eater injects a bit more humour than Naruto, but they both do a good job of relieving tension with humour at the right moments.  Both anime focus on building up the quirky characters (which are very lovable and memorable) as they progress further into their world and as they get into more fights.  Both stories are essentially following the main characters getting stronger and maturing as they strive towards their ultimate goal. read more 

report Recommended by Overcooled

Naruto relates to the character Black Star in Soul Eater very much(as mentioned by others)--the difference is that Black Star is much cooler(IMO).

 Both animes have a similar relation with the characters being mediocre at first and eventually grow stronger. Soul Eater however is fairly more organized in episodes and actually has an ending(also, it didn't exceed over 100 episodes!). 

There's lots of your humour and action just like Naruto too.

report Recommended by hakumeia

Some of the characters resembles each other like...
Black star and Naruto who thinks they're better than everyone else
Death the kid and Sasuke who are bad asses
maka and sakura who feels the need to be stronger
 

report Recommended by aprilfreak101

When watching Soul Eater i instantly thought "this is like naruto only a bit cooler" Both have characters coming out of a school where they are trained to fight at young ages and get put into dangerous situations leading to fighting some sort of ultimate evil. 

report Recommended by OzzyOtaku

There are a lot of resemblances between the two.  Some of the main characters are like main characters from Naruto.  Me and my friend joke around and try to assign a Soul Eater character to a Naruto character.  So far we have matched Kakashi, Naruto, Sasuke, Kabuto, Orchimaru, and the Mizukage.  

report Recommended by zayber

In Soul Eater, they have powerful wavelengths and they try to control it. Same as Naruto, they have strong Chakra and they have to control it.

Both anime have groups of 3: Maka, Death the Kid and Black star. And Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke.

Naruto and Black☆Star both love attention. 

report Recommended by kappermix

Soul eater is very similar to Naruto as it about groups of young people who fight. It might not be long and it might have shallower plot but it's better made with nicer sense of humour and not that long. Extreme similarities can be seen on some charachters such as Naruto and Star. 

report Recommended by JakklL

Soul Eater and Naruto are very similar because they both contain great comedy and fight scenes. When I first started watching Soul Eater, the first person that reminded me of Naruto was Black Star. They're both loud and obnoxious, but do care about their comrades intensely. Black Star also reminds me of Sasuke because they have similar back stories. Then there's Maka, who reminded me of Sakura because of their kind and caring personalities and also their tendency to punch/chop people that annoy them. There are so many other people who remind me of the characters from Naruto, but if I listed them I would probably spoil it for you.
Then there's also the comedy that made me crack up constantly. There were also some pretty heartfelt scenes and sad back stories but they weren't as sad as the ones from Naruto. Even though there aren't any couples, you will probably end up shipping a lot of the characters.
So, if you enjoyed Naruto or Naruto Shippuuden and you think there are too many episodes or you don't want to put up with lots of filler episodes, then I recommend that you watch Soul Eater! read more 

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Katekyo Hitman Reborn! addpermalink

Hokage Is the Boss.
The main charactar start to be a lonely week drop-out, No-good, but as times flow they start to grow, and become stronger, Naruto Wants to become hokage, while Tsuna which is the main charactar in Reborn, is forced to become the Boss of the strongest mafia, Vongola. 

To become a Boss Is like becoming the Hokage, The Boss's responsibility is to protect his "family" and the hokages responsibility is to protect the village. 

Comedy is a big part in Naruto, and In Hitman Reborn too, 

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Tsuna is kinda like Naruto in the begining, a loser with no much talent, comedy is playing a big part and friendship too. Later does it became more serious and much more action and  both Tsuna and Naruto becomes very strong. 

report Recommended by Maddie-tan

virtual unskilled young male lead...through struggles and training become stronger....long drawn battles which displayed alot of amazing battle strategies.. comarade with friends...both leads are the clowns (butt of jokes) 

report Recommended by sabgian

Katekyo hitman Reborn is very similar to Naruto in some ways. First is the main character. Tsuna and Naruto are both no-good at the start. Then some trainings are similar. Patience, determination and strenght are just a few. Try watching KHR to know more. Trust me, you'll love it! If not, comment me. 

report Recommended by RenzAikawaX

I have never thought that I will find any similarities in these animes (except that they are both long shounens). Those who watched Naruto and Naruto Shippuden will definitely like/love Katekyo Hitman Reborn! (but I can't promise the same if the opposite)...

Both Of The Characters:

-  Start to build their way up and develop their real personality and image from the very 0.  Naruto is a recluse, who never had any close or far frinds, because everyone is afraid to mix with him, because of his cursed mark and the rumours about beast, living inside the boy. On the other hand he is a complete looser,
who does something silly all the time, sometimes more than one silly thing at a time. He got used to living alone, and even though his new friends don't seem to like him much, that doesn't stop him for aiming to fight and achieve his goals. 
Tsuna doesn't have many friends and he is used to the live of a loner (loner, not lonely). Unlike Naruto, he has a family and couple of, well,  friendly classmates on his side, but he doesn't mind being alone at all.

- Have kind hearts, pretty much strong will when it comes to fight and definitely strong will when it comes to protect someone, and fight for justice and rescue the world.

- Are said to be leadrers. Naruto's dream is to become a Hokage and protect his friends and village, as a leader. Tsuna has to become a mafia Boss in addition to  protect his friends and family.

- Have to go through special training to gain enough experience. In addition of becoming stronger and fight for what they one day will achieve, you can see the character total transformation and how are they growing mentally and physically.

- Need to tame a *** beast.

In The Both Stories: 

- Elements like Earth, Wind, Mist, Wind, Fire, Water... are used by characters in their fighting techniques.This is adding an unique quality to each character's personality and inner power.

- The character chakra/flame has a form of an animal, which along with the elements describes their individual personality.

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report Recommended by kickoffkid

Both of the protagonist are starting as weaklings but is proven that they are the most powerful in their world. 

report Recommended by AllenWalkerNDC

Both anime feature a protagonist that is quite young
Both have great battles
Both explain battle strategies after used 

report Recommended by Amarian

Their main characters (Naruto and Tsuna) start ridiculously weak and get really strong as time flows. They also have friends that help in the journey with their different powers. Both are mainstream shounen anime. Both give you a good time, but remember, friendship is always the most important thing! If you liked one, you will definitely like the other. 

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Ao no Exorcist addpermalink

the similar are the charaters personalitys

i would have to say that Naruto and Rin are alike they are some person who likes to help others, and let them understand peoples feelings, Naruto and Rin know when people are being hurt or know that when they need someone, they know that they have to be the one to be there. Like Naruto helping Gaara, Naruto new that Gaara was like him, and the same thing went as Rin wanted to stop Ryuji making the same mistake as what he did to his own father. Everyone didn't like them, everyone knew that he had a demon in side of Naruto, and everyone called Rin a demon because he act like one. 

But i also think that Rin is like Gaara too, because people keeps calling them a demon. And that Father Fujimoto is like Naruto too because he understand Rin and Rin knows that he under stand him. 

so i would say that it's equal to equal to each character

Naruto is like Rin and Fujimoto
and Rin is like Naruto and Gaara

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Things that made Ao No Exorcist "the same" as Naruto:

- There a students that is styding on a school for becoming something
- They are on missions outside and need to survive without the teacher (tho, that episode was very exciting!)
- They can make animals and things come and help them only by saying special formula or something.
- They can bite their fingers and use their blood to make the things they get from the formula to be stronger.
- The story start's also about a boy that is borned demon and got a horrible childhood.
- The demon boy also lose his control over his demon powers, but ends with mastering it in the end.
- The boys was also found outside alone when they were babies and somebody took them home. (I'm not going to say anything more about that, because that is a very interesting story!)
- The demon boy is also in a class where he is fighting with another boy and taking about who is best etc..
- There is a old/young/good looking lady that got big boobs in both of the series.....
- The mine teacher in both series are acting the same to the mine character (Rin and Naruto)
- They both get flames when they using their power, only that the colour is different.

Now I can't think of anything more, but yea... read more 

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Both main characters have been born with powers from Evil that they will have to master in order to save the World from destruction and avoid their friends to get hurt by that same power. 

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Both protagonists are loud mouth idiots that are shunned by their peers because they're cursed with awesome and they both strive to become the best despite their stupidity and naivety. 

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They have the same protagonists who have a darker side which they initially hated but later on accepted. Both try to show others that what they really are is not the ONLY thing that defines them. 

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Both main characters were rejected as kids by their respective community and also have amazing great hidden power. 

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Both are centered around a boy who learns that he is gifted with immense demonic powers, and must find a way to control them in order to protect the people he loves. 

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Now switching the ninja world to a world with two sides, Ao no Exorcist is another anime that will remind you of Naruto because the main characters are so much alike. Rin Okumura is the illegitimate son of Satan. He was created to be a suitable vessel for Satan, so he can travel and conquer the human world. Demons can only travel between the two worlds as long as they can possess anything that exists within it. Rin, on the other hand, does not want to be associated with the demon lord and decides to become an exorcist to fight and protect their own world.

Naruto and Rin both share the quality of a helpful main character. They both feel like it is their obligation to save others away from harm, despite being born differently and being treated as trash by others. Also, they both have inner demons which they will try to learn to control over time. The concept of studying in a school and going on missions is also very familiar, just like with the Naruto series. If you are looking for a Naruto-ish character set on a much darker themed anime, you will surely enjoy Ao no Exorcist. read more 

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Dragon Ball Z addpermalink

A lot of humour, great battles, many many techniques, characters, etc. All these are features from both Animes.
The Protagonist - A smiling guy, dressed on orange/red and blue. Naruto in blond. Goku can be blond.
Both are great Anime with great batlles and many funny moments. 

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If you enjoyed the vibrant and colorful characters in dbz as well over the top action,Naruto is right up your ally 

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A lot of humour, great battles, many many techniques, characters, etc. All these are features from both anime. The protagonist—a smiling guy, dressed in orange/red and blue. Naruto is blond. Goku can be blond. Both are great anime with great battles and many funny moments. 

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Being Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball Z creator) a main inspiration for Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto marks the starting point of many anime viewers. In the 90's Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z was the Shonen anime that made a lot of people fan to the anime. In this time, Naruto is the Shonen anime that had made a lot of people fan to the anime being Naruto their first anime. Packed with a lot of action, martial arts fight (Ninjutsu) and the road to be the strongest, Naruto is an action anime that any DBZ fan would love and plus has a more thriller drama. read more 

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Kishimoto got inspired from this to make Naruto so... 

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Anime that are more popular than any other in the western world, bar Pokemon. They are both pretty predictable and generic, but a lot of fun. 

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The two are very good because, many adventures, battles and some characters and techniques remind me a lot of Dragon Ball Z, but I go more for Dragon Ball Z, because it is my favorite anime. 

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Dragon Ball addpermalink

Both are shonen, but if you've seen DB in your childhood and you're looking for something similiar to it Naruto should do. The difference is that of course Naruto has better animation (well, it was aired almost 20 years after DB). Both have many fights and both are funny. 

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Both are shonen, but if you've seen DB in your childhood and you're looking for something similiar to it Naruto should do. The difference is that of course Naruto has better animation (well, it was aired almost 20 years after DB). Both have many fights and both are funny. 

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- both shows involve a lot of fighting and comedy
- both of the main characters aren't very bright
- both have perverts in the show 

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Both are based on manga published by Shounen Jump. They both tell the adventures of a young kid, who has no parents and comes from a remote village, as he makes new friends and fights against strong enemies. Also, both anime show the main character train in order to become stronger and also participate in battle tournaments. 

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The series have a very similar premise. Both have a young protagonist who trains to become stronger while facing powerful opponents. Both series have impressive fight scenes where characters use special techniques using their inner energy. If you enjoy watching shounen series with combat in them, you'll probably like both the series. 

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Ever hear of a little series called Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z? With the main character Goku? Yeah. Luffy from One Piece Gon from Hunter x Hunter and Naruto from Naruto were both inspired by Dragon Ball's Goku. The creators say as much themselves. 

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Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi addpermalink

Same type of "leveling-up" occurs for the characters. Kenichi and Naruto are definitely similar in that there's martial arts, and both main characters start off basically sucking. Kenichi is much shorter though, so you'll be able to enjoy a feature filled show without all the fillers. 

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Both have a main-character who wants to become the strongest of all by defeating their enemies. Thanks to their friends they will come very far...

And if you want to laugh, this a good one too! 

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Both anime about to becoming strong and fighting. 

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Both fight for the justice and friendship, has the same anger type. They always be the strongest when someone close to them is in danger :)  

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Imo Naruto and Kenichi are very alike. They both strife to get stronger while using martial arts. They both have top level, weird, funny masters. Also the humor in both shows are very alike.

If you liked the comedy in Kenichi than Naruto should be the next thing to watch and vice versa. 

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if you want an anime with characters that start off weak and level up with an honorable goal   this is your similar anime to watch.....
if you are looking for an anime that stars a main character who has a good reputation of reforming the bad guys with strong motivational speeches  and emotional talk,  kenichi and naruto are two peas in a pod when it comes to that......
both main characters are outcasts  with a lot of compassion for others...
kenichi's love life is kinda like naruto    kenichi likes the main girl (miu) while a shy girl  (izumi)  likes kenichi     sorta like naruto likes sakura while a shy girl hinata likes naruto read more 

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Rekka no Honoo addpermalink

Although they are not essentially similar except for the fact that both anime has something to do with ninjas, I think that if you like Naruto you'll also like this anime. If you're a die-hard ninja fan Flame of Recca is also worth checking out. 

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D.Gray-man addpermalink

Both are animes where a crowd of heroes fight to save the world from the evil guys. If you ever watched Dragon Ball, Naruto, Bleach or any anime like these ones, you will find them pretty similar. 

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similiar type of male lead characters who have super hidden abilities that surpasses each new enemy they meet. They are rather child-like and bond quickly with people they meet. 

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The tags and genres are roughly the same, and both series are made up as universes instead of stories. Action, emotional and funny scenes are present in both animes, and you'd definitely get to like some of the characters. 

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This show is almost like Naruto. 
The relationship between Marshall Cross and Allen is similar to the relationship between the Pervy Sage and Naruto. With the masters mistreating and giving their students a hard time.
The clan of Noah is like the Akatsuki
Kanda and Sasuke are alike in their personalities, they even look alike. And they both wield swords.
Allen and Naruto are both called something like "Bean sprout" and "knucklehead". They both seem or appear to be immature but Allen is a lot more smarter and calmer.
Both shows have missions and somebody giving out those missions like the hokage and Kumoi Lee
Allen and Naruto are both weak at first but Naruto works a lot harder than Allen, whose power just levels up
Lenalee and Sakura are alike they are both useless. Though Lenalee is A LOT nicer.
Both plots have the good people have something inside that the enemy wants to take away. Like The Clan of Noah takes people innocence and the Akatsuki takes bijuu.
Both Allen and Naruto have sayings like " my ninja/whatever way", "I made a promise...".
The whole exorcist and ninja things are alike.
War
Each person who wields innocence has a different power, just like in Naruto except in Naruto you have to learn different powers, and some people can have same powers like more commonly shadow clone or ..... clones. Naruto does have some rare powers like Byakugan, Sharingan, Rinnegan the three ocular powers. 

Naruto tops D.Gray Man because the people in Naruto especially the main character are more hard working while the characters in D. Gray Man just get power.

Also Miranda lotto's episode with the recurring time in a city is just like Haruhi Suzumiya's endless eight read more 

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d.gray-man has a energetic main character [allen walker] who is a lot like the main character in naruto [naruto uzumaki], a cold-attitude friend or comrade [kanda yuu and sasuke uchiha] who has a dark past, and an energetic female character who wants to protect their friends [lenalee lee and sakura haruno]. both stories are on fighting, but are laced with humour along the series. if you liked one of them, you may like the other. i cannot guarantee that you will absolutely like it, as everyone has their own unique preferences. 

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Fullmetal Alchemist addpermalink

after picking up FMA, it's difficult in finding an anime with such a riveting storyline and appealing characters. Naruto was the series managed to satisfy a new anime craze for me. Admittingly enough the story is not as tight as FMA, there is somethign about the series which draws you in and it's worth picking up 

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with an interesting plot and surprising twists, it's a perfect anime for someone who likes a lengthy story... although it is not for the faint hearted with a few bloodied scenes.
the story starts with a confusing scene that draws the viewer in, and it explains the characters lives at an understandable pace... definitely an anime that makes you care about the characters enough that you want to shout at them to get up if they get knocked down... 
very much the way Naruto makes you feel. (at least, it makes me feel that way!)
it not just that though... this anime is laced with Japanese folklore for people who like stories with a bit of truth in them. That is... a bit anyway...
however, this is not the reason I chose to continue watching this anime. I actually love the lessons they knock into you e.g. "those who abandon their mission are scum, but those who abandon their friends are worse than scum"- Hatake Kakashi read more 

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Both fairly known Animes, character focus, and a lot of action. If you're getting into anime from Naruto, I'd suggest Full Metal Alchemist. Not only for the action, for the love, comedy, and general mood of it. 

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Both "Naruto" and "Fullmetal Alchemist" are series that easily are classified as mere fighting animes. In both cases I would disagree with the "mere"-part. Both of these animes have plenty of fights, but the also have the ability to go deeper in a way that will make them appreciated not only by adolescents, but by adults as well, and as such they both represent the cream of the crop of fighting anime. 

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Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu addpermalink

Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu and naruto have some similarities: "betrayal and friendship"

The MC have different traits but they have the same dark past, one of them is always motivated and the another want to sleep all day.
sasuke and sion are the same, both of them are good friend of MC but they have different traits  

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Saint Seiya addpermalink

Naruto was probably influenced by Saint Seiya's concept of lower class soldiers fighting and defeating those of higher hierarchy. The upper class soldiers notably underestimates their lower class opponents and are overcome. 

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Boku no Hero Academia 2nd Season addpermalink

- A lot of character with different abilities
- The main characters was weak and they become more strong with endeavor
- Good fights 1 vs 1 showing the posibilities of her abilities 
- Masters theach young boys 
 

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Katanagatari addpermalink

Both have ninja (Maniwa Ninja Corps) as well as the use of taijutsu and ninjutsu. 

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Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho addpermalink

There's seriously no way that you won't like Yu Yu Hakusho if you liked Naruto. Both shows are about a teenager who has powers and whatnot, and has to save the day from an evil menace by entering tournaments, foiling the plans of bad guys who've been planning a Machiavellian revenge scheme for years, and have to constantly pull a hidden/inner/bloodline/etc power out of their ass every few episodes. 

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Basilisk: Kouga Ninpou Chou addpermalink

the same ninjia style combat with each ninjia having his her own style but alot more less mature and fun, more comedy and silly moments, but be aware, its a very very long series which is still going 

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Slam Dunk addpermalink

There are some very similar characters in these two anime (Naruto/Sakuragi and Sasuke/Rukawa).They have similar humor.  However, Slam Dunk is a sports-anime and Naruto is about ninjas. They are both PG-13, but I think Slam Dunk has more depth. 

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Gensoumaden Saiyuuki addpermalink

Both contain characters sent on a mission, great battles, and have characters with powers. 

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Dragon Ball Kai addpermalink

Both are shounen, popular, and have fights with powered-up abilities. 

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Ninkuu addpermalink

Both "Naruto" and "Ninku" have similar plots and characters.

Their protagonist is a precocious young ninja who is misunderstood and feared by others. 

Also, both characters use similar ninja techniques (look at the picture for "Ninku's" entry; that kid definitely has a big 'ol handful of rasengan). 

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07-Ghost addpermalink

- both don't have any parents
- both sad past
- both deal with fighting 
- both have power within them like Naruto has the 9tailed fox inside of him, and Teito has the Eyes of Mikhail.
- both lost their best friends because of this evil person and both dedicated their lives to find and destroy the person
- both never had any friend until they a guy came into their life. ( naruto and sauka, and teito and Mikage.
- both great and addicting animes.
 

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Donten ni Warau addpermalink

The villains are snake-y. Pretty action-based. Happy smiley protags.
And face it... If you still like Naruto, you need new anime.  

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Ueki no Housoku addpermalink

Both are great shounen where a boy is trying to get stronger for others sake.  

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood addpermalink

Looking for another story about a hot-headed protagonist, who also happens to be short,  blonde and an orphan?
Look no further than Edward Elric and the anime series's Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist : Brotherhood.
Unlike Naruto who is searching for his place in his village, Ed is searching for something else, but both characters fight through the hardest of times to get what they're looking for.
  

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Kingdom addpermalink

Similar stories, except Kingdom have no magical or supernatural elements. Both Naruto and Xin in Kingdom are orphans. They are strong, and both have the same lack of respect for rank and formal authority. Naruto dreams about being a hokage and respected by all. Xin has the same dream, except he wants to be the greatest general. Iruka is the big-brother figure in Naruto and the first one to really see Naruto’s strength. That’s Heiki in Kingdom. He, like Iruka, isn’t not one of the overwhelmingly strong characters, but he cares about and watches over Xin. Shikamaru is the smart friend, Xin has Kario Ten and Mou Ten (And I guess Shika’s dad would be Shoheikun in Kingdom). Jiraya is Naruto’s strong mentor, but Xin has Ou Ki. I could go on much longer, like Ou Hon is the aloof and antagonistic noble in Kingdom, that might become a friend in the future, just like Neiji is in Naruto. read more 

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Pokemon addpermalink

Naruto is about a Ninja who is looked down on because he had the Demon Fox sealed inside of him. He progresses afterwards so he became famous in his home town. It's similar to pokemon because Ash wasn't good when the series started. He just had patience and was not lazy to achieve his dream, just like Naruto 

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InuYasha addpermalink

The relationship between Inuyasha and his older brother : Sesshomaru, feed with her hatred, is similar with Sasuke & Itachi.  

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World Trigger addpermalink

A lot of characters, powers and the ninjas organize themselves in a similar way than the Border 

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MÄR addpermalink

Well the charcters on these show are similar. Naruto acts like genta, Sasuke acts like Alvis, Shikamaru acts like jack, and sakura acts like snow as well as hinata.
They act the same by the way they fight, their attitude towards people, and their efforts to others as well as fight.
Naruto is similar to Genta by the way they fight, the fight even if they might not be able to win in the end. The eat alot as well like someone who likes some on else.
Sasuke is like Alvis because of their same atitude towards people. They don't wantto show any weakness toward the one the are rivals with.
 Sakura and Hinta re like Snow, because they like some one who either likes them back or dosen't. They are as similar as one can be.
Shikamaru is most like jack because they really don't feel like doing any work at all. Most people would do what they are told but these two are different because they will argue with the person and then end up doing it. They also don't feel like fighting some one stronger than them. 
They also have a nighing mother. read more 

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Anime: Qin Shi Ming Yue: Bai Bu Fei Jian

Qin Shi Ming Yue: Bai Bu Fei Jian addpermalink

-Main protagonist has similar personality and wants to become strong.
-Qin's Moon has very inspiring philsophy, some things are similar to messages within Naruto.
- Both have action, some of the fighting ways are similar.  

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Shingeki no Kyojin addpermalink

So ever since I started watching Naruto - I've read the manga, and only recently decided to give the anime a go - I've been, for some reason, unconsciously comparing it to Shingeki no Kyojin - my all-time favourite manga.

After the first episode of Naruto, I gave the show an 8. It was good. I'll give you that. The majority of anime don't get any more than a 6 from me usually. Shingeki no Kyojin, after the first episode, also got an eight. But I only changed that 8 to a 9 after the tenth Naruto episode, while Shingeki no Kyojin's eight turned into an immediate 10 after the second episode. Now, why is that? I'll try and explain.

Firstly: sfx and music. The atmosphere set up in Shingeki no Kyojin by the music accompaniments is absolutely flawless. In Naruto, I find that those things aren't as good. Some of the sfx and music are cliché. A lot of the 'touching' moments are filmed in such a terrible way that I couldn't decide if the show-makers intended us to understand it an a parodied way or a serious way. Maybe that's just me. But oh well, we all have our personal opinions.

Secondly: characters. This may be because I've read the manga previously, but I feel that the characters in Naruto, from the very first episodes of the manga, are very predictable, excepting a few choice moments. In SNK, there is no such thing. Every new development is a surprise. Every twist, every turn of the wrist and every trip decision comes as a complete shock.

Thirdly: direction of plot. One of the first things we hear Naruto say is that he wants to become the next Hokage. Since the show is named after him, we can safely assume, even from the first episode, that he will surmount all the coming obstacles and ascend to the position of Godaime no matter what obstacles lie in his path. I like the show, I really do. BUT THAT'S BORING. I don't like 'predictable' things - one of the reasons I prefer Shingeki no Kyojin. With SNK's plot, and with its developments, we have no idea whether or not killing the titans will ever be achieved. The main character's - Eren's - goal is to discover the outside world, and to do that he has to destroy the titans. He has no choice in the matter. It's that or getting killed. But with the number of deaths within the main characters and supporting characters, we could just as well safely assume that he'll get killed himself before he can even find out what the heck it was that his father left in his basement. Hell, even as I speak, Eren is being held captive in some rich guy's basement and about to be eaten by one of his best friends. And there seems to be no possible way out of it. A lot of the fans agree that it's possible he - the main character - will die. Naruto dying? Not possible. Never even considered. There can be no NARUTO without Naruto.

Fourthly: this last one is personal taste, but I tend to prefer really serious mangas/animes with very few comic relief (Sacha and Connie are two of the only comic relief characters in SNK, while ALL of Naruto's characters provide comic relief), heavy plot, manipulations, intrigues, and whatnot. I find that Naruto (the show, not the character, because Naruto Uzumaki is one of the characters I relate to the most in any anime) has TOO much comic relief, and takes TONNES away from the beauty and intensity that could be the show.

There's more, but I can't think how to put it into words. I tried my best not to give any SNK spoilers. No names.

Hope this is helpful to anyone who's been thinking the same thing or was looking for a comparison of the two. If you want to contact me to talk about this, or for any other reason, actually, then do! I'd be glad to meet someone new.

This isn't anime bashing by the way. I think the two shows are very good; I was only trying to put into words what made them different. Hope it makes you want to read whichever one you've not read/watched yet! ^^ read more

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Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon addpermalink

These 2 shows have a MC who is blonde, blue-eyed, idiotic, lazy and have a big appetite, as well as fighting to protect others. Usagi is basically Naruto if he was a magical girl. The shows also have a black haired rival (with fire powers) to the MC and an annoying pink haired girl. While not as action packed as Naruto, Sailor Moon has quite a few action scenes. Sailor Moon and Naruto are both well known long running anime. They are also good gateway shows for not just non- anime fans, but also younger audiences as well.  

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Anime: Kyoukai no Kanata Movie 1: I'll Be Here - Kako-hen

Kyoukai no Kanata Movie 1: I'll Be Here - Kako-hen addpermalink

"Naruto" and "Beyond the Boundary Movie" / "Kyoukai no Kanata Movie: I'll Be Here - Kako-hen" surround a brash young male protagonist who has a powerful being within him that can cause widespread havoc if released. The being also grants him rapid regenerative healing and other powerful abilities when provoked or under extreme conditions.

In both series, people sacrifice themselves in order to protect the protagonist in order to ensure the safety of the world. 

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Kyoukai no Kanata addpermalink

"Naruto" and "Beyond the Boundary" / "Kyoukai no Kanata" surround a brash young male protagonist who has a powerful being within him that can cause widespread havoc if released. The being also grants him rapid regenerative healing and other powerful abilities when provoked or under extreme conditions.

In both series, people sacrifice themselves in order to protect the protagonist in order to ensure the safety of the world. 

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Iron Man addpermalink

"Iron Man" and "Naruto" tell stories of a arrogant and conceited male protagonist who is seeking approval or recognition from a land filled with people who think of him as an outsider. 

However, slowly but surely, the main character is seen as a postive force through the eyes of people close to him who were affected by his selfless actions and gain the respect of people who understand the purpose behind his life goals as well as what he hopes to achieve. 

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh!: Duel Monsters GX addpermalink

Similar to Naruto, Yugioh GX is about a young kid in a fictional school where his talent starts to get recognized by everyone which later saves the day from a dangerous threat. 

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Claymore addpermalink

Both Claymore and Naruto follow the adventures of a low-ranked longshot who ends up being one of the most powerful members of the group. The moods of the shows are pretty different, but there are great fights and fun powers, so if you liked one, you might like the other. 

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Zero no Tsukaima addpermalink

-both protagonists are rejected, misunderstood and underestimated.
-both protagonists has great power within themselves and need to learn to control it
-both animes have action scenes and adventure
-both animes have super powers (zero no tsukaima has magic and naruto has jutsus) 

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Fairy Tail (2014) addpermalink

both have action, extreme comedy..... And the bond of friendship is emphasized in both.... Both will make your adrenaline rush a must to try both..... 

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Shingeki no Kyojin Picture Drama addpermalink

Attack on Titan Picture Drama isn't focused on action, and the art style is very different from Naruto.
However, the antics within it reminded me of the antics from the early episodes of Naruto. The style of comedy is almost exactly the same. It was unmistakably similar, which made me think it was worth a mention. 

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Anime: Kuusen Madoushi Kouhosei no Kyoukan

Kuusen Madoushi Kouhosei no Kyoukan addpermalink

Kuusen and Naruto both have a strong airheaded character who has to lead an inadequate team of three. Both teams have a skilled, an idiotic and an avarage character. Even their haircolour is almost the same pattern. The only difference is that in Naruto all three are flatchested. 

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Ninkuu: Knife no Bohyou addpermalink

Both anime are based on manga published by Weekly Shounen Jump. Also, Kishimoto has cited Ninku to be one of the major inspirations behind his Naruto. This can be seen in the backgrounds and abilities of the main characters: both are skilled ninja, who combine ninjutsu with martial arts. Both Fuusuke and Naruto can use clone and replacement techniques, as well as Rasengan/Kuatsuken (as called in the respective series). In both anime, the trio of main characters protect villages from evildoers. Also, they both have a similar mood and comedy. 

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Naruto: Shippuuden addpermalink

https://media.giphy.com/media/ZL2iRxhnDwtSE/giphy.gif
 
Sharingan is a strong eye thats can do like simple thing its like you have a normal eye but its op and its take chakra and its doing pain

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Garo: Honoo no Kokuin addpermalink

As much as one anime is much longer than the other, both contain that one main character with a tough past and are consumed by revenge, in addition to both containing tattoos which sort of "trigger" their rage.
Lots of action, only Naruto's action doesn't exactly come with armored suits like Garo does. 
Lastly, both animes have their protagonists, who both have hidden potentials, undergo awesome character development. 

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Dragon Ball Super addpermalink

Naruto and Dragon Ball Super are both related to martial arts: Dragon Ball Super is related to pure martial arts along with some super powers whereas Naruto is related to Ninjutsu along with some super powers. Both Naruto and Dragon Ball Super have characters who don't have much intelligence but are skillful and also characters who are arrogant and proud. Both have characters who work hard to achieve an really difficult goal. 

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Medarot addpermalink

The protagonists resemble each other because they are both funny, and also, they were the worst students in a school, but both went ahead and triumphed. 

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Saiyuuki Reload addpermalink

Goku and Naruto are able to become the demon who people fear 
Both anime have humor, lots of action, concentrated on friendship 

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Saiyuuki Reload Blast addpermalink

Goku and Naruto are able to become the demon who people fear 
Both anime have humor, lots of action, concentrated on friendship 

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Anime: Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin

Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin addpermalink

I`m really suprised no one recommeded it yet. Never giving up, surviving and chasing your dreams, no matter what - Rainbow is Naruto of real life. Make no mistake - Rainbow is heavy drama set in post war Japan, no fantastic elements here; teenage characters in both anime. I always put them one next to other.  

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Deltora Quest addpermalink

The stories are a bit different but the feel of the stories are similar. The Naruto-Sakura relationship is very similar to the Leif-Jasmine relationship and Barda is pretty similar to Kakashi. Leif is quite like Naruto in the beginnings of the series. I think if you enjoyed this series you'll enjoy the other.  

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Anime: Nanatsu no Taizai: Seisen no Shirushi

Nanatsu no Taizai: Seisen no Shirushi addpermalink

Bad filler in the middle of important arcs 

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Elfen Lied addpermalink

both shows deal with social alienation, prejudice, characters with sad pasts, brooding anti heroes, regret, revenge, betrayal, loneliness, similar emotional themes, loss of loved ones, similar sad themes, moments  and conversations that grabs your heartstrings   i havent BUT I'm sure so many have cried over both elfen lied and naruto at some point or another on so many occasions.   sasuke and naruto in some ways or others are both like  male renditions of lucy   gaara is another one like lucy          and also there's a girl with pink hair
 

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Ballroom e Youkoso addpermalink

Though genres are quite different both anime has a main character that's weak at the start, but then he meets that someone special who keeps helping MC on his way.  Nice character development, action, very engaging story.  Great animation and soundtracks.  

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Kill la Kill addpermalink

-Both are epic animes with unbelievable fighting scenes
-The relationship between Sasuke and Naruto is similar between Ryuuko and Satsuki
-Both histories are great, Naruto´s is still not ended, kill la kill is nicely ended.
-Kill la Kill is more outrageous and it´s music is better, Naruto is longer (so much more longer)
-Friends are the key of the tale in this animes 

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Manga Sarutobi Sasuke addpermalink

both anime is ninja _ both anime have The same Character (Sasuke)
both anime from the japanese Folklore 

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters addpermalink

I watched yugioh and was recommended this, assuming I wouldn't like it and yugioh would be the only anime I ever watched. Naruto is equally as good and still contains a magical element just as yugioh did. The first episode is amazing, and the second and third are good also. 

I'm about halfway through episode 4 and I thought I would recommend this to other yugioh fans looking for something else to watch. I'm alternating between the 2 now :) 

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Peace Maker Kurogane addpermalink

Both animes have a positive lead who will do anything to become stronger. Both main characters have the same basic personality, loud, impulsive, and melancholy when reflecting on his own failings. Both lost their parents at a very young age and had to grow up faster than those around them. 

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Jie Mo Ren addpermalink

Both works have the same type of humor and have charismatic protagonists. 

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Ranma ½ addpermalink

They're both about martial arts, very funny and the main character also changes into a girl once in a while XD 

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Gintama addpermalink

both talks a lot, but naruto intends to tell more of the story, while gintama is just random comedy. naruto gradually gets stronger while gintama , the protagonist is strong from the start  

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Eureka Seven addpermalink

-Both Renton and Naruto hold some massive power they dont fully understand to start off with
-also both shows have a similar comedy element revolving around the main characters' romantic incapabilities 

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Tiger & Bunny addpermalink

It might sound strange but Bunny is similar to Sasuke and Tiger is like Naruto. The most important their relationship develop in almost same way. 

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D.N.Angel addpermalink

Because both have request 2 do but they also have crushes like Naruto likes Sakura and Sakura like Sasuke and Sasuke likes Sakura 2. And Daisuke has another person inside of him.Dark Mousy.And Nruto has another thing in him.The Nine Tailed Fox.(Yeah.) *shake head* 

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Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal addpermalink

I found Yugioh ZeXal and Naruto similar by some points. First, both of them aimed for younger audience. Also, The main characters are very similar. Yuma is like Naruto, annoying, bullied, weak teenager who wants to be master at something (Yuma to become Duel Champion, Naruto to become Hogake), and of course he'll do it with many powerups and the "power of nakama". Kotori is much like Sakura, useless cheerleader. Also, Kaito is Like Sasuke. Epic cool-like rival, but sadlly he is more tsundere. The relationship of Kaito and Yuma is very similar to Sasuke and Naruto's relationship. Both anime are pretty bad. But if you liked Zexal you'll probaly love Naruto.  read more 

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Youma addpermalink

Naruto and Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma are both about ninjas. While they both have different tones (Blood Reign is horror while Naruto is Shounen action), both titles feature a rivalry between the two main character. The relationship between Hikage and Marou in Blood Reign is similar to Sasuke and Naruto. They are both filled with action and characters with crazy ninja techniques. If you like one, you will probably like the other. 
 

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Sengoku Kitan Youtouden Movie addpermalink

Both anime deal with ninjas. The main protagonist in both titles are a young ninja must learn to become stronger while trying to protect the people that they value the most. Both tiles are also action-packed anime with lots of fight scenes and characters with powerful ninja techniques. Both titles also feature a giant monster that wipe out a village that plays apart of the main protagonist's past. If you like one, you should enjoy the other.  

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Mushrambo addpermalink

The fighting and transforming is very similar. The main character is also a young boy. 

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Ginga Nagareboshi Gin addpermalink

Two of the biggest shonen titles of their respective eras. Plenty of different cool characters, ninjutsu, special attacks, constant fighting, life or death situations and above all the power of friendship and tenacity. 

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Kekkaishi addpermalink

Very similar humour, main character, who cannot concentrate on fight, but who have amazing amount of strength, hand techniques and much more... 

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s.CRY.ed addpermalink

Well they're both shonen animes about rivalry between two men, err boys.  Going further they're both between a rambunctious orphan and a serious orphan.  With much more interesting side characters and annoying female support.  So if like one you should like the other despite the differences.   

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Ou Dorobou Jing addpermalink

Jing sometimes looks smarter than Naruto, but his adventures are similar to Naruto's. If you like series concerning a young hero defeating (or try to defeat) enemies with comic elements, it's your choice. Without a common plot, Jing is more like Naruto's filler episodes, but that's not a bad thing. 

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Captain Tsubasa addpermalink

Both anime have strong male protagonist determined to fulfill his dream. Both of them will encounter many interesting friends and rivals. Their road to success wont be easy but rather filled with sweat, tears and pain. 

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Anime: Mutsu Enmei Ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki

Mutsu Enmei Ryuu Gaiden: Shura no Toki addpermalink

A shonen anime about samuria, which are good if you can't get ninjas. An awesome anime that has three story arcs. I revolves around the Mutsu clan who fight using an unarmed style called Mutsu Enmei Ryū. It has some nice battles, although they are more focused on sword play than hand to hand(the other characters are swordsmen). 

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Black★Rock Shooter (OVA) addpermalink

Stories of friendship. Mato tries her hardest to recover the bond with her best friend Yomi, just as Naruto tries to keep the bond with his dear friend Sasuke. 

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Blue Dragon addpermalink

At first glance they probably don't look like they have anything in common but both have similar characters 

two boys who both have incredible power in the form of a beast in them that they didn't know about. They learn about their power due to another intervention whose interested in helping them become stronger and helping them learn how to control the power. Both shu and naruto interest in becoming stronger leads them to find a rival in their team mate.  jiro and sasuke both have a painful past that  motivates them to fight so the can gain revenge. 

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Ga-Rei: Zero addpermalink

The tension between yomi and kagura really reminds me of Naruto and Sasuke, especially the fight at the end, which in both animes the characters fight because of their love and care towards each other.  The storyline isn't similar at all though, so you won't feel too bored watching one after the other.  

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Diamond no Ace addpermalink

The main characters are both fools who want to reach for the top of their respective fields. They usually use their innate talent and determination to break through the barriers set by their peers, who look down on them. The main characters are arrogant and see themselves in high regards. All of their teammates see themselves as on their level or above their level. There's that girl who admires the ignorant main character without their knowledge.  

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GetBackers addpermalink

GetBackers appears to have taken some inspiration from Naruto - aside from it's shonen action/ comedy nature, the protagonists Ban and Ginji share similarities with Sasuke and Naruto. Both Ginji and Naruto have spiky blond hair, and despite their goofy nature, they're very powerful fighters. Ban's Jagan also seems to be a watered down version of Sasuke's Sharingan. The relationship between Ban and Ginji is also very similar to Sasuke and Naruto's, although they have their differences.  

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Fighting Foodons addpermalink

You might think that there is not much in commen with both But there is 

They both have food in them 
They have martial arts in them 
Fighting 
Dialogue
A cute chicks   

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Himawari!! addpermalink

both have ninjas getting stronger to protect ones they love/care for 

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Metal Fight Beyblade addpermalink

Naruto is shounen anime, Metal Fight Beyblade is adventure title more for kids. However, they have much similarities. Both are about fighting, in Naruto as ninjas, in Metal Fight Beyblade in Beyblade with beys. Main male characters - Naruto and Ginga are very similar in many ways - both want to fight no matter what (most all day), they're fighting to the end, never give up etc. Both loves to eat. They have dreams - Naruto wants to become a hokage, Ginga wants to be the best blader. Both have rivals and meats many friends in their ways. Also, both animes are very exciting and gives much emotions. read more 

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Sword Art Online addpermalink

A small group of people who fight against the world. Same awesome fight with all the adrenaline, but SAO is not as funny as Naruto. 

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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann addpermalink

These series are both very inspirational and present the idea of trying your heart out to over come obstacles throughout it.  

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Free! addpermalink

Both shows have a character named Rin (Kakashi's childhood friend) and Rin  (rival of Haruka). Haruka's calm and nonchalant personality is similar to that of Sasuke Uchiha's. Finally, both main characters are very inspirational. 

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Kyou kara Ore wa!! addpermalink

 main characters have blond hair both hair and are  dumb, and full of themsevles but get serious when a friend is in danger so 
only difference Naruto develops strength and Mitsu is already strong 
and a love hate bromance going on throughout the show 

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Inazuma Eleven addpermalink

Naruto and Endou Mamoru has the same voice actors. And Inazuma eleven is Naruto jutsus(supernatural powers) and Tsubasa combined. If you love Inazuma, you should love Naruto. 

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.hack//Roots addpermalink

The interaction among the characters is the same, but above all, the drawing style is the same: the main character of Roots looks really like Sasuke of Naruto, both in drawing and mind. 

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Mawaru Penguindrum addpermalink

Almost fairytale like stories that do justice to every aspect of the story.... 

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Shaman King addpermalink

Both anime are about fighting against evil and making a dream come true
In both anime are the two main characters (yoh and naruto) serious about their mission, but they don't seem like they are 

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Mushishi addpermalink

Well, oriental setting, and with that Naruto occasionally manages to deliver the same kind of tranquil 'zen' feeling that Mushishi is completely based on. If you're into Mushishi's atmosphere and characters and don't mind the occasional martial arts sessions, then you'll like Naruto too.

Also the way the Mushi in Mushishi twist reality is sometimes similar in its weirdness to the use of Ninjutsu in Naruto. Both series' worlds therefore contain a mystical layer with them. 

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Break Blade 1: Kakusei no Toki addpermalink

the story line is not the same but the characters are very simular in looks and personality + in both animes  the main characters were best friends and then became enemies . I watch Naruto for years and when I first saw Break Blade it was the first thing that I thought was that the characters are exactly the same 

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Kyoukai no Kanata: Shinonome addpermalink

Both are set in ninja-ish village and have someone who's been ostracized because of their power. 

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