Story - 9
First of all, this an amazingly thought out story. From the history to the jutsu (ninja abilities), it all connected so well. The provided explanations for how the characters execute their abilities, it just can't compare to one piece, with how you eat some devil's fruit and gain powers. I understand the stories are completely different, and one piece is one of my favorites, but Naruto is just so much better when it comes to being realistic, to the point that I wouldn't be surprised if there were actually ninja who could mold chakra in this world. Also, Naruto (shippuuden) is not one of those anime where the main characters are always able to win against an enemy. But that's what I love about it, and with how the main chars aren't just given massive powers from the start. They have to work for their skills. And even in the most dire situations, they aren't able to get past it.
Art - 10
Unlike "modern day" anime such as SAO, the character profiles aren't just smooshed at the mouth, nor are the nostrils just magically not there. All parts of anatomy are present! Other than that, the art is amazing, especially in battle scenes. Just watch it. You can understand what I mean.
Sound - 10
One of the main things that makes this anime so good is the ost and op... and the necessary, icky, but realistic, sound of weapons piercing flesh. The openings are really suitable to the anime, and it's a nice selection of music. Especially OP 3 (watch the anime to hear what it sounds like! don't just go to google). And then there's the sound tracks of the animation. Probably one of the best I've heard. Although each OST is suited to their situation and/or scene, it's mainly the sad tracks that wow me. They convey the perfect feeling of sorrow, whilst at the same time emulating the theme of Naruto. What I mean is, at sad moments, you feel sad, and it sounds like a typical Japanese instrument, which, in the Naruto time period, that's what people would be using. Tabun.
Character - 10
Here we go! Well, actually, to see the char development you'd have to start from Naruto, when they were actually... developing. But from the start of Naruto to Shippuuden, the characters never fail to amaze me. If you had seen Naruto, you would assume the evil characters are just evil, the side characters are just boring, and the main characters are just the epitome of justice. No. All of the characters have another side to them, and I hadn't known that until watching Shippuuden. Even the side chars. Down to their family history, all of the characters are just so well developed. I hadn't even known (***spoiler*** well it's not that important anyway) Asuma was Sarutobi-sensei's son until season 2. Not to mention, who would have thought Naruto's teacher would be some perverted hermit, instead of a clean, know-it-all peacemaker. Like Konohamaru's teacher, you know, the guy with the glasses. JK.
Enjoyment - 9
I thoroughly enjoyed the anime the whole time, EXCEPT the fillers. Definitely not the fillers. eaughh. That doesn't mean all the fillers though. I just mean those fillers that don't show any character development, just another mission, or another waste of time. But that's only a small fragment of the anime. Shippuuden that is. For those of you who have seen Naruto, remember that massive section of fillers? Again, eaughh.
Overall - 10...00000000
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