'One of the best series of all time' with more than 200 episodes now streaming on Netflix

'One of the best series of all time' with more than 200 episodes now streaming (Image: NETFLIX)

Netflix has just added a wildly popular series with over 200 episodes to its roster, poised to become your next binge-watch obsession.

First broadcast in 2002 and running for an initial five years, the franchise has spawned an even longer sequel series, numerous video games, and a global fanbase.

Born from a beloved manga series, Naruto played a pivotal role in catapulting Japanese animation into global prominence, often lauded as one of the genre's best.

The series follows the adventures of a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki from the Hidden Leaf Village, who dreams of becoming the Hokage after years of ostracisation by his peers.

However, Naruto's heroic aspirations are marred by his troubled past, specifically the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox that attacked his village and was subsequently sealed within him.

Naruto is one of the biggest anime series of all time (Image: PIERROT)

Throughout his journey, he forms close bonds with fellow ninjas such as Sakura Haruno and Sasuke Uchiha, and faces off against a variety of formidable foes and supernatural entities.

His story has captivated millions of fans globally, and Naruto consistently ranks among the top-rated animated series of all time by both critics and viewers.

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As of Sunday, December 1, it's now available for streaming at no extra charge to Netflix subscribers, making it the perfect time to join one of the world's largest fanbases.

Recently, Comic Book Resources hailed the show as the greatest anime ever, extolling its unique soundtrack, Naruto's captivating growth, memorable paraphernalia, and dynamic characters.

Their review included high praise for the series' original elements: "Fantasy anime series tend to have their own combat systems and their own energy systems to match, from Bleach's spirit energy to Jujutsu Kaisen's curse energy and Fairy Tail's magic and curses.

Over 200 episodes are now available to stream (Image: PIERROT)

"Those are all fine energy systems, but none of them can compare to the chakra system of Naruto."

Die-hard followers concur that Naruto eclipses its rivals, as one aficionado professed on Reddit: "Why Naruto is the best anime of all time in my humble opinion.

"For starters I must clarify that I think that there are only 5 Anime that can actually compete for GOAT ANIME: Hunter x Hunter, Attack on Titan, FMAB, Code Geass and Naruto. And I think Naruto is the best out of all of them."

The fan underlined distinct features such as the show's formidable antagonists, beloved characters, and impactful themes as distinguishing factors.

They also expressed an individual conviction about the anime's philosophical core, stating: "I also believe that while Naruto has many flaws, no other anime embodies better the values of willpower, hard work, and rising above the pain."

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First-time viewers are often instant converts, with one anime beginner revealing: "Naruto might be the best show I've ever seen.

"Just started 5 days ago and I'm 10 episodes into season 2. This show is amazing and I'm so excited to continue..."

One avid fan reflected on X (formerly Twitter): "Rewatching this show has put so many things into perspective. One of them is why I fell in love with it in the first place.

"Naruto is a beautifully written anime with a lot of interesting characters, captivating themes, and one of the most compelling plots."

Are you ready to dive into Naruto's epic quest for freedom?

Naruto is available to stream on Netflix.

'One of the best series of all time' with more than 200 episodes now streaming on Netflix

'One of the best series of all time' with more than 200 episodes now streaming on Netflix

'One of the best series of all time' with more than 200 episodes now streaming on Netflix

'One of the best series of all time' with more than 200 episodes now streaming on Netflix

'One of the best series of all time' with more than 200 episodes now streaming on Netflix