I must confess that prior to writing this review I never gave Naruto, as an entity, a fair chance -- due mostly to the derision directed at it by my friends during their fits of anime snobbery. But I ...

Few anime are as beloved, or as notorious for filler, as Naruto: Shippuden. With over 500 episodes, the sequel to Naruto expanded the world of shinobi with unforgettable battles, emotional arcs, and ...