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Masashi Kishimoto’sNarutois one of the best-selling manga series of all time. With over 250 million copies in circulation worldwide, the seasoned mangaka achieved a notable feat by earning a dedicated following, particularly among Western audiences.
TheShippudenseries introduced several fan-favorite characters and unfolded many mysteries of the shinobi world. Kishimoto captivated a vast audience withShippuden,thanks to the immense success of its prequel. Several iconic characters from the originalNarutoseries, like Gaara and Itachi, became fan favorites over time, along with many others.
Despite starting as a villain, Gaara later becomes a fully redeemed hero for the rest of the series. The shift in Gaara’s personality made many viewers deeply connect with his tragic character. Interestingly, the fandom found a surprising resemblance between Gaara and the iconic Hollywood fictional character, Harry Potter, that often goes unnoticed.
The Surprising Similarities BetweenNaruto’s Gaara and Harry Potter
After enthralling fans over decades,Masashi Kishimoto‘s manga left a memorable impression on the readers. The legendary mangaka captivated countless fans of the classicNarutoseries by introducing a host of intriguing characters. Notably, Gaara Yuzawa continues to be celebrated as one of the series’ standout figures.
Like many iconic characters inNaruto, Gaara endured a tragic backstory- losing his parents at a very young age. Surprisingly, Kishimoto’s design for Gaara is now gathering a lot of fans’ attention because of his shocking resemblance to the popular Hollywood franchise,Harry Potter. Both Gaara and Harry Potter lost their mother early in life, which made many fans sympathize with their character, respectively.
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling. Throughout the series, fans found themselves deeply empathizing with our beloved young wizard. Harry was the only child of James and Lily Potter, orphaned as an infant. Having grown up without parents, Harry always felt he had no place in the world and would never be truly valued.
Much like Harry, Naruto’s Gaara faced heartbreak after his mother’s death. Following her passing, Gaara began to see himself as a threat, consumed by the pain and isolation of his loss. Naturally, the fandom was blown away by the shocking resemblance. Several fans have expressed their view of Gaara’s mother as one of the most beloved characters in the series.
Karura, from Sunagakure (The Village Hidden in Sand), was the mother of Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro, and the wife of Fourth Kazekage Rasa. Since Shukaku was sealed inside of Gaara by Chiyo, he ended up being born prematurely and tiny. From the ordeals of childbirth, Karura died after giving birth to Gaara.
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Although Gaara’s mother is hailed as the most caring mother in the series, there’s one character who frequently faces the most anger from fans for her lazy writing and irritating personality: Sakura.
Sakura Haruno: The Most Controversial Character in theNarutoSeries
From splendid storytelling to compelling characters, Masashi Kishimoto left a long-lasting impression on its viewers. Not to forget, characters like Itachi, Madara, and Obito emerged as fan favorites despite all their dark actions.
Sadly, Sakura ranks among the most controversial characters in the series. Despite being introduced as a Team 7 member, Sakura failed to attract viewers to her character. Moreover, her irritating fixation with Sasuke Uchiha made several fans dislike her character.
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Masashi Kishimoto has openly addressed his struggles in designing female characters; unfortunately, Sakura Haruno fell victim to Kishimoto’s shortcomings.
However, Sakura could haveavoided all that backlashif she followed in her mentor’s footsteps. Throughout the series, Tsunade ignores romance, dedicating her life to being a strong and capable leader in the Hidden Leaf Village. Despite being under the care of Fifth Hokage, Sakura failed to recognize her master’s most important trait, which could have shaped her character into something much more likable.
Narutoisavailable to stream on Crunchyroll.
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
