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When it comes to iconic fights in the shonen genre, Masashi Kishimoto’s series takes the cake. From Gaara versus Rock Lee to Might Guy versus Madara, the series has some of the legendary showdowns.
And while the original series had some epic battles, Shippuden is second to none. The series had a mix of good, bad, and ugly. This is especially true for the best and the worst duels, which happened in a single arc.
Recently, fans chose their pick for the best and the worst fight in the series. Their pick for the best fight is surprisingly similar. There was a consensus regarding the worst fight in the series.
Interestingly, it does tie well with the arc which ended up being a mixed bag in terms of its reviews. And while fans’ opinions changed through the years, they cannot shrug off the inconsistencies and irregularities.
Fans pick their best fight from Masashi Kishimoto’s series
Well-choreographed fights in the shonen genre are a rarity in itself andMasashi Kishimoto’sseries is no exception to that. Both Shippuden and the original series outlined great feats in most aspects.
This is especially true for the poetic and fluid fights in the series. In that aspect, Studio Pierrot took it up a notch with their splendid visuals. And while there are a bunch of impeccable duels in the series, only a few make the mark.
In retrospect,Kakashi and Obito’s fightis a landmark in the Narutoverse for many reasons. The comrades turned rivals are evenly matched in their duel against each other. And while it was the battle between the Sharingan, it was truly theatrical in its composition.
The flashbacks add to the non-linearity of the plot which further makes it visually appealing. No wonder fans chose this as the best pick for their favorite fight. There was, however, a caveat to that as well.
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MostRedditorsvoted for Kakashi and Obito’s duel as their favorite fight.
Conversely, Team 7 fighting Kaguya Otsutsuki remains contentious for the most part. Mainly because of the overhyping of her villainy which was dispelled later on in the series. The Fourth Shinobi World War arc is a mixed bag in most senses because of the sheer amount of plot irregularities and inconsistencies.
Fourth Shinobi World War arc remains a mixed bag inNaruto
Despite its towering popularity in the shonen genre,Narutoflatlined its aspects in most cases. This is especially true for the Fourth Shinobi World War arc which remains a mixed bag in terms of its reviews and reception.
While it showcased some of the best fights in the series, it faltered along the way. This is true for unnecessary deaths as well as inconclusiveness regarding the characters’ fate. Neji’s ending along withMight Guy’s crippled stateis one such example. But there’s more to it.
In particular, Team 7 and their showdown with Kaguya Otsutsuki left several questions unanswered. Kaguya falling for Naruto’s sexy jutsu frittered away her truepotential as a villainand reduced her to a mockery.
What’s more interesting is Sakura managing to land a blow on the character’s head. This is rather surprising considering Kaguya’s status as an Otsutsuki and her dojutsu prowess. To this date, fans deem this as one of the worst fights in the arc.
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It is interesting how Masashi Kishimoto wrote both fights in the same arc. And while one tops the chart, the other faltered in more ways than one.
Naruto: Shippudenis available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Shueisha’s Manga Plus app.
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
