10 Facts About Naruto (Cartoon Anime)

Fact #1: Naruto was created by Masashi Kishimoto in 1999.

Fact #2: Naruto Uzumaki is part of Team 7 with Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and their mentor, Kakashi Hatake.

Fact #3: Naruto Uzumaki Favorite Food is ramen made by Teuchi Ichiraku.

Fact #4: Sealed inside Naruto is Kurama, the Nine-Tails Fox, a beast of immense power. Though Kurama caused destruction in the past, Naruto learns to control and tame its power and eventually befriends the mighty creature.

Fact #5: The Shadow Clone Jutsu is one of Naruto's failed jutsu during the academy

Fact #6: Naruto's name comes from Narutomaki, a swirly fish often used in ramen. The swirl is the same swirl on his headband and his belly.

Fact #7: The ideas of the Tailed Beasts are inspired by Japanese myths and culture.

Fact #8: Speaking of Japanese myths and culture, the show is also based of about Japanese myths and culture.

Fact #9: Chakra is the energy source in the show, is inspired by real-world concepts of spiritual energy. It powers various jutsu, including ninjutsu (offensive techniques), genjutsu (illusions), and taijutsu (hand-to-hand combat).

Fact #10: The anime was almost canceled after an organization complained about the high numbers of death in the series.