The mythology of the Tailed Beasts and their Jinchuriki is central to the Naruto story, but you don't need a catchy song to remember them all.

How Japanese folklore inspired one of anime’s most iconic characters Naruto Uzumaki is a global anime character royalty. Behind all those crazy battles and high-energy jutsus, there’s a richer story ...

Ahmed Rehan Nasir is a contributor from Pakistan. With a Psych degree in hand, Rehan has a knack for picking apart anime and dissecting characters. When he isn't writing features, you'll probably find ...

This arc introduces us to Sora, an angry young monk with wind abilities who struggles to fit in – much like Naruto himself. What starts as a rivalry between the two turns into friendship as stolen ...