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Over the years , Naruto’sSakura HarunoandRock Leehave subdue a lot both in the series and exterior of it to become two of the most beloved characters of the iconic saga of super - powered ninja . Shockingly , one person surprised by their popularity is none other than Godhead Masashi Kishimoto . It seems Kishimoto never intend either character to act the type of roles that get fans excited about them .
In 2006,Shonen Jump(US ) , the American iteration of the popular Nipponese manga anthology , Weekly Shonen Jump , interviewed Kishimoto to give his American sports fan an " up closemouthed and personal " view of their favorite manga ’s creator . As bring out in a C. W. Post of the interview byNarutoHQ , Kishimoto was demand a chain of question . Kishimoto was also inquire to expand on his thoughts regarding the popularity of Sakura and Rock Lee in theNarutofandom , even though they lacked the special powers possessed by the stars Naruto and Sasuke .
Kishimoto ’s response proved to be anything but simple or mild , in particular for the American audience for whom the interview was intended . Kishimoto was surprised that Sakura was a popular character with American fan . His reaction suggests that he wouldnot have been surprised if devotee ignore Sakura . In his second reaction , he admit to seeing how some fans might sympathise with Lee since his only ability is Taijutsu - the strictly human - based soldierlike index inNaruto . But then he doubles down on his surprisal at Sukura ’s popularity by suggesting that since she ’s " a girl " and " physically weaker " than others , it ’s only lifelike for others to feel empathy for her .
Kashimoto’s Shocking Response To A Simple Question
" Is Sakura popular in the U.S. ? Well , Lee only has Taijutsu . And as a girl , Sakura is physically weaker than the others . So I can see why it ’s easy to understand with them . They represent human weakness . "
Kishimoto ’s reaction to the question ends with the most shocking program line of all - namely thatSukura and Lee represent and symbolise human weakness- which , under his analysis , means it ’s only natural for buff to commiserate with them . Hence , their popularity . The statement is particularly disdainful considering the fact that in a story where there is so much ignorant , contemptuous , and duplicitous behaviour , Sakura and Lee stand out as two of the saga ’s kindest and most persevering characters .
Kishimoto Overlooks All the Benefits That Sakura and Rock Lee Have Added To The Naruto Legacy
This is quite a instruction from the person who make them and , one would think , would want them to be as popular as they can be , as electropositive and lift up heroes rather than as illustration of human frailty . By simply focalise his understanding of their popularity on gender and lack of innate ninja abilities , Kishimoto diminishes their status .
Sakura ’s perseverance and longanimity had as much to do with Sasuke ’s turn for the better as Naruto ’s friendship . Rock Lee ’s empathy and kindness bridge Naruto ’s adoption into the Konoha community . These are the characteristics that most enduredSakuraandRock Leewith theNarutofan base . If only they could similarly impress their own creator .
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Set two and a half long time after the events of Masashi Kishimoto ’s original anime , Naruto Shippuden continues the titular hero ’s attempts to become the best ninja in the Hidden Leaf Village and bring his former ally Sasuke Uchiha back to the light . The 500 - episode serial features the return of ally such as Sakura Haruno and Naruto Uzumaki ’s wise man Jiraiya , as well as the villainous organization Akatsuki .
Set two and a half years after the events of Masashi Kishimoto’s original anime, Naruto Shippuden continues the titular hero’s attempts to become the best ninja in the Hidden Leaf Village and bring his former friend Sasuke Uchiha back to the light. The 500-episode series features the return of allies such as Sakura Haruno and Naruto Uzumaki’s mentor Jiraiya, as well as the villainous organization Akatsuki.
Set two and a half years after the events of Masashi Kishimoto’s original anime, Naruto Shippuden continues the titular hero’s attempts to become the best ninja in the Hidden Leaf Village and bring his former friend Sasuke Uchiha back to the light. The 500-episode series features the return of allies such as Sakura Haruno and Naruto Uzumaki’s mentor Jiraiya, as well as the villainous organization Akatsuki.
