Why Sakura Was So Weak in Naruto (And How She's Great Despite This)

Why Sakura Was So Weak in Naruto (And How She's Great Despite This)

Decades after its initial release, Naruto continues to be among the most popular anime shows, especially on Netflix. Of course, being popular hasn’t spared it from being criticized for various reasons, and one prominent criticism revolves around Sakura and her character design. Sakura receives a lot of hate from fans, and there are plenty of complaints that she’s a useless character. If you take a look at the series overall, quite a few female c…

Naruto: Kishimoto Gender-Swapping Sasuke Would've Made Him the Best Female Character in Shonen History

To sum up Naruto’s plot in one word, it’d be complex. Yes, there’s friendship, betrayal, revelations, self-growth, and so much more. This is precisely why the series doesn’t fit into the traditional mold of Shonen. It borders between conventional and outlandish elements. We’ve got a gung-ho MC who dares to dream and wishes to achieve them someday. The pursuit of a cold and aloof rival fuels Naruto’s determination to become better. His faith in S…