Naruto is one of the most successful anime in the world, from the classic phase to Naruto Shippuden. In addition to the series, the Naruto movies were on the air for a long time, from the year 2002 to 2017, long 15 years. During all this time, the franchise won several Naruto movies, totaling 10 feature films. After all, it's no big surprise the amount of movies, Naruto was once one of the best-selling works. In 2008, it became the best seller in Japan with over 4 million copies, which shows how much appreciated the work has become.
In addition, we cannot rule out the undeniable loyalty of the fans, where even today, the anime is still commented on and has a loyal audience. But with all that in mind, with over 720 episodes and 10 movies, it's normal to get things a little confused inside the mind. In this case, I will list the chronological order of the Naruto movies that were so successful not only in Japan, but also in the West.
The Naruto franchise is an undeniable success, which over the years has made many people happy. The world created by Masashi Kishimoto it really is something grandiose, which has captured hearts of various ages, with the incredible story of the lonely boy with a beast sealed within him, Naruto got over it all, and managed to fulfill his dream of becoming the Hokage. Its success led the franchise to develop several products based on the original story of the manga, being led to the creation of items such as: toys, clothes, mugs, shoes, games, movies and etc.
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Check out the Chronological Order of Naruto Movies.
Next, you will check the order of the Naruto movies in chronological order. As well as, you will be able to know new adventures traveled by the protagonist of the series, Naruto.
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004)
This is the first of the Naruto films, where it is still carried out by team seven united with the original formation with Sasuke, Sakura and Naruto led by Kakashi. In it, the story revolves around the mission to protect Yukie Fujikaze, where one is behind. However, in reality the woman hides being more than that, being a princess of an island called the Land of Snow. This is a beautiful opportunity to see team seven still young and risking their lives on a mission and united.
Naruto the Movie: The Phantom Ruins at the End of the Earth (2005)
Being the second film in the franchise, it came out the year after “The Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow” in 2004. In this film we already have team seven separated, and with the participation of Shikamaru in the team. It also features the participation of Gaara and Kankuro, in the mission to recover a lost pet. But Naruto and company find themselves lost when confronted by a mysterious knight.
But, this is just the beginning of the mystery that Team 7 is about to face, as a group of robots begins to attack several locations, which made everything in a more complex and dangerous situation.
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Realm (2006)
Another film soon to follow, the third being based on the work of Masashi Kishimoto. In this movie, things get hotter than the ones mentioned above, even having parts where kurama's chakra drains. In it we can see the classic nostalgia of Naruto with the eyes of kurama, enraged above all.
Naruto Shippuden The Movie (2007)
Here begins the new journey, the transition of the new phase of Naruto, this work received the subtitle of "The Death of Naruto". This phrase was used several times, echoing in several places, promoting the feature more and more. In this plot, demons that once nearly destroyed everything are revived to cause chaos again by someone unknown. To put an end to the demons, only Shion, the guardian of the temple, can seal and prevent the resurrection of something greater.
Naruto Shippuden: Bonds (2008)
After a long time without showing up, we have Sasuke's return! And better, in the long we have a little truce, making it possible to see Sasuke and Naruto working together. The story takes place where Vila da Folha has been suffering from an attack by shinobi from the Land of Heaven. In revenge for the third ninja war where the leaf village annihilated the sky country. In this we see Naruto with Sakura and Hinata working together. And also the participation of Sasuke at the behest of Orochimaru in search of a doctor to help him perfect the technique of changing bodies.
Naruto Shippuden The Movie: Inheritors of the Will of Fire (2009)
This is the third film in the new Naruto phase. In it, the production aimed to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise. In it, it even contained a message from Kishimoto, where he wanted fans to remember the film forever.
Seeking ways to prevent the start of another war, Tsunade sends Kakashi to deal with the entire situation. But, Naruto and Sakura refuse the mission and leave their teacher aside, and go in search of him to protect him from anything at any cost.
Naruto Shippuden The Movie: The Lost Tower (2010)
Who never wanted to see Naruto and Minato work together? Before the fourth ninja war, no one would have imagined that this would be possible within the work. But in “The Lost Tower”, we can see not only Minato, but also Kakashi in his childhood. In the story, Naruto is pursued by Mukade, a renegade ninja, when he arrives at the ruins of Ouran, the enemy reveals his plans. This results in Naruto going back 20 years before it all started, and there, he meets his father, Minato Namikaze.
Naruto Shippuden The Movie: Blood Prison (2011)
This one made quite a splash, lifted the hearts of fans and gave us a taste of a good fight. Naruto is captured in this feature, where he was wrongly found guilty of attempted murder against the Fourth Raikage. Being arrested and sent to Hozūkijo, which is known as the Blood Prison. Those who enter the prison are sealed away from using jutsu and have their power stolen. In all of this, Naruto has to prove his innocence and get rid of false accusations.
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (2012)
This is a pretty remarkable movie in its own right, and it's also the first to have any involvement with the original creator of the series. Something that is only up to the publisher, but in this Kishimoto participated in the development of the script as well as the design of the characters.
The story is not much different from what we already know. But, we have the differential of having Naruto and Sasuke sent to an alternate reality, where everything happens differently. In it, Naruto still has his parents alive, bringing an emotional bond to the protagonist, Sakura on the other hand, knows Naruto's side, and sees how lonely the world can be.
The Last: Naruto The Movie (2014)
This is one of the few films from the work that was shown in Brazil, fortunately as a special case, it was broadcast in several cinemas across the country. Also, this movie, like its name, is special. Know that this is the only feature considered canonical, as it has the story directly linked to the main plot.
The movie story of Naruto takes place two years after the great final battle between Naruto and Sasuke. Here, Hanabi, Hinata's younger sister is kidnapped by Toneri Otsusuki. To rescue her, Naruto, Shikamaru, Sakura, Sai and Hinata go on a mission to stop the villain's plans, which would cause the moon to collide with the earth.
Finally, this was the chronological order of the Naruto movies, not including the new phase of the series, Boruto: Naruto Next Generation. Hope you enjoyed the content, know that you are free to comment and debate in the comments below.
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