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The Naruto anime series – born and turned hugely popular in Japan thanks to the manga that has sold 80 million copies in the world - has become a cult series airing in over 60 nations worldwide with a comprehensive merchandising programme in over 90 countries. The story of Naruto continues with the 3rd and 4th series that will be aired in Spain within Turner’s Telecinco 2 kids programming slot, where Naruto is expected to replicate the success of the first two series. THE STORY Naruto, a hyperactive, troublemaking class clown, has the worst grade of anyone at the prestigious Ninja Academy, but he’s determined to someday be a respected warrior and leader of his village. Against all odds, Naruto manages to graduate from the academy, and he begins his practical training in the ninja arts alongside assigned team-mates Sasuke, heir to an elite ninja family, and Sakura, a witty, sexy, independent spirit. During their adventures, the young ninjas learn the importance of friendship, teamwork, loyalty, hard work, creativity, ingenuity, and right vs wrong. Naruto is unaware of a vital secret about himself – years ago, a demonic fox shaped monster with 9 tails devastated his country. The then head of the ninja clan sacrificed himself to defeat the creature and sealed the monster’s spirit in the belly of a baby, thus saving the country. The baby grew up to be Naruto. The villagers believed him to be cursed and treated him as a pariah. They all live in a world divided by 5 powerful countries; Fire, Water, Thunder, Wind and Earth. There is a subtle balance of power between them with their main assets being their highly trained ninja warriors. In hidden villagers youngsters train both mentally and physically to become real ninjas – perhaps even the top guy – the Kage. Can Naruto become a real Ninja, overcoming his cursed fate? |
