Sunday, March 25, 2012 (Naruto)

Ninja is often a famous Japanese traditional character in mangas and cartoons. Ninjas are cool since they have special skills, such as shadow clone technique. Naruto is a cartoon marketed to male audience, but why can't girls watch it? I appreciate the main character, Naruto's spirit, since he is willing to sacrifice himself in order to protect his partners and village. Though he wasn't adept in ninja skills, he gradually improved and surpassed his teachers with hard work. As I watch him grow up and become stronger, I realize the importance of friendship, cooperation, and self-sacrifice. He doesn't want to give up his best friend, Sasuke, who has desired for unlimited power and strove for a revenge against his elder brother. He admonished and warned his best friend, yet the dark, evil desire saturated in Sasuke's heart. Naruto and Sasuke are best friends but best enemies. I felt pity and sarcastic for their relationships yet understood that it was indeed a truth. Sasuke became apathetic, indifferent, and hateful. Though Naruto tried to persuade Sasuke and brought him back to the village, it was impossible since Sasuke was powerful. The plot of Naruto was winding, attractive, and mysterious. I love the cartoon so much since I always appreciate the love of brotherhood.