Summary

A live - actionNarutomovie is in the works , and while it could pan out well than expected , there are some serious challenge to adapting Masashi Kishimoto ’s manga and its animefor the swelled projection screen . Narutois one of the " Big Three " anime alongsideOne PieceandBleach , and its popularity make it ripe for a live - action version . However , the fact thatNarutois so well - loved is a double - abut sword . While an adjustment will have a construct - in audience , those established fan are likely to be extra decisive if the movie does n’t do the source material Department of Justice .

adapt an Zanzibar copal for live - action is no loose feat , especially one that lean heavily on fantasy elements . AsNarutotakes spot in a populace full of ninja with extraordinary abilities , it fall into this family — and raise business organisation about what a unrecorded - action iteration might look like . Even if the movie nails the optical facet of the level , it will also need to hit all the important beats . That could be another challenge , especially with an anime as encompassing asNaruto .

8Naruto’s Story Is Too Long To Tell In A Single Movie

The Film Will Need Sequels (Or Major Plot Changes)

Including the original serial andShippuden , theNarutomanga consist of a whopping 700 chapter — and the Zanzibar copal clocks in at 720 installment . Needless to say , Naruto ’s journey is a lengthy one , andit will be unmanageable to capture in a movie ’s runtime . While different arcs can be break off up across multiple flick , a theatrical run risks losing authoritative elements of the story . And that ’s assume theNarutofilm is given sequels . Unfortunately , many anime version that are incertain of getting follow - ups seek to nip the intact story into one film . This often leads to unpopular changes and a rushed narrative that loses the magic trick of the source material .

7A Movie Will Struggle With Naruto’s Huge Supporting Cast

A Naruto Movie Can’t Flesh Out All Its Characters

Even if a picture show format can cross all ofNaruto , it will sputter to flesh out the manga and anime ’s large supporting cast . Naruto , Sasuke , and Sakura are the full-grown characters , and a resilient - action moving-picture show is probable to stab into each of their motivating and goals . However , Narutofeatures a huge number of dear side quality , from wise to mentors to other young ninjas . A movie ’s runtime will require some aspects of the root fabric to be cut . The side quality ' arc will probably be first on the chop block , which is a shame . These side stories are what makeNarutogreat , and a picture would feel empty without them .

6Naruto’s World Requires A Lot Of Exposition

The World-Building Would Fare Better On TV

Like any fantasy property , Naruto ’s globe is huge and complex . Everything from the government to the ninja ' abilities will be a lot for newcomers to digest , anda movie is n’t the near formatting to present such a heavy amount of exposition . This is why fantasy narration do better on boob tube , andNarutowould probably do well as a TV show than as a motion-picture show . If a motion-picture show tries to explainNaruto ’s world - construction , it ’s likely to go into one of two problems . Either it will palpate too overwhelming for viewers and cause them to disengage , or it will make sense but feel dull and drawn out .

5Naruto’s Humor May Not Translate Well To Live-Action

The Anime’s Jokes May Feel Flat Or Awkward

Anime often features over - the - top humor , andNarutois no exception . From its master role ’s ridiculous caper to Jaraiya ’s propensity to spy on women for " research,“Narutofeatures no shortage of cartoonish sense of humor . Sakura ’s tempestuous blowup diminish into this category , too , and it ’s arduous to think any of these scenes translating well to live - military action . Naruto ’s humour would belike total off as inept or flatperformed by real actors . As the beginning textile ’s lighthearted comedy utterly balances its darker , more serious moments , it ’s a necessary part of the story . However , capturing it in a springy - activity movie will be a major challenge .

4A Live-Action Naruto Movie Will Need Great Effects And CGI

It Will Be Noticeable If Its Effects Are Cheap Or Cheesy

Naruto ’s power system and fight sequences will require a lot of CGI , andviewers are indisputable to observe if the movie habituate brassy or cheesy effects to wreak these things to life-time . From the different forms of jutsu to the Jinchūriki transformations , there are a lot of elements that will require great effects to attend as good as they do in the Zanzibar copal . Depending on the alive - actionNarutomovie ’s budget , it might be a challenge to deliver the goods on that front . Netflix’sOne Pieceis prove that even gonzo fantasy stories — like those follow a rubber son — can take care decent on - screen . However , this just put the cake higher forNaruto’smovie .

3The Anime’s Fights Are Too Drawn Out For A Film

Naruto’s Fight Sequences Will Inevitably Be Reduced

TheNarutoanime is full of action , but its most climactic moments usually consist of multiple fighting going on at the same meter . These fights drag out over the trend of multiple sequence , and it wo n’t be possible to fit them all into a film ’s runtime . The live - actionNarutowill unavoidably have to cut off some of the action from the source material , which think of chapter like the Sasuke Retrieval arc will be severely reduced . These part of the story makeNarutoa thrilling experience , and funk them down could injure the picture ’s chance of success .

2Naruto’s Two Different Parts Could Hinder Its Narrative

The Live-Action Naruto Could Feel Unbalanced

TheNarutoanime and manga are split into two part — NarutoandNaruto : Shippuden — and both have dissimilar overarching plot and villain . While incorporating Kishimoto ’s retcons into aNarutomovie serial too soon could give it an advantage , the lack of cohesion between the two portions of the tale might make the version feel unbalanced . It ’s hard to say if this could puzzle out in a movie ’s favor , giving its sequels the chance to cover different bow . However , it could leave newcomers questioning how it all comes together .

1A Naruto Movie Has To Overcome The Negativity Around Anime Adaptations

Anime Adaptations Still Have A Bad Reputation

Although Netflix ’s live - actionOne Pieceseems to be proof that the anime adaptation bane is break , it ’s much easy to adapt a long - run series for television than for the silver screen . There ’s yet to be a film adaptation as successful and well - received asOne Piece , so the live - actionNarutomay still struggle to win looker over . In general , Zanzibar copal adaptations still have a big repute , as many of them have flopped at the box office or been badly received . Even if the bouncy - actionNarutofilm overcomes all the other obstacles it confront , it will still need to convince audiences that it ’s deserving turning out to theaters for .

Itachi Uchiha

Naruto in a battle pose, throwing a kunai while he holds three more. Behind him, Kaguya and Madara can be seen.

Madara Uchiha from Naruto using his Mangekyo Sharingan

An image of Naruto looking shocked next to a group shot of Sakura, Naruto, Sasuke, Kakashi, and Iruka

Hiruzen Sarutobi as the Third Hokage in Naruto

Angry Sakura punching Naruto in the Naruto anime

Naruto Arrives To Fight Pain in Naruto: Shippuden

Image of Naruto Shippuden’s Akatsuki group standing together under a full moon. Each wearing outfits they wore before officially joining the group.