Naruto, Vol. 1: The Tests of the Ninja by Masashi Kishimoto Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Naruto, Vol. 1: The Tests of the Ninja
Book Review: Enthusiastically written and drawn
Summary: 5 Stars
Volume 1 of Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto begins the action-packed manga (Japanese comic) saga of a twelve-year-old boy undergoing the tests of the ninja in his home village. He is a showoff, a klutz, and an unpopular young man, yet hidden within him is a terrible power - a nine-tailed fox demon that once claimed the life of the village's greatest champion. Enthusiastically written and drawn, Naruto doesn't disappoint in terms of action yet offers a strong dose of comedy and whimsy lest it take itself too seriously. A highly enjoyable, thoroughly entertaining read, Naruto is especially commended to the attention of manga and Japanese anime enthusiasts.Book Review: Excellent - Surprising on many levels!
Summary: 5 Stars
I normally don't read shonen (boys) manga, because it just isn't my thing. BUT...after a friend loaned me this first volume, I couldn't get enough! There's a lot of character development and back story packed into this manga. The students grow and change, becoming more mature as the volumes progress.There's a good mix of action scenes and plot movement, so I think it's safe to say that there's something for just about everyone in the Naruto manga (it even has a lot of female fans!). The battles are interesting in that your favorite character (or the one who seems most likely to win) may not win. The use of extreme force is often balanced by the fact that it's a severe drain on the user. The characters need to think quickly and choose which fighting form is appropriate to the given situation, rather than just rush in haphazardly.
But all that is, in my mind, secondary to the interesting characters present in the manga. Many of them have elaborate backstories which serve to bring this story to life.
The only downside is that one of the main females is rather...well...useless. But I have a feeling that will change as she learns and grows from the trials presented her.
I can't recommend this manga highly enough!
Book Review: Excellent Manga.
Summary: 5 Stars
Six years ago I began watching the Naruto series in Japanese with English subtitles.
Six years later I still keep up with it, and now I've started to invest in the manga series.
This first book is brilliant. The art, the storyline, the characters. It is the beginning of an era, and while I remember being slightly bored by this series until the Chuunin exams, I now find these first novels to be entirely captivating. You'll meet Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura; you'll love these characters and witness their first challenge of gratuating school and becoming full-fledged ninja.
There will be scenes in the manga that didn't make the anime, and things in the anime that didn't make the manga. All in all I think it's a worthy to invest in them both. In between each chapter you will find concept art and meet the writer behind the series.
Buy this series. If it doesn't captivate you immediately have no fear because I initially felt the same way. You soon will.
Book Review: Finally, a great ninja manga for everybody!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first book in the Naruto series. In this book, we are introduced to Naruto, a troublemaking teenager who wants one thing more than anything else: To become the best ninja in the world!
This is an amazing series. At first I avoided it, thinking that it would be to boyish for my tastes, but once I started reading I couldn't put it down. The jokes are great, the art is crisp and clear, and the characters are fun and unique.
If there is any downside to this manga, it is that the pacing can be a little uneasy at some times. There are points where it drags on, as well as points where the story goes a bit fast, but aside from that this is an excellent series that should be in everyones collection.
Artwork: 8/10 Story: 9/10 Characters: 9/10 Overall: 9/10 Trying to get a friend or family member interested in manga? This is a great book for martial arts fans. Some swearing, violence (though no exploding guts or the like) make this book for ages 13 or older.
Book Review: Fox demon turned ninja!
Summary: 5 Stars
Long ago, an evil nine tailed fox demon reaked havoc on the Hokage village. When they finnaly subdued the demon, they sealed him away in the body of a newborn child named Naruto. Even though the demon is gone, the adults of the village hate Naruto and see him as a threat. And by influence of the adults, the children hate him too, and they don't even know about his past. So in order to draw some attention to himself, the orphaned Naruto always pull pranks or does some act of vandilism. He knows very well that the entire town hates him and after 12 years he finds out why.Naruto is a verry good manga created by a verry talented man. It's an action packed and hilarious story about becoming a great ninja. With many supporting charactors such as Sakura his crush, Sasuke his rival, and Kakashi his teacher the series is never boring. Kakashi is exceptionaly enjoyable as the layed back fighter who loves to read "make out paridise".
Though originaly out in shonen jump magazine, Naruto has made it on to graphic novel format so more people can enjoy it.
Well all in all Naruto is a great manga and I highly recamend it!