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Most fans would agree thatNarutopeaked with the part one series. From character designs to fights, the series was a complete treat. Along with epic showdowns, it also gave fans the jitters of a lifetime.
The series unpacked some heavy and unsettling moments as well. And this mostly had to do with Orochimaru’s character. Besides his status as a Sannin, the character committed several atrocities in the name of experimentation. Though he may have gone too far.
As fans revisit the series, most couldn’t help but notice the disturbing details. In one such instance, Redditors expressed solidarity in their views regarding the sheer horror.
What followed was a chain of responses that outlined unsettling facts behind the events. This further points to the mangaka’s problematic approach to redemption arcs.
Narutofans revisit Orochimaru’s horrors
From bloodlust to transformations,Narutoreigned supreme in its portrayal of human horror. The series was nothing short of bone-chilling and terrifying to this date.
With medical experiments and edo tensei, the anime is a nightmare for most fans. This is especially true with the infamous Snake Sannin who terrified Konoha in more ways than one. And there’s more to it.
Orochimaruis one of the creepiest characters in the series for several reasons. But mostly, his diabolical pursuits and persona make him the most hated character. He is undoubtedly one of the most eerie characters in the series.
From human experiments to child subjects, his pursuits signify real-life horrors. The series highlighted some of the most petrifying moments from his pursuits. It isn’t his body shedding or lab experiments but something even worse.
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A Reddit threaddiscussedZaku’s sacrifice through the manga panel. It outlined disturbing details and this is how fans responded.
Part one unpacked some of the blood-curdling moments from the series. While Zaku’s death was unfortunate, what makes it even more tragic is his age.
Zaku and his teammates, Dosu and Kin, were merely 14 years old. And while the Sannin got away with his heinous crimes, it doesn’t negate one thing. And that is Kishimoto’s problematic approach to redemption.
Masashi Kishimoto and the Redemption Arc mania
From Sakura to Third Hokage,Masashi Kishimotohas been under flak for creating problematic characters. To jump on this bandwagon is the Snake Sannin, who is redeemed far too quickly. His redemption doesn’t sit well with most fans for all the right reasons.
Of all the characters in the series, Sannin’s redemption is unjust considering the crimes he committed. From child abduction and human experimentation to massacre and tomb-raiding, the list is endless. Time and time again, several fans have argued about Kishimoto’s pardoning of the character.
This holds especially true for his character inBorutocompared to his fiendish persona in the original series. From corpses to human vessels, nothing outlined horror perfectly as the original series did.
Several Redditors attributed hisredemptionto the Japanese plot devices in storytelling. While this seems ideal, it is far-fetched from reality, as with most characters in the series, including Jiraiya.
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Notably, both Sannins were outright disturbing in more ways than one. More often than not, several fans have argued about the lesser evil. And while there is lesser evil, the redemption arc simply doesn’t cut it. This is especially true with the amount of sheer horror and atrocities.
Narutois available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
