A common debate between anime and manga fans is which of the two is better more often. For NarutoMany fans seem to be divided on this argument, although there are certainly scenes in the anime that many would agree were more clearly depicted, even though the opposite is true.
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There are many scenes that were depicted more vividly in the picture Naruto manga than in the anime. Sometimes the artists would have more time to focus on one panel in the manga rather than having to worry about quickly filling the entire 20 minutes of an episode in the anime. Here are six scenes that particularly shined in the film Naruto more manga than anime.
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madara vs. Shinobi Alliance
An untouchable opponent
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One man against thousands
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Manga's choreography depicts more impressive scenes
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More expressive emotions on each character
In the anime, the battle between Madara and the entire Shinobi Alliance depicts Madara immediately running towards the large group without focusing too much on his facial expressions. Most of the scene is zoomed out and Madara is just kicking and slashing his way through the fight in typical anime style. The scene doesn't really stand out as particularly memorable, but instead just gives the audience a quick summary of what's going on.
However, in Naruto manga, readers will sit down with the sheer power that Madara possesses from just a few panels. Most of them are broad and show Madara as one man against thousands, showing how powerful he can be. The manga also shows how easily Madara is able to take down any shinobi, with flashy moves and memorable scenes.
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Night Guy (Taijutsu)
Forbidden Taijutsu
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He plays Guy in the anime and manga
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Can be used after opening the Eight Gates
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It causes massive destruction
Night Guy is a forbidden taijutsu that Guy uses Narutoand can only be used after opening all eight gates. When Guy uses this ability, his chakra changes to a red dragon floating around him. The scene in the anime is certainly colorful and shows how powerful the attack can be, but it doesn't show how devastating it can be.
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In the manga, readers can see how bloody and painful the damage caused by Night Guy's taijutsu is. When Guy attacks Madara, readers can see Guy's foot completely driven into Madara's stomach, causing him to immediately spit out blood. Manga readers can fully focus on the attack and how it will actually affect Madara and Guy, as well as being able to clearly see the lead up before the attack happens.
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Pain's Destruction of Konoha
Pain uses Shinra Tensei
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He will use the devastating Shinra Tensei to destroy Konoha
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He actively searched for Naruto among the villagers
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Sasuke can also use the Shinra Tensei ability
When Pain invades the village of Konoha to find Naruto, he discovers that Naruto is currently on Mount Myoboku. Soon after, Pain decides to unleash a Shinra Tenseiwhich will completely destroy Konoha. In the anime, the scene is relatively short and doesn't give a sense of how devastating the attack is.
IN Naruto manga, readers will see how massive the range of Shinra Tensei's ability is. There is one panel in particular that shows Pain hovering high above Konoha, depicting the impact of his attack on the entire village as a single person. There is also a light aura around him when performing Shinra Tensei, giving him an otherworldly and untouchable appearance.
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Orochimaru vs. Hiruzen (3rd Hokage)
A truly disturbing villain
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Orochimaru revives the previous Hokage during the battle
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Hiruzen is forced to fight his former student
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Hirurzen uses the Grim Reaper seal on Orochimaru
When Orochimaru meets Hiruzen again Narutothey are on opposite sides and engage in a major battle Konoha Crush arc. In the anime, most of the scenes are just your typical anime battle with predictable Orochimaru villain lines and quick changes. This doesn't allow the audience to really see how both characters feel at the moment.
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In particular, the manga really shows how much this battle affects Hiruzen emotionally since he once trained Orochimaru. Panels in the manga show his eyes and hands shaking and we also see Orochimaru's expressions which are much more disturbing and terrifying. The manga panels also put more emphasis on Orochimaru's cruel deeds, such as reviving the previous Hokage and tying up the innocent citizens of Konoha.
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Zabuza and Haku's death
Greater emotional impact
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It shows the unspoken bond between Zabuza and Haku
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He is one of Naruto's first enemies
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Shows the redemption of Zabuza
Death of both Zabuza and Haku in Naruto is one of difficult emotions, as the two have spent most of their lives dedicated to protecting each other. In the anime, Haku's death is emotional and reveals Zabuza's true feelings for Haku (much like brotherhood), Zabuza's death isn't that memorable.
In the manga, readers can see how bloody and gruesome Kakashi's attacks on both Haku and Zabuza are, and Zabuza is able to get a proper redemption scene. The panels showing Zabuza lying on the ground by Haku's side, with snow and blood mixed around them, are some of the best in the manga and are incredibly emotional. Haku and Zabuza are then both kidnapped and buried together by the team.
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The Last Battle Naruto Vs. Sasuke
Friends and rivals for life
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Naruto and Sasuke fight over opposing views
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It shows their bond, both as friends and rivals
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It ends with both of them suffering serious injuries
Naruto and Sasuke have a long relationship Naruto series who have trained together since childhood to become some of them the strongest shinobi. Due to Sasuke feeling like he has to break all bonds in order to be all powerful, a fight breaks out between him and Naruto. In the anime, the fight has a lot of flashy choreography, but lacks a bit of emotion.
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When this fight was depicted in the manga, readers experienced the devastation this battle caused to both Naruto and Sasuke. Not only do readers get to see more intense back-to-back fighting and the true extent of the injuries, but there are more emotional panels showing just how desperate the two are. This is definitely one of the best scenes that can happen in this movie Naruto series and shows how intense the relationship between Naruto and Sasuke is.
