A common debate among fans of anime and manga is which of the two is more often superior. For Narutomany fans seem to be divided on this argument, although there are indeed scenes in the anime that many would admit were more clearly depicted, while the opposite is also true.
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There are many scenes that were depicted more vividly in Naruto manga than in anime. Sometimes the artists would have more time to focus on a panel in the manga, rather than having to worry about quickly filling up the entire 20 minutes of an episode in the anime. Here are six scenes that particularly shined better in Naruto manga rather than anime.
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madara vs. The Shinobi Alliance
An untouchable opponent
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One man against thousands
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Manga's choreography depicts more impactful scenes
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More expressive emotions on each character
In the anime, the battle between Madara and the entire Shinobi Alliance shows Madara immediately running towards the large group without much focus on his facial expression. Most of the scene is zoomed out, and Madara is just kicking and slashing his way through the fight in typical anime fashion. The scene doesn't really stand out as a particularly memorable one, instead just giving viewers a quick summary of what's going on.
But in Naruto manga, readers get to sit with the sheer power of Madara from only a few panels. Most of them are broad and depict Madara as one man against thousands, showing how powerful he can be. The manga also shows how easily Madara can take down any shinobi, with striking moves and unforgettable scenes.
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Night Guy (Taijutsu)
A forbidden taijutsu
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Performed by Guy in the anime and manga
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Can be used after opening the eight gates
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Causes massive destruction
Night Guy is a forbidden taijutsu used by Guy i Narutoand can only be used after all eight gates have been opened. When Guy uses this ability, his chakra transforms into one red dragon floating around him. The scene in the anime is really colorful and shows how powerful the attack can be, but it doesn't show how destructive it can be.
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In the manga, readers can see how bloody and painful the damage from Night Guy taijutsu is. When Guy attacks Madara, readers can see Guy's leg fully thrust into Madara's stomach, causing him to immediately spit out blood. Readers of the manga can fully focus on the attack and how it actually affects Madara and Guy, and they can also clearly see the build-up before the attack is unleashed.
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Pain's Destruction of Konoha
Pain uses Shinra Tensei
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Using devastating Shinra Tensei to destroy Konoha
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Actively looked for Naruto among the villagers
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The Shinra Tensei ability can also be used by Sasuke
When Pain invades the village of Konoha to find Naruto, he learns that Naruto is currently at Mount Myoboku instead. Soon after, Pain chooses to unleash one Shinra Tenseiwhich completely destroys Konoha. In the anime, the scene is relatively short and does not convey the feeling of how devastating the attack is.
In it Naruto manga, readers get to see the massive scale of the Shinra Tensei ability. There is one panel in particular that shows Pain hovering high above Konoha, depicting the effect of his attack on an entire village as a single person. There is also a light aura around him when he performs Shinra Tensei, giving him an alien and untouchable appearance.
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Orochimaru vs. Hiruzen (3rd Hokage)
A truly disturbing villain
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Orochimaru revives the former 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 in Narutothey are on opposite sides and engage in a significant battle during Konoha Crush arc. In the anime, many of the scenes are just your typical anime battle, with predictable villain lines from Orochimaru and quick changes. This doesn't allow viewers to really see how both characters are feeling right now.
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In particular, the manga really shows how much this fight affects Hiruzen emotionally, as he used to train Orochimaru. The panels in the manga show his eyes and hands shaking, and we also see Orochimaru's expression, which is much more disturbing and scary. The manga panels also put more emphasis on Orochimaru's cruel actions, such as reviving the former Hokage, and tying up innocent citizens of Konoha.
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Death of Zabuza and Haku
Greater emotional impact
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Shows the unspoken bond between Zabuza and Haku
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Is one of Naruto's first enemies
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Shows Zabuza's delivery
Both Zabuza and Haku's death in Naruto is one of heavy feelings, as the two spent most of their lives protecting each other. Although Haku's death in the anime is emotional and reveals Zabuza's actual feelings for Haku (similar to a brotherhood), Zabuza's death is not as memorable.
In the manga, readers can see how bloody and gruesome Kakashi's attacks are on both Haku and Zabuza, and Zabuza gets to have a proper redemption scene. The panels showing Zabuza lying on the ground by Haku's side, with the snow and blood mixed around them, are some of the best in the manga and are incredibly emotional. Haku and Zabuza are then both taken and buried together by the team.
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Naruto Vs. Sasuke Final Battle
Friends and rivals for life
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Naruto and Sasuke fight because of opposing beliefs
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Shows their bond, both as friends and rivals
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They both end up taking significant damage
Naruto and Sasuke have a long relationship in Naruto series, having trained together since they were children to become some of them strongest shinobi. Due to Sasuke feeling that he must cut all ties to be omnipotent, a fight breaks out between him and Naruto. In the anime, the fight has a lot of flashy choreography, but lacks a little 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 hand-to-hand combat and the true extent of the damage, but there are more emotional panels that show just how desperate the two are. This is truly one of the best scenes ever created Naruto series, and it shows how intense the relationship between Naruto and Sasuke is.
