You know what, I happen to enjoy Naruto. And yes I have watched every episode for the most part, except when they have a filler season then I skip those.
Considering the definition of Anime is a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themes
It is an anime, it's certainty not the best anime ever created, it's also not the worst. The fan-base is rather irritating. But to me it seems like you guys are trying to be anime hipsters and just not liking it because it is a mainstream anime.
Issues I have with it:
- Flashbacks
- Plot progresses like frozen molasses
- Fillers with no notable reason for having them other than to make it last longer
- Inconsistent Animation quality
- Is about four times as long as it really should have been
- An inordinate obsession with sauske
- A little bit too much like Dragon Ball Z
Things I like about it:
- Some pretty cool fight scenes
- More than occasionally compelling storytelling
- an imaginative world that everything takes place in
I understand it's not everyone's cup of tea, but that doesn't mean you should be bashing everyone who watches the show.
