If you’re an avid fan of shounen like we are, finishing Naruto’s journey was one of the saddest milestones. Like many anime in the shounen genre, Naruto was lengthy and full of many emotional battles. And while Naruto’s story is told bit by bit in the new Boruto anime, it’s not quite the same. As one of the most well-known and beloved anime series, Naruto could never quite be replaced for us. It will remain a classic anime, despite the amount of sometimes pointless filler episodes. However, we do know of a few anime being released this season that have the potential to be great shounen series in their own right!
Shounen anime are directed at the younger male audience, usually teenagers. The main characters are generally around that same age group, struggling through their own trials to become something great later on in life. Naruto was a particularly impactful series because much of its audience grew up alongside Naruto, as he struggled along with his dream to become Hokage. So, what other shows this season could possibly have that same shounen draw? We here at Honey’s Anime have two different options for you!
About Naruto
- Episodes: 220
- Aired: Oct. 2002 – Feb. 2007
Naruto is a young orphan, who has been shunned by his entire village of Konohagakure because of the demon sealed inside him. Naruto struggles to gain respect from his fellow shinobi and the rest of the villagers. Yet he continues to dream that one day, he could become the Hokage of his village! Thanks to his resilience and determination to never give up, Naruto begins to win people over one by one. This hyperactive knucklehead of a ninja might just very well achieve his dream – if he can grow up a bit first!
Naruto, Black Clover and UQ Holder! are all shounen series that set out to inspire their viewers with stories of characters that struggle against all odds to achieve their goals. Although Naruto, Asta, and Touta start out as less than average in the eyes of their peers, they will find themselves through battles, friendship and incredible adventures! These characters dream big dreams against all odds. Perhaps their struggles will inspire us to reach for impossible dreams ourselves, and to never give up, despite what others may say.
Are you currently watching any of these shows this season? What is your favorite shounen anime? Let us know what you think in the comments below! And as always, stay tuned to Honey’s Anime for more suggestions on great new series!
Author: Meghan May Dellinger
Konnichiwa! I"m a writer/daydreamer who gets a little lost along the path of life from time to time. I love watching anime and playing all kinds of video games - everything from RPGs to first-person shooters. I hope to be an author someday, but until then, I"ll share my words with the world any way I can! I love making new friends, so don"t be afraid to leave a comment!
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