Naruto: Why the Series' Pairings Make No Sense
Summary As one of thelongest-running shonen animeof all time,Narutohas received critical acclaim and global repute. It’s clear that the series has done several things right, yet there’s one aspect that clearly lags behind the rest — romantic relationships. The show’s pairings are arguably the least liked element of the show, and fans can’t help but notice how artificial and forced these romantic subplots feel. Author Kishimoto may be well-versed at writing compelling fight scenes and sentimental backstories, but it’s obvious that romance isn’t his strong suit....