Naruto was the first manga I read and I took to it instantly. The great thing about Naruto is that everyone has a reason for what they do. There is a background story; an explanation for why every character is acting the way he is. This is what is so unique about Naruto: it blurs the distinction between a protagonist: always the ideal person doing things for the good of all; and the antagonist: who enjoys doing bad things just for the fun of it. You feel pity and sympathy even for the antagonists and can relate with them.

So moving on to the ratings
Story: The story moves along and develops quite well. The only problem is the length of the story. There are also lots of twists and turns and it never really leaves you bored.

Art: Nothing to complain about. The characters are well drawn and one can clearly understand what is going on even during fights.

Character: This is where Naruto really shines. As I said above the characters are really well developed and almost each of them have a solid background story, which explains pretty much how the character is and why. Also, the reactions of the characters and the way they evolve through the series is a treat to watch. It deserves more than 10/10 in this regard.

Enjoyment: There is a lot of enjoyment and at the same time many things that one can learn from the characters: Naruto's never-say-die attitude for one thing, and there are many more. At the same time, there is no place where one may feel bored. The end of almost every chapter leaves you gasping.

What I liked about it:
- The portrayal of the characters
- The really strategic and tactical battles (especially the ones of Shikamaru): Almost all fights are decided by the brain as much as by brawn.
- The storyline.

What I did not like:
- A bit long winded.
-The background stories of characters and flashbacks can get a bit repetitive.