Naruto Uncut - Box Set Vol. 1 (DVD, 2006, 3-Disc Set)

Features:

* Japanese 2.0 Language
* English 2.0 Language
* English Subtitles
* Production Art
* From Sketch to Screen Art

Audio :

Audio:
For this viewing session I began with the Japanese track. Unfortunately this series does not posses a 5.1 for either language track, for it would have benefited greatly with all the fighting scenes. The balance though is a small problem since there are points when the battle music comes on and drowns out the dialogue, especially on disc 2. There are no drop outs in either of the three discs. I also did a spot check on the English track on episode 9 Kakashi the Sharingan Warrior.

Video:
This group of episodes aired in the last quarter of 2002 and the transfer is pretty clean. The background of the forest show up exceptionally well bring the feeling of being there. The flashbacks come out with an old television feeling with the constant “snowy” black, white and gray dots. They only problem that is visible is during the mist scenes there is some spottiness especially as the mist crosses the characters.

Packaging:
This 13 episode box comes in a flimsy, metallic gold casing which holds a fold out for the three discs. On the front it has in orange Shonen Jump’s logo over the Naruto title and Uncut box set in orange paint with volume 1 inside chakra mark on Naruto’s palm. The fold out box has a single picture of Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura and Kakashi which was the original R2 art (volumes 1-4). The box is also large enough to hold the storyboard book of episode 8 without crushing either the book or the DVD foldout. The LE box also comes with a Konoha cosplay headband.

Menu:
Each of the three discs have their own menu and particular piece of background music. Disc 1 is orange with three rotating pictures of Naruto, while disc 2 is indigo with three rotating pictures of Sasuke including a awesome image of him with weapons a blazing and his sharingan out and finally disc 3 has a soft rose background and the rotating stills of Sakura. The menu responds extremely quick with the curser being a throwing star.

Extras:
There is a five minute trailer for box 2 but all the scenes stay with the end of the Wave Arc even not giving any images off the characters to come. Also Shonen Jump Home video trailers for Hikaru no Go and One Piece Alabasta arc DVDs. A flip through page of Shonen Jump manga images from both regular Jump and advance series lines as well as the complete monthly Jump too. There are also English credits on an orange background with no music. Eight pages of production art of eight different characters from Naruto to Sexy Ninjutsu. The highlight of the special features is the eight sketch to screen clips from episode 1, where you can see the story boards on the screen and then activate the clip itself to see it in motion.

Naruto is a very entertaining (but overly long) anime. It's marked as T or T+, and does contain blood, some language, and awkward (but hilarious) scenes.

The first boxed set, whether you get one that is special edition or regular, doesn't come with many extras for the price. (As to be expected of an import) However, Naruto is worth the money, in my opinion, because of the characters, stories, and action of the series. I suggest watching it in original Japanese language, because the English dubbing doesn't match with the mouth movements perfectly, and the content seems to be dumbed down slightly to appeal to younger audiences.

BEST ANIME EVER!!! Naruto is the best and this DVD box set has it all if your a Naruto fan you want this...No you'll need this. Best never before seen stuff exrtas and more. Just sit back grab your popcorn and have fun

Naruto is an anime pretty much EVERY anime fan has watched or at least has heard about. It's an action packed adventure story with ninjas! What more can you ask for? Naruto is definatly an anime collection any fan of anime would be happy with owning.

This 13-episode collection covers the beginning of the series through most of their first mission. For anyone who missed the chance to see these early episodes of their favorite ninja in action, buy this collection because you will enjoy it. Its the best way to really understand the roots of the series, such as the ranking hierarchys, Naruto's gift (or curse, depending on how you look at it), and the early antics of Squad 7. I highly reccomend this collection for all Naruto fans or those interested in learning more about the series, believe it!