21 Brutal 'Naruto' Scenes That Got Seriously Watered Down In The Anime
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21 Brutal 'Naruto' Scenes That Got Seriously Watered Down In The Anime

Rowan Blake
Updated April 1, 2025 161.9K views 21 items
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Vote for the Naruto scenes that were much more brutal in the manga.

As one of the most popular shonen anime of all time, Naruto boasts some incredible fights and action scenes. However, that doesn't mean the series is safe from censorship. Naruto is a battle shonen filled with brutal scenes, so it's no surprise that the anime is heavily censored compared to the manga.

It's always interesting to compare the manga to the anime to see which scenes were omitted or altered to prevent showing graphic content. Here's a list comparing disturbing Naruto scenes from both the manga and anime.

Vote for the Naruto manga scenes that are drastically different from the anime!


  • 1

    Orochimaru's Lair

    Orochimaru's Lair
    1,116 votes
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  • 2

    Guren Obliterates Multiple Guards

    Guren Obliterates Multiple Guards
    1,869 votes
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  • 3

    Gaara Eliminates Midori And Shiba

    Gaara Eliminates Midori And Shiba
    1,903 votes
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  • 4

    Shino Does Major Damage To Zaku's Arms

    Shino Does Major Damage To Zaku's Arms
    2,529 votes
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  • 5

    Kimimaro's Kekkei Genkai

    Kimimaro's Kekkei Genkai
    2,985 votes
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  • 6

    Sasuke Pierces Naruto's Shoulder With Chidori

    Sasuke Pierces Naruto's Shoulder With Chidori
    2,034 votes
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