Naruto The Movie

Naruto, one of Japan's most popular manga and anime series, has gradually gained its share of popularity even in other parts of the globe. Naruto's journey started sometime in 1999 when the series was published in Shonen Magazine, followed by the release of 21 books. The comic series was animated in 2002 and featured in Cartoon Network Toonami. The movie, 'Naruto', includes the entire series in one go accompanied by a short film called 'The Great Sports Tournament in Konoha Village.' The movie is set against the backdrop of the 'Land of Snow', a small but very peaceful country which is eternally confined by snow. However, this paradise turned into a hell when Dotou Kazahana, brother of Sousetsu Kazahana, the leader of the country, ushered in a revolution and forced Sousetsu to abdicate the throne. Sousetsu died soon after; however, a few moments before his death, he hands over his heptagon crystal, a pendant made out of snow crystals, to his only daughter, Koyuki. Meanwhile, in the 'Land of Fire', Naruto is a Genin who has recently graduated from the Ninja Academy. He aspires to be the top Ninja of his country. He is currently assigned to protect Yukie Fujimi, a self-centered actress. Yukie has to shoot the last part of her current film in the 'Land of Snow'. Naruto and other Ninjas take the unwilling Yukie to the 'Land of Snow'. However, a group of three evil snow ninjas, clad in mechanical armor, attack Yukie. Amidst all this chaos lies a big suspense. What is the connection between Yukie and Koyuki? Apart from storyline, the movie also has some fantastic music to its credit. Tracks include 'Home Sweet Home', 'I love how its impossible to dislike Naruto', and 'GYU-RU-RU'.