Naruto is one of the most popular and successful anime and manga franchises in history. As a member of what fans have dubbed Shōnen Jump 's 'Big Three' , the series has survived and even thrived in the ever shifting industry landscape for well over two decades and counting.

The series' protagonist is one of the most recognizable characters in anime history , and it seems anyone who grew up during the 2000s knew or loved Naruto . However, the series was almost drastically different. In a recent interview, Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii revealed that he began work on the Naruto anime, before later stepping away.

Legendary Ghost in the Shell Director Almost Worked on Naruto

One of Shōnen Jump's Most Popular Titles Could Have Been Drastically Different

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