Naruto x UT
7.3
Quality Score
0.22 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
4 / 10
Controversy
26,779
MAL Ratings
Synopsis
All-new animation offered throughout UNIQLO clothing stores in Japan on January 1, 2011. The DVD contains an exclusive version of Mayonaka Orchestra, by the Japanese rock band Aqua Timez. A limited number of the DVDs was offered as presents to people who bought UNIQLO's Naruto graphic T-shirts online or in their stores. (Source: ANN, edited)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with Naruto fans appreciating the animation and nostalgic value, while others find it shallow and commercial. Some see the short as a glimpse of what Naruto could have been without filler. Ultimately, enjoyment heavily depends on one's existing investment in the Naruto franchise.
Strengths
- High-quality animation, potentially better than the main series.
- Intense fight scenes with minimal filler.
- Evokes nostalgia for the Naruto series.
Weaknesses
- Lacks narrative depth; just a compilation of clips.
- Feels like a commercial or an average AMV.
- May be cringy or uninteresting for those not already invested in Naruto.