How Japanese folklore inspired one of anime’s most iconic characters Naruto Uzumaki is a global anime character royalty. Behind all those crazy battles and high-energy jutsus, there’s a richer story ...

Cathlyn Melo is an experienced anime writer from the Philippines with a Master in Business Administration. She was once a hospital employee before deciding to pursue her passion for anime and manga ...

If you’ve ever watched Naruto, then you’ve most certainly come across the beastly nine-tailed fox named Kurama. Did you know that this fearsome beast wasn’t purely a product of the television show?