Naruto Shippuuden Movie 7: The Last

The film's romantic outlook has been well-received by writers. Amy McNulty of Anime News Network praised the film's more character-driven, romantic approach compared to the previous films: \"Despite the (awkward) title, the movie is not actually the final film in the franchise, but it's the last of an era and a fitting capstone for the series and its fandom\".[23] David West of Neo wrote that although The Last had characteristics in common with the original series (such as the main characters' mission to stop Toneri's plans), its well-executed focus on the romantic relationship was fairly new to the franchise.[24] According to a Toon Zone review, the film's early release (before the end of the Naruto: Shippuden anime) and new status quo in the Naruto world might confuse the audience.[25]

The first part of the Naruto anime series began airing in Japan during October 2002, and would run for 220 episodes until February 2007. Fans didn't have to wait long at all for the Naruto: Shippuden sequel series, which debuted in Japan during February 2007, and lasted an epic 500 episodes before wrapping up in suitably climactic fashion. The English-dubbed version of Naruto arrived in the U.S. in 2005, while Naruto: Shippuden followed in late 2009. The Naruto franchise as a whole ranks alongside the likes of Dragon Ball and Bleach in popularity, and spawned a series of eleven Naruto movies produced alongside the show.

The first Naruto film focuses on a young Naruto and Team Seven as they take on a mission, becoming bodyguards and escorting an actress to the Land of Snow for the last few shots of the actress' movie. However, the actress seems reluctant to go, and along the way there, her secret past is revealed, leaving Team Seven to face its aftermath. 781b155fdc