INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2456-4184 | Impact factor: 8.76 | ESTD Year: 2016
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The manga and anime series titled Naruto written by Masashi Kishimoto has distinguished itself as a cultural phenomenon through its prolific narrative depth and comprehensive thematic exploration. With regard to every facet of the expansive world created, morality is at the heart of this study that highlights the everlasting conflict between right and wrong. This thesis involves a careful examination into a moral dichotomy existent in “Naruto” which goes beyond individual characters to cover the entire series.
This research employs an interdisciplinary approach involving philosophy, psychology, and cultural studies to examine the moral foundations upon which the Naruto universe has been built. It considers societal structures, cultural practices and questions about life that shape the moral fabric inhabited by various characters from diverse backgrounds.
This analysis focuses on main themes such as friendship, loyalty, sacrifice and chase for dreams that underlie this series. In addition, this study examines some leading narrative segments like Chunin Exams, Akatsuki Conflict or Fourth Great Ninja War in order to demonstrate how moral dilemmas are woven within them along with other plots. The following paper will do so by delving into the ethical dilemmas that both the protagonist and antagonist face, unravelling the underlying philosophical underpinnings of Naruto. The project, therefore, seeks to investigate ethical dilemmas faced by protagonists and antagonists and to reveal philosophical underpinnings in Naruto that give insight into broader existential questions as regards human nature and the pursuit of righteousness in a morally ambiguous world.
Keywords:
Naruto, moral dichotomy, virtue, malevolence, ethics, character development, narrative analysis, philosophy, manga, anime.
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"The moral dichotomy in Naruto: exploring the balance between virtue and malevolence", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 4, page no.b545-b547, April-2024, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2404171.pdf
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2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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