initially, i hated this series with all my heart [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]; especially with other awesome shows out there like texhnolyze and fma. i just thought it was pure bullshit after watching the first 2 or 3 shows. i thought naruto the character was a complete ass and never really felt sorry for him. but i persevered as my friend suggested, and over a few days, i made it up to the haku(that guy owns, even after dying) arc and i discovered that this show was pretty cool.