Naruto is one of the most memorable and iconically influential series ever created. The shōnen anime follows the young ninja Naruto Uzumaki (Maile Flanagan), who is ostracized by his village for carrying the Nine-Tailed Fox within him, as he strives to earn the respect of his village and become the Hokage. The beloved classic delivers incredible storytelling across countless episodes and carries overwhelming cultural clout; still, being iconic does not automatically make it untouchable. Quite a few animated series have definitely managed to surpass the beloved action anime in one way or another.