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The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation' — a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
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The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation' — a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
| 6.8 | Score | 8.0 |
| 1,730 | Popularity | 702,299 |
| 1 | Episodes | 220 |
| 2001 | Year | 2002 |
| Ova | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
On the numbers, Naruto edges it — but they share 2 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Hikaru no Go Special or Naruto for the full picture.