Naruto has been at the top of its game for decades. It might be hard to believe, but its creator, Masashi Kishimoto, brought the series to life in 1999. Its modest beginning captivated fans across Japan, and Naruto continued to explode globally with the new millennium. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call Naruto one of the world’s most popular anime, and now Google has revealed a striking new detail about the series.
After all, the search engine knows a thing or two about trends. The site has spent decades providing users with all sorts of information they need, and it turns out that Naruto is the most searched anime on Google in the last 25 years. Believe it!
As the search engine celebrates the end of 2023 with a web game release, the information comes directly from Google itself. The game, titled “The Most Searched Playground,” highlights “the top 25 most searched people, places, and moments” in the world over the last 25 years.
In the web game, you can find all sorts of highlights, and one of the categories is the most searched anime. The title goes to Naruto, and Google pays tribute to the anime by including the famous Valley of the End battle in this new game. Quite sentimental, isn’t it?
As for the other cameos on the map, there are plenty. BTS, One Direction, and Backstreet Boys were left behind as the most searched boy band. The most searched Pokemon was none other than Pikachu. And as for the most searched video game, Minecraft took home the big prize.
If you’ve never checked out Naruto, you can always start the journey! With Naruto streaming everywhere from Hulu to Crunchyroll, it’s now easier than ever to watch the anime. Both Naruto and its sequel, Naruto Shippuden, are fully dubbed if that’s your preference. As for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, the dubbing continues, and the anime is expected to continue soon!
What are your thoughts on this latest accolade for Naruto? Are you surprised by Naruto’s immense popularity? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
