Why did Naruto stop in India?
Naruto, one of the most popular anime shows of all time, is known for its dramatic storylines and engaging characters. But did you know that the show actually stopped airing in India?
Why was this the case, and what does it mean for Indian fans of Naruto? In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the reasons behind Naruto’s sudden stop in India, as well as what it means for the future of the show in that country.
Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. The story tells the adventures of a young ninja, Naruto Uzumaki, as he strives to become the greatest Hokage (ninja master) in the village.
When did Naruto Air in India?
The TV show Naruto first aired in India in 2005 on Cartoon Network and was instantly popular amongst Indian teenagers. The series’ edgy exterior, with its explosive ninja action scenes and supernatural elements, coupled with the show’s hilarious characters and heartfelt storylines, helped it win over Indian fans of all ages.
After 6 years of successful airings, in January 2012 the show suddenly stopped airing in India. Indian fans of Naruto were confused when they noticed that the show had disappeared from their TV screens with no official notice or explanation from Cartoon Network. After a large backlash from Indian viewers, the network finally announced that it would be taking Naruto off-air and replacing it with another popular Japanese anime called Bleach.
Why did Naruto stop in India?
The reason for Naruto’s sudden stop in India is still unclear to this day, with various media outlets stating different reasons without any official confirmation. Here are just some of the reasons that have been suggested:
1) Cartoon Network was having problems getting new episodes of Naruto from Japan, so it decided to pull the show off air instead of getting rid of it. (Source: Times of India)
2) There were licensing problems with the Naruto manga, so Cartoon Network decided to take the show off the air until its license ran out. (Source: Times of India)
3) The TV ad rates for Naruto were very high compared to the other programming on Cartoon Network at that time, so the company decided to take Naruto off-air and replace it with a show that would be more profitable. (Source: ibibo)
4) Indian TV viewers got tired of Naruto’s repeated storylines, so Cartoon Network started airing other anime shows instead. (Source: Cinefilles).
5) Too many kids were skipping school to watch Naruto, so the local education authority got involved and told Cartoon Network to stop broadcasting Naruto. (Source: Cinefilles)
Of course, only Cartoon Network really knows the real reason why it took Naruto off air in India, but whatever the reason may be, things certainly don’t look good for fans of the show. If you want to catch up on Naruto, or just watch the show’s amazing early episodes before it disappears from Indian screens forever, you’re going to have to watch the show on internet video sites like YouTube or Crunchyroll.
Naruto has had a huge impact on Indian pop culture, so it will be sad to see it go after 8 successful years on Cartoon Network. This is a good example of how animes are treated in different countries.
Will Naruto return on Indian television?
We hope so, but Cartoon Network hasn’t yet announced the show’s return. If you’re a big Naruto fan, make sure to keep watching the show online and signing petitions which ask Cartoon Network to bring it back.
Not only Naruto there are many Anime and Cartoon shows which are been stopped in India. For example, Fairy Tail, Sword Art Online were also been stopped in India.
Is Anime popular in india?
Anime has a huge presence in India. In fact, the first manga to be translated from Japanese into English was a Pokémon manga. Surely, anime is gaining popularity here too…
Anime is very popular in India, but not as it should be. There are many reasons behind this…
As mentioned in the article, there are varying explanations for this. However, it is very likely that Cartoon Network stopped airing Naruto when its license with Japan expired and was not renewed.
Naruto has had a huge impact on Indian pop culture, so it was sad to see it go after 8 successful years on Cartoon Network. It is unlikely that Naruto will return to Indian TV screens.
Naruto Shippuden is the continuation of Naruto. It started airing in 2007, right after Naruto ended its first run on Cartoon Network. Since then, it airs every week with fillers between arcs and one canon episode released every month.
Naruto Shippuden is the continuation of Naruto. It started airing in 2007, right after Naruto ended its first run on Cartoon Network. Since then, it airs every week with fillers between arcs and one canon episode released every month.
Once Shinchan was also been stopped from Indian screens. The story of Shinchan is pretty interesting as it’s been aired in India for more than a decade and it became everyone’s favorite anime. In an official statement, it was mentioned that “It didn’t suit the family audience” but what shit kind of reason it is.
