Masashi Kishimoto publishes the first chapter of Naruto manga in Weekly Shonen Jump.
The anime adaptation of Naruto begins airing in Japan, expanding the show's reach beyond manga readers.
The original Naruto manga series concludes, finishing the story that began in 1999.
The sequel anime series Naruto: Shippuden begins airing, continuing the story of Naruto.
Season 1 was one of my favorite anime binges in a long time. Such a fun mix of thoughtfulness (movement through time), silliness, and cool scenes (The Ruins of The King's Tomb). I can't wait to watch season 2. I know it's airing as I write this, but I like taking in entire seasons at once if I can manage it.