First installment in the Matrix series, released in 1999. Story follows Neo, a programmer who discovers humanity is trapped in the Matrix. Neo joins rebellion against machines after discovering the truth about the Matrix. Trinity, a freed human, becomes Neo's romantic interest
Sasuke's brother Itachi massacred his entire Uchiha clan. Sasuke's story marked by tragic events including clan massacre
Naruto has had 18 arcs spanning 15 years. Ranking criteria include iconic moments, character development, and fight scenes. Filler arcs and non-canon arcs are excluded from the list
Show features characters from four different nations with diverse backgrounds. Characters include people of color, blind Toph, and wheelchair-bound Teo. Gender balance improves from season 1 to season 3
Sasori is known as "Sasori of the Red Sand" for his exceptional puppetry skills. He graduated from academy at 7 and became Chunin at 8. His name means "scorpion" and he shares birthday with Naruto creator
Characters have grown significantly throughout the series. Sakura becomes more confident and powerful. Hinata transforms from fainting to confident fighter. Sai character was introduced but sometimes felt uninteresting