Naruto is pretty unique among anime. It's got an incredibly developed backstory, with a living and breathing world you feel like you could just step into. The fights, despite the fantastical stuff that goes on in them, never feels implausible because of this.

The best thing in Naruto for me, however, is the title character himself. His energy and determination are inspiring, and always make for a bad-ass moment when he gets the upper hand in a fight. It's impossible not to root for him.