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| Naruto: The Ocean Cut | |
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| Anime television series | |
| Naruto: The Ocean Cut | |
| Original run | September 15, 2022 |
| Episodes | 95 |
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Naruto: The Ocean Cut[2][3] is a fan project undertaken by YouTuber Oceaniz[4], who edited down the entire "Naruto" anime series to create a condensed viewing experience for his girlfriend.
Background[edit]
Naruto is a popular anime adapted from the manga of the same name by Masashi Kishimoto. Originally spanning from 1999 to 2014, the series consists of 220 episodes, with a sequel titled Naruto: Shippuden comprising 500 episodes from 2007 to 2017. Each episode is approximately 20 minutes, resulting in a total runtime of around 250 hours.
Motivation[edit]
In a 30-minute YouTube video, now private, uploaded to his official channel, Oceaniz explained his motivation for starting the "Naruto: The Ocean Cut" project. Having grown up with the series, he recognized the presence of "boring and badly animated" fillers, including long flashbacks and repetitive scenes. The project aimed to retain the essential elements of the storyline while eliminating unnecessary content to make the series more accessible.
Editing Process[edit]
Oceaniz edited the English-dubbed version of the series, combining three to six original episodes into single 50- to 120-minute episodes, referred to as "Ocean Cut" episodes. He also translated Japanese signs into English for a better viewing experience. Some filler episodes were kept and organized into a section called "Themed Special Episodes."
Completion and Reception[edit]
Beginning the project in January and finishing in mid-March, Oceaniz successfully reduced the total viewing time of the entire series to 135 hours. The edited version received attention from fans and sparked discussions within the anime community.
Future Availability[edit]
Oceaniz hinted in his explainer video that the re-edit might be available for other interested followers on rare occasions through a link on his Twitter page.
Conclusion[edit]
"Naruto: The Ocean Cut" stands as a creative fan project that reflects the dedication of fans to enhance the viewing experience of beloved series.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "The Official Website for Naruto". Viz Media. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023.
- ^ "'Naruto' fan edits out 115 hours of filler from the series' 720 episodes for his girlfriend". Yahoo News. 2022-04-09. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ^ "Naruto: The Ocean Cut - TheTVDB.com". thetvdb.com. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ^ "Oceaniz - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2023-12-30.