Naruto Uzumaki is the central character of Naruto, the long-running Japanese anime and manga series that became a global phenomenon. His loud personality, determination and journey from outcast to hero made him one of anime's most recognisable figures, and short clips of him are widely shared by fans online. On soundboards and in fan edits, these clips are reused for reactions, memes and tributes, keeping the character familiar to new audiences long after the original series ended.