Though the Naruto anime series is extremely beloved and generally considered a great story among most anime fans, one common criticism that often gets thrown at the show is how a lot of the side characters felt underutilized. As the story became more and more focused on a small pool of key characters, primarily those with the most powerful abilities, it meant some of the minor characters didn’t feel all that relevant, though some of these individuals still got a moment to shine and change the course of the story in a big way.
