Should Naruto's new look also reflect his new mentality? [Archive]

Deviant

July 14, 2008, 07:48 PM

lol the color orange so far has nothing to do with his element, and we know nothing of his clan, but we should assume that his mother's clan was of a blue color, since she was from a water country.

Orange has noting to do with wind either. :|

What's the point of Naruto's look?

This looks pretty cool. ;o
http://fc06.deviantart.com/fs24/f/2007/336/5/b/5bc13e5cb3d995c9.png

God

July 14, 2008, 09:40 PM

Forever_Melody

July 14, 2008, 09:44 PM

Well considering Sasuke has had 2 outfit changes(i.e 3 outfits) since his introduction post-timeskip, I wouldn't mind Naruto getting a new outfit either ^_^

Mind you, it'd have to still be something relating to him. No jumpsuit, but not a complete 100% change of style either. Maybe a long jacket like Minato used to wear or some kind of simple robe like Jiraiya. Normally, good guy's don't have intricate clothing, simple stuff works. Nice and cool outfits are for bad guys to make them look uhhh badder lol XD

God

July 14, 2008, 09:48 PM

Forever_Melody

July 14, 2008, 09:51 PM

Yeah that is the typical notion of how things work. But doesn't everyone agree that its time the good guys get their share? I'm tired of the Bad guys looking good and getting drugg out in the end of the manga.

Well I'm not saying he should look bad, but normally, good guys appear more often than bad guys, hence why their outfits are simpler to draw so the author can draw them more often without strain.

You can still be simple yet look cool. Minato simply had a long jacket which he wore on his normal Chunin/Jounin vest yet a lot of people agree that it gives him a unique and cool look ^_^

Likewise, you can make lots with little if you work it together right. I don't want Naruto in full battle armor either. Battle armor is for the old day shinobis and is the way we as readers differentiate the times. He should have something simple, yet sophisticated.

God

July 14, 2008, 10:03 PM

Well I'm not saying he should look bad, but normally, good guys appear more often than bad guys, hence why their outfits are simpler to draw so the author can draw them more often without strain.

You can still be simple yet look cool. Minato simply had a long jacket which he wore on his normal Chunin/Jounin vest yet a lot of people agree that it gives him a unique and cool look ^_^

Likewise, you can make lots with little if you work it together right. I don't want Naruto in full battle armor either. Battle armor is for the old day shinobis and is the way we as readers differentiate the times. He should have something simple, yet sophisticated.

He is the Chosen One he is going to look the part I assure you.

Forever_Melody

July 14, 2008, 10:08 PM

He is the Chosen One he is going to look the part I assure you.

lol I'm not asking Naruto be be given a rag you know -.-

But similarly, I don't want him in full battle armor from head to toe.

There has to be a middle ground. Chosen one or not, he's still Naruto and as readers, we have to be able to associate the character with the outfit. If Naruto is dressed all serious in a full body suit, then it'll look a bit funny/stupid when he says something silly and gets punched by Sakura. The essence of the character still has to be seen within the design.

For example, Sasuke's outfits have similar elements, they're mostly all simplistic in design, yet convey the idea of simple elegance which seems to characterize Sasuke. Also, they're straight and to the point, no useless details are featured on them, just how Sasuke acts(or would like to act).

Likewise, the new outfit Naruto gains has to portray seriousness without giving away the toehr side of him, unless that side totally disappears. Imagine if Jiraiya wore full body armor like Shodaime, all those comedic scenes wouldn't mesh as well since the clothing he'd wear wouldn't agree with the situations/personality he'd be in.

God

July 14, 2008, 10:15 PM

lol I'm not asking Naruto be be given a rag you know -.-

But similarly, I don't want him in full battle armor from head to toe.

There has to be a middle ground. Chosen one or not, he's still Naruto and as readers, we have to be able to associate the character with the outfit. If Naruto is dressed all serious in a full body suit, then it'll look a bit funny/stupid when he says something silly and gets punched by Sakura. The essence of the character still has to be seen within the design.

For example, Sasuke's outfits have similar elements, they're mostly all simplistic in design, yet convey the idea of simple elegance which seems to characterize Sasuke. Also, they're straight and to the point, no useless details are featured on them, just how Sasuke acts(or would like to act).

Likewise, the new outfit Naruto gains has to portray seriousness without giving away the toehr side of him, unless that side totally disappears. Imagine if Jiraiya wore full body armor like Shodaime, all those comedic scenes wouldn't mesh as well since the clothing he'd wear wouldn't agree with the situations/personality he'd be in.

Well thats what this thread is about. Shouldn't the clothes fit the upcoming new Naruto? He won't be the same babbiling silly ninja everyone's grown to know. It like the rugrats they grew up but many didn't like it. Naruto has to do the same...completely.

vongola_x

July 15, 2008, 02:29 AM

Well some people brought up the fact that his colors came from a fox. A fox typically is seen as orange and black tiped at the tailed and feet.

This could be true. I also think there's a psychological reason: his desire to grab people's attention encouraged him to wear bright-colored clothes that make him stand out.

As for his outfit, I wouldn't be surprised if he came back from his training with the Toad sages wearing some type of garb reminiscent of Jiraiya's wardrobe.

bigtymer32

July 15, 2008, 03:00 AM

ya naruto needs a new outfit hes only changed his outfit once.i'd just liek to see a new style and another color i'm so tired of the orange.maybe pa toad will hook him with a new outfit after his training :)

wildG

July 15, 2008, 06:21 AM

THE QUESTION IS if he can afford buying new clothes!lol

Forever_Melody

July 15, 2008, 07:50 AM

Well thats what this thread is about. Shouldn't the clothes fit the upcoming new Naruto? He won't be the same babbiling silly ninja everyone's grown to know. It like the rugrats they grew up but many didn't like it. Naruto has to do the same...completely.

Yes it is.

The question is, what do each of us think that new personality will be? Once that question is answered, then yeah, we can find a matching costume.

As vongola said, I see Naruto as a Jiraiya-type person in character. He can be goofy, but also serious when he needs to be so something reminiscent of what Jiraiya wore would be cool ^_^

God

July 15, 2008, 12:47 PM

Yes it is.

The question is, what do each of us think that new personality will be? Once that question is answered, then yeah, we can find a matching costume.

As vongola said, I see Naruto as a Jiraiya-type person in character. He can be goofy, but also serious when he needs to be so something reminiscent of what Jiraiya wore would be cool ^_^

Your correct on that. But his characteristics are going to change.

Forever_Melody

July 15, 2008, 12:51 PM

Your correct on that. But his characteristics are going to change.

At least twice you've told me Naruto is goign to change, but you don't provide me any ideas with what you think he's going to change into -.-

It's nice to say something's going to happen, but what exactly? How will Naruto change? What characteristics will stay and which will go? How will that affect those around him? etc.

God

July 15, 2008, 01:21 PM

At least twice you've told me Naruto is goign to change, but you don't provide me any ideas with what you think he's going to change into -.-

It's nice to say something's going to happen, but what exactly? How will Naruto change? What characteristics will stay and which will go? How will that affect those around him? etc.

What type of ideas would you like? Besides the fact that he'll learn about his father, hear his prophecy, and train in the toad sage tactics. That along with learning about his lineage will change naruto. These things will give him a sense of pride a new outlook on his all too dim background. Is this what you asked for?

Forever_Melody

July 15, 2008, 04:40 PM

What type of ideas would you like? Besides the fact that he'll learn about his father, hear his prophecy, and train in the toad sage tactics. That along with learning about his lineage will change naruto. These things will give him a sense of pride a new outlook on his all too dim background. Is this what you asked for?

Well those are mostly "how"s and not "what"s. You're telling me things that'll undoubtedly affect Naruto's persona, but in what way? Will he turn serious and stop making jokes? Will he go emo? What personality change are we predicting to justify a change in outfit and how will this change affect the overall outfit?

For example, I think Naruto needs to grow up a bit and see the world a bit less naively. Itachi tried to remind Naruto how his view was naive and that the world wasn't nearly as peachy.

That'd be an example of a change of attitude.

God

July 15, 2008, 04:49 PM

Well those are mostly "how"s and not "what"s. You're telling me things that'll undoubtedly affect Naruto's persona, but in what way? Will he turn serious and stop making jokes? Will he go emo? What personality change are we predicting to justify a change in outfit and how will this change affect the overall outfit?

Well I thought you would be able to come up those whats on your own. Thats why i didn't put them down...just thought it was obvious. But if you want to hear it from me he will be more mature much more mature in stature. No more running head first into situations as he did. Much more thinking on his part. Not to mention his level of responsiblity will be on par. He took little consideration when he let his biju out. He'll learn more about his body and maybe kishimoto might grant us a much needed discussion between the fox and Naruto. I could go on but you get the picture.

Forever_Melody

July 15, 2008, 04:59 PM

Well I thought you would be able to come up those whats on your own. Thats why i didn't put them down...just thought it was obvious.
Yeah I am able to come up with those lol no worries ^^
As the creator of the thread, you yourself can participate in it but so far all you were telling me is that something was changing without telling me what. Normally, the creator expresses his won views in the first post so we can work on.

But if you want to hear it from me he will be more mature much more mature in stature. No more running head first into situations as he did. Much more thinking on his part. Not to mention his level of responsiblity will be on par. He took little consideration when he let his biju out. He'll learn more about his body and maybe kishimoto might grant us a much needed discussion between the fox and Naruto. I could go on but you get the picture.

Well he hasn't run head first in since part 2 on his own accord.

During the short fight with Kakashi, he had a plan and did manage to corner Kakashi.

During his fight with Oro, he did lose his cool, but that's because of the constant taunting of the latter coupled with the Kyuubi.

While fighting Kakuzu, he used KB to assess Kakuzu's fighting style so he was level-headed, no rushing in either.

The only time he "might've" run in head first was during his brief encounter with Tobi. Even then though, he was trying to pass through and snuck behind Tobi with a Rasengan, wasn't really a head-first charge, but a strategy to end it quick.

Notice also that since the FRS training, Naruto hasn't actually gotten worked up during a fight. Remember, Yamato said Kakashi had yet to see "the new Naruto" which was far less hot-headed than the one we knew pre-timeskip.

God

July 15, 2008, 05:19 PM

Yeah I am able to come up with those lol no worries ^^
As the creator of the thread, you yourself can participate in it but so far all you were telling me is that something was changing without telling me what. Normally, the creator expresses his won views in the first post so we can work on.

Well he hasn't run head first in since part 2 on his own accord.

During the short fight with Kakashi, he had a plan and did manage to corner Kakashi.

During his fight with Oro, he did lose his cool, but that's because of the constant taunting of the latter coupled with the Kyuubi.

While fighting Kakuzu, he used KB to assess Kakuzu's fighting style so he was level-headed, no rushing in either.

The only time he "might've" run in head first was during his brief encounter with Tobi. Even then though, he was trying to pass through and snuck behind Tobi with a Rasengan, wasn't really a head-first charge, but a strategy to end it quick.

Notice also that since the FRS training, Naruto hasn't actually gotten worked up during a fight. Remember, Yamato said Kakashi had yet to see "the new Naruto" which was far less hot-headed than the one we knew pre-timeskip.

lol Just thought I should get things started... discuss on lol

Heliades

July 16, 2008, 06:03 AM

I'm starting this little poll on a theory I have that Kishimoto is undoubtedly setting us up for Naruto to return to the village just in time to save someone. But the question is will his appearance change? I believe that he will receive some visual form of transformation as a symbol of his new achievement or power to show that hes a different shinobi than before, similar to what he wore before and after the time skip. Even if the appearance change is only for his fight with Pein. Kishimoto is a big fan of the "when something becomes stronger its appearance must change" rule, there are several examples of this all throughout the manga. A good example is Sasukes sharingan changing after Itachi died and if that wasn't enough he even got a shiney new Akatsuki cloak! Personaly the thought of sennin mode Naruto in that black/orange jumper makes me cringe. He could at least wear the green tights Gai gave him so he would at least look like a frog. But I hope I set this poll up correctly and everyone enjoys it.

Merged threads.

Deviant

July 16, 2008, 09:27 AM

I remember Jiraiya's outfit when he was like Naruto's age and he had a cloak with the flames and such.

I think Naruto will change looks, and I think his hair will be longer, like Minato's. :D

nat

July 16, 2008, 12:08 PM

I think he is gonna come back as Minato the second, he already resembles him in a few panels....It is cool that he is an exact carbon copy of his dad...Even the eyes are getting narrower now to look like Yondi...Though they are the only thing form his mother...

Cloth wise, I think so too. He will come back in orange, no doubt about it. But it will have a different design. I am hoping for something kickass... Maybe more scrolls attached to his attire, hmmm...

Overall he has to look like the change he is about to pass...He is gonna die and reborn afterall :p

Karma

July 16, 2008, 12:12 PM

Naruto going to look badass when he return.. I just can't wait...
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The poll is messed up.. it doesn't even have all off the above.

kthy0056

July 17, 2008, 08:17 AM

e-nat, that was some spoiler stuff :amuse
Tears of blood, I voted it but I forgot that Jiraya had it from when he was a little boy.
However, I want Naruto to carry a big scroll on his back.

KnuckleheadedNinja

July 18, 2008, 12:07 AM

i'm hoping for a new outfit. I'm sick and tried of that jumpsuit he wears.

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i think need an outfit change. I'm tired of that orange jumpsuit.

samsiufan

July 21, 2008, 11:33 AM

Another option would have been deeper cat-looking marks on his face....

brebaz

July 22, 2008, 06:01 AM

I wanted to go with new outfit but looking at it the way it's been going i really don't think so, He will look exactly the same.

Israfel

July 28, 2008, 03:11 PM

I think naruto will resemble Minato and J-man more when he comes back from the training. I can see him growing longer hair to look like his late master (as Minato apparently did.) Also, it's time for the whiskers disappear somehow (being able to control the Kyuubi completely will this may be?) ... I think he might look kinda like this :D

http://lh6.ggpht.com/NakAkeem/SI4jsUG23FI/AAAAAAAAABw/S_9hoXY_oKg/Naruto%20Grownup.jpg?imgmax=512

wildG

July 28, 2008, 04:15 PM

oh no this suit agian he should just keep his ninja classic armory like the inner wear behind his suit and put a nice cool long jacket^^

fox26

July 28, 2008, 04:28 PM

he will get a new outfit but i dont think he will grow out his(Minato Style) just yet because i think When Pein arrives to konoha he will kill someone important to Naruto which i predict it to be Iruka.Once Naruto learns this he will want to avenge Jman and Iruka and leave the village with the toads and and i think at that point there will be timeskip. Naruto will mature he will have hair grown out like his fathers and his personality will be like his fathers his clothing it might something jman had when he trained with the toads, In shorts Naruto be like the combination of Jman and Minato thats what i think...

I know its kinda off topic what do u guys think?

Marq

July 28, 2008, 05:49 PM

ehhhh, much as I like for Naruto to get a new look, he probably won't changed that orange jump suit. I'm probably going too much into it but, the suit to me resembles Naruto's personality, he's different from everyone else and doesnt' change very much at all (very apparent in part 2). Much as would like him to abandon the suit, doesn't seem it will happen.

I mean, look at Sasuke... how many times that guy has changed outfits, nearly what? 3 to 4 times now in the span of naruto. How many times has naruto done it? Just once, and that's it.

neomaster121

July 28, 2008, 06:07 PM

Naruto will get a lovely nice orange and black flamed cape/rain coat
he will get new orange clothes
and longer hair making him look more like his father

but i really rather naruto looked wasted but mentailly brilliant plus orange suits him

Orange from genin to hokage is the way to go

S.I.M Editor

July 28, 2008, 06:08 PM

my guess is that naruto wont get a newer wordrobe, not for a long time.

i think he'll either have to get a new one if he wears out his current outfit. and even then i think he'll get the exact same one.

but what i really want to happen is for naruto to find out about his family, and then he'd get a newer outfit. or wear his fathers cape/robe. that would be cool.

and since his mothers from the whirl country, it only makes sense that his second chakra affinity is water.

THETRUTH.com

July 28, 2008, 11:25 PM

I want Kishi to work in an ANBU theme into Naruto's new uniform. We hardly see the ANBU anyway so it will make Naruto look unique and elite. I would particularly like to see him have the vest they wear, maybe with orange straps over the shoulders. But Kishi could also work in some orange down on his shins and shoes. He still may have a cloak like Jman and Minato with a bigger "whirlpool" symbol on his back. If he does it should be the same length as Jman's possibly a little longer. What I like most about this type of outfit is that it shares some similarities with Minato, while he would look real cool standing with Konoha ANBU.

XxVascoxX

July 29, 2008, 12:33 AM

well if naruto return with Minato's cloak it will cool ...even a coat with small frogs will be cool..!!!

KnuckleheadedNinja

August 03, 2008, 02:36 AM

well if naruto return with Minato's cloak it will cool ...even a coat with small frogs will be cool..!!!

yeah, It will be nice if he return with a cloak similar to that of Minato. Probably a orange/black cloak.

mestizo311

August 12, 2008, 03:57 AM

Please Kishi!!!!! Give our hero a new friggin' suit. I'm sick and tired of this piece of crap orange and black jump suit. He looks like a wannabe mob thug in a Steven Seagal movie. And we all know, that ain't cool!!!!

Ripht

August 12, 2008, 04:51 AM

Yea naruto seriously needs a new outfit, i mean it must be getting a little bit small for him now. the last time he went out training with jman he got new clothes so i would bet that the same thing happens here.

I'm guessing he'll have the white coat like his father, to counter the black cloak of atasuki.

And someone said about the orange and black not looking right when he goes into sage mode like jman. Well jman couldn't do it perfectly so his appearance changed, if done properly maybe there is not visual change to ones appearance?

I'd also like to see the lines on his face fade away, with the addition of nature chakra he should be able to use that to surpress the kyubi even more. Perhaps his sage mode could end up being a mixture of fox and frog haha

The Adamant Dragon

August 12, 2008, 01:33 PM

Naruto will remain the same ( mentaly ), just like Goku, he'll always be kinda Stupid and kind to everyone and fun. But when it comes to battle his face and demeanor will completly change... Kishi will probably Make him a genuis during battle plus a fearfull opponent, and a dumb kid and full of humor when there's no threat.

About his new outfit:

He'll surely get another one from Pa-Frog. Because right now he's training like crazy, so his clothes are degrading and getting all worn-out... And since he didn't bring his wardrobe with him, I don't see him wearing that same Jump-suit after the training is over. For me the new outfit Kishi will give to Naruto will reflect if he really cares about his main caracter. The design of that outfit should be Epic, Because it should reflect a new Naruto -- The Avenger -- make him look dangerous but yet fun and humourus. I Can't wait see him after the Senjutsu training.

And Hopefully he'll acquire a special sword. Let's cross our fingers.

GOKURO-3君

August 13, 2008, 03:34 AM

Naruto needs a new outfit. You know, Naruto's suit must stink like crap with his BO...
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yeah, It will be nice if he return with a cloak similar to that of Minato. Probably a orange/black cloak.
like this?
http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q435/noirz/001_-_02_03-1-1.jpg
Image off Naruto Eledia (www.naruto-eledia.com) (www.naruto-eledia.com)

Askia32

August 13, 2008, 04:24 AM

Naruto needs a new outfit. You know, Naruto's suit must stink like crap with his BO...
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like this?
http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q435/noirz/001_-_02_03-1-1.jpg
Image off Naruto Eledia (www.naruto-eledia.com) (www.naruto-eledia.com)

I like it.

I would say have white in place of the orange, and have the orange for the outlines and symbols. Oh, and keep the orange flames.

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Adamant Dragon

Not even just some special sword, any type of special weapon, like a staff would be coo.

I agree with you though, I think Naruto's new outfit needs to set the tone, and simply coo looking.

FinalHokage

August 13, 2008, 05:58 AM

it would be nice if naruto would look like the ending of the current Anime.
it makes sense since the time frame wont allow him to be taller or bigger (more muscles). All I can think about is his Hair being way longer, due to some Jiraiya techniques and also because of the frog training.

bottom line for me is :
Anime look at the end of the chapters.

or

Longer hair due to some techniques like Jiraiya's

3shinkyo3

August 13, 2008, 06:20 AM

I voted for a new outfit, i would like to still see the orange as that represents the loudness and unconventional style of naruto and more of the black to show he is taking his ninja role more seriously. I don't want naruto to dress like minato just yet as i don't think he ready to take on that responsibility as of yet.

Marq

August 14, 2008, 06:17 PM

Naruto needs a new outfit. You know, Naruto's suit must stink like crap with his BO...
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like this?
http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q435/noirz/001_-_02_03-1-1.jpg
Image off Naruto Eledia (www.naruto-eledia.com) (www.naruto-eledia.com)

XD, probably. I would actually like if naruto made a homage to jirayia instead of Minato (seeing as Naruto was more bonded with Jirayia then Minato, and he still has no idea that Minato is his father) but that's just me, the one you linked to is very nice. Still retain's naruto's style as well.

latinopuro15

August 14, 2008, 07:08 PM

imo naruto's gonna have an orange and black j-man style getup, kinda as an omage(sry if spelled incorrectly) to his deceased master/godfather.

DaisyTango

August 17, 2008, 01:33 AM

I've wished Naruto had longer hair for about 23985689437 years now so I'd be freaking elated if Kishi gave him long, Minato-style hair. I just have a thing for guys with long hair. And I really do hope Kishi gives him a new outfit. I can definetely see him doing that, but I would really like for it to be more of a traditional Japanese outfit rather than an outfit that just looks like a modified version of his jumpsuit. And I highly doubt Kishi will strip Naruto of the color orange. It's too symbolic and is highly identified with Naruto's personality. And I've also heard rumors that Kishi might give him some of those weird a** face markings similar to Jiraiya's. Since it's fairly obvious that each member of Team 7 is a mini-representation of one of the Legendary Sanin, I think Kishi will gradually mold Naruto into a style similar to that of Jiraiya's and I can see Naruto getting some of those BA face markings.

neomaster121

August 17, 2008, 08:44 AM

Naruto needs a new outfit. You know, Naruto's suit must stink like crap with his BO...
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like this?
http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q435/noirz/001_-_02_03-1-1.jpg
Image off Naruto Eledia (www.naruto-eledia.com) (www.naruto-eledia.com)

thats great
but thats the look if there was another timne jump n naruto came back 20 or at least 18

on his arrival kakashi will be hokage as pein killed the 5th n kakashi will give naruto his fathers sword which naruto will hold on his back to complete the look

Askia32

August 17, 2008, 11:32 AM

thats great
but thats the look if there was another timne jump n naruto came back 20 or at least 18

on his arrival kakashi will be hokage as pein killed the 5th n kakashi will give naruto his fathers sword which naruto will hold on his back to complete the look

Father's sword? Out of curiosity, where can this sword be seen?
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imo naruto's gonna have an orange and black j-man style getup, kinda as an omage(sry if spelled incorrectly) to his deceased master/godfather.

Something like this?
http://img45.onemanga.com/mangas/00000004/00000104/01.jpg
([URL="http://www.onemanga.com/Naruto/104/01/[/URL]

neomaster121

August 17, 2008, 12:54 PM

Father's sword? Out of curiosity, where can this sword be seen?
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Something like this?
http://img45.onemanga.com/mangas/00000004/00000104/01.jpg
([URL="http://www.onemanga.com/Naruto/104/01/[/URL]

meant kakashi's fathers sword not the 4ths sword i don't think he had one

nat

August 17, 2008, 01:54 PM

Naruto has to get something original...>meaning orange.

He loves it...maybe more black, I honestly don't want to see him dressed like J-man, and he is already becoming Yondi the second...Let him be himself and get shocking orange stuff, to blind Uchihass :p
I don't see him with a sword, maybe a giant scroll and tattoos....Hmmm, yeah, that's it ^^