Is Naruto based on Christianity?

There's been evidence of Christianity's influence on Naruto before, but that latter example seems to act more as proof than evidence. I feel like many people downvoted this simply because they didn't want it to be true, but Naruto takes influences from Christianity, and that shouldn't be thought of a bad thing.
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Which religion is Naruto based on?

In fact, Naruto is heavily inspired by Japanese mythology, especially Shintoism, and even Confucian thought. For example, Sasuke's brother, Itachi, has techniques named after the Shinto deities Tsukiyomi, Amaterasu, and Susano-o.
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Can Christians watch anime?

Paul said yes as long as it doesn't bother your conscience or challenge the faith of those around you. If watching a fan-service laden anime will confuse or encourage those who struggle with lust to watch, then you shouldn't be watching those stories. Anime can have excellent Christian-compatible messages.
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Is there a Goku religion?

Gokuism seems to be a newly emerging religion that is based on the moral example of the protagonist in the Dragon Ball series: Son Goku. It is not an officially recognised religion, but rather a shared creation of fans on the internet.
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Is Naruto based in Japan?

And of course, the series doesn't take place in a real part of Japan, so it feels like it's mostly fiction. But Naruto actually does take cues from the real-life ninjas that once lived and worked in Japan. Here are 10 things in Naruto that you might not have noticed are similar to the factual ninjas that once existed.
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Does the USA exist in Naruto?

Naruto (Anime/Manga) is in an alternate reality to our own, where japan is stuck in the feudal era and America has become the world's technological superpower.
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Is Jutsus real?

He covered everything from ninja hand-signs to shuriken throwing (Read: sorry to disappoint, transformation jutsus aren't real and for anyone who needs to hear this, you cannot even begin to attempt sexy no jutsu if you're a real ninja).
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Is jediism real?

Jediism, the worship of the mythology of Star Wars, is not a religion, the Charity Commission has ruled. The commission rejected an application to grant charitable status to The Temple of the Jedi Order.
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Is Goku a Buddhist?

The character archetype of Goku, is a synthesis of Shintoism, Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism. In this case, For Buddhism they believe in innate buddhahood for all sentient beings(which includes all evil doers like King Piccolo, Frieza, Cell, Kid Buu, Zamasu, and even Moro).
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What is Goku day?

Every day something is celebrated. If May the 4th was Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with You), now it's Dragon Ball's turn. Today, May 9th, is Goku Day, an ideal moment to remember why this date was chosen to accommodate the celebrations.
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Is watching Naruto a sin?

In a vacuum, the act of watching Naruto is not a sin. Neither is watching something that shows sin. If it were, reading the Bible would be the greatest sin of all! Speaking of other religions, how much worse can it get than child sacrifice, rape, and murder?
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Is playing video games a sin?

Playing video games isn't inherently sinful, as the technology itself doesn't violate God's moral standards. However, the content can be sinful because some games include images and storylines that glorify sin. It's also wrong when video games take priority over matters that God says are important.
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Why is Christianity in anime?

The way Christianity is being portrayed in anime is in the same level as that of portraying French or English culture. It is primarily added to bring about a certain look and feel, but also because the story/plot has some relation to the religion mentioned.
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What culture is Naruto based on?

When he created Naruto, Kishimoto looked to other shōnen manga as influences for his work and tried to make his characters unique, while basing the story on Japanese culture.
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Is Naruto a Hindu myth?

Naruto is not directly linked with Hindu Mythology but it has the Hindu references in it because of the Buddhist Mythology in it.
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Is Naruto inspired by mythology?

Japanese Mythology and Naruto. Kishimoto Masashi also uses the kitsune myth, along with several other references to Japanese myths in the series, Naruto. The title character in the series, Uzumaki Naruto, is a jinchuriki, a human that has had a tailed beast sealed inside them.
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Is Sun Wukong Japanese?

The Monkey King, known as Sun Wukong (孫悟空/孙悟空) in Mandarin Chinese, is a legendary mythical figure best known as one of the main characters in the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West (西遊記/西游记) and many later stories and adaptations.
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Is Dragon Ball based on Monkey King?

In early stories, Goku rides the Flying Nimbus cloud and wields an extendable staff, two aspects taken directly from his inspiration the Monkey King along with his name, and the fact that he turns into a giant ape is also a callback to his simian origins.
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Is Goku enlightened?

In this case, For Buddhism they believe in innate buddhahood for all sentient beings(which includes all evil doers like King Piccolo, Frieza, Cell, Kid Buu, Zamasu, and even Moro). Goku is like a "Bodhisattva" which, are enlightened beings who strive to get others to achieve enlightenment and awakening.
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Can you put Jedi as your religion?

Over 390,000 people answered 'Jedi' in the 2001 Census in England and Wales, which shrunk to 176,632 in 2011. However, this did not mean that Jedi became an official religion – it doesn't work like that! Census religion data is extremely important in terms of determining policy and making laws that affect us all.
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Was Star Wars based on the Bible?

Most audiences don't know that “Raiders” was not the first movie of Lucas' to borrow from the Bible. A 1977 science fiction film directed by Lucas, titled “Star Wars,” borrowed more than the Ark of the Covenant for its story.
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How do I become a Jedi?

In the Star Wars universe, every Padawan has to go through the Jedi Trials before becoming a Jedi and a full member of the Jedi Order. After years of training under a Jedi Master, Padawans deemed ready by their teachers face trials to test their skills and, if they succeed, they are knighted.
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Is Genjutsu real?

Genjutsu (幻術, literally meaning: Illusionary Techniques) is one of the main jutsu categories which uses chakra. Unlike ninjutsu, the effects of genjutsu are not real, being only sensory illusions experienced by those who fall victim to it.
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How can I learn Rasengan?

Naruto's Rasengan is the first major ability that he learns. To learn it, he goes through an intensive training regimen with Jiraiya, who teaches him the technique using three steps. First, he spins his chakra fast enough to pop a water balloon. Then, he builds his power enough to pop a rubber ball.
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Are ninjas real?

If you're a fan of ninjas, you'll be pleased to know that ninjas were indeed real. However, the real ninjas of the past were probably nothing like today's version. In fact, they weren't even called ninjas! The ninjas of ancient Japan were called shinobis.
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