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1''Manga/{{Naruto}} The Abridged Series'' is another of the myriad Abridged Series on the internet, this one done by two guys named Creator/MasakoX and [=Vegeta3986=]. It is widely considered to be the second Abridged Series, following ''WebVideo/YuGiOhTheAbridgedSeries''.
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3It rather heavily riffs on all the FridgeLogic the series provides (e.g. "Why does Naruto wear ''orange''?).
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5Episodes are found at both Website/YouTube and [=DailyMotion=], though the original account for the former is suspended. As of September 3rd, 2011, the series has 31 episodes. A movie is also supposedly complete, with Part 1 up. Not to be mistaken for ''WebVideo/NarutoTheAbridgedComedyFandubSpoofSeriesShow''.
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7On June 20, 2011, [=MasakoX=] told his fans in a video that he would no longer be working on ''Naruto Abridged'', due to work-related reasons. Seeing as [=Vegeta3986=] left Creator/TeamFourStar around the same time, [[EpilepticTrees the theories for the creators' split are flying thick and heavy]], though both insist it was amicable.
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9However, on September 3rd, 2011, Vegeta has posted episode 31 of NTAS, with a new addition, [=ZeroMaster=] serving as the show's editor. On August 2013, [=ZeroMaster=] stated that he and Vegeta are going to continue the series along with a brand new cast. They released Episode 32 almost ''five years later'' in 2018.
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11But then earlier that month, Creator/MasakoX announced he was making his own revival of NTAS called Naruto: The Rebridged Series, now co-starring Nullmetal Alchemist's (and also Team Four Star member) Faulerro, beginning with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nlifRkY--Y another episode 31]].
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13Neither series has posted since then.
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16!! This abridged series provides examples of:
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18* AdaptationNameChange:
19** Kin isn't even named; she's only referred to as "That Sound Nin Girl"
20** "Go! Golden Magic Monkey!" [[note]]The Third Hokage's summon, the Monkey King Enma[[/note]]
21** The exam's second proctor, "Gendo"[[note]]actually Genma Shiranui[[/note]] also counts. Although that might have been a mistake, judging by the fans' reaction.
22** The "Bishonen no Jutsu guys" [[note]]Kotetsu and Izumo[[/note]]
23** Elizabeth. [[note]]Raido Namiashi, according to Shizune and much to his chagrin[[/note]]
24* AdaptationalIntelligence: Shikamaru is famous in the original for being extremely intelligent. In this version, not so much: while Kurenai floats the idea to Asuma[[note]]Suggesting that, while fighting with Temari, his pose represents him trying to strategize because he’s a secret genius - you know, basically how it played out in the original series[[/note]], Asuma instead confirms that he’s sleeping.
25* AdaptationalNiceGuy: In the original, it’s left ambiguous as to whether Orochimaru intended to revive Tsunade’s loved ones in exchange for restoring his arms. In this version, he revived them in advance.
26* AFateWorseThanDeath: The Filler Arcs.
27* AntiClimax: [[LampshadeHanging Lampshaded]] during the Dosu vs. Choji match:
28-->'''Naruto''': Really? THAT'S THE LAST MATCH? DO YOU KNOW HOW ANTI-CLIMACTIC THAT IS?
29-->'''Hayate:''': Why do you think the computer never shows up again after this?
30* AscendedExtra: Iruka. Hayate counts to some extent.
31* {{Beat}}: Happens a couple times, including here:
32-->'''Third Hokage:''' Ooh, ooh, [[NeverSayThatAgain Abbott and Costello]]?
33-->''(beat)''
34-->'''Orochimaru:''' ''(sarcastically)'' Yes Hokage, I resurrected [[WhosOnFirst Abbott and Costello]] to kill you.
35* BerserkButton: '''Do not''' eat a Klondike bar in front of Sasuke.
36** You can take Choji's food and even insult Shikamaru, but do NOT insult Bishonen no Jutsu in front of him!
37* BigNever: When Kabuto asks Orochimaru to turn down his music during the "Extreme Road Trip".
38* {{Big No}}: Several but the best so far is probably this gem.
39--->'''Naruto''' (Helping Sasuke up after getting his butt kicked by Itachi); Oh hey look like they left you something.
40--->'''Sasuke''': Really? (See The Log and a half eaten Klondike Bar): NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
41** There's also the one Kakashi gives when Gai challenges him to a contest of Who Can Get The Most Naked. [[spoiler:Gai wins.]]
42** This is the glorious reaction of Team 7 when Kakashi informs them that they've entered "the wonderful world of [[AFateWorseThanDeath filler]]".
43* BittersweetEnding: In episode 27, they defeat the villain, but lose the race. [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]], however, since it's a comedy series after all.
44* BookEnds: Episode 25 has Naruto, before the opening theme and before the stinger, saying "''[[CurseCutShort Son of a]]''-"
45* {{Bowdlerization}}: "Nope! Not today, fangirls! You know who you are!"
46* BrainBleach: Gaara needs some mind soap after this line:
47--->'''Gai''': That's right Lee, shake ya goods!.
48** Everyone's reaction to the naked pictures of Gai. As shown in Episode 14.
49---> '''Naruto''': Jesus Christ, somebody gouge out my eyes!
50* BrickJoke when Naruto defeated Gaara.
51--> '''Voice Over:''' Flawless Victory! Friendship!
52--> '''Naruto''': [=*Pissed off*=] God'''dammit!'''
53* DevilInPlainSight: "*Evil laughing for half a minute* Do you have... ''evil'' tea?"
54** As a matter of fact, yes, yes they do.
55*** Excellent! *More evil laughter*
56* TheDitz: Naruto has his moments of these; in episode 26, he thought Idate was Franchise/{{Batman}} until he slipped and fell... then he thought he was VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog.
57** WAIT FOR ME CIRCUS!!!!
58* DramaticPause: Orochimaru tries to employ this, to no avail, as his dramatic reveal was kinda irrelevant.
59* TheDriver: Rower.
60* FaceHeelTurn: Sasuke in episode 28. The first thing he asks for after becoming a villain?
61--> "Get me a goddamn [[RunningGag Klondike bar]]."
62* FastForwardGag: Kakashi uses a remote to fast forward over the Wave Country {{filler}}, but ends up breaking it right before the opening.
63* {{Filler}}: "Sasuke, I've got three words for you: Curry Of Life!"
64** Don't forget:
65--> '''Kakashi:''' Welcome to the wonderful world of filler.
66--> '''Everyone else:''' [[BigNo NO!]]
67** As of episode 26, there's a small label titled "The Filler Chronicles" [[note]]Now with 60% less Neji![[/note]] to lampshade this.
68** During Sasuke and Naruto's fight in 28, Sasuke says that he'll kick Naruto to the filler episodes. When he does kick Naruto, he literally kicks Naruto into the Curry of Life arc for about a minute.
69* FillerVillain: Team Oboro (the guys Naruto's team fought before Orochimaru during the second round of the Chunin Exams) return in a filler arc. Vegeta isn't pleased...
70--> '''[=Vegeta3986=]''': Really? ''Really''?! The villains of this arc are the ''Map Quest'' ninjas? That is the '''''best''' they could come up with!?!''
71--> '''[=MasakoX=]''': Hold on, Vegeta. In a later arc, they bring back ''Mizuki''...!
72--> '''[=Vegeta3986=]''': (Frustrated groan) I hate filler arcs.
73* {{Foreshadowing}}: After Naruto's stupidity gets to him one too many times by the Tea Country arc, Sasuke drops this line: "Know what? Screw it. After this arc, I'm ''gone''." He also mentions he'll be leaving again the next episode.
74* FoodAsBribe: Dosu lures Rock Lee away from the fight by giving him some maple syrup and a hockey stick.
75* ForgottenFallenFriend: Not so much forgotten, but after Tsunade becomes Hokage, Sarutobi isn't missed ... Well, except by Naruto, Konohamaru, and possibly the Bishonen no Jutsu guys.
76* GenreSavvy: Naruto's complaints of "Isn't this whole "old pervert" running joke a bit overused in anime?"
77* HighlyVisibleNinja: Naruto is actually visible from ''miles'' away.
78* HypocriticalHumor Episode 11:
79-->'''[=Vegeta3986=]''': "Me? Well, I'm Temari. I'm [=Vegeta3986=]'s girlfriend and..."\
80'''Masako X''': "Vegeta, What the hell are you doing?!"\
81'''[=Vegeta3986=]''': "Shut up, and just go along with it!"\
82'''Masako X''': "Dude, you can't do that!"\
83'''[=Vegeta3986=]''': "Oh, come on!"\
84'''Masako X''': "Gimme that mic..." ''[Sounds of fighting]'' "God, you're acting like a kid. Now where were we?" ''[in Hinata's voice]'' "Sorry Naruto, but I'm going out with Masako X."\
85'''[=Vegeta3986=]''': "What the ***?!!! You goddamn hypocrite! Gimme that mic back!" ''[Sounds of fighting]'' "Now where were we? Oh yeah..."\
86''(As Temari)'' "My Name's Temari, and I'm [=Vegeta3986=]'s Girlfriend. He's Awesome."
87* IDoNotOwn: "[=NarutoisthepropertyofMasashiKishimotoandTVTokyo=]. Thismovieisaparodyandnothingmore. Sopleasesupporttheofficialrelease. Gotit? Youdamnwellbetterbynow. Beendoingthisforthreeyears."
88* ImprobableAge: Discussed
89--> '''Naruto''': Hey, old guy!
90--> '''Old Guy''': You bunch of--! What constitutes as ''old'' to you people?
91--> '''Naruto''': Eh, in this show, anyone over 18.
92* InformedAbility: Parodied in episode 26, after Sakura suddenly lifted the mast of a ship with her bare hands.
93--> '''Naruto''': [{{Angrish}} stutter] Since when could you ''do'' that!?
94--> [[AC: [[color:pink: (Sakura's been training with Tsunade.)]]]]
95--> '''Naruto''': What the!? Are you telling me we just throw lines on top of the screen and people will buy it!? Why the hell didn't anybody tell me this sooner?!
96--> [[AC: [[color:orange: (Since the Hokage's death, Naruto has learnt the ability to summon hamburgers.)]]]]
97--> '''Naruto''': Oh boy!!! [eats a hamburger]
98--> '''Sasuke''': Hey, let me try that.
99--> [[AC: [[color:blue: (Sasuke has learnt the ability to defeat the log and his brother... [Short {{Beat}}] [[SubvertedTrope Yeah, no.]])]]]]
100--> '''Sasuke''': [[YankTheDogsChain Damn it!!]]
101* IntercontinuityCrossover: After dying, the Third Hokage ends up in a better place... [[spoiler: with [[WebVideo/DragonBallZAbridged King Yemma. Mahogany.]]]]
102** The Sound Ninjas are only stopped by The Neighborhood Watch Committee of ''WebVideo/YuYuHakushoAbridged''.
103* TheLoad: Everyone, ''especially'' Sakura.
104* LarynxDissonance: Masako's female voices (Hinata, Ino) are surprisingly convincing, while Vegeta's (Sakura, Temari)... Aren't.
105* LivingProp: Kotetsu and Izumo are treated as such by Tsunade.
106* [[ManOfAThousandVoices Men Of A Thousand Voices]]
107* [[{{Meganeko}} Mega Chicken]]: Clucky in episode 18:
108--> '''Jiraiya''': Holy sh** itsagiantchicken!
109** And again in episode 24:
110---> '''Clucky''': Cock-a-mother-f***in'-do!
111* MrExposition: Lampshaded: everyone who does it is either incompetent at it or is just doing it to pad for time.
112* MyFriendsAndZoidberg: From the movie trailer: "Three heroes... And Sakura."
113* NeverSayThatAgain: "Believe it!"
114** And hookers.
115* NinjaLog: [[WesternAnimation/TheRenAndStimpyShow What clomps down stairs, alone or in pairs, and crushes the neighbors' dog]]? Sasuke's greatest rival- The Log.
116** It's lo~og, lo~og, It's big, it's heavy, it's wood; It's lo~og, lo~og
117** It's better than bad, it's good.
118** Shut up, Log-Boy.
119** [grumbles]
120*** Sakura actually summons it in the Forest of Death, which is what makes Team Dosu retreat.
121* NoFourthWall
122* NoNameGiven: Played with multiple times:
123--> '''Ibiki''': You fail! You forgot to put your name on the test!
124--> '''Genin taking Chunin Exam''': But I don't have a name. They never gave me one!
125--> ''''Mummy guy' Chunin''': Then I'll kick your ass. I don't have a name either, so it's fair.
126** HilariousInHindsight as they do have given names; the Genin's name is Komaza and the Chunin's is Tonbo Tobitake.
127** Another example here:
128--> '''Raido''': You do know my name, right?
129--> '''Shizune''': Yeah, of course I know your name. It's...um...Fred?
130--> '''Raido''': No.
131--> '''Shizune''': Dan?
132--> '''Raido''': No.
133--> '''Shizune''': Elizabeth?
134--> '''Raido''': Aww, screw you idiots! I'm outta here.
135--> '''Shizune''': Wait! Elizabeth!
136* NoSuchThingAsWizardJesus: Initially averted...
137--> '''Jiraiya''': Okay Naruto, your first task is to walk on water.
138--> '''Naruto''': Like Jesus?
139--> '''Jiraiya''': Yes, Naruto, like Jesus.
140--> '''Naruto''': Does that mean... Jesus was a ninja?
141--> '''Jiraiya''': Yes, Naruto,. Jesus was a Ninja.
142--> '''Naruto''': Really?
143--> '''Jiraiya''': NO NOT REALLY!
144* NoSwastikas: "Dude. It's an 'x'."
145* NotQuiteDead: Parodied:
146-->'''Tsunade''': Very well. I'll be your Hokage. I'll do it for the memory of my brother and boyfriend.
147-->'''Dan ''(in the background)''''': WE'RE STILL ALIVE, YOU CRAZY BITCH!
148-->'''Tsunade''': I'll miss you two.
149-->'''Dan ''(in the background)''''': GODDAMMIT!
150* ObsessedWithFood: Jirobo.
151-->'''Jirobo''': You think I'll just let you pass? I have a mind of-OOH! THERE ARE SOME POTATO CHIP CRUMBS IN THE DIRT! *nom*
152-->'''Choji''': Sir, I do believe we should fight-
153-->'''Jirobo''': *OM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM*
154* OfficialCouple: Apparently Kakashi and Anko.
155* OnceUponATime: "...There were magic balls. And now there's a race!"
156* OnlySaneMan: Probably Kakashi, but that's debatable.
157** "Heh, heh...moo."
158*** That's actually been explained. [[spoiler: Turns out they make Makeout Paradise on tape.]]
159** By the later episodes, the series really doesn't have one at all. They're ''all'' totally nuts.
160* OrphanedSeries: After the fallout between Masako and Vegeta.
161* PaperThinDisguise: "Hey guys! It's me, Nay-roo-toe!"
162** Given a CallBack in episode 30.
163* PolitenessJudo: In episode 14, Oboro and the "Map Quest ninjas" arrives to ambush Naruto's group in the forest. However, their assailants proceeds to argue amongst themselves about matters regarding [[DiscussedTrope tropes in anime]], and a desperate Naruto simply asks if he can take their scroll (which would allow them passage to the next part of the Chunin exams). The distracted Oboro gives them the scrolls without a second thought, and continues arguing with the others.
164* PragmaticVillainy: Orochimaru brings Tsunade's dead brother and boyfriend back to life just to ensure she'll treat his soul-damaged arms. Too bad for him she doesn't buy it and beats them both up.
165* PungeonMaster: Kidomaru.
166--> '''Kidomaru''' (after trapping the Retrieval Team in spiderwebs): Looks like you're stuck in a 'sticky situation'-
167--> '''Sakon/Ukon''': Please don't tell me you're going to be making spider puns this entire time.
168--> '''Kidomaru''': Well I was just going to-
169--> '''Sakon/Ukon''': No, Kido. Just...just NO.
170* RageAgainstTheAuthor: The Baki Appreciation Society, Gaara after the Shigure tribute.
171* RamblingOldManMonologue: ''Weaponized'' by the Third Hokage, in his fight against Orochimaru. "Old Man Monologue Jutsu!"
172* RelaxOVision: Subverted. On a couple of occasions, an extremely graphic scene is replaced by soothing landscapes and music, though we can still hear the screams of pain and sickening crunching noises.
173* RunningGag: Several, including:
174** Sasuke's ongoing rivalry with [[AC:The Log]].
175** People stealing Iruka's catchphrase ("Ah, touche!"), followed by his expressing annoyance.
176*** By Episode 17, he's given up on the "expressing annoyance" part, and just leaves whenever someone says it.
177** Kakashi's fascination with a milk carton ("Heh, heh. Moo.").
178** Orochimaru's utter inability to fool anyone with his disguises.
179** Everyone telling Kankuro to shut up.
180** "That's not supposed to bend that way! Ow, my spine!"
181** Kiba and Neji's "Excellent!"
182** Advertisements interrupting things during the Exam arc.
183** A discontinued one would be Naruto's One Foot Tall Brick Wall to counter Sasuke's log. Clucky, Naruto's pet chicken from the comment special, however, is still around.
184** A relatively short-termed running gag was the Rower's incessant singing... And how awful it was...
185*** Which is actually referenced in Creator/LittleKuriboh's Naruto parody, with Naruto being the rower's biggest fan... Except here, the rower doesn't know what the hell Naruto is talking about.
186* SchizoTech: Lampshaded. Formerly the source of the quote on the article.
187* ShesAManInJapan: Haku is female in this version, despite being canonically a very effeminate boy in the series itself.
188* ShoutOut: To ''WebVideo/YuGiOhTheAbridgedSeries'', naturally. Creator/LittleKuriboh actually guest-starred in a couple of episodes.
189** Dosu makes Kabuto throw up by imitating a Jigglypuff cry.
190** One to ''WebVideo/YuYuHakushoAbridged'' is made during the Forest of Death when a certain someone in a truck reveals the location of the Sound ninjas. Dosu's response: "Damn you, Neighborhood Watch Committee!"
191** "Note to self: Naruto's getting a Manga/DeathNote."
192** The computer gives some names to abridged creators, like Creator/{{Lanipator}}.
193** Ninja Brain Training! Totally not VideoGame/BrainAge.
194** Also later in Episode 29
195--> Naruto: C'mon, it'll be an adventure!
196--> Kiba: An [[Film/BillAndTedsExcellentAdventure Excellent Adventure?]]
197--> Naruto: Yuuppp!
198--> Kiba: Excellent! *air guitar*
199* SimpletonVoice: Kisame's voice is a reference to WesternAnimation/{{Jabberjaw}}, and he's [[CloudCuckoolander just as bright]].
200* SuddenlyFluentInGibberish: Naruto's group come face to face with Zabuza... Except they initially can't understand a word he says because of his face mask. Cue Kakashi revealing he can speak muffled.
201* SureLetsGoWithThat:
202** Orochimaru to Sasuke:
203--> '''Orochimaru''': Oh, what a wit you have! But now it's time to come with me, Sasuke! I need you.\
204'''Sasuke''': For my power?\
205'''Orochimaru''': Uh, yeah...sure....
206** Naruto to Tsunade in episode 24
207--> '''Tsunade''': "Where are they [Orochimaru and Kabuto]?"
208--> '''Naruto''': "I beat em!"
209--> '''Tsunade''': With the Rasengan?
210--> '''Naruto''': "Uh... Yeah! (Stammering) With... the... Ra... sen... gan."
211* TakeThat: So, so many. There's Sasuke's opponent during the Chunin Exams, Yoroi, aka [=AnimeFlagger123=], who "keeps flagging anime videos on [=YouTube=]". Also, in episode 20, some people lambast Gaara for copying [=LittleKuriboh=].
212-->''"You're copying him! He said "the" in one episode and so did you! Quit copying him!"''
213** The initial lines in the Kankuro v. Misumi fight are identical to the anime. Then...
214--> '''Kankuro''': Lemme do you a favor and end this battle quickly.
215--> '''Misumi''': You can't end it if I end it first!
216--> '''Kankuro''': Really? ''That's'' your comeback line?
217** Vegeta's imitation of Baki fans:
218--> '''Tatami (with Baki headgear photo-shopped over his face)''': [[BigNo NO!]] BAKI! HOW COULD YOU VEGETA, I TRUSTED YOU!
219** And then there's when Shino mocked Zaku's [[Creator/SamRiegel voice actor]] for lacking range.
220** "First rule of Naruto: you let the person finish their long monologue no matter how many flashbacks or conversations they have with themselves."
221** Waraji's response to Zori originally wanting to be in One Piece: "I do not even know you anymore."
222** The series made numerous and rather venomous {{take that}}s toward YaoiFangirls and the original series's HoYay (to the point of [[GenderFlip turning a character female]] in order to avoid it). However, this eventually led to many accusations of homophobia against the creators.
223* TemptingFate: Subverted when the giant snake destroyed the guard tower ''next'' to Bob and Mike.
224** Played straight with Zaku announcing nobody could save Sakura, "not even that pussy, Sasuke!", cut to Sasuke "You were saying?"
225* ThisIsForEmphasisBitch: Sasuke's "Sharingans only, bitch!" line
226* TheSnackIsMoreInteresting: Zig-zagged when Jirobo does this to the Retrieval Team.
227--> '''Jirobo''': You think I'll let you guys pass? I have a mind of stee-OH LOOK! THERE'S SOME POTATO CHIP CRUMBS IN THE DIRT! *nom*
228* {{Touche}}: Spoofed, because Bob's plan was pathetic.
229** This is Iruka's CatchPhrase, but everyone always steals it.
230* TotallyRadical: Neji and Kiba, intentionally invoking ''Film/BillAndTedsExcellentAdventure'' (complete with air guitar).
231** This is probably a nod to the Naruto AMV [[http://www.animemusicvideos.org/members/members_videoinfo.php?v=88017 Real Ninjas]].
232** Likewise with few bits with Orochimaru and Kabuto
233--> '''Orochimaru''': Pack your bags, Kabuto, we're going on a roadtrip! (Cut to a scene of some cars driving across a desert and loud blaring rock music)
234--> '''Kabuto''': WILL YOU TURN THAT MUSIC DOWN?!
235--> '''Orochimaru''': NEVER!!!
236* TheUnintelligible: Zabuza, whenever he has his bandages on (when he doesn't, he sounds like [[spoiler:Jerry Lewis]]). In his first appearance, even the other characters have trouble understanding him, except for Kakashi, who can also speak Muffled (for [[NoMouth obvious reasons]]). His dialogue is helpfully subtitled in later episodes.
237** His fluency in Muffled isn't quite perfect, though.
238--> '''Naruto''': Well? What'd he say?
239--> '''Kakashi''': He either said he's been hired by Disney to take out the old guy so he can't finish the bridge...or we're going out for coffee next week.
240** Averted with later characters whose mouths were covered, such as Dosu and Shino.
241* ViewersAreGoldfish
242--> '''Naruto''': Wait, this is only the eighth episode! Why am I having flashbacks? ...Oh yeah, the audience can't remember the stuff that happened in episode ''5''!
243* WeDidntStartTheBillyJoelParodies: Has [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4UEtHmUTF0 its own "We Didn't Start the Fire" parody]].
244* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: [=Vegeta3986=] disappeared after the release of episode 31 in September 2011. It wasn't until July 2013 that the fans received an update on the facebook page. But this was actually given by his girlfriend (coincidently in the same week where Masako announced he and Faulerro were rebooting the series) and it quickly degenerated into a flame war between her, the series' fans and other abridgers. An update video was uploaded to his channel but it was actually Zeromaster who made it. So Vegeta is still missing in action since he's never officially returned.
245* YankTheDogsChain: Sasuke, often in terms of the Log and/or Itachi. See InformedAbility above.

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