Kishimoto's shortcut became Naruto's greatest asset!
The artistic evolution of The Big 3. | Naruto • One Piece • Bleach
Fans of Naruto are well aware of headbands. These bands are more than just a piece of accessory. It symbolizes the whole series. But their origins may surprise you.
Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto didn't initially plan for them to be so important. This "lazy" move turned out to be genius, while he made them for a simple reason. It gave Naruto something special.
Something that other popular animes don't have like One Piece and Bleach. A simple thing that can be easily recognized by fans. The headbands have become a huge part of Naruto's success.