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The popularity of Naruto has resulted in references being made to it in other series.

Adventure Time

In The Chamber of Frozen Blades of Adventure Time, Jake and Finn use hand signs to create ninja techniques such as one which resembles the function of the Shadow Clone Technique.

Bakuman

Naruto volume 43 appears on the cover of Bakuman volume 2, tucked under Shūjin's arm.

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure

in Mason's room, posters of Minato Namikaze and Team 10, a Shikamaru plush, several Naruto manga volumes and action figures of Naruto and Sasuke can be seen.

Ben 10

Children shown on a Ben 10 Christmas-themed episode greatly resemble the Konohamaru Army Corps.

In one episode, a girl can be seen wearing Sakura's dress.

In the episode "Adrenaland Jr", Ben and Kevin shout their names out similar to Naruto and Sasuke.

One Piece

To celebrate the finale of Naruto, the cover art of One Piece's chapter 766 references Naruto, and in the week's author comments section, Oda thanked Kishimoto for being his friend and rival.

The Simpsons

In "Treehouse of Horror XXV" of The Simpsons, different alternate reality versions of the Simpsons appear. In one of these versions, the Simpson family are each dressed up as a different manga and anime characters; Bart dresses up as Naruto.

Steven Universe

In "Chille Tid" of Steven Universe, the shape that Lapis' water-wings take after they move over her torso, and the way that she appears to sink into the ground in Malachite's Realm, resembles the way Zetsu travels underground.

Assassination Classroom

As Korosensei preps Terasaka for the mid-term, he wears a Konoha forehead protector to symbolise that he is "weak in multiple subjects", similar to how Naruto was in the Academy. He once again wears the same forehead protector to prep Terasaka for the end-of-term finals. In the anime, he uses Naruto's catchphrase "dattebayo".

Himouto! Umaru-chan

In episode 2 of Himouto! Umaru-chan, on the cover of Umaru's magazine Shonen Jumpu, a parody version of Naruto is seen. Also in episode 8 of the omake, Himouto! Umaru-chanS, Sylphynford is dressed up in a parody version of Naruto and uses his catchphrase "dattebayo".

Binbougami Ga

In episode 3 of Binbougami Ga, Ichiko is wearing a ninja costume along with a Konoha forehead protector.

Deadpool

In the Marvel comic Deadpool, Deadpool references Naruto's speech on his dream of gaining respect from his village and wanting to become Hokage.

Gintama

In Gintama, there are multiple references of Naruto along with other popular anime.

Dragon Ball

In the video game, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z, if the game was preordered, the player is able to download Goku as a Super Saiyan in Naruto's Sage Mode cloak.

Rogue Legacy

In the video games Rogue Legacy, there is a class named "Shinobi/Hokage". It depicts them wearing a forehead protector and allows them to use the Body Replacement Technique.

Baby Daddy

In some episodes, figurines of Naruto, Kurama, Pain and Zetsu can be seen on a shelf in the background.

Daybreak

In one episode, action figures of teenage Naruto, Hokage Naruto, Boruto, Minato and teenage Sakura can be seen on a shelf.

Space Dandy

In episode 14 of Space Dandy, there is an alternate universe version of Dandy named "Ninja Dandy".

The Cleveland Show

In the Cleveland Show, a kid is dressed up like Naruto along with other popular characters.

South Park

In episode 277 of "South Park", Sheila Broflovski was looking through Ike's search history and finds Naruto on there along with Yuri!!! on Ice and Crunchyroll.

Pokémon

In Pokémon Tower Defense, there is a character named "Maruto" and uses Naruto's catchphrase "dattebayo". He also owns a Ninetales, referencing Kurama.

In the Pokemon Sun and Moon episode "Drawn With The Wind", there is a character named Charlie Charma. He has a similar headband to the ones found in the Naruto series, eyes and leg weights similar to Rock Lee's, Whiskers similar to Naruto's and he ends his sentences with "datte yo".

The character Pikala owns a Pikachu named Bolt, who has the same name and haircut as Boruto.

Attack the Block

In the movie Attack the Block, the main character tells two kids to "go home, stay inside and watch Naruto!".

Ol' Kainry

In the song La Faucheuse, it makes a reference to Kakashi's mask in one of its lyrics. In another song called On se pavanne, it makes a reference to Naruto's Sexy Technique and Shikamaru's ability to plan out attacks.

Dofus Arena

In the comic Dofus Arena Tome 4, Tobi's mask can be seen among many other cultural references. Also, there is a man wearing a Konoha forehead protector who also resembles Neji.

Maitre Gims

In the song Ceci N'est Pas Un Clip #05 - Sharingan, it bases off of the Sharingan which included Itachi's, Sasuke's, and Izuna's.

Raruto

Raruto is a Spanish webcomic which parodies Naruto.

Dragon Ball Z Abridged

In episode 44 of Dragon Ball Z Abridged, Goku is dreaming about becoming a ninja and a pirate (referencing One Piece), also, in the latest episode, Goku says that he had a ninja dream and a pirate dream. In episode 45 of the series, Goku says that the ninja dream he was having ended, referencing the then-recent end to the manga.

Demon Prince Poro's Diaries

In the first chapter of Demon Prince Poro's Diaries, Poro Kurokami is seen reading a book with Naruto Uzumaki on the cover, as well as having a Naruto figure on his desk.

The Big Bang Theory

In one episode, a Sasuke shirt and a poster of Naruto doing Rasengan can be seen.

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

In the Tokyo scene, a sign featuring Team 7 from Shippuden and a sign featuring Boruto can be seen.

The Karate Kid (2010)

In the park fight scene, a Naruto balloon can be seen in the background.

Donkey Kong

In Donkey Konga 2, Seishun Kyousouku is a selectable track.

The opening "GO" is a selectable track in Donkey Konga 3.

Lost

In the episode Ji Yeon, many Naruto figurines, toys and merch can be seen inside the toy store.

Scissor Seven

In the english dub of Scissor Seven, Captain Jack refers to Seven as a "Naruto background character".

Super Sons

In the DC Comics Super Sons issue 1, page 20, a poster of Naruto and Goku is shown in Jon's bedroom representing his obsession with anime.

The Amazing World Of Gumball

In the 153rd episode titled The Fury , Yuki asked Nicole during their face-off which school of fighting taught her, she references three names: Hokuto, Mr. Miyagi and Konoha.

Jujutsu Kaisen

In episode 6 tilted After the Rain of the anime, when Itadori learns about cursed techniques, he is disappointed that he cannot perform things like the Kamehameha and the Rasengan.

Yu-Gi-Oh!

In one episode, Ino, Shikamaru and Chōji can be seen in the audience.

Tooth Fairy

In one scene, figurines of Kimimaro, Zabuza and Tobi can be seen in a kid's bedroom along with a figurine of Goku from Dragon Ball Z.

The Boss Baby: Family Business

In one scene, the ninja babies use a similar move to the Shadow Clone Technique.

OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes

A Naruto keychain can be seen on a characters phone. Enid also wears a similar outfit to Naruto's post-timeskip outfit.

The Boondocks

In Season 3 episode 5 of "Stinkmeaner 3: The Hateocracy", a fight occurs in which particular move sets are inspired by Naruto.

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