46. The characters are more than just outcasts. They are individuals who cannot change who they are and unapologetically will not change for anyone. Their
struggles are not so swiftly swept under the rug. They are confronted head-on for what can feel like an eternity. Such characters include Naruto, an
orphan who was shunned by his community for something he could not change. Naruto set’s the ultimate goal of becoming leader of his village, despite
others mocking, jeering and even opposing him. He faces his challenges and repeatedly does what others thought impossible. Naruto’s struggle is akin to
the struggle of Black people; constantly being hated for what you cannot and will not change about yourself, but also finding a way in a world that hates
you for you. His struggle, just like other notable characters of anime, was compelling, not only because of the outlandish trials, but because they were
struggles that took time.