Orochimaru lost his original place as a villain in the series, becoming a side character with little depth.
Orochimaru is the most threatening villain in the Naruto. Orochimaru was a villain with heinous goals and a reputation for evil. However, despite his vile nature, he quickly became recognizable in the series. Orochimaru's name was synonymous with terror, and his mere existence caused the characters to be confused and despair.
Orochimaru, despite having no other goal than to achieve immortality, quickly became popular among fans of the show. His horrifying yet compelling character, as well as the aura of fear and death that surrounded Orochimaru, are often credited with his popularity. This portrayal was eventually shattered in Shippuden, after the disgusting events surrounding Orochimaru. Boruto put an end to this once iconic villain.
Orochimaru Initial Characterization
Orochimaru is a character that's hard to forget. The rattling battle in the Forest of Death has left a deep impression. He became a major villain after the events of the series, particularly when he humiliated Hidden Leaf and killed the Hokage in their home. He tried to make the Hidden Leaf look bad by killing the series' main character.
The obsession of his character to achieve permanence and uncover every jutsu in existence further contributed to the twisted nature of his character. His immorality and past crimes painted him an irredeemable character. He would go to any extent to achieve his otherworldly objectives. His snake-like appearance and the accompanying soundtrack added to his harrowing presence.
Orochimaru's menacing character was shaped by the events of the entire part 1, which even trickled down into the early episodes of Shippuden. Orochimaru's spine-chilling performances never let him down, from his first appearance in the Tenchi Bridge Arc to his supposed death at the hands of Itachi's Totsuka blade. Orochimaru, despite the Shippuden's narrative being taken over by the Akatsuki, was able to retain his position as a villain in the series for some time.
An Anticlimactic Demise
Orochimaru's initial significance and profundity were short-lived, as he was quickly pushed aside after his death at the hands of Itachi. It was a very anti-climactic death, with no buildup to his sudden appearance. It was disappointing that a villain who has played a major role in the series would die just seconds after his appearance.
Itachi was not really threatened by the ordeal. It seemed like a mere inconvenience. Orochimaru was killed in a way that was both shallow and unappealing. Naruto's death scenes are renowned, even for the villains. Orochimaru did appear among the living in the future, but viewers were led to believe at the time that it was the final of Orochimaru’s schemes. This tarnished his entire villainous reputation.
A Shallow Redemption
It is difficult to redeem villains. A certain amount of growth, and effort are needed in order to convince viewers. Orochimaru’s redemption was not, and it almost seemed like a plot to bring back Hokage. Orochimaru's return was inconsistent, as Sasuke had been able to bring back his entire body and consciousness by reversing Anko’s curse mark.
Orochimaru also wrote his reasoning for letting go of villainous ideals in a hurry, and it was lacking in profundity. He said that seeing Kabuto fail led him to realize that his path was the wrong one, and following Sasuke's journey helped him see his faults. Orochimaru's crimes and high treason were excused after a half-baked speech. His redemption and the entire story surrounding it made him appear as a character without depth.
Orochimaru’s Place in Boruto
Orochimaru was killed off by the broadcast of Boruto - Naruto Next Generations. Orochimaru was redeemed and became a shinobi for the Hidden Leaf. He became a parent figure in the series and adopted a more mellow character.
Orochimaru, the most famous villain in all of the shinobi universe, has been reduced to a joke character. This is disappointing. What the viewers are seeing now is an emaciated version of Orochimaru, and the remains a character who was well-written but neglected. Kishimoto may have made a mistake by wasting the potential of a villain of this magnitude in Naruto.
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