Positives include role models who help Naruto and his classmates believe in themselves and work extra hard to become stronger, faster and smart. There are good messages in the show including the occasional attempt of the main characters to try and convert an evil enemy to a good ally. Ultimately the show is very violent and, in the end, violence is the only answer this show gives to solve problems. The majority of this violence ends in ultimate sacrifices while characters try and protect their friends and families and, unlike Dragonball Z, there is no way to bring them back. It shows mourning for lost shinobi and when someone particularly close to Naruto dies it shows the steps he takes to overcome his sorrow and keep moving forward. In the unedited version there are copious amounts of blood, smoking and alcohol, the latter two occur rather frequently just before the end of this series and the beginning of Shippuden. The versions shown on tv have the majority of this edited out. There are some sexual areas in the series. Early on the majority of this type of behavior comes from Naruto and his Sexy Jutsu (in which he becomes a naked, well-endowed female) and his target's perverse reactions to the jutsu (usually excessive nosebleeding which indicates dirty thoughts). Sakura also has her fair share of flirty moments in the beginning during her constant vies for Sasuke's attention. She stares at him dreamily and daydreams about him and how cute he is. Both of these things fade into the background as the show progresses and becomes more plot-oriented.