Asperger's in Naruto (I'm serious!)

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It may be weird, but I considered that the main character (yes, Naruto) had some AS traits (at least at the beginning). Here is my argumentation (everything is related to his childhood before age of 13):
- he had trouble making friends (although it was probably caused by the monster)
- he had problems in cooperative work (eg. yelling when everyone should be silent)
- he had problems with authority (eg. with his own teacher and Hokage)
- he was hyperactive (it might be ADHD or... self-stimulation)
- he had special talents and learned some advanced skills as a child (eg. Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, but it could be also a side-effect of the demon fox's existence), but had severe problems with other stuff at school
- he was obsessive about certain food (ramen)
- he was impulsive
- he was considered stupid (because of his impulsiveness and clumsiness in teamwork), but I think he was very underestimated

Naruto in the pilot (manga) was also a little aspergian (although, if I recall, he was not human in it at all). Do you remember his special mission? "Make one friend" (to be honest I enjoyed the pilot more than the whole manga).

Arguments against my thoughts:
- later he was able to make friends with ease
- he was empathetic
- relationships was something very important to him

Anyway, who completely fulfill the stereotypes? He definitely had some problems typical for Aspies. However, don't misunderstand me: I didn't diagnosed him with it, it was just a thought. I know that you may strongly disagree with me, because no one mentioned it before.

And sorry for necropost, but I think that my post is interesting enough.

The symptoms are way too broad. Besides, other aspects of his character explain his problems better. For example, isolation from peers and 'breaking' his emotions.

And since when does shy = aspie?

You guys have already accused about half the cast of having asperger's lol.

Sai fits certain "symptoms" but they're immediately explained by his training.

Shino Aburame on the other hand (Ninja who uses insects in his ninjutsu) rarely smiles, laughs at inappropriate time, very socially awkward, lack of social cues and understanding why he has no "close" friends, weird speaking tone, unusual hobbies, etc is much closer.

There are other mainstream anime characters who fit the bill even closer, I.E. L from death note.

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Near fits better.

Sai does not have Aspergers. He was raised being taught that ninja's did not need emotions. Emotions were basically erased from his mind, and he was socially isolated until he was 16 or 17. That's why he seems that way.

You forget the most important trait of Aspergers: The obsessions. That's why I think NARUTO is the one with Aspergers! How could you guys miss that? He's socially oblivious, obsessed with becoming Hokage, clumsy, and hyperactive. Even before I was diagnosed with Aspergers, when Naruto first aired in America, I saw myself in him. He inspired me, despite him being fictional. I'm convinced that the creator of Naruto based his character off of a real Aspie.

Screw it, I'm gonna start a new post on this.