Although Naruto has been out since ever I've only started watching it .. it's been for a very long time on my watch list but for some reason didn't get the chance to sit down and watch it :P ...
anyways.. so far I think this anime is GREAT!!!!!!!!! i love it, I literally can't get enough of it...I'd just sit down for hours and go through as many episodes I can until I'm tired lol
I like Naruto's character so much although it he can get a bit annoying -_-'' at times but his sense of humor, determination, not having a clue most of the time, strength etc are what makes him very unique .. BELIEVE IT :P
I like Sakura too, she is very bright and funny (esp inner Sakura lol) but in the early episodes I found her physical weakness quite frustrating :/
my fav character though so far is Kakashi ^^'
I haven't really thought much about the villages but I think the leaf