Masashi Kishimoto
WriterMasashi Kishimoto is the Japanese manga artist who created Naruto, the shonen series that Studio Pierrot adapted into the long-running anime.
Naruto Role
Kishimoto created Naruto Uzumaki and the world of the Hidden Villages, writing and drawing the manga from its 1999 debut in Weekly Shonen Jump through its conclusion in 2014. He also personally oversaw the three theatrical Naruto films, Road to Ninja, The Last, and the Boruto movie, guiding how his story reached the screen.
Career and Notable Roles
Kishimoto grew up devouring manga and has cited Akira Toriyama and Katsuhiro Otomo, creators he admired as a boy, among his biggest influences. Naruto went on to sell more than 250 million copies worldwide, and he later created the science-fiction series Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru before taking over as writer of the sequel manga Boruto: Naruto Next Generations in 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kishimoto doing now?
Since 2020, Kishimoto has been writing the sequel manga Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, after creating the science-fiction series Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru.
Who created Naruto?
Masashi Kishimoto created Naruto Uzumaki and the world of the Hidden Villages, writing and drawing the manga from its 1999 debut in Weekly Shonen Jump through its conclusion in 2014.
How many copies has Naruto sold?
Naruto has sold more than 250 million copies worldwide since Kishimoto began serializing it in 1999.
Was Masashi Kishimoto involved in the Naruto movies?
Kishimoto personally oversaw the three theatrical Naruto films, Road to Ninja, The Last, and the Boruto movie, guiding how his story reached the screen.
Who influenced Masashi Kishimoto's manga career?
Kishimoto grew up devouring manga and has cited Akira Toriyama and Katsuhiro Otomo among his biggest influences.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Naruto anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byMasashi Kishimoto
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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