Naruto is a popular Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. The series was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine from 1999 to 2014, and tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja with aspirations of becoming the strongest ninja in his village. The series has been adapted into an anime series, several films, and video games, and has a huge fan following around the world.
Here are 10 interesting facts about the Naruto series:
- The Naruto series was inspired by Kishimoto’s interest in shōnen manga and the works of Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball Z.
- The main character, Naruto Uzumaki, was named after a type of fishcake called naruto that Kishimoto saw in a grocery store.
- The Naruto series was initially rejected by Shueisha when Kishimoto submitted it for publication, but he was later offered the chance to revise and resubmit the series.
- The Naruto series has been translated into over 20 languages and has sold over 250 million copies worldwide.
- The Naruto anime series, which aired from 2002 to 2007, consists of 220 episodes and was highly successful in Japan and abroad.
- The Naruto manga series was followed by a sequel called Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, which focuses on Naruto’s son, Boruto Uzumaki.
- Naruto has been adapted into several films, including the “Naruto: Shippuden the Movie” series, which features the character’s adventures as an adult.
- The Naruto series has inspired numerous video games, including the popular “Naruto: Ultimate Ninja” series.
- The Naruto series has also inspired a stage play, several light novels, and a trading card game.
- The popularity of Naruto has led to the creation of numerous spin-off merchandise, including clothing, toys, and other collectibles.
