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Masashi Kishimoto’sNarutoplayed a big part in rescuing the famous Shonen Jump magazine from closing down during the early 2000s. A lot of people started liking anime due toNaruto. The popularity ofNarutois very high all around the world, even those who have never seen this show can easily recognize its characters.

Naruto Uzumaki in Naruto Shippuden

However, not many know about the creator ofNaruto, Masashi Kishimoto, including some hardcore fans. Kishimoto Sensei is a respected manga artist and many other mangakas find inspiration in his work.

Actually, the most in-demand animated TV show,Jujutsu Kaisen, written by Gege Akutami, has a connection toNaruto. The special art style of Kishimoto Sensei has been greatly influential for recent anime shows.

Kakashi Hatake in Naruto

Masashi Kishimoto’s Journey from Struggle to Success withNaruto

Masashi Kishimotois famous for originating theNarutofranchise, which is considered one of the largest andmost successful in history. This series includes 72 volumes of manga books, or 700 chapters serially released in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine.

Additionally, it is among thebest-selling mangain history. But at first, Kishimoto Sensei could not have dreamed that his ninja boy creation would be recognized worldwide.

Naruto Uzumaki in Naruto

Kishimoto Sensei hadmany attemptsthat did not turn into hit manga beforeNaruto‘s success. He tried different genres such as sports and sci-fi, but none of them were successful.

Kishimoto Sensei felt dispirited after trying many times but his editor motivated him to give one last attempt. Fortunately, Kishimoto chose to have another go at it and produced a one-shot manga that turned out to be the well-liked series,Naruto.

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Kishimoto has given all his spirit and energy to makeNarutosuccessful. He has said that even now, after the series ended inShonen Jump,  he sometimes wakes up suddenly in panic.

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In an interview, Masashi Kishimoto said,

“I had a habit of waking up after approximately four hours, but now I can sleep for around eight hours in one go. In the past while serializing, I would always set an alarm and awaken counting backwards from my deadline,”

Kakashi Hatake in Naruto

Kishimoto’s work onNarutoshows his strong will and love for his art. He has met many difficulties to make one of the best-known manga series; and should therefore be respected and admired.

The real accomplishment of a franchise is shown by how much itstays alivein the hearts of fans. Even when a series ends, its loyal followers can keep it going strong. This is likely to be the situation withNaruto.

Narutohas a lasting effect on fans because it was their first encounter with anime. They saw the original series and then matured together with characters as the story proceeded in Naruto Shippuden.

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This deep connection to the story, a long and personal bond with it, is what makes fans of the series still have affection for it, even after the show has finished.

You can watch bothNarutoandNaruto Shippudenon Crunchyroll.

Mudassir Kamran

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Mudassir Kamran works as an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire. He’s deeply passionate about anime and enjoys sharing his thoughts and reviews. One Piece holds a special place in his heart, and he often indulges in binge-watching sessions. Mudassir stays updated with the latest in the anime world and strives to provide insightful context to current happenings.

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