Naruto Creator Reveals Their Favorite Manga Series

Naruto Creator Reveals Their Favorite Manga Series

As a lifelong Naruto enthusiast and self-proclaimed Leaf Village connoisseur, I can confidently say that Kishimoto knows his stuff! Back in 1999, he single-handedly brought the Hidden Leaf to life, and since then, it’s become a global phenomenon. With Naruto under my belt, it’s no wonder that Kishimoto had his own sources of inspiration for the series.


It’s clear that the person behind the creation of Naruto understands what makes a success. Back in 1999, this artist sat down with a pencil and brought the Hidden Leaf to existence. Since then, Naruto has become synonymous with manga for many readers worldwide, sparking countless new mangaka. Given this impact, it’s hardly shocking that Kishimoto had his own sources of inspiration for Naruto

Lately, Kishimoto revealed his preferred mangas during a sojourn in France. Accompanied by Mikio Ikemoto, the artist of Boruto, they discussed Naruto and its enduring impact. While abroad, they held an interview with La Nouvelle Republique, where they disclosed their favorite three manga series. If you’re curious about what they enjoy reading, here are their recommendations:

  • Kishimoto: Dragon Ball, Akira, Blade of the Immortal
  • Ikemoto: Dragon Ball, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Parasyte

The two artists, Kishimoto and Akira Toriyama, share a common top Dragon Ball. Much like millions of other fans, Kishimoto was deeply inspired by the story created by Akira Toriyama. Apart from Dragon Ball, Akira’s sci-fi future and historical drama in Blade of the Immortal also resonated with Kishimoto. Similar themes found in these manga titles can be observed in Naruto, and the same applies to Ikemoto’s impact on Boruto

How to Catch Up on Naruto

If you haven’t experienced the delight of reading Naruto yet, don’t worry. You can effortlessly access the manga on the Shonen Jump app, where Kishimoto’s work is available. The latest installment in the series is titled Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, with new chapters being published monthly. For those interested in delving deeper into the original series crafted by Kishimoto, an official synopsis can be found below:

Twelve years past, the Village Concealed amongst the Forest was assaulted by an alarming peril. A nine-tailed spirit fox took the life of the village’s leader, the Hokage, along with numerous others. Now, the village is tranquil and a mischievous youth named Naruto is striving to graduate from the Ninja Academy. His ambition might be to become the next Hokage, but his actual fate will prove to be far more intricate. The journey commences here!

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2024-09-05 19:48