Naruto Creator Reveals How Involved He Is With Boruto Sequel

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Although Naruto’s original manga concluded with Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine some time back, the creator remains heavily involved in the progression of the spin-off series, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, and its subsequent sequel, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. The Naruto franchise, born from Shonen Jump, has maintained its status as one of the most triumphant series ever produced, with the original storyline achieving global acclaim. Not only did it soar to international success, but it also continued its narrative with an official sequel series that has since garnered its own fan base across the globe.

Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of the Naruto series, has primarily focused on different projects like Samurai 8, which was quickly terminated. However, he’s been contributing to the official sequel, Boruto, albeit not as extensively as some might think. The artwork and storyline for the series are managed by Mikio Ikemoto, Kishimoto’s former assistant. In a recent interview, Kishimoto clarified his role in the new series, stating emphatically, “It is indeed Ikemoto’s manga.

How Much Naruto’s Creator Works on Boruto Sequel

Using a more conversational style, the sentence could be rephrased as: In an exclusive interview on Naruto’s official website, Kishimoto clarified his role in Boruto compared to that in the original series. He explained that for Naruto, he handled both the story and main illustrations while Ikemoto assisted with background drawings and shadow doppelgangers. On the other hand, Ikemoto is solely responsible for the story and main illustrations of Boruto, making it his manga.

Since Kishimoto became more active with “Boruto: Naruto Next Generations” after the cancellation of “Samurai 8,” fans have been curious about Ikemoto’s role. However, as Kishimoto clarified, Ikemoto is solely responsible for both the story and art in the sequel series. Although it’s expected that Kishimoto will contribute ideas to keep the series going, Ikemoto is the one steering its direction. Whether this development will be well-received by fans remains a topic of ongoing discussion as “Boruto: Two Blue Vortex” manga unfolds.

Naruto Creator Reacts to Its Popularity

Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, shared that he was surprised by the enduring success and global appeal of the franchise. He expressed, ” Frankly, I didn’t anticipate it would last this long initially, or gain such popularity beyond Japan in places like France. Witnessing the enthusiasm of fans like yours truly makes me realize just how cherished Naruto is, which brings great joy.” However, this popularity also necessitated him to manage his expectations effectively.

Although things don’t always go smoothly throughout the entire series, I’ve had to keep myself from getting too excited or too discouraged,” Kishimoto explained. “Working on Naruto taught me how to stay balanced amidst the changing circumstances and continue living healthily during both the highs and lows of the series.

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2025-07-22 21:11