Feb 6, 2023 · It is quite possible that fans confused Kishimoto with illustrator Osamu Kobayashi, one of the directors of the Naruto Shippuden anime who sadly passed away in 2021. Kobayashi directed episodes...

Masashi Kishimoto (岸本 斉史, Kishimoto Masashi, born November 8, 1974[1]) is a Japanese manga artist. His manga series, Naruto, which was in serialization from 1999 to 2014, has sold over 250 million copies worldwide in 46 countries as of May 2019. [2][3] The series has been adapted into two anime and multiple films, video games, and related media.

Masashi Kishimoto (岸本 斉史, Kishimoto Masashi, born November 8, 1974 [1]) is a Japanese manga artist, well known for creating the manga series Naruto which was in serialisation from 1999 to 2014.

Sep 1, 2024 · An insightful interview with Boruto and Naruto 's authors has revealed that plans for the storyline have evolved, and the series' worst character is still alive because of it.

Mar 8, 2024 · With the news of Toriyama's death being finally revealed, the many mangaka in Japan received this massive shock, and reacted to this news accordingly. Eiichiro Oda, the …

Aug 25, 2024 · Kishimoto believes that even though Naruto and Sasuke would butt heads during the original series, the two were similar in their determination and experience of losing someone they loved. However, for Boruto and Kawaki, "their very existence is the complete opposite."

Nov 9, 2017 · In the interview, Kishimoto reveals that he didn’t want to bring Jiraiya back as the death was so significant for both the characters and fans of Naruto – and especially impactful in bringing...

Nov 11, 2024 · Masashi Kishimoto killed many fan-favorite characters in Naruto, but he regretted one death in the series, which was extremely heartbreaking.

Dec 13, 2023 · Jiraiya’s Death Was to Make Naruto Feel Sasuke’s Pain. Naruto’s creator Masashi Kishimoto has shared deeper insight into his reasoning behind killing off Jiraiya. He wanted Naruto to truly empathize with Sasuke’s profound pain and anger over losing his entire clan.

Nov 4, 2018 · Neji's death does nothing to change Hinata and Naruto's relationship, the key point of that scene was that Naruto couldn't live up to his promise, and that she kept him going regardless.