The series would also spawn multiple anime series, movies, novels, video games and more. His first version of Naruto, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits his final version, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in the world. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. After spending time in art college, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story Karakuri. Like many kids, he was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read Dragon Ball. 16 (Paperback):Īuthor/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. 15 (Paperback):īoruto: Naruto Next Generations, Vol. 14 (Paperback):īoruto: Naruto Next Generations, Vol. 13 (Paperback):īoruto: Naruto Next Generations, Vol. 28, 29 & 30 (Paperback):īoruto: Naruto Next Generations, Vol. Naruto: Sasuke's Story-Sunrise (Naruto Novels) (Paperback): Having concluded the series in late 2014, Masashi Kishimoto has kept himself busy this year with the side story Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring and writing the story for the latest Naruto movie, Boruto: Naruto the Movie, both of which will focus on the title character's son, Boruto.This is book number 72 in the Naruto series.īoruto: Naruto Next Generations, Vol.

Fueled by opposing ideals, Naruto and Sasuke will determine the future of the world in one final fight!Ībout the Author Author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

But just when it seems that the ninja world can find true peace, one more obstacle appears. He's got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world's greatest ninja! With Naruto and Sasuke working together, Kaguya is finally sealed away for good. About the Book 'First published in Japan in 1999 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo'-Colophon.īook Synopsis The world's most popular ninja comic! Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief.

Naruto, Vol. 72 by Masashi Kishimoto