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Creation & Design

Naruto was created by Masashi Kishimoto, inspired by his childhood experiences and the desire to create a character who overcomes adversity.

Early Years

Naruto grew up as an orphan, shunned by the villagers due to the Nine-Tails Fox sealed within him. He aspired to become Hokage to gain their respect.

Character Development

Throughout the series, Naruto evolves from a mischievous outcast to a respected leader, embodying themes of friendship, perseverance, and acceptance.

Cultural Reception

Naruto has received widespread acclaim for its storytelling, character development, and themes, becoming one of the best-selling manga series of all time.

Character Details

Real Name:
Naruto Uzumaki
First Appearance:
Weekly Shonen Jump #43
Aliases:
The Seventh Hokage, The Orange Ninja
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Team 7, Konohagakure, Allied Shinobi Forces
Abilities:
Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Genjutsu, Sage Mode, Tailed Beast Transformation
Equipment:
Kunai, Shuriken, Rasengan, Shadow Clone Jutsu
Weight:
132lbs
Height:
5' 5"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Weekly Shonen Jump #43
Shueisha ⋅ 1999
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Weekly Shonen Jump #43
 
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$160
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$475

Key Facts

First chapter of Naruto, serialized in Shonen Jump

Prototype of the Naruto universe was published in Akamaru Jump in 1997

Shonen Jump #0
Viz ⋅ 2002
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Shonen Jump #0
 
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$50

Key Facts

56-page preview of Shonen Jump #1 with stories including: Dragon Ball Z, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Naruto, One Piece, Sandland, Shaman King and Yuyu Hakusho

90,000 copies of this preview was circulated nationwide

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