Introduction
Naruto is a popular anime series that has been around for over two decades now. It is a story about a young ninja, Naruto Uzumaki, who dreams of becoming the Hokage – the leader of his village. The show has been a worldwide success and has spawned multiple movies, games and other related merchandise. But how much did it cost to make the original series?
The Creation of Naruto
Naruto was created by Masashi Kishimoto, who wrote the original manga series. He also wrote and illustrated the manga himself, along with help from his editor and publisher. The manga ran from 1999 to 2014 and was adapted into an anime series in 2002. It was also adapted into a movie in 2004, and three more movies were released in 2007 and 2008.
The Cost of Making Naruto
The cost of making the Naruto series varied depending on the production company and the type of production. The anime series was produced by Studio Pierrot and cost about ¥2.4 billion (about US$22 million) to make. The movies were produced by Toho and cost about ¥4.6 billion (about US$41 million) to make. It is estimated that the total cost of making the original Naruto series, including the manga, anime and movies, was around ¥7 billion (about US$63 million).
The Success of Naruto
Despite the high cost of making the original Naruto series, the series has been a huge success. The manga series has sold over 250 million copies worldwide and the anime series has been broadcast in over 80 countries. The movies have also been a success, with the first movie grossing over ¥4.4 billion (about US$39 million) worldwide.
The Merchandise of Naruto
As well as the anime series and the movies, Naruto has spawned a huge amount of merchandise. There are dozens of video games, soundtracks, clothing lines, toys, and other products based on the series. It is estimated that the total sales of Naruto merchandise have reached over ¥1 trillion (about US$9 billion) since the series began in 1999.
Conclusion
The original Naruto series cost around ¥7 billion (about US$63 million) to make. This may seem like a lot of money, but it has been a huge success, with over 250 million copies of the manga sold and over ¥1 trillion (about US$9 billion) made from merchandise sales. It is clear that the Naruto series has been a worthwhile investment for its creators.
