What is Naruto?
Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks to gain recognition from his peers and also dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. The series was published in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1999 to 2014 and its 72 volumes have sold over 250 million copies worldwide, making it one of the bestselling manga series of all time. The series has been adapted into multiple anime and video games, and its English-language version is distributed in North America by Viz Media.
Anime
The Naruto anime series, produced by Studio Pierrot and Aniplex, aired on TV Tokyo from 2002 to 2007. The anime is divided into two parts: the first part, covering the first 135 episodes, was released in Japan from 2002 to 2005; the second part, covering the remaining 220 episodes, was released in Japan from 2007 to 2017. The anime has been released in North America by Viz Media, and it has been dubbed into English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. The anime follows the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who wants to be the Hokage of his village. Along the way, Naruto faces a wide variety of challenges, makes friends, and acquires powerful new techniques.
Video Games
The Naruto video games have been released since 2003, and they are based on the anime and manga series. The series spans multiple platforms, including the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS. The games allow players to explore the world of the Naruto series, battle against powerful enemies, and customize their own ninja. They also feature exclusive characters, costumes, and missions. The video game series has sold over 34 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most successful video game franchises.
Movies
The Naruto franchise has spawned several movies. The first movie, Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, was released in 2004. The other movies in the series are Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom, Naruto Shippuden the Movie, Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds, The Last: Naruto the Movie, and Boruto: Naruto the Movie. The movies feature original storylines and characters, and they are set in various locations, such as the Land of Snow, the Land of Tea, and the Hidden Leaf Village. The movies have been released in North America by Viz Media.
Novels, Light Novels and Audio Dramas
The Naruto franchise has spawned several novels and light novels, which are based on the anime and manga series. The novels are written by Masatoshi Kusakabe and feature original storylines. The first novel, Naruto: Innocent Heart, Demonic Blood, was released in 2004. Other novels in the series include Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, Naruto: The Road Illuminated by the Full Moon, and Naruto: Konoha’s Story. The light novels, which are written by Masashi Kishimoto and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, are written in a more comedic style than the novels. They feature original storylines and characters, and they have been released in Japan by Shueisha. The audio dramas, which are produced by Aniplex, are audio adaptations of the manga series. They feature original storylines, and they have been released in Japan by Aniplex.
Merchandise
The Naruto franchise has spawned a wide range of merchandise. These include action figures, statues, clothing, trading cards, and video games. The action figures are produced by Bandai and feature characters from the anime and manga series. The statues are produced by Kotobukiya and feature characters from the anime and manga series. The clothing is produced by various companies, and it includes t-shirts, hoodies, and hats. The trading cards are produced by Bandai and feature characters from the anime and manga series. The video games are produced by various companies, and they include the Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm series and the Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing series.
Conclusion
The Naruto franchise has become one of the most popular anime and manga series in the world. It has spawned multiple anime series, movies, video games, novels, light novels, audio dramas, and merchandise. All of these elements have helped to create a vibrant and exciting world for fans to explore. Whether you’re a fan of the anime, the manga, or the merchandise, the world of Naruto has something for everyone.
