Main / Authors

Masashi Kishimoto - Biography

Kishimoto was born on November 8, 1974 in Nagi, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. His interest in manga and art emerged from an early age. He often drew comics and created his own characters even as a child.

After graduating from high school, Masashi went to university in Tokyo, where he studied animation and cartoons. His education became the basis for the development of his artistic skills and style.

Masashi Kishimoto's career began in 1995, when his manga "Pocket Monstrous" (Karakuri) was published in Weekly Shonen Jump. It was his first success, but the real breakthrough came with the start of work on Naruto in 1999.

"Naruto" quickly became one of the most popular manga and anime in the world. The plot of young ninja Naruto Uzumaki, striving to become a hokage and defend his village, won the hearts of millions of fans. The series was successful both in Japan and beyond.

Masashi Kishimoto had a significant influence on manga and animation with his unique characters and deep plots. "Naruto" pioneered the shonen genre (for boys) and influenced many other manga and anime. His artistic style and dynamic battle scenes also became the standard for many mangaks.

A feature of Masashi Kishimoto's style is his ability to create diverse and memorable characters. He is also famous for his ability to combine comedy, drama and battle scenes in his works. "Naruto" was known for its emotional moments and themes of friendship, faith and perseverance.