Naruto

Naruto

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
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
Shueisha Sep 1999

Weekly Shonen Jump #43

Low
$45
Mid
$160
High
$475
View on eBay
First chapter of Naruto, serialized in Shonen Jump
Prototype of the Naruto universe was published in Akamaru Jump in 1997
[February 2024 - a Naruto movie is in development with Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi) attached to direct]
Viz Aug 2002

Shonen Jump #0

Low
$5
Mid
$15
High
$50
View on eBay
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

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

No Results Found

Try adjusting the "Variants" search filter above, or disable "Keys Only" to see all issues.

  • Variant Covers ()