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Murugan · 2004-04-17, 08:11

Masashi Kishimoto is the creator of Naruto. But who exactly is he?
There are no sites at all, where you can find out some more about him, or how he got on the idea to "start creating Naruto".

Does anny of you guys know more about him?
I really would like to know more about him, cause I really admire his work...

Tell me....

....please.....

RDM2 · 2004-04-17, 08:42

Here is a link to the interview with Kishimoto out of Shonen Jump, I too was looking to learn more about him, this is all I could find though. Hope you enjoy.

http://www.shonenanime.com/sa.php?sa...nterview.shtml

Murugan · 2004-04-17, 08:47

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Originally Posted by RDM2

Here is a link to the interview with Kishimoto out of Shonen Jump, I too was looking to learn more about him, this is all I could find though. Hope you enjoy.

http://www.shonenanime.com/sa.php?sa...nterview.shtml

Thankz...this interview is very handy.....Does anyone else know something about Misashi Kishimoto?

Kaoru · 2004-04-17, 08:51

There was also an interview in the Naruto fanbook.

http://www.brainfart.org/naruto/extr...-interview.htm

PinkSpider · 2004-04-17, 09:07

My goodness, that was really helpful! Thanks RDM2 and kaoru for providing some additional information. ^^

Vicious · 2004-04-17, 09:24

This is Kishimoto Masashi:

He's still young, and his first official work is Naruto. Kishimoto was born in Katsuta, Japan. He and his twin brother (Kishimoto Seishi) loved to draw, even though Kishimoto used to be more concentrated in sports. Later on, he began focusing more on drawing, and entered an art college to start his mangaka career.
Kishimoto won the Shueisha's Hop StepHe won the Shueisha's Hop Step award with the one-shot "Karakuri". It was in 1997 that he began Naruto, with the one-shot, in Akamaru Jump. However, he left Akamaru Jump and redid Naruto, being picked by Shueisha in 1999. Since then, the "official" Naruto as we know it today began being released weekly in Shonen Jump, together with big hits like One Piece and Shaman King. Today, Naruto is one of the most popular Shonen in Japan, along with One Piece.
Works that influenced Kishimoto were, first of all, Akira. When he saw Akira, he decided he wanted to be a mangaka. It was probably the anime/manga that had the biggest impact in his life, along with Toriyama Akira's works. Kishimoto was, like the majority of new shonen mangaka todays, influenced by Toriyama Akira's works (specially Dr. Slump and Dragon Ball). He was also influenced by Watsuki Nobuhiro's Rurouni Kenshin.

PS. It's curious to note that his brother, Kishimoto Seishi, also followed the mangaka career. His first official work is called 666 Satan, and it's currently being published in Japan. It's not as good as Naruto, but it's still interesting. It's currently being scanslated by Toriyama's World.

Dark_Oblivion · 2004-04-17, 09:36

Nevermind...

Murugan · 2004-04-17, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicious

This is Kishimoto Masashi:

He's still young, and his first official work is Naruto. Kishimoto was born in Katsuta, Japan. He and his twin brother (Kishimoto Seishi) loved to draw, even though Kishimoto used to be more concentrated in sports. Later on, he began focusing more on drawing, and entered an art college to start his mangaka career.
Kishimoto won the Shueisha's Hop StepHe won the Shueisha's Hop Step award with the one-shot "Karakuri". It was in 1997 that he began Naruto, with the one-shot, in Akamaru Jump. However, he left Akamaru Jump and redid Naruto, being picked by Shueisha in 1999. Since then, the "official" Naruto as we know it today began being released weekly in Shonen Jump, together with big hits like One Piece and Shaman King. Today, Naruto is one of the most popular Shonen in Japan, along with One Piece.
Works that influenced Kishimoto were, first of all, Akira. When he saw Akira, he decided he wanted to be a mangaka. It was probably the anime/manga that had the biggest impact in his life, along with Toriyama Akira's works. Kishimoto was, like the majority of new shonen mangaka todays, influenced by Toriyama Akira's works (specially Dr. Slump and Dragon Ball). He was also influenced by Watsuki Nobuhiro's Rurouni Kenshin.

PS. It's curious to note that his brother, Kishimoto Seishi, also followed the mangaka career. His first official work is called 666 Satan, and it's currently being published in Japan. It's not as good as Naruto, but it's still interesting. It's currently being scanslated by Toriyama's World.

Wow! thankz for the great information! That's really what I was asking for.
Where did you get all that knowledge from?

Nine Devil · 2004-04-17, 10:25

he is a freak don't get close to him

Vicious · 2004-04-17, 10:31

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Originally Posted by Murugan

Wow! thankz for the great information! That's really what I was asking for.
Where did you get all that knowledge from?

The nickname "Naruto-sempai", which I was given, isn't there for nothing after all

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Originally Posted by Nine Devil

he is a freak don't get close to him

If you mean a manga freak, you can be sure about that

nh1 · 2004-04-17, 10:32

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Originally Posted by Murugan

Where did you get all that knowledge from?

There's a lot of information in those interviews previously posted in this thread, try reading them. Everything was in them except:

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Originally Posted by Vicious

Since then, the "official" Naruto as we know it today began being released weekly in Shonen Jump, together with big hits like One Piece and Shaman King. Today, Naruto is one of the most popular Shonen in Japan, along with One Piece.

and

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Originally Posted by Vicious

He was also influenced by Watsuki Nobuhiro's Rurouni Kenshin

But like Nine Devil said, Vicious is just creepy w/ that knowledge of his

Late · 2004-04-17, 11:19

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Originally Posted by Dark_Oblivion

There's a whole bunch of other stuff on www... too.

I suggest you remove that link before the mods do.

Dark_Oblivion · 2004-04-17, 11:25

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Originally Posted by Late

I suggest you remove that link before the mods do.

Why...whats wrong with the link?

Ah well...i guess i'll do it anyway.

Maxter · 2004-04-17, 11:34

The site you linked to contains illegal (licensed) material, which is against the forum rules. Same thing with the TW-link I think...

A Lamer · 2004-04-17, 12:15

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Originally Posted by Maxter

The site you linked to contains illegal (licensed) material, which is against the forum rules. Same thing with the TW-link I think...

the TW and brainfart.org link both contain the manga, since brainfart is their other domain.

AnimeFangirl · 2004-04-17, 13:00

If it's on TW, it's gotta be okay. Also Kishimoto goes into a lot of detail about his early life in the Naruto volumes. Particularly in the ones TW translated, they translated his comments about his childhood and smearing poop all over the walls and so on and so forth. -__- Also, in his author's comments on the flaps of the tankoubon, he often talks about films and how much he likes them, I think he's a huge movie fan.

Murugan · 2004-04-17, 15:51

Wow thankz everyone for all the information about Hisashi Kishimoto and his plans for the future; I red all posts and interviews....Now I know a lot more about him!

If someone has some additional information, please share it with me! I really like to learn more about Kishimoto Masashi and his future plans.

Now i've got another question; do u know anyting about how long Naruto will continue as a serie and how many eps. there will be? If you know what Kishimoto Masashi has said about this please tell me.

A Lamer · 2004-04-17, 17:36

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Originally Posted by Dorfl

If it's on TW, it's gotta be okay.

Where do you get that logic from? TW translates the naruto manga, which is lisensed here in america - much like many of their other projects - and as such arent allowed to be posted, according the the rules dranz and NoSanninWa made for these forums.

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**ElvenPath** · 2004-04-17, 17:41

From TW:

Toriyama's World translated 105 chapters of the Naruto manga, and then it was licensed by Viz. If you want to read it, pick up the English version of Shonen Jump or wait for the books. The manga is not available for download.

Let's get back on-topic please

A Lamer · 2004-04-17, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElvenPath

From TW:

Toriyama's World translated 105 chapters of the Naruto manga, and then it was licensed by Viz. If you want to read it, pick up the English version of Shonen Jump or wait for the books. The manga is not available for download.

Let's get back on-topic please

Ah. thanks for clarifying that.

2004-04-17, 08:11	Link #1
Murugan Totally Spirited Away Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 35	The creator of Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto, who exactly is he? Masashi Kishimoto is the creator of Naruto. But who exactly is he? There are no sites at all, where you can find out some more about him, or how he got on the idea to "start creating Naruto". Does anny of you guys know more about him? I really would like to know more about him, cause I really admire his work... Tell me.... ....please..... Last edited by Murugan; 2004-04-17 at 16:32.

2004-04-17, 09:36	Link #7
Dark_Oblivion Gai's 'hip' rival :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Age: 34	Nevermind... Last edited by Dark_Oblivion; 2004-04-17 at 11:25.

2004-04-17, 10:25	Link #9
Nine Devil Master(Vicious)'s Padawan Join Date: Nov 2003	he is a freak don't get close to him __________________ The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.

2004-04-17, 13:00	Link #16
AnimeFangirl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The dog gossips too much.	If it's on TW, it's gotta be okay. Also Kishimoto goes into a lot of detail about his early life in the Naruto volumes. Particularly in the ones TW translated, they translated his comments about his childhood and smearing poop all over the walls and so on and so forth. -__- Also, in his author's comments on the flaps of the tankoubon, he often talks about films and how much he likes them, I think he's a huge movie fan. __________________

2004-04-17, 17:41	Link #19
ElvenPath a step away from heaven Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: U.K. London	From TW: Toriyama's World translated 105 chapters of the Naruto manga, and then it was licensed by Viz. If you want to read it, pick up the English version of Shonen Jump or wait for the books. The manga is not available for download. Let's get back on-topic please __________________ I want a unicorn.

2004-04-17, 08:42	Link #2
RDM2 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004	Here is a link to the interview with Kishimoto out of Shonen Jump, I too was looking to learn more about him, this is all I could find though. Hope you enjoy. http://www.shonenanime.com/sa.php?sa...nterview.shtml

2004-04-17, 08:51	Link #4
Kaoru Pirate Girl Nyuu Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: I go about the world, looking for people to glomp. Age: 39	There was also an interview in the Naruto fanbook. http://www.brainfart.org/naruto/extr...-interview.htm

2004-04-17, 09:07	Link #5
PinkSpider 先輩 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In my own disillusioned world	My goodness, that was really helpful! Thanks RDM2 and kaoru for providing some additional information. ^^

2004-04-17, 09:24	Link #6
Vicious merely a ghost Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 36	This is Kishimoto Masashi: He's still young, and his first official work is Naruto. Kishimoto was born in Katsuta, Japan. He and his twin brother (Kishimoto Seishi) loved to draw, even though Kishimoto used to be more concentrated in sports. Later on, he began focusing more on drawing, and entered an art college to start his mangaka career. Kishimoto won the Shueisha's Hop StepHe won the Shueisha's Hop Step award with the one-shot "Karakuri". It was in 1997 that he began Naruto, with the one-shot, in Akamaru Jump. However, he left Akamaru Jump and redid Naruto, being picked by Shueisha in 1999. Since then, the "official" Naruto as we know it today began being released weekly in Shonen Jump, together with big hits like One Piece and Shaman King. Today, Naruto is one of the most popular Shonen in Japan, along with One Piece. Works that influenced Kishimoto were, first of all, Akira. When he saw Akira, he decided he wanted to be a mangaka. It was probably the anime/manga that had the biggest impact in his life, along with Toriyama Akira's works. Kishimoto was, like the majority of new shonen mangaka todays, influenced by Toriyama Akira's works (specially Dr. Slump and Dragon Ball). He was also influenced by Watsuki Nobuhiro's Rurouni Kenshin. PS. It's curious to note that his brother, Kishimoto Seishi, also followed the mangaka career. His first official work is called 666 Satan, and it's currently being published in Japan. It's not as good as Naruto, but it's still interesting. It's currently being scanslated by Toriyama's World.

2004-04-17, 11:34	Link #14
Maxter Boku wa Great desu! Ehehe Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sweden	The site you linked to contains illegal (licensed) material, which is against the forum rules. Same thing with the TW-link I think...

2004-04-17, 15:51	Link #17
Murugan Totally Spirited Away Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 35	Wow thankz everyone for all the information about Hisashi Kishimoto and his plans for the future; I red all posts and interviews....Now I know a lot more about him! If someone has some additional information, please share it with me! I really like to learn more about Kishimoto Masashi and his future plans. Now i've got another question; do u know anyting about how long Naruto will continue as a serie and how many eps. there will be? If you know what Kishimoto Masashi has said about this please tell me.