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Masashi Kishimoto
| Japanese name | 岸本斉史 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | 1974 |
| Active in WSJ | 1999–present |
Masashi Kishimoto created Naruto, one of the best-selling manga series in history and a defining work of the 2000s generation of manga readers. Running for 15 years in WSJ, Naruto sold over 250 million copies worldwide and spawned a media franchise still active today. Kishimoto also supervised the sequel series Boruto.
Works in Weekly Shōnen Jump
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Masashi Kishimoto?
Masashi Kishimoto created Naruto, one of the best-selling manga series in history and a defining work of the 2000s generation of manga readers. Running for 15 years in WSJ, Naruto sold over 250 million copies worldwide and spawned a media franchise still active today. Kishimoto also supervised the sequel series Boruto.
What manga series did Masashi Kishimoto create for Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Masashi Kishimoto created Naruto, Boruto for Weekly Shōnen Jump (1999–present).
When did Masashi Kishimoto first appear in Weekly Shōnen Jump?
Masashi Kishimoto's first work in WSJ was Naruto, debuting on September 20, 1999.
Is Masashi Kishimoto still active?
Masashi Kishimoto is currently active, currently writing Boruto: Two Blue Vortex in Weekly Shōnen Jump.