In fact, you’re more likely to see a series get dropped or concluded abruptly if a creator cannot finish. We are used to one mangaka from volume 1 until The End. (Kishimoto supervises the series though.) While this may seem normal to superhero comics readers, this is not something manga readers are used to. Unlike Naruto and The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, which were drawn by Masashi Kishimoto, Boruto is drawn and written by different mangaka. The titular character, Boruto, is none other than Naruto’s son. The latest installment of the Naruto that just began! As the title suggests, Boruto focuses on the next generation of ninja. It focuses on Sarada, the daughter of Naruto’s rival and best friend, Sasuke Uchiha, and her quest to discover the truth of her heritage.īoruto: Naruto Next Generations by Mikio Ikemoto (art) and Ukyo Kodachi (story) The Sequels Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring by Masashi KishimotoĪ oneshot volume, The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring takes place after the end of Naruto when the original characters are now adults. If you watch the anime, Naruto covers Part 1 while Naruto Shippuden adapts Part 2. The reason they’re divided into parts is because there’s a three-year time skip separating them. Part 1 spans volumes 1-27 and Part 2 covers volumes 28-72. As a series, Naruto is divided into two parts. At 72 volumes, it is an investment but VIZ has been putting out 3-in-1volume omnibuses and savvy digital readers can find discounted electronic bundles from time to time. The main series is long, even by shonen standards. If you’re interested in Naruto, you must start here with volume 1. Naruto is the main manga series, chronicling Naruto’s humble beginnings as a child ninja no one took seriously to a powerful fighter who would move the hearts of friends, enemies, and monsters alike. By signing up you agree to our terms of use Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox.

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