Masashi Kishimoto

Biography

Kishimoto Masashi (岸本 斉史) is a Japanese manga artist and author. He is known for being the creator, writer, and artist behind the NARUTO (1999) manga series; he is also the creator/supervisor of its sequel series BORUTO (2016). NARUTO has seen massive success both in Japan and overseas being one of the most sold manga properties in history with an estimated 250 million physical copies in circulation as of May 2019.

Personal Facts

Known For

Writing

Gender

male

Known Credits

28

Birth Date

1974-11-08 00:00:00

Birth Place

Nagi, Japan

Known For

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  Naruto Shippūden
• 

  Naruto
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  NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals
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  Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
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  The Last: Naruto the Movie
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  Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

Credits

• writing (20 credits)

  • Naruto

    characters

    writing
    2026
  • Naruto 20th Anniversary - Road of Naruto

    original series creator

    writing
    2022
  • Live Spectacle NARUTO ~Song of the Akatsuki~

    comic book

    writing
    2021
  • Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

    original series creator

    writing

    - Farewell (2023) ... original series creator writing

    - Hunger (2023) ... original series creator writing

    - Control (2023) ... original series creator writing

    - Presence (2023) ... original series creator writing

    - Qualifications (2023) ... original series creator writing
    2017
  • Naruto OVA 12: The Day Naruto Became Hokage

    writer

    writing
    2016
  • Boruto: Naruto the Movie

    screenplay

    writing
    2015
  • The Last: Naruto the Movie

    original series creator

    writing
    2014
  • Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

    original series creator

    writing
    2012
  • NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals

    comic book

    writing

    - The Final Battle / Our Final Mission is S-Ranked! (2013) ... comic book writing

    - Taking Care of Guy Sensei! / Lady Tsunade's Marriage Interview! (2013) ... comic book writing

    - White Day, Destroyer of Alliances! / Take Care of the Princess Dolls! (2013) ... comic book writing

    - Yamato Gets a Mission / Leaf Village of the Dead! (2013) ... comic book writing

    - Dogs need Dog Friends / It's HIM! (2013) ... comic book writing
    2012
  • Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

    original series creator

    writing
    2011
  • Naruto OVA 9: Chunin Exam on Fire! and Naruto vs. Konohamaru!

    screenplay

    writing
    2011
  • Naruto OVA 7: Naruto, the Genie, and the Three Wishes, Believe It!

    author

    writing
    2010
  • Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

    original series creator

    writing
    2009
  • Naruto Shippuden the Movie

    original story

    writing
    2007
  • Naruto Shippūden

    original series creator

    writing

    - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 7: The Message (2017) ... original series creator writing

    - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 6: The Outcome of the Secret Mission! (2017) ... original series creator writing

    - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 5: The Last Mission (2017) ... original series creator writing

    - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 4: The Kazekage's Wedding Gift (2017) ... original series creator writing

    - Hidden Leaf Story, The Perfect Day for a Wedding, Part 3: Hot Springs and Food Pills (2017) ... original series creator writing
    2007
  • Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

    original series creator

    writing
    2006
  • Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

    original series creator

    writing
    2005
  • Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

    original series creator

    writing
    2004
  • Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village!

    original series creator

    writing
    2003
  • Naruto

    author

    writing

    - Departure (2007) ... author writing

    - The Ultimate Weapon Reborn (2007) ... author writing

    - The Counterattack! (2007) ... author writing

    - Sand Alliance With The Leaf Shinobi (2007) ... author writing

    - The Targeted Shukaku (2007) ... author writing
    2002

• creators (2 credits)

  • Naruto Shippuden Cuarta Guerra Mundial Shinobi

    creator

    creators
    2025
  • 火影忍者 - 改

    creator

    creators
    2000

• production (2 credits)

  • Boruto: Naruto the Movie

    executive producer

    production
    2015
  • The Last: Naruto the Movie

    supervising producer

    production
    2014

• visual effects (3 credits)

  • Boruto: Naruto the Movie

    character designer

    visual effects
    2015
  • The Last: Naruto the Movie

    character designer

    visual effects
    2014
  • Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

    character designer

    visual effects
    2012

• crew (1 credits)

  • Naruto OVA 4: Finally a Clash! Jounin VS. Genin!! Indiscriminate Grand Melee Tournament!!

    creator

    crew
    2005