Masashi Kishimoto
Masashi Kishimoto is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the popular series Naruto, which has sold over 250 million copies worldwide.
Illustrator
November 8, 1974
Scorpio
50
Okayama, Japan
Masashi Kishimoto, a renowned Japanese manga artist, gained immense popularity for creating the widely acclaimed manga series Naruto. Serialized from 1999 to 2014, Naruto has sold over 250 million copies across 46 countries and has been adapted into two anime series, numerous films, video games, and merchandise. Kishimoto’s other distinguished works include Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru, Mario, and Karakuri. He has been honored with several awards for his contributions to manga, such as the Hop Step Award and the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. Masashi Kishimoto’s younger twin brother, Seishi Kishimoto, is also a recognized manga artist, known for his work on the series 666 Satan.