List of Naruto media explained

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List of Naruto media
Creator:Masashi Kishimoto
Origin:Naruto manga
Books:72 tankōbon volumes
10 databooks
3 artbooks
3 anime profiles
Novels:26 novels
Films:11 films
Shorts:12 shorts
Atv:2 main series
2 spin-offs
Website:naruto.com
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Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto and published by Shueisha in Weekly Shōnen Jump. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an adolescent ninja who searches constantly for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the ninja in his village who is acknowledged as the leader and the strongest of all. The manga made its debut on September 21, 1999, and it concluded on November 10, 2014. A total of 72 volumes and 700 chapters were released. The books published in Japan by Shueisha under various imprints were adapted or expanded upon the Naruto manga and anime series. Several of the titles have been licensed for publication in North America by Viz Media. The first part of the anime was released on October 10, 2002, and it concluded on February 8, 2007, with a total of 220 episodes. The second part of the anime was released on February 15, 2007, and it concluded on March 23, 2017, with a total of 500 episodes. Aside from that, there has been other material released based on the series, such as anime comics, light novels, artbooks, supplemental guidebooks, original video animation (OVAs), and movies.

Original series

Anime

TitleRunOriginal networkProductionSeasonsEpisodes
Naruto[2] 2002 – 2007TXN (TV Tokyo)Pierrot9220
Naruto: Shippuden[3] 2007 – 201722500

Spin-off series

Anime

Anime comics

Various anime comics have been released in Japan under Shueisha's Jump Comics inprint, typically adapting the Naruto and Naruto Shippuden theatrical films, though adaptations of the first Naruto OVA and a sixth season Naruto Shippuden TV special were also produced. Viz Media licensed and published the anime comic adaptations of the three Naruto films in North America in October 2007 and November 2008.

Collections

Fiction books

Novelizations

From 2002 through 2009, Shueisha published light novel adaptations of the first seven Naruto and Naruto Shippuden films, as well as adaptations of the "Land of Waves" Naruto story arc and the first Naruto OVA, all written by Masatoshi Kusakabe. Adaptations of Blood Prison and Road to Ninja were published in 2011 and 2012, written by Akira Higashiyama and Yuka Miyata, respectively. The first two of Masatoshi Kusakabe's novelizations were licensed by Viz Media for publication in North America in November 2006 and October 2007.

Original novels

Three original stories written by Akira Higashiyama and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto have been published in Japan.

Naruto Secret Chronicles series

is a light novel series illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, which explores the stories of various characters after the conclusion of the original Naruto manga series. Announced in November 2014 alongside the final chapter of the manga, the series comprises six volumes, with the first released in February 2015.[4] Viz Media began publishing English translations of the novels in November 2015, starting with Naruto: Kakashi's Story.[5]

Naruto True Stories series

is a light novel trilogy illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, which explores Itachi Uchiha's past and Sasuke Uchiha's future. The Naruto True Story novels were announced in June 2015, with a publication date in Fall 2015.[6] Viz Media began publishing English translations of the novels in November 2016.[7]

Naruto Retsuden Stories Series

Naruto Retsuden (NARUTO -ナルト- 烈伝, literally meaning: Naruto Intense Story) is a light novel series which was released from June to October 2019.[8]

No.TitleOriginal release dateEnglish release date
1Kakashi Retsuden: The Sixth Hokage and the Failure BoyNARUTO -ナルト- カカシ烈伝　六代目火影と落ちこぼれの少年, Kakashi Retsuden: Rokudaime Hokage to Ochikobore no ShōnenJune 4, 2019978-4-08-703477-6July 26, 2022[9] 978-1-9747-3257-9
2Sasuke Retsuden: The Uchiha Descendants and the Heavenly StardustNARUTO -ナルト- サスケ烈伝　うちはの末裔と天球の星屑, Sasuke Retsuden: Uchiha no Matsuei to Tenkyū no HoshikuzuAugust 2, 2019978-4-08-703481-3November 22, 2022[10] 978-1-9747-3258-6
3Naruto Retsuden: Naruto Uzumaki and the Spiral DestinyNARUTO -ナルト- ナルト烈伝　うずまきナルトと螺旋の天命, Naruto Retsuden: Uzumaki Naruto to Rasen no TenmeiOctober 4, 2019978-4-08-703486-8March 28, 2023[11] 978-1-9747-3259-3

Supplemental material

Several supplemental guides and artbooks have been published, collecting information and artwork from the manga and anime series. Three of the artbooks collect Masashi Kishimoto's illustrations for the manga and related promotional materials, while a fourth anniversary book features artwork produced over the first ten years of the anime series' broadcast. Among the guidebooks, there are three anime profile books, which contain character profiles and images taken from the anime; two fanbooks, which include interviews, articles, and special features relating to the manga; and three data books, which collect detailed information on the characters, abilities, locations, and story arcs seen in the manga. A guidebook for the theatrical film was also published and distributed with copies of Naruto volume 61; featuring information on the film, an interview with Kishimoto, and the Movie 9: Road to Naruto the Movie one-shot, it was printed in the same format as a standard Naruto volume. Naruto's databooks are also considered Kishimoto's and supervised by him

Other guides

Films

  1. Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004). Team 7 travels to the Land of Snow to protect the actors during the shooting of the new Princess Fuun movie. The fourth original video animation, Konoha Annual Sports Festival, was included with the Japanese release of the film.[12]
  2. Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005).[13] Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sakura go on a ninja mission involving them in a war between the Sunaga village and a large force of armored warriors. Unlike its predecessor, Legend of the Stone of Gelel did not have a theatrical release in the United States but was released in direct-to-video format instead.[14]
  3. Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006). Naruto, Sakura, Lee, and Kakashi are assigned to protect the future prince of the Land of Moon, Hikaru Tsuki.[15]
  4. Naruto Shippuden the Movie (2007). Naruto goes on a mission to protect the priestess Shion, who starts to have visions of his death.[16]
  5. (2008). Naruto and Sasuke join forces when ninjas from the Sky Country attack Konoha.[17]
  6. (2009).[18] Team 7 works to prevent Kakashi from sacrificing himself to end a world war.
  7. (2010). Naruto is sent 20 years into the past as he explores a mystical tower to capture a rogue ninja and discovers the Fourth Hokage, his father, alive in the timeline.
  8. (2011). Naruto is framed for attempted murder of the Raikage. As he plans to escape from prison, he discovers its secrets.[19]
  9. (2012). Naruto and Sakura are sent to an alternate universe by Tobi and discover the meaning of companionship and parenthood. The story planning and character designs were created by Masashi Kishimoto.[20] [21]
  10. (2014).[22] Naruto and his companions try to stop the moon from colliding with Earth. The film explains some loose ends involving the series' mythology, and focuses on Naruto and Hinata's romantic relationship. The story and character designs were created by Masashi Kishimoto, who also served as chief story supervisor.[23]
  11. (2015). The film focuses on the children of the main characters, mainly Boruto Uzumaki, who trains with his father's rival Sasuke to surpass him. The story, screenplay and character designs were created by Masashi Kishimoto, who also served as chief production supervisor.[24] [25]

Original video animations

  1. Find the Crimson Four-Leaf Clover! (2002). It centers on Naruto as he along with Team 7, helps Konohamaru with his mission to retrieve a four leaf clover that makes a wish come true.[26]
  2. Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! (2003). Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi, are on a mission to escort a shinobi to his hometown. This and the previous OVA were later released on DVD in Australia under the title Naruto Jump Festa Collection. The English localization of Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! was released on DVD by Viz on May 22, 2007, in the US under the title Naruto The Lost Story.[27]
  3. Konoha Annual Sports Festival. (2004) Multiple groups of shinobi, including Team 7, participate in a sports competition where the award is a week break from missions. A short video released with the first Naruto movie; in North America, this was included on the Deluxe Edition DVD of the first film.[28]
  4. Finally a clash! Jonin VS Genin!! Indiscriminate grand melee tournament meeting!! (2005) Fifth Hokage Tsunade creates a competition between Jonin (high level ninja) and Genin (low level ninja). Released on a bonus disk with the Japanese edition of the video game for the PlayStation 2.[29]
  5. Hurricane! "Konoha Academy" Chronicles (2008). This OVA follows Naruto Uzumaki and his peers as they live their lives in high school.[30]
  6. Naruto: The Cross Roads (2009). Focuses on Team 7 after their encounter with Zabuza and Haku.[31]
  7. Naruto, The Genie, and The Three Wishes!! (2010). While Team 7 are at the beach, Naruto finds a bottle and opens it to find a genie who grants three wishes.[32]
  8. Naruto x UT (2011). Naruto is defeated by Sasuke and is pronounced dead; the events leading to the combat are shown in flashback.[33]
  9. Chūnin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru! (2011). Naruto and Konohamaru are participants in the Chunin Exams, and are matched with each other; they fight with no limits.[34]
  10. Hashirama Senju vs. Madara Uchiha (2012). Tobi narrates the origin of Konoha. In the beginning, ninja fought for their own clans. The most powerful among them are two clans: the Senju led by Hashirama, and the Uchiha led by Madara. This was distributed as part of the video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.[35]
  11. Naruto Shippūden: Sunny Side Battle!!! (2014). In his sleep, Sasuke dreams of his brother Itachi making him breakfast repeatedly until it is perfect.[36]
  12. The Day Naruto Became Hokage (2016). Naruto Uzumaki is officially the Seventh Hokage, but does not make it to the ceremony.[37]

Stage play video releases

Stage play video releases
Title Home release Description
LIVE SPECTACLE NARUTO (2015) August 26, 2015[38] Retells the story till the battle at the Valley of the End.
LIVE SPECTACLE NARUTO (2016) December 14, 2016[39] Re-enactment with some cast changes, adds Rock Lee.
Live Spectacle "NARUTO" – Akatsuki no Shirabe (2017) December 13, 2017[40] English transliteration: "The Akatsuki Investigation", continues Sasuke's quest for his brother and Naruto's training with Jiraiya
Live Spectacle "NARUTO" – Akatsuki no Shirabe (2019) June 24, 2020[41] Cast changes
Live Spectacle "NARUTO" – Uzumaki Naruto Monogatari (2021) June 22, 2022[42] Covers Pain's Assault arc and Five Kage Summit arc.
Live Spectacle "NARUTO" – Ninkai Taisen, Kaisen (2022) March 26, 2023[43] Covers Fourth Shinobi World War arc.
Live Spectacle "NARUTO" – Shinobi no Ikiru Michi (2023) April 24, 2024[44] Covers lastest arcs.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 検索結果 集英社の本 公式 . live . https://archive.today/20210220054747/http://books.shueisha.co.jp/search/search.html?seriesid=35181 . February 20, 2021 . . February 20, 2021 .
  2. Web site: Naruto — Pierrot Official Website . live . https://archive.today/20210220053918/https://en.pierrot.jp/archive/2000/tv00_13.html . February 20, 2021 . . February 20, 2021 .
  3. Web site: Naruto: Shippuden — Pierrot Official Website . live . https://archive.today/20210220054221/https://en.pierrot.jp/archive/2005/tv00_23.html . February 20, 2021 . . February 20, 2021 .
  4. Web site: NARUTO -ナルト- 秘伝小説連続刊行中!!｜JUMP j BOOKS. Shueisha. March 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160301203525/http://j-books.shueisha.co.jp/pickup/naruto_hiden/. March 1, 2016. dead.
  5. Web site: VIZ Blog / More Naruto Books are Coming!. Viz Media. March 2, 2017.
  6. Web site: NARUTO -ナルト- 真伝｜JUMP j BOOKS. Shueisha. March 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160822181304/http://j-books.shueisha.co.jp/pickup/naruto_shinden/. August 22, 2016. dead.
  7. Web site: Viz Media Licenses Naruto: Itachi's Story, Tokyo Ghoul Novels, Gangsta.: Cursed Manga. Anime News Network. March 2, 2017.
  8. Book: Esaka, Jun. (NARUTO -ナルト- カカシ烈伝 六代目火影と落ちこぼれの少年, Kakashi Retsuden: Rokudaime Hokage to Ochikobore no Shōnen). 2019. 集英社 . 9784087034776.
  9. Web site: Naruto: Kakashi's Story—The Sixth Hokage and the Failed Prince. Viz Media. October 3, 2022.
  10. Web site: Naruto: Sasuke's Story—The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust. Viz Media. October 3, 2022.
  11. Web site: Naruto: Naruto's Story--Uzumaki Naruto and the Spiral Destiny. Viz Media. November 23, 2022.
  12. Web site: Japan Box Yearly Box Office 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20170211001540/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/japan/yearly/?yr=2004&p=.htm . February 11, 2017 . . dead . mdy-all .
  13. Web site: Japan Box Yearly Box Office 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20170211002124/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/japan/yearly/?yr=2005&p=.htm . February 11, 2017 . . dead . mdy-all .
  14. Web site: Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel . https://web.archive.org/web/20160411214455/http://www.viz.com/watch/dvd/naruto-the-movie-video-volume-2/7628 . April 11, 2016 . . dead . mdy-all .
  15. Web site: Japan Box Yearly Box Office 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170211001113/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/japan/yearly/?yr=2006&p=.htm . February 11, 2017 . . dead . mdy-all .
  16. Web site: Japan Box Yearly Box Office 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20170211000824/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/intl/japan/yearly/?yr=2007&p=.htm . February 11, 2017 . . dead . mdy-all .
  17. News: Newest Naruto Movie Named, Dated: Kizuna on August 2 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161106103258/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-04-07/newest-naruto-movie-named-dated-kizuna-on-august-2/2 . November 6, 2016 . April 7, 2008 . Anime News Network. dead . mdy-all .
  18. Web site: Naruto10th . Naruto 10th anniversary website . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20081204095933/http://www.naruto10th.com/ . December 4, 2008 . dead.
  19. News: Newest Naruto Movie Named, Dated: Kizuna on August 2 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161106173918/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-12-16/4th-bleach-film-4th-naruto-shippuden-film-green-lit . November 6, 2016 . December 16, 2009 . Anime News Network. dead . mdy-all .
  20. Web site: 6th Naruto Shippuuden Movie Titled, Dated . https://web.archive.org/web/20170204013338/http://www.animekon.com/news-1474-6th-Naruto-Shippuuden-Movie-Titled-Dated.html . February 4, 2017 . March 20, 2012 . Animekon. dead . mdy-all .
  21. News: Naruto: Road to Ninja Film's Story, Designs Penned by Kishimoto . March 21, 2012 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20170614200240/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-03-21/naruto/road-to-ninja-film-story-designs-penned-by-kishimoto . June 14, 2017.
  22. Web site: The Last -Naruto The Movie- (2014). www.allcinema.net. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304132406/http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_c.php?num_c=349882. March 4, 2016. dead.
  23. News: 2014 Naruto Movie Titled 'The Last,' Slated for December 6 . July 23, 2014 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20170717021505/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-07-23/2014-naruto-movie-titled-the-last-slated-for-december-6/.76952 . July 17, 2017.
  24. Web site: Boruto: Naruto The Movie （仮） . https://web.archive.org/web/20160809142123/http://www.toho.co.jp/movie/lineup/naruto2015.html . August 9, 2016 . www.toho.co.jp . Toho Co., Ltd . ja . dead . mdy-all .
  25. News: Boruto -Naruto the Movie- Story Teased . May 21, 2015 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20170624121427/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-05-21/boruto-naruto-the-movie-story-teased/.88433 . June 24, 2017.
  26. Web site: Naruto Jump Festa Collection. Madman.com.au. https://web.archive.org/web/20160406120711/http://www.madman.com.au/actions/catalogue.do?releaseId=8723&method=view. April 6, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
  27. Web site: Naruto OVA . Amazon . https://web.archive.org/web/20170309202044/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QGDXOS . March 9, 2017 . dead.
  28. Web site: Naruto The Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (Deluxe Edition) (DVD) . https://web.archive.org/web/20160114065819/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T28G1Y . January 14, 2016 . Amazon . dead . mdy-all .
  29. Web site: Naruto -ナルト- ナルティメットヒーロー3 . ja . Naruto Narutimate Hero 3 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160405220244/http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000BNPT3E . April 5, 2016. dead . mdy-all .
  30. Web site: 風影奪還の章 TV DVD NARUTO-ナルト- 疾風伝 アニプレックス . Chapter of the Temporary Recovery TV DVD NARUTO Naruto Shippuden Aniplex . . https://web.archive.org/web/20160911122125/http://www.aniplex.co.jp/naruto/tv/01.html . September 11, 2016. dead . mdy-all .
  31. News: Naruto, Toriko, One Piece Event Anime Shorts Streamed . https://web.archive.org/web/20161108105635/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-11-30/naruto-toriko-one-piece-event-anime-shorts-streamed . November 8, 2016 . November 30, 2009 . Anime News Network. dead . mdy-all .
  32. Web site: 劇場版NARUTO ナルト そよ風伝 ナルトと魔神と3つのお願いだってばよ!! : 作品情報 – 映画.com . Naruto theatrical version Naruto breeze and the devil and three wishings !!: Work information Eiga.com . Eiga . ja-JP . https://web.archive.org/web/20170303050236/http://eiga.com/movie/56905/ . March 3, 2017. dead . mdy-all .
  33. News: News: Naruto Anime DVD Offered at Uniqlo T-Shirt Stores . https://web.archive.org/web/20161106114433/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-12-20/naruto-anime-dvd-offered-at-uniqlo-t-shirt-stores . November 6, 2016 . December 20, 2010 . Anime News Network. dead . mdy-all .
  34. Web site: 炎の中忍試験!ナルトVS木ノ葉丸!! . Naruto test of fire! Naruto vs. Konoha Maru !! . シネマトゥデイ . ja-JP . https://web.archive.org/web/20130517012226/http://www.cinematoday.jp/movie/T0010128 . May 17, 2013. dead . mdy-all .
  35. Web site: NARUTO-ナルト- 疾風伝 ナルティメットストームジェネレーション. 2019-04-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20190428130911/https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%90%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%82%A4%E3%83%8A%E3%83%A0%E3%82%B3%E3%82%A8%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%86%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88-NARUTO-%E3%83%8A%E3%83%AB%E3%83%88-%E7%96%BE%E9%A2%A8%E4%BC%9D-%E3%83%8A%E3%83%AB%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%A1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AC%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3-PS3/dp/B006FS3XY6/. 2019-08-27. April 28, 2019.
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  38. Web site: YESASIA: LIVE SPECTACLE NARUTO (DVD)(Japan Version) DVD - Kishimoto Masashi, masudatoshirou - Japan TV Series & Dramas - Free Shipping - North America Site.
  39. Web site: YESASIA: Live Spectacle "NARUTO" 2016 (DVD) (Japan Version) DVD - Kishimoto Masashi, A.C. Van der Tak - Japan Movies & Videos - Free Shipping - North America Site.
  40. Web site: YESASIA: Live Spectacle "NARUTO" - Akatsuki no Shirabe - (Blu-ray) (Japan Version) Blu-ray - Kishimoto Masashi, Ito Yui - Japan TV Series & Dramas - Free Shipping - North America Site.
  41. Web site: YESASIA: Live Spectacle "NARUTO" - Akatsuki no Shirabe - 2019 (DVD) (Japan Version) DVD - Kishimoto Masashi, Ito Yui - Japan TV Series & Dramas - Free Shipping - North America Site.
  42. Web site: YESASIA: Live Spectacle Naruto -Uzumaki Naruto Monogatari (Blu-ray) (Japan Version) Blu-ray - Kishimoto Masashi, - Japan TV Series & Dramas - Free Shipping - North America Site.
  43. Web site: YESASIA: Live Spectacle Naruto -Ninkai Taisen, Kaisen- (Blu-ray) (Japan Version) Blu-ray - Kishimoto Masashi, - Japan TV Series & Dramas - Free Shipping - North America Site.
  44. Web site: YESASIA: Live Spectacle Naturo -Shinobi no Ikiru Michi- (Blu-ray) (Japan Version) Blu-ray - Kishimoto Masashi, - Japan TV Series & Dramas - Free Shipping - North America Site.

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