Summary
This article contains spoilers from the Naruto series.
Masashi Kishimoto, the author of theNarutoseries, is one of the most famed mangaka of all time. His magnum opus is considered to be a life-changing masterpiece by millions of people all over the world, and it is no surprise for anyone to know thatNaruto has touched lives and completely changed many others.Narutois a story like no other. It is a story about friendships and hardships. It is one where the protagonist, Naruto, teaches fans about perseverance, kindness, and determination.
This story resonates with countless people all over the world, even a decade after it finally stopped serialization. Naruto ended up becoming a phenomenon, and something that eventually went on to etch its name in history and immortalize itself. A character such as Naruto doesn’t come often, and that is precisely why he is so special. Recently, the author of the Naruto series, Kishimoto, got an opportunity to speak about how and why he created Naruto Uzumaki, and his answer was certainly very exciting to the fans.
The Character Of Naruto Uzumaki Is One That Many Fans See Themselves In
The character of Naruto Uzumaki was quite unique but still, one that followed the traditional shonen archetype put forward by Toriyama in some ways. However, Naruto had a unique twist to his story, in that he was an orphan. Naruto was an outcast, and that is what sets him apart from the vast majority of the Shonen protagonists. It is because he was an outcast that the vast majority of the fans sympathized with him and many others even saw themselves in him. Of course, readers don’t necessarily have to be outcasts themselves to like Naruto. However, at some point in their lives, everyone has felt the walls closing in on them, and whenever push comes to shove, one can truly resonate with how Naruto Uzumaki dealt with all the problems in his life. This is precisely why Naruto has been an inspiration to millions of people all over the world, and why he still maintains his status as one of the most iconic fictional characters of all time.
I’ll never quit and I’ll never run. I’ll never go back on my word. That’s my ninja way! – Naruto Uzumaki
Being born an outcast, Naruto was hated just for existing. He didn’t have many friends, and despite all that, he faced all the hardships with a smile on his face. Naruto had lofty ambitions and a dream that many thought would be impossible. Yet, he proved his haters wrong and accomplished the unthinkable. Being seen as a good for nothing individual at first, Naruto turned the tables and showed everyone that relentless hard work can truly result in greatness. That certainly wasn’t all.
Naruto taught people to be kind and to understand others. Naruto Uzumaki, in particular, is a character that preaches peace. He vows to end the cycle of hatred, and eventually, manages to do so, for the most part.Naruto reaches deep down in the deepest part of his enemies' heartsand helps them see the light. Of course, this might be seen as idealistic by many, but, at the end of the day, this warm and bright nature is what makes Naruto Uzumaki as special as he is, and why he is beloved by so many people all over the world.
Naruto shows the worth of good friendships and why people should always cherish the bonds that they share. Clearly, Naruto was in the amalgamation ofoney incredible traits and ideologies, and while one doesn’t necessarily have to agree with all of them, they can say that this was a character truly designed to perfection by the author and one that managed to touch hearts all over the world, creating something special in the process.
Kishimoto’s Inspiration For Creating Naruto Uzumaki
Kishimoto Highlighted His Own Struggles In Naruto’s Character
When Naruto began, Kishimoto likely did not have any idea in regards to how popular his series and the main character would become decades down the line. His core concept for the character of Naruto was to model it after himself in a certain way. Of course, there are inspirations that every author has, and for Kishimoto, Dragon Ball was obviously a big one. However, when modeling Naruto, he didn’t look at any other, but simply decided to look inward.
According to what Kishimoto mentioned recently during the joint Naruto and Boruto interview that he took part in with Ikemoto, Naruto Uzumaki was quite similar to him. Given that Kishimoto was from the countryside, it wasn’t easy for him to be recognized and taken seriously, which often led to him isolating himself, similar to how Naruto Uzumaki had to deal witacknowledgmentthe beginning of his journey.Naruto wanted to become the Hokageand, simply put, gain the acknowledgement of people all around them. For Kishimoto, the goal was the same. In many ways, Kishimoto modeled Naruto after himself, and the feelings that he felt while setting on his journey as a mangaka were well reflected in the character within the world of Naruto.
This wasn’t true just at the beginning of the Naruto series, but also continued later down the line. Naruto eventually became a massive success, but, Kishimoto’s struggles did not end there. Once again, Kishimoto drew inspiration from his own life to write the Naruto series. For instance, once Naruto became a big hit, Kishimoto faced problems in regards to dealing with the pressure that came with the popularity and the position that he held in the world of manga. Similarly, whenNaruto Uzumaki ends his battle against Pain, he ends up becoming a hero. He struggled with similar problems as well. One can also say that after Naruto saved the world, this pattern continued, and it is absolutely beautiful to see that the author actually drew inspiration from his own life to model these parts of his character.
How Naruto And Kishimoto Fulfilled Their Dreams
Naruto Uzumaki and Kishimoto Ended Up Becoming Successful
Eventually, bothNaruto and Kishimoto’s very own stories were successful. Naruto ended up fulfilling his dream by becoming the Hokage, the savior of the world, and someone to look up to for millions of people.
Kishimoto achieved the recognition that he deservedand, clearly, gained many admirers from all over the world. Kishimoto also inspired a generation of mangaka and has achieved legendary status, much like the protagonist of the Naruto series. The author and the character that he created are truly special.
Hopefully, what fans have seen fromNarutoisn’t the last of it, and there is much more to come from this absolutely incredible character in the upcoming years.
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