Unique Facts About Masashi Kishimoto, the Author of the NARUTO Series - The Most Legendary Mangaka Who is Still Active!

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese comics, or commonly known as manga, are creative works in the form of comic books (sometimes also in digital form) written by a mangaka. One of the most popular manga in Japan is titled NARUTO.

The mangaka of NARUTO, Masashi Kishimoto, is a legendary figure in the world of Japanese comics and even the world. His work has been recognized and read by almost all manga and anime fans.

After completing his masterpiece, Masashi is currently still active and continues his activity of writing the manga titled BORUTO. Here are some unique facts about Masashi Kishimoto that are rarely known by people.

1. Masashi Did Not Have a Honeymoon Because of NARUTO

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Masashi Kishimoto is known to have been married since 2003, but he admitted that he had never had a honeymoon until 2015 due to his busy schedule with the NARUTO series. However, this is not a sign of their relationship being rocky, as they already have a son.

One unique thing about the couple is that the iconic scarf scene from the movie THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE was actually taken from Masashi's own experience. This caused laughter among the staff during the development process of the film.

2. Has a Twin Brother Who is Also a Mangaka

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Masashi Kishimoto's twin brother, Seishi Kishimoto, is younger than him. Both of them began showing interest in the anime world after watching a superhero film that inspired them to become writers.

Interestingly, these twin brothers have similar stories and drawing styles. Initially, people thought that one of them was copying the other's work, but it actually happened because they grew up watching, drawing, and sharing ideas together since childhood.

3. Masashi Currently Holds Full Control Over the BORUTO Series

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After the NARUTO manga ended, Masashi was appointed to supervise the sequel series titled BORUTO, which tells the story of Naruto's child. Masashi initially felt disappointed about the sequel as he thought it would only lead to fans comparing the two series.

However, Masashi, who initially acted as a supervisor, has now taken over as the creator from the original writer, Ukyo Kodaichi. This news was welcomed by most fans with joy, considering Masashi Kishimoto is their favorite manga writer.

Written by: Rifki Muhammad Shofwani.

(kpl/mag)