Naruto has become one of the most well-known manga of all time among anime fans, but there is something surprising that’s hidden in his name that only hardcore fans might be aware of.
Naruto, released in September 1999 and featuring a story of Ninjas, a young boy called Naruto, who strives to earn respect among his peers, while also trying to be the Hokage leader of his village, captured the interest of manga fans. In 2022, an anime version of the manga, based on its success, was released. Even years later, fans still love the sequel.
There’s something fishy about Naruto’s name
Naruto never was supposed to have a Ninja theme. Masashi Kishimoto’s original storyline was about a Naruto boy who worked as an apprentice for a Ramen Chef.
As per Reports, the name ‘Naruto’ is derived from narutomaki, a type of fish cake that is found in some ramen recipes.
The author was not able to stick with the original story, but he did manage to incorporate certain elements. For instance, anime and manga fans would be aware of Naruto’s love for ramen. The ramen restaurant in the book is similar to one that the author frequented as a student.
How was the story created?
Kishimoto was immediately rejected by his editor when he pitched the story of the chef. The editor rejected the story, which prompted Kishimoto to find a new angle.
Kishimoto, however, does not really like Ninjas. His fascination with Japanese legends and folklore seemed to perfectly fit the idea of the ninja.
Naruto will celebrate its 20th birthday this year
It was announced that in July of 2023 four new Naruto episode will be released to celebrate the 20th Anniversary.
Initially, the date of release was set for September 3. However, Studio Pierrot, who is handling the production, decided to delay the release as they wanted to “improve the quality” of the work.
There is no date announced at this time.
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