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Naruto: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

Naruto (1999): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Naruto (1999) is a action, adventure, fantasy manga by Kishimoto, Masashi. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.08/10 from 288,233 ratings.

What is Naruto about?

Whenever Naruto Uzumaki proclaims that he will someday become the Hokage—a title bestowed upon the best ninja in the Village Hidden in the Leaves—no one takes him seriously. Since birth, Naruto has been shunned and ridiculed by his fellow villagers. But their contempt isn't because Naruto is loud-mouthed, mischievous, or because of his ineptitude in the ninja arts, but because there is a demon inside him. Prior to Naruto's birth, the powerful and deadly Nine-Tailed Fox attacked the village. In order to stop the rampage, the Fourth Hokage sacrificed his life to seal the demon inside the body of

Key details

Naruto spans 700 chapters across 72 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Sep 21, 1999 to Nov 10, 2014.

Where to read Naruto

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is Naruto about?

Whenever Naruto Uzumaki proclaims that he will someday become the Hokage—a title bestowed upon the best ninja in the Village Hidden in the Leaves—no one takes him seriously. Since birth, Naruto has been shunned and ridiculed by his fellow villagers.

Is Naruto finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of Naruto?

Naruto is rated 8.08/10 on MyAnimeList.

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