Naruto: The 411 on Volumes 1 to 43

I read Naruto: The Official Character Data Book

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Naruto: The Great War Begins

I read Naruto, Vol. 55

I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has FREE comics).

"Naruto: The Official Character Data Book" Now Available

VIZ MEDIA KICKS OFF 2012 NINJA STYLE WITH NARUTO: THE OFFICIAL CHARACTER DATA BOOK

New Guide Offers Fans Essential NARUTO Character Info As Well As Never-Before-Revealed Data And Secrets

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, opens the new year with the latest addition to its extensive library of NARUTO titles. NARUTO: THE OFFICIAL CHARACTER DATA BOOK is available now, offers essential information on key characters from the smash-hit action series, and includes 8 full-color pages. NARUTO: THE OFFICIAL CHARACTER BOOK is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will carry an MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN.

A ninja knows all! And now you can too! Here's all the intel you need on who's who in NARUTO!.THE OFFICIAL CHARACTER DATA BOOK gives you all you need stay the expert on all things NARUTO. Whether you're catching up, brushing up, or just getting started with the goings-on in ninja world, this handy, huge guide covers the whole story all the way to Volume 43 of the best-selling manga (graphic novel) series!

“NARUTO: THE OFFICIAL CHARACTER DATA BOOK is a treasure-trove of essential information that will be a must-read for both casual and die-hard NARUTO fans,” says Joel Enos, Editor. “Inside these pages, you'll find never-before revealed data, secrets, and even a few scandals involving your favorite, as well as most-hated, shinobi. And fans won’t want to miss a new manga tale from NARUTO creator Masashi Kishimoto that you can't find in English anywhere else!”

Created by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO was first introduced in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan in 1999 and quickly became that country’s most popular ninja manga targeting tweens and teens. The manga series (rated ‘T’ for Teens) and animated counterpart (NARUTO rated ‘T’ for teens, and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN rated ‘T+’ for older teens), depicting the adventures of ninja-in-training Uzumaki Naruto, is one of VIZ Media’s most successful properties and has captivated millions of fans across North America, Europe and South America. The NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN animated series are co-productions of TV TOKYO, VIZ Media parent company Shueisha Inc., and Pierrot Co., Ltd.

More information on NARUTO is available at http://www.naruto.com/.

Naruto: Peace Viaduct

I read Naruto, Vol. 54: 54: Viaduct to Peace (Naruto (Graphic Novels))


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Naruto: The Birth of Naruto

I read Naruto 53 / Name Your Link.

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Naruto: Cell Seven Reunion

I read Naruto, Vol. 52: Cell Seven Reunion

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Naruto: Sasuke vs. Danzo

I read Naruto, Vol. 51 (Naruto (Graphic Novels))

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Naruto Water Prison Death Match

I read Naruto, Vol. 50

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Naruto is 50-Volumes-Old

NARUTO MANGA SERIES REACHES MILESTONE

VIZ Media Set To Release Volume 50 Of Hit Series In February

VIZ Media will release the 50th volume of the NARUTO manga (graphic novel) series on February 1st. The newest adventure of the bestselling series – Water Prison Death Match – will be published under the company’s Shonen Jump imprint, is rated ‘T’ for Teens, and will carry an MSRP of $9.99 / $12.99 CAN.

Killer Bee vs. Kisame! Plus, the realization of Naruto's worst nightmare seems inevitable as the war he's tried to stop for so long looms on the horizon. And Sakura corners Naruto with a reveal that's going knock him for a serious loop. Then, a truth behind the modern ninja world sheds new light on Naruto's true role in the fate of his universe.

Created by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO was first introduced in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan in 1999 and quickly became that country’s most popular ninja manga targeting tweens and teens and has sold more than 85 million copies to-date. The manga series (rated ‘T’ for Teens) and animated counterpart (NARUTO rated ‘T’ for Teens, and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) are among VIZ Media’s most successful properties and have captivated millions of fans across North America, Europe and South America.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime episodes are also currently available for free at http://www.naruto.com/ and through a variety of other web-based, video streaming outlets that have partnered with VIZ Media, including iTunes, Joost and Hulu.

For more information on NARUTO please visit the official website at http://www.naruto.com/.

Naruto Illustration Book Drops Tuesday, October 26th

NINJA ACTION LEAPS OFF THE PAGE IN THE NARUTO ILLUSTRATION BOOK FROM VIZ MEDIA

 

Full Color Character Portraits By Creator Masashi Kishimoto Are Depicted In Addition To A Fold Out Poster And Collectible Stickers

 

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the release of the vividly colored NARUTO ILLUSTRATION BOOK on October 26th. The new soft cover edition is offered by the Shonen Jump imprint, features nearly 100 pages of original illustrations by creator Masashi Kishimoto, and will carry an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $27.00 CAN.

Naruto is a young shinobi (or ninja) with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He’s got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his ongoing mission to be the world’s greatest ninja! The NARUTO ILUSTRATION BOOK features a variety of character portraits depicting the young ninja in action, as well as his cohorts including Sasuke, Sakura and Kakashi. A color pull-out double-sided poster and a sticker sheet are also included.

Created by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO was first introduced in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan in 1999 and quickly became that country’s most popular ninja manga targeting tweens and teens with more than 100 million copies in circulation to-date. The manga series (rated ‘T’ for Teens) and animated counterpart (NARUTO rated ‘T’ for Teens, and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) are among VIZ Media’s most successful properties and have captivated millions of fans across North America, Europe and South America.

The latest NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime episodes from Japan (rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) are currently available for free viewing at VIZAnime.com and Hulu.com. Dubbed episodes are available for download to own through iTunes, PlayStation Network, Amazon, Xbox and more.

For more information on NARUTO please visit the official NARUTO website at http://www.naruto.com/.

I Reads You Review: NARUTO, VOL. 4

Naruto: Volume 4: The Next Level

Creators: Masashi Kishimoto; Jo Duffy (English adaptation)
Publishing Information: VIZ Media, paperback, 184 pages, $7.95 (US), $11.95 CAN
Ordering Numbers: ISBN: 978-1-59116-358-9 (ISBN-13); 1-59116-358-7 (ISBN-10)

Those in-the-know know that the star of Naruto, the hugely popular shonen manga by Masashi Kishimoto, is Uzumaki Naruto. When he was a baby, his body became the prison for a destructive nine-tailed fox spirit. Because of this, older villagers spurned him, but now, Naruto is an attention-seeking, ninja-in-training with dreams of being his village’s Hokage (champion).

Naruto, Vol. 4 concludes the storyline that found Cell Number 7: coach/teacher Hatake Kakashi, Naruto, and his classmates, Uchina Sasuke and Haruno Sakura, on a mission to protect a bridge builder in the Land of Waves. Gatô, a millionaire crime lord, is determined to stop the builder, Tazuna, from constructing a bridge that will bring prosperity to the Land of Waves, as well a usurp Gatô’s power. Gatô hired the ninja assassin, Zabuza, to kill Tazuna. However, the end comes via two bloody battles: Kakashi vs. Zabuza and also Naruto vs. Zabuza’s exceptionally talented apprentice, Haku.

When Team Kakashi returns to the ninja village of Konohagakure, it is near the time of the Journeyman Ninja Selection Exams, which brings in ninja from other villages to Konohagakure. That’s when Naruto and friends meet a group of fellow young ninja-in-training from the mysterious Land of Sand.

The fourth volume of Naruto exemplifies creator Masashi Kishimoto’s ability to balance the need for violence (because Naruto is, after all, about ninja) and his penchant for humor and silliness (best personified by the title character). I often compare Naruto to the Harry Potter franchise, which blends multiple genres and moods into what is basically hard fantasy. Naruto does this. It is not just about fights, battles, magic, and ninja. It is also a drama about the bonds of friends, rites of passage, amazing people, fantastic creatures, and life. Naruto’s juvenile nature and attitude does not hide the truth that this is an exceptional comic book series.

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