" Naruto " manga became an instant hit after the first serialization of "Junior Jump" in 1999. It was released in TV animation in 2002 and has always been one of the most dazzling stars in the juvenile manga.
But even if you're a big fan, there may be facts about Naruto that you didn't know. For example, did you know that " Yile Ramen " is real? Or is Toad Bunta named after a famous actor? Let's get started.
1. Toad is named after a famous Japanese actor
The toads in Naruto are all named after famous Japanese actors in the 1980s. Shima Immortal is named after Iwashita Shima , Toad Bunta is named after Suga Yuanta, Toad Ken is named after Takakura Ken .
2. Comic writers have to wait until their work is complete before they can go on their honeymoon
Comic writers dedicate their days to their still-published comic series. This is especially true for Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto , who created all 72 volumes of the manga. Due to Kishimoto and 's busy schedule, he had to postpone his honeymoon until after he finished drawing Naruto.
Ultimately, the couple embarked on their honeymoon after ten years of marriage.
3. Sasuke 's character is inspired by Shirato Sanpei 1961 manga Sasuke
Unless you're a fan of old manga, you probably never knew there was a manga called Sasuke. This 1961 manga by Shirato Sanpei tells the story of Sasuke, the son of the famous ninja, who struggles to make a living after his village is wiped out by enemy tribes. Sound familiar? Not only did Kishimoto use the same name, he also based Sasuke's backstory and character designs on this manga.
would like to thank Shirato Sanping for bringing one of the most iconic anime characters of all time to the world.
4. The costumes in Naruto were inspired by The Matrix
Kishimoto cites one of his favorite movies, The Matrix, as inspiration for the protagonist trio's costumes. While the costumes in Naruto are more colorful and brighter than those in The Matrix, they still share the same trait: futuristic designs.
has other words, that is, the cloak of Xiao group also has many similarities with Neo's black cloak.
5. The voice actors were told Sakura and Sasuke would end up together
Whether you approve of the couple or not, Sasuke and Sakura were meant to be together from the start. Although Kishimoto creates ups and downs, he always wants this pairing to be a classic. The seiyuu of
's seventh team revealed in an interview: Before the first episode aired, Kishimoto told them about the future of Sasuke and Sakura.
6. The Naruto headband is to save the author time and energy
The headband worn by the characters in Naruto is probably one of the most recognizable signs of the work. Despite their high commercial value, headbands were actually introduced only because the author wanted to save time in painting. In the beginning, the main character Naruto wears a pair of goggles instead of a headband. It turns out that painting a gorgeous pair of goggles takes longer than painting a flat, wide headband.
To save time and effort, Naruto (and many other characters) are given headbands.
7. You can visit Yile Ramen shops in real life
While many animes refer to real life locations, knowing that Yile Ramen has a location that people can actually visit, probably fans will Be surprised. "Ichiraku Ramen" is based on a restaurant located at in Fukuoka, Japan at , which is also called "Ichiraku".
This restaurant, located near the waterfront, is said to be one of Kishimoto's favorite spots in college.