Masashi Kishimoto - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 08, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 |
| Birthplace | Nagi, Okayama, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | 'Naruto' manga and anime series |
Intro
Masashi Kishimoto is a Japanese manga artist best known as the creator of the globally successful manga series 'Naruto'. Debuting in 1999, 'Naruto' became one of the best-selling manga series in history and was adapted into a popular anime series, gaining a massive international fan base.
Early Life & Background
Masashi Kishimoto grew up in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, alongside his twin brother Seishi Kishimoto, who is also a manga artist. He developed a passion for drawing and manga at a young age, inspired by works such as 'Dragon Ball' by Akira Toriyama and movies like 'Akira.' Kishimoto attended Kyushu Sangyo University, where he studied art before making his professional debut.
Career Highlights
- Created 'Naruto', serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1999 to 2014
- 'Naruto' sold over 250 million copies worldwide as of 2022
- Oversaw production and script supervision of its sequel, 'Boruto: Naruto Next Generations'
- Received multiple awards for contribution to manga, including the Japan Cartoonists Association Award
Trivia
- Masashi Kishimoto has an identical twin brother, Seishi Kishimoto, who is also a manga artist.
- He originally struggled academically and turned to manga both as a hobby and a potential career path.
- Kishimoto cites Akira Toriyama ('Dragon Ball') as one of his primary inspirations.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Masashi Kishimoto?
Masashi Kishimoto is 50 years old.
When was Masashi Kishimoto born?
Masashi Kishimoto was born the 8 November 1974.
Where is Masashi Kishimoto from?
Nagi, Okayama, Japan.
On His Birth-Day
About November 8th, 1974, in brief:
- Historical events: In a remarkable act of survival, Carol DaRonch narrowly escapes attempted abduction by serial killer Ted Bundy in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her quick thinking and resistance help her avoid becoming another victim of one of America's most notorious serial killers.
- Day of the week: November 8th, 1974 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
- #1 UK song: Gonna Make You A Star by David Essex
- Popular movie: Papillon directed by Michael Noer
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