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Naruto: Masashi Kishimoto Accounts "Are All Fraudulent" in Official Statement

Naruto takes action against impersonators, with officially making it clear that any account claiming to be Masashi Kishimoto's is "fraudulent."

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The Uzumaki Swirl Is Becoming One of Anime's Most Iconic Mythological Tropes

While the Uzumaki pattern may not ever be as widely understood as other Japanese myths, it takes on new life through the anime community.

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Masashi Kishimoto, The Creator Of Naruto

Masashi Kishimoto is an icon in the animanga industry, having created one of the biggest ninja franchises ever — Naruto.

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Sasuke's Chidori Blade in Naruto.
Sasuke Has Always Been The Best Character In Naruto

With a role as important as the protagonist and a remarkably crafted personality, the Naruto anime would've never been the same without Sasuke.

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Yu Yu Hakusho's Yusuke, Dragon Ball's Goku, and Attack on Titan's Levi from full color manga
Full Color Manga You Need To Buy

Yu Yu Hakusho, Dragon Ball, and Attack On Titan are just a few examples of full-color manga that fans should definitely purchase.

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10 Most Influential Anime Characters Of All Time

The most influential anime characters are instantly recognizable, like Goku from Dragon Ball and Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro.

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10 Female Naruto Characters Who Deserved More Screen Time
10 Female Naruto Characters Who Deserved More Screen Time

Naruto has plenty of female characters, but many of them only receive a fraction of the screen time as their male counterparts.

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11 Best Naruto Movie Posters

Each Naruto movie poster has eye-catching art that makes them stand out and generate curiosity in viewers.

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10 Lessons The Naruto Heroes Could Learn From The Villains
10 Lessons The Naruto Heroes Could Learn From The Villains

Naruto may rely on the power of friendship to redeem its villains, but that doesn't cheapen the moral of their character arcs.

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9 Mistakes That Still Haunt Naruto

Naruto continues to be one of the most beloved anime series, but once these imperfections are seen, the show may never look the same again.

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Naruto: 10 Likable Characters Fans Grew To Hate

Each of these Naruto characters was likable early on, but upon discussion with fans, it seems like they are some of the most hated characters.

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Naruto: 10 "Kishimoto Forgot" Moments That Left Fans Fuming

Here are 10 instances of Kishimoto fogetting some details of the world he crafted that didn't sit well with fans of the series.

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Naruto: 16 Most DEVASTATING Deaths

Naruto's story told of a great ninja war. As with every war, there is always bloodshed. CBR looks at 15 of the most devastating deaths in the anime!

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Comics A.M. | Masashi Kishimoto Teases Plans for Post-"Naruto" Career

The creator of "Naruto" will announce his next project later this year; Turkish cartoonist Dogan Güzel was arrested in a newspaper raid.

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Comics A.M. | Visiting Koch Comics, Brooklyn's 'Warehouse of Wonders'

Filled with one of the largest comic collections in the country, Koch Comics in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, isn't exactly the easiest place to find.

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Masashi Kishimoto to draw 'Boruto' one-shot, oversee new series

The Naruto saga will continue in the spring with a new "Boruto" one-shot and ongoing series that will be released simultaneously in Japan and North America.

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Comics A.M. | SDCC preregistration badge sale arrives Saturday

Yes, the countdown to Comic-Con International 2016 has already begun!

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Comics A.M. | Settlement may loom in 'Comic Con' dispute

After a year-long feud over the term "Comic Con," organizers of Comic-Con International and Salt Lake Comic Con are set to meet next month with a judge about a possible resolution.

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Comics A.M. | BOOM! Studios explains production cutbacks

Saying the company decided to "swim upstream," BOOM! Studios' Filip Sablik explains the decision to reduce the number of titles published.

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NYCC: "Naruto" Creator Masashi Kishimoto Thanks Fans, Talks Series End

Kishimoto discussed his long-running series, his friendly rivalry with "One Piece" creator Eiichiro Oda, and apologized for making cosplayers wear headbands.

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