How did the writing team for this series change over time?

The series began with Ukyo Kodachi as the writer and Mikio Ikemoto as the illustrator, with Masashi Kishimoto serving as a supervisor. Starting with chapter 52, Masashi Kishimoto took over the primary writing and storyboarding duties for the series.

Is this series a direct continuation of the previous manga?

This work functions as an official sequel to the original Naruto series, picking up the narrative thread of the world and characters established in the predecessor.

Boruto

Naruto Next Generations, Vol. 12

Manga Fantasy Graphic Novels

Pages: 176
Published: 2021
Language: English

Boruto Uzumaki, son of the Seventh Hokage, is ready to make his own mark. Join him and his friends as they train to become ninja, facing new threats and discovering their own paths. This action-packed manga continues the legacy of the Hidden Leaf Village.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Adventurous Hopeful Inspiring Lighthearted

Coming of Age Quest

Authors

Masashi Kishimoto

Masashi Kishimoto (岸本斉史) is a Japanese manga artist, born 8 November 1974 in Nagi, Okayama Prefecture. He is the elder of identical twin brothers; his twin, Seishi Kishimoto, is also a manga artist. He studied at an art college after high school, and has named Akira Toriyama and Katsuhiro Otomo as formative influences. Naruto, his first serialised work, ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1999 to 2014 and has sold more than 250 million copies across 46 countries. He followed it with the single-v...

Mikio Ikemoto

Mikio Ikemoto is the artist behind the popular manga series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. He's known for his work in the action and adventure genres.

Ukyo Kodachi

Ukyo Kodachi is the writer behind the popular Boruto series. If you enjoy action-packed manga with strong characters, you'll want to check out his work.

Boruto UzumakiProtagonist

Naruto UzumakiSupporting

All characters in Boruto

Frequently asked questions

How did the writing team for this series change over time?
The series began with Ukyo Kodachi as the writer and Mikio Ikemoto as the illustrator, with Masashi Kishimoto serving as a supervisor. Starting with chapter 52, Masashi Kishimoto took over the primary writing and storyboarding duties for the series.
Is this series a direct continuation of the previous manga?
This work functions as an official sequel to the original Naruto series, picking up the narrative thread of the world and characters established in the predecessor.