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Naruto, Vol. 51

Naruto, Vol. 51

MangaAdventureComics
Pages
189
Published
2010
Language
English
Prose complexity
4/10

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Adventure Comics Fantasy Graphic Novels Manga

About the author

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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...

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this volume if I have not read the previous books in the series?

    This volume is a direct continuation of a long-running narrative and relies heavily on established character histories and ongoing political conflicts that are developed over dozens of preceding volumes. It is not designed to be read as a standalone entry.

  • Does this volume contain the entirety of the conflict between Sasuke and Danzo?

    The confrontation between these two characters serves as the primary focus of this volume, covering chapters 474 through 483. While it captures the core of their encounter, the broader implications of their battle are tied to the larger, multi-volume arc of the series.