Skip to content

Naruto, Vol. 17

Naruto, Vol. 17

AdventureManga
Pages
200
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

What does Sasuke's older brother want with Naruto? As Jiraiya trains Naruto to push beyond his limits, secrets of the past are revealed, and a mysterious shinobi who could change everything begins to take center stage.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AdventurousTense
Coming of AgeMentor FigureQuest

Genres

Adventure Manga Comics Fantasy Graphic Novels

About the author

M
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 start reading the series with this volume?

    Starting here is not recommended because the narrative relies heavily on established character dynamics and long-standing plot threads that begin in the first volume. New readers should begin with the first volume to understand the foundational relationships and the world-building that makes the events in this installment meaningful.

  • Is there a difference between reading the manga and watching the anime adaptation?

    The manga provides the original source material as intended by the author, whereas the anime adaptation includes additional filler episodes that are not present in the manga chapters. Readers often find the manga pacing more consistent and the art style more stable compared to the animated version.