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Naruto, Vol. 26

Naruto, Vol. 26

MangaFantasyGraphic Novels
Pages
190
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

Naruto is devastated when he believes his rival, Sasuke, has been killed. This tragedy ignites a powerful rage within him, awakening the beastly spirit that resides inside. He must now harness this newfound power to defeat his opponent and avenge his friend.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

EmotionalDarkTenseInspiring
RevengeRivalsReluctant HeroComing of Age

Genres

Fantasy Graphic Novels Manga Young Adult Adventure Comics Science Fiction

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...

Characters

Naruto UzumakiProtagonist
HakuAntagonist
Sasuke UchihaSupporting
All characters in Naruto, Vol. 26

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book stand alone or is it part of a larger series?

    This volume is the beginning of a long-running manga series that spans 72 collected volumes in total. It is intended to be read as the first entry in a continuous narrative that follows the protagonist's growth over many years.

  • Is there an adaptation I should know about?

    The manga has been adapted into two major anime television series, Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, which cover the entirety of the original story. Many readers choose to experience both the original print version and the animated adaptation to see how the visual storytelling translates across mediums.

  • Are there any specific reading conventions for this book?

    This book is printed in the authentic Japanese right-to-left format, meaning you should start from what is traditionally considered the back of the book and read the panels from right to left.