Masashi Kishimoto
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Kishimoto's greatest accolade is the global phenomenon of Naruto, which has sold over 250 million copies and remains one of the best-selling manga series in history. In 2015, Naruto Volume 71 set a Guinness World Record for most copies of the same comic book sold in a single day, with 1.1 million copies in Japan. Kishimoto's work has been credited with popularizing manga and anime worldwide, especially in the United States and Latin America. His influence extends beyond sales; he has inspired countless artists and writers.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Guinness World Record
Most copies of the same comic book sold in a single day for Naruto Volume 71 (1.1 million copies)
Rankings & Lists
Top 25 Anime Series of All Time
Magazine Covers
Weekly Shonen Jump
1999-09
Naruto First Cover
Shonen Jump (US edition)
2003-01
Naruto Debut in US
Records & Feats
Most copies of the same comic book sold in a single day
Naruto Volume 71 sold 1.1 million copies in Japan on its release day in November 2014.
One of the best-selling manga series of all time
Naruto has sold over 250 million copies worldwide as of 2019, making it one of the top-selling manga series in history.