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[Atheck]

I found this on facebook: 

 

 

Although the best-selling “Naruto” saga ended its 15-year run in the Weekly Shonen Jump comic magazine on Nov. 10, the main character will soon make a temporary comeback, creator Masashi Kishimoto said.

Kishimoto, who writes and illustrates the manga series that started in 1999, discussed his future plans for “Naruto” in an interview with The Asahi Shimbun, just hours after he completed the last episode.

“I will continue creating manga,” he said. “I will release extra ‘Naruto’ episodes next spring.”

He also mentioned a film adaptation of the manga series, titled “The Last: Naruto the Movie.” It is scheduled to hit theaters Dec. 6.

“The latest film is a love story,” Kishimoto said. “It will depict what happened between the 699th and 700th manga episodes. I designed the characters and helped make the story.

“Although I wanted to write about the romances of Naruto and his friends in the manga series, it was too difficult,” he continued. “I am not good at writing romances because I feel embarrassed when trying to do so.”

A musical adaptation of “Naruto” and an exhibition featuring the manga work are also planned for next year.

“I am looking forward to all of those adaptations,” Kishimoto said. “The planned exhibition will be a huge one. ‘Naruto’ fans will be able to be immersed in its worldview, while those who do not know much about ‘Naruto’ will look forward to reading the manga.”

 

But there is no source. Does someone here knows if it is true?

 

Well Kishi, you've exemplified yourself as the prominent figurehead of writers who should never come into contact with romance. Your lack of acknowledgement and consideration for the literary devices employed in your own work and relationship dynamics between the characters ultimately turned out to be nothing more than meaningless drivel. There's no incentive for the hopeful enthusiasts of your once great series to watch this movie or participate any further in the support of you or Pierrot's endeavours because you showed your true colours as a fallacious storyteller who stumbles along and capitulates to the influences of executives and assistants. You betrayed your work's intrinsic messages of perseverance and staying true to yourself with these last two chapters. 

[AHK]

I hope the people in japan blow a fuse because of how god awful the chapters were. It would make my day.

[Hiraishin]

Didn't she say that in the anime? I believe that part about stop pursuing him was a filler added for SP.

Nah, it was in the manga too. "I've always been chasing you, but once this war ends I'm going to stop once and for all. Next time, I'll be next to you, holding your hand, walking with you!"

[Askia31]

some boring kishi interview

Ninja manga series “Naruto” on Nov. 10 marked the grand finale of its phenomenal 15-year run that gained international fame and surprised even its creator.

The manga work, written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, appeared in Shueisha Inc.’s Weekly Shonen Jump comic anthology.

The story centers around the eponymous character who cooperates with friends, rises above his rivals and mentally and physically grows to become the greatest ninja.

The ninja saga, along with Eiichiro Oda’s “One Piece” pirate manga series, has been the driving force behind the popularity of Jump magazine.

Spanning 71 volumes, “Naruto” was also a big hit overseas, with global sales topping 200 million copies as of September.

Fifteen years after the adventurous story of Naruto first appeared in the magazine in 1999, the young ninja, who used to be seen as a dropout, finally saves the world from destruction and completes his long, difficult path in the manga’s 700th episode.

The Asahi Shimbun conducted an exclusive interview with reclusive manga artist Kishimoto just hours after he completed Naruto’s journey. Excerpts from the interview follow:

 

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Question: What are you feeling now?

Kishimoto: Because I just completed the last episode less than 12 hours ago, I do not have any real feeling (that “Naruto” has ended). I have had to meet a deadline every week for 15 years, so I feel that there’s a deadline for next week. I thought of many things to do after (“Naruto”) ends, but I do not know where to begin. I want to do something other than manga. Don’t worry, I will continue creating manga.

Q: When did you decide how to end “Naruto”?

A: Since the work was first serialized, I have been determined to end the manga series with the battle between protagonist Naruto and Sasuke, who has been his rival since the start of the story. I later decided on the details, little by little, such as whether they would fight each other as friends or enemies, their feelings and dialogues, while I was drawing the series. Around two years ago, I began to feel the story was approaching the finale.

When the series started, the editor responsible for my work told me, “Continue the series for at least five years.” The tough work of continuing to draw “Naruto” for the weekly magazine occasionally made me think that I would like to finish the series. I did not think “Naruto” would last for 15 years.

The story lasted for such a long period because the characters “stuck it out.” When I attempted to quickly offer an answer (to issues raised in the story), the characters did not allow me to do so. If I had made them act as I wished, the reality would have been lost.

Because manga artists are always working inside rooms, it is difficult for us to see firsthand if our works are really popular. It was not until I received many fan letters from overseas that I realized (“Naruto” is) popular outside Japan. Some of those letters are written in languages I do not know, so I understand that my work is read by people in various countries.

One fan mail contained a photograph of a small child dressed as Naruto striking a pose. Such attachments make me happy.

Q: Were you conscious of “One Piece”?

A: It is impossible to be unconscious. (Both “Naruto” and “One Piece”) are serialized in the same magazine, and “One Piece” has always been running ahead of the pack. I have been able to work so hard writing “Naruto” thanks to “One Piece.”

Q: You will turn 40 years old on Nov. 8. How do you feel about that?

A: I remain a child in terms of mentality. Nothing has changed from age 25, when the series started. I just worked at the desk to create high-quality, interesting manga, and 15 years passed before I knew it.

Q: What would you want to tell your old self?

A: I hope to tell my 23- or 24-year-old self, who painted Naruto and other characters on copy paper just as I wanted on the veranda of my family’s home: “Cherish him. You will write a serial manga for 15 years using the character.”

 

(This article is based on an interview by Atsushi Ohara.)

 

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Editor’s note: This is the first article in a special AJW series featuring the “Naruto” ninja saga and its creator, Masashi Kishimoto. Special feature pages on “Naruto” will be available soon on our Japanese website (http://www.asahi.com/special/naruto/).

 

no idea how credible it is but the source is that http://ajw.asahi.com.../AJ201411100007

[Tsuki Hoshino]

These sweet innocent eyes of mine shall never see that blight of a movie. 

[TouKen4Life3g]

I hope the people in japan blow a fuse because of how god awful the chapters were. It would make my day.

You'll find out tomorrow with reactions when the official chapters release.

[Narufan85]

In a lot of ways this reminds me of the ending of LOST. There were so many little theories and threads to follow in LOST that just disappeared with the crappy ending.

Sure, we saw the Sage's tools in TenTen's shop, but why make such a big deal of them? Little stuff like that drives me nuts.

[Swagkura]

Oh it is gonna flop, in Japan at least :3. 

Lol, I can't wait 

Japan's reaction to the chapters are gonna be even better

[CynMichi]

Nah, it was in the manga too. "I've always been chasing you, but once this war ends I'm going to stop once and for all. Next time, I'll be next to you, holding your hand, walking with you!"

What's funny is, in the epilogue she's nowhere near Naruto but graveside with the only stellar proof she even slept with Naruto at least once....and IMO that thing they call Himawari should be put on the list for Neo-Konohas finest plastic surgeon cause even a big ole pair of bazongas ain't gonna help that....sorry.... Gohan....I mean Burrito is slightly more palatable at least.

[NarutoUzumaki01]

In a lot of ways this reminds me of the ending of LOST. There were so many little theories and threads to follow in LOST that just disappeared with the crappy ending.

Sure, we saw the Sage's tools in TenTen's shop, but why make such a big deal of them? Little stuff like that drives me nuts.

Oh god, if Naruto is died, that would be even worse, but in that case manga actually can change name to Sasuke like it supposed to be.

[dragonflyx11]

Lol, I can't wait 

Japan's reaction to the chapters are gonna be even better

It will be the one thing that may make me feel a little better about all this crap.

[TouKen4Life3g]

I found this on facebook: 
 
 
Although the best-selling Naruto saga ended its 15-year run in the Weekly Shonen Jump comic magazine on Nov. 10, the main character will soon make a temporary comeback, creator Masashi Kishimoto said.
Kishimoto, who writes and illustrates the manga series that started in 1999, discussed his future plans for Naruto in an interview with The Asahi Shimbun, just hours after he completed the last episode.
I will continue creating manga, he said. I will release extra Naruto episodes next spring.

He also mentioned a film adaptation of the manga series, titled The Last: Naruto the Movie. It is scheduled to hit theaters Dec. 6.
The latest film is a love story, Kishimoto said. It will depict what happened between the 699th and 700th manga episodes. I designed the characters and helped make the story.
Although I wanted to write about the romances of Naruto and his friends in the manga series, it was too difficult, he continued. I am not good at writing romances because I feel embarrassed when trying to do so.
A musical adaptation of Naruto and an exhibition featuring the manga work are also planned for next year.
I am looking forward to all of those adaptations, Kishimoto said. The planned exhibition will be a huge one. Naruto fans will be able to be immersed in its worldview, while those who do not know much about Naruto will look forward to reading the manga.
 
But there is no source. Does someone here knows if it is true?

Who knows but here people wouldn't really care at this point, so they will buy anything. I can't really say if it's true or not but really, why should you find out.

I just thought the idea of the movie is very telling on how it's all about cooperation's idea to make it happen.

[TouKen4Life3g]

Damn straight

When are chapters released there? It's already Monday morning in Japan

It's pretty early still. Just give it until noon there and reactions should be spreading.

[Lady Lys]

What's funny is, in the epilogue she's nowhere near Naruto but graveside with the only stellar proof she even slept with Naruto at least once....and IMO that thing they call Himawari should be put on the list for Neo-Konohas finest plastic surgeon cause even a big ole pair of bazongas ain't gonna help that....sorry.... Gohan....I mean Burrito is slightly more palatable at least.

You're right, she's terribleeeee.

(but a burrito is also more palatable than a sunflower in every case  )

[Askia31]

I found this on facebook: 

 

 

Although the best-selling “Naruto” saga ended its 15-year run in the Weekly Shonen Jump comic magazine on Nov. 10, the main character will soon make a temporary comeback, creator Masashi Kishimoto said.

Kishimoto, who writes and illustrates the manga series that started in 1999, discussed his future plans for “Naruto” in an interview with The Asahi Shimbun, just hours after he completed the last episode.

“I will continue creating manga,” he said. “I will release extra ‘Naruto’ episodes next spring.”

He also mentioned a film adaptation of the manga series, titled “The Last: Naruto the Movie.” It is scheduled to hit theaters Dec. 6.

“The latest film is a love story,” Kishimoto said. “It will depict what happened between the 699th and 700th manga episodes. I designed the characters and helped make the story.

“Although I wanted to write about the romances of Naruto and his friends in the manga series, it was too difficult,” he continued. “I am not good at writing romances because I feel embarrassed when trying to do so.”

A musical adaptation of “Naruto” and an exhibition featuring the manga work are also planned for next year.

“I am looking forward to all of those adaptations,” Kishimoto said. “The planned exhibition will be a huge one. ‘Naruto’ fans will be able to be immersed in its worldview, while those who do not know much about ‘Naruto’ will look forward to reading the manga.”

 

But there is no source. Does someone here knows if it is true?

in short he didnt know how to make Naruto to fall in love with Hinata and wanted SP to help.

Edited by Askia31, 10 November 2014 - 12:18 AM.

[JG111580]

I wonder if they would let me trade in my Naruto volumes for Fairy Tail volumes? This is just surreal.

[dragonflyx11]

Who knows but here people wouldn't really care at this point, so they will buy anything. I can't really say if it's true or not but really, why should you find out.

I just thought the idea of the movie is very telling on how it's all about cooperation's idea to make it happen.

Even though NH is really not all that popular in japan. Hinata is, they definitely wanted to milk that popularity. If Sakura was popular and Hinata was not. I can guarantee you 1000000% the manga would of ended how we thought it would

[AHK]

You'll find out tomorrow with reactions when the official chapters release.

Honestly, I'm not even sure I want to live through it again. I finally managed to get over it for the most part, I would hate to have a relapse with the knowledge that those atrocities were actually official.

Unless those chapters were fake, and they leaked fake chapters so that those people in Japan that actually pay for their manga wouldn't get the ending spoiled for them via piracy. I would die from laughter if that happened to be the case.

[Shadow1275]

Even though NH is really not all that popular in japan. Hinata is, they definitely wanted to milk that popularity. If Sakura was popular and Hinata was not. I can guarantee you 1000000% the manga would of ended how we thought it would

She is? I thought her popularity was average in japan. In fact I thought her most popular pairing in japan was NejiXHinata

[Tsuki Hoshino]

I think I'm allergic to this crapola, my leg is itching like crazy