NARUTO -ナルト- · Manga, TV anime, theatrical films and games · 2002–2017 (original Naruto and Shippuden anime) · Studio Pierrot · Hayato Date (original TV series and Shippuden) · Action, adventure, fantasy, coming-of-age · 2002-10-03
Overview
Created by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto follows an ostracized ninja who dreams of becoming Hokage. The original manga ran from 1999 to 2014 and comprises 700 chapters. Naruto and Naruto Shippuden follow his growth through rivalries, war and the search for reconciliation. The franchise also includes theatrical films, games, streaming, consumer products and the Boruto continuation.
Story & Plot
Land of Waves
Story: Team 7 begins real missions and encounters Zabuza and Haku. The arc introduces the personal cost of the ninja system and Naruto’s determination to protect others.
Chunin Exams
Story: Rival villages, tournament matches and Orochimaru’s arrival establish a broader political and military world. Naruto’s rivalry with Neji challenges ideas about destiny.
Search for Tsunade
Story: Jiraiya mentors Naruto while the village searches for a new Hokage. The Rasengan and the responsibilities of leadership come into focus.
Sasuke Retrieval
Story: Sasuke’s pursuit of power fractures Team 7. Naruto and his allies confront difficult choices that reshape the series.
Kazekage Rescue
Story: Shippuden opens with the Akatsuki targeting Gaara. The story demonstrates how the organization threatens the jinchuriki and their villages.
Tenchi Bridge and Akatsuki Suppression
Story: Naruto trains to control his power while the village confronts dangerous Akatsuki members. The cost of inherited conflict grows.
Itachi Pursuit and Tale of Jiraiya
Story: The hunt for Itachi intersects with revelations about the Uchiha clan. Jiraiya’s investigation of Pain brings the threat closer to Konoha.
Pain’s Assault
Story: Naruto faces a devastating assault on the Hidden Leaf and a philosophical conflict over revenge, justice and cycles of violence.
Five Kage Summit
Story: Sasuke’s actions and tensions between villages bring the ninja leadership together. Old rivalries give way to the prospect of a larger war.
Fourth Great Ninja War
Story: Allied shinobi forces confront reanimated fighters and major antagonists. Long-running mysteries and the history of the ninja world converge.
Final Valley and Epilogue
Story: The central Naruto–Sasuke rivalry reaches its conclusion. The epilogue explores peace, relationships and the legacy of the next generation.
Characters & Voice Cast
Naruto Uzumaki
Voice actor: Junko Takeuchi
About: A determined jinchuriki who seeks acceptance and the title of Hokage.
Sasuke Uchiha
Voice actor: Noriaki Sugiyama
About: Naruto’s rival whose search for revenge shapes much of the narrative.
Sakura Haruno
Voice actor: Chie Nakamura
About: Team 7 member who becomes a skilled medical ninja.
Kakashi Hatake
Voice actor: Kazuhiko Inoue
About: Team 7 mentor and copy ninja.
Hinata Hyuga
Voice actor: Nana Mizuki
About: Byakugan user whose quiet determination develops throughout the series.
Shikamaru Nara
Voice actor: Showtaro Morikubo
About: Strategist who grows into a trusted leader.
Gaara
Voice actor: Akira Ishida
About: Sand Village leader whose experiences parallel Naruto’s.
Jiraiya
Voice actor: Hochu Otsuka
About: Legendary Sannin and Naruto’s mentor.
Tsunade
Voice actor: Masako Katsuki
About: Medical ninja and Fifth Hokage.
Itachi Uchiha
Voice actor: Hideo Ishikawa
About: A complex figure whose history is central to the Uchiha storyline.
Orochimaru
Voice actor: Kujira
About: Former Sannin pursuing forbidden techniques and power.
Madara Uchiha
Voice actor: Naoya Uchida
About: Influential Uchiha figure associated with the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Seasons & Episodes
| Season | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Naruto original series | Naruto original series | 220 episodes broadcast 2002–2007; early Team 7, Chunin Exams and Sasuke Retrieval. |
| Naruto Shippuden | Naruto Shippuden | 500 episodes broadcast 2007–2017; Akatsuki, Pain, ninja war and conclusion. |
| Theatrical films | Theatrical films | Eleven Naruto theatrical anime films across the original and Shippuden eras; view separately from TV canon. |
| Boruto continuation | Boruto continuation | Separate follow-on anime and manga about the next generation; its financials should not be confused with original Naruto. |
Production & Animation
Studio Pierrot
Animation budgets
Theatrical adaptations
Manga & Publishing
Original manga
Worldwide sales
Publishing economics
Reviews & Awards
Worldwide legacy
Themes
Cultural impact
News & Updates
Editorial update policy
Comparisons
Naruto vs One Piece
Naruto vs Dragon Ball
Naruto vs Demon Slayer
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Naruto manga copies have been sold?
The official Naruto website reports more than 250 million print copies sold worldwide.
How many episodes are in Naruto and Shippuden?
Naruto has 220 TV episodes and Naruto Shippuden has 500, for 720 across the two series.
What is Naruto’s worldwide franchise revenue?
No complete audited worldwide franchise revenue total has been publicly disclosed. Bandai Namco reports Naruto IP sales for its own group, which is not the full franchise.
What did Bandai Namco report for Naruto IP sales?
The group reported ¥25.3 billion for FY ended March 2024, ¥26.9 billion for FY ended March 2025 and ¥25.7 billion for FY ended March 2026. Figures are before intersegment elimination.
How much did the Naruto anime cost?
A verified full-series production budget is not public. Any episode cost figures in this report are scenario inputs, not confirmed spending.
Is Boruto part of Naruto?
Boruto continues the fictional world but is tracked separately when measuring manga, anime and theatrical performance.
How much did Naruto voice actors earn?
Comprehensive individual voice-actor contracts and salaries have not been publicly disclosed.
Are manga sales and franchise profit the same?
No. Consumer purchases, wholesale revenue, royalties, operating income and net profit are distinct measures.
Which Naruto film earned the most?
Boruto: Naruto the Movie and The Last: Naruto the Movie are important theatrical releases; compare totals using the same reporting provider and date.
Can I view financial figures in other currencies?
The report supports the Anime Studio currency display where enabled. Converted figures are rate-sensitive and should not be treated as original financial disclosures.
Financial Intelligence
Production & Animation Costs
| TV episode cost — low caseIllustrative cost assumption; not a disclosed Naruto production budget. | USD 100,000.00 |
| TV episode cost — high caseAlternative endpoint; not additive to low case. | USD 300,000.00 |
| 50-episode production cycle — low case50 x $100,000; hypothetical. | USD 5,000,000.00 |
| 50-episode production cycle — high case50 x $300,000; alternative scenario. | USD 15,000,000.00 |
| Theatrical production cost — low caseIllustrative major animated feature budget. | USD 10,000,000.00 |
| Theatrical production cost — high caseAlternative scenario; actual Naruto film budgets undisclosed. | USD 30,000,000.00 |
Marketing
| Film marketing campaign — low caseIllustrative; no verified film-specific marketing budget. | USD 3,000,000.00 |
| Film marketing campaign — high caseAlternative case, not additive. | USD 15,000,000.00 |
| Regional campaign — illustrativeMay overlap worldwide campaign; do not sum automatically. | USD 1,000,000.00 |
Voice Cast & Crew Salaries
| Aggregate voice recording per 50 episodes — low caseIllustrative aggregate, not named performer pay. | USD 250,000.00 |
| Aggregate voice recording per 50 episodes — high caseAlternative assumption; individual contracts undisclosed. | USD 1,500,000.00 |
Box Office
| Illustrative theatrical gross sensitivity caseScenario for understanding cinema economics; not a reported Naruto film gross. | USD 40,000,000.00 |
| Illustrative distributor-side share at 40%40% of hypothetical $40M gross; actual splits vary by territory. | USD 16,000,000.00 |
Streaming & Licensing
| Annual streaming and TV licensing — low caseIllustrative worldwide rights receipts; not disclosed. | USD 5,000,000.00 |
| Annual streaming and TV licensing — high caseAlternative endpoint, not additive. | USD 25,000,000.00 |
| Home entertainment annual receipts — illustrativePotential overlap with licensing; do not sum automatically. | USD 2,000,000.00 |
Manga Publishing & Sales
| Manga print copies sold milestoneOfficial Naruto website reports over 250 million copies sold; unit count, not currency revenue. | COPIES 250,000,000.00 |
| Illustrative manga retail spending at $5 per copy250M copies x $5; hypothetical retail value, not verified receipts. | USD 1,250,000,000.00 |
| Illustrative manga retail spending at $10 per copyAlternative assumption, not additive to $5 case. | USD 2,500,000,000.00 |
Merchandise & Licensing
| Bandai Namco Naruto IP sales FY2024Groupwide Naruto IP sales, fiscal year ended March 2024; before elimination of intersegment transactions, not franchise-wide revenue. | JPY 25,300,000,000.00 |
| Bandai Namco Naruto IP sales FY2025Groupwide Naruto IP sales, fiscal year ended March 2025; includes business lines beyond merchandise, so do not add again under gaming. | JPY 26,900,000,000.00 |
| Bandai Namco Naruto IP sales FY2026Groupwide Naruto IP sales, fiscal year ended March 2026; not franchise-wide revenue. | JPY 25,700,000,000.00 |
Gaming Revenue
| Illustrative annual game licensing — low caseHypothetical license revenue, not disclosed Naruto game royalties. | USD 2,000,000.00 |
| Illustrative annual game licensing — high caseAlternative assumption; potentially overlaps Bandai Namco IP sales. | USD 12,000,000.00 |
| Illustrative 1M game units at $40 retailConsumer spending model, not publisher revenue or verified unit sales. | USD 40,000,000.00 |
Profit Analysis
| Hypothetical film worldwide grossScenario only, not a Naruto film result. | USD 40,000,000.00 |
| Hypothetical film producer/distributor share40% gross sensitivity case. | USD 16,000,000.00 |
| Hypothetical production expenditureScenario. | USD 10,000,000.00 |
| Hypothetical marketing expenditureScenario. | USD 4,000,000.00 |
| Illustrative contribution before other costs16M minus 10M minus 4M; excludes taxes, participations and other expenses. | USD 2,000,000.00 |
Gross revenue is not net profit. Categories may overlap.
Financial disclosure: This report combines officially reported milestones with illustrative BoxOfficeX financial scenarios. Scenarios are not confirmed Naruto production budgets, salaries, rights receipts, profits or franchise valuation. Alternative scenarios and overlapping categories must not be added together. Bandai Namco IP sales are company-specific, not complete franchise revenue. Manga unit sales, retail spending and net receipts are different measures. Currency conversions vary by date and rate.