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The world of Shinobis, created by Masashi Kishimoto, has been entertaining fans for a very long time. The tale of Naruto Uzumaki, although it might have ended, is still considered one of The Big Three, and there is hardly any other manga series that can be compared to the likes ofNaruto. The series sits at the top of both the anime and manga industry.
This is why the entireNarutofranchise, composed of manga, anime, and other aspects, is worth more than 10 billion dollars. It is one of the biggest franchises in the world, both in terms of monetary value and fanbase. However, the same cannot be said about its creator, Kishimoto, who has been working on the franchise since 1999.
Although Kishimoto is one of the biggest manga creators in the world who created a franchise worth billions, his net worth is quite low compared to his fellow mangakas, Eiichiro Oda, and Akira Toriyama. The impact thatNarutohas had on the manga and anime industries should have increased Kishimoto’s net worth significantly.
Narutois Worth 10 Billion Dollars
When Kishimoto startedNarutoin 1999, it was just a manga that revolved around the world of ninjas and clans. However, the narrative earned so much recognition that Studio Pierrot decided to make an anime series on the story, which started in 2002. From there on, the growth of the franchise did not stop, and it went on to spread its branches into video games, merchandise, movies, spin-offs, etc.
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The series became one of the biggest anime franchises in the world with an estimatedvalue of 10.3 billion dollarssince its creation. And whileNarutoended in 2017, the franchise still continues to generate revenue in the form of the sequel spin-off seriesBoruto, video games, streaming platforms, etc.
Compared to other manga and anime franchises,Narutosits at the 11th spot in terms of net worth in the whole world. This is truly a big achievement, as it is above major manga and anime series likeBleach, Digimon, Beyblade, Astro Boy, etc.
Masashi Kishimoto’s Net Worth is Too Low Compared toNaruto’sEarnings
As mentioned above, theNarutofranchise is worth over 10 billion dollars, earning revenue from multiple sources. However, the net worth ofMasashi Kishimotois around 27 million dollars which is too low compared to his creation.
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As of now, he ranks at number 8 on the list of the richest manga creators in the entire world.
Although it is not a small number, compared to the net worth of theNarutofranchise, Kishimoto’s net worth doesn’t seem feasible. One of the main reasons for this is the methods through which mangakas earn money. A major part of their income comes through the weekly and monthly publishing magazines that release their work.
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The earnings from these magazines are too low even forwell-established manga creatorslike Kishimoto. Plus, there are a bunch of contracts and conditions that the manga creators have to sign to get their works released, and they cut off a huge chunk of revenue that is generated from their work.
As of 18th August 2024, you can watchNarutoon Hulu.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
