Where dreams lead, or the success story of the mangaki Masashi Kishimoto

Japanese mangaka Masashi Kishimoto is known for the wholepeace. For the most part, the reason for this was his multi-volume manga called "Naruto", which is published in virtually all languages ​​of the world. However, what do we know about the author himself? How difficult was his way to success? And are there any worthy works yet in the arsenal of mangaka?

Young Kishimoto Masashi

November 8, 1974 in Okayama, one of the prefecturesJapan, a small miracle happened - the twin boys were born. Kishimoto's older family called Masashi, and the younger one was named Seisi. At that time, no one knew that in the future the children will have a great future united by a common passion. But let's talk about everything in order.

Recalling the past, Masashi Kishimoto's parentssmile say that their son began to paint his first work in the kindergarten. Then they were just sketches of what he saw around: small bugs, trees, animals and vague portraits of people. However, it took Masashi to grow up a bit, and his skill at times improved.

The young artist entered school in 1981. Around the same time, Kishimoto Masashi took the manga for the first time. According to the writer himself, his first read comic book was Doctor Slamp. At the same time, this work inspired Masashi so much that he already clearly realized what he wants to become in the future.

However, enrolling in secondary school, the boyabandoned drawing. The reason for this was the new passion of Masashi Kishimoto - baseball. The sport game has so carried away the young man that he ceased to think about anything else. It should be noted that Kishimoto was a member of the local baseball team and even went with her to regional school competitions.

And again in pursuit of the old dream

The turning point was 1988. Speaking at regular competitions in baseball, Masashi Kishimoto saw a poster of a new manga called "Akira". The author painted it in an unusual, colorful style, which immediately rushed to the young man's eyes. It was then that Masashi finally realized one simple truth - more than anything he wants to be a mangaka.

Initially, the young artist tried to imitate thatThe style of drawing that I saw on the pages of a new book. Masashi Kishimoto was sure that only this way he could become a great mangaka. However, over the years, he became more and more aware of the fact that he needed his own style and inspiration.

Therefore, with the transition to the senior school of MasashiKishimoto began to work hard to improve his skills. Moreover, he wanted to take part in the prestigious Japanese writers' contest. Alas, then his first job was not tested by his parents, which is why the young artist decided to step back from his idea.

First recognition

After graduation in 1993, Masashi Kishimotogoes to art college. Such a choice is quite obvious, because mangaka no longer wanted to rely on the opinions of others, and therefore he needed to gain genuine confidence in his abilities. Therefore, he successfully passed the entrance exams and enrolled in one of the best colleges in Japan.

It should be noted that Masashi on the fly graspednew material, thanks to which quickly won the appreciation of teachers. His craving for knowledge was phenomenal, and it was only a passion for drawing that could surpass her. That is why at the end of the second year he decides to try his luck again and put his work on the competition for young mangak.

And in 1995 at the Hop Step AwardKishimoto presents to the world his manga called "Mechanism" (the original name is Karakuri). And although some aspects of his skill were still criticized, the debutant's victory was unconditional.

Great work of mangaka

However, despite a loud victory, the followingseveral years were difficult for Masashi Kishimoto. All the prestigious editorial offices refused to work with the newcomer and rejected his ambitious ideas. But mangaka did not give up and continued to draw comics, based on his vision of the world.

Thanks to this, in 1999 the firstchapter of the story of a boy ninja named Naruto. Published this story by the famous Japanese magazine Shonen Jump. This character is so fond of readers that in October 2002 on the cycle of books was shot the same anime series. Such a sensation led to the fact that the name Masashi Kisimoto was recognized by everyone who was somehow connected with the world of manga.

It should be noted that the plot of "Naruto" stretchedfor a long fifteen years. The last chapter of this story was written only in February 2015. In addition to "Naruto" manga draw a few more works. In particular, in 2013, he wrote a short story about an assassin named Mario.

Interesting facts from the life of Masashi Kisimoto

Amazingly, the artist’s younger brother, Saceyalso is manga. At the same time, their family relationship is felt not only in the style of the drawing, but also in the plot features of the stories. Nevertheless, these two authors work separately, and each of them has its own fan club.

Another fun fact is that Masashiafraid of monkeys. This is due to the fact that in childhood a pack of these animals attacked him. And although he was not injured then, a strong emotional shock left his indelible mark.

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