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The manga industry is a big part of Japanese pop culture. In the 21st century, anime and manga became very popular and created many jobs in Japan. Manga has entertained people in Japan and all over the world.
Some manga authors, called mangakas, made very famous series that will be loved for a long time. Whether they write for boys or girls, young or adult, these mangakas made famous series that changed the industry.
Masashi Kishimoto is one of these famous manga artists. However, even though Kishimoto made the popular manga seriesNaruto, he is a huge fan of another legendary anime/manga that has a lot of breaks.
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Masashi Kishimoto Revealed Admiration forHunter x HunterCreator
In a 2009 interview with two famous manga creators,Masashi KishimotoandYoshihiro Togashi, during the 10th anniversary ofNaruto,the two sat together for a chat. This interview was published in theNaruto 10th Anniversary Chronicle Book Miniand wastranslated to English by a fan.
During the interview, when the manga authors were asked about their first meeting, Masashi Kishimoto revealed that he had always been a huge fan of Togashi, even before they started working onNaruto. He said:
“Before I became a professional mangaka, I was already a big fan of Togashi-sensei, I was able to greet him at the Jump Festa but we have already met each other on several occasions because I knew well an assistant who worked in the same office as him, I received an invitation.”
Kishimoto said that he met Togashi at Jump Festa, but they had already met before because they both knew an assistant who worked in the same office and received an invitation. Further, Togashi added that they“went to eat Yakiniku.”
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NarutoCreator Learned Tips fromYuYu HakushoCreator to Improve His Work
Further in the same interview, theNarutomangaka talked about having difficulties in creating his manga, so he wanted to reach out to Togashi in order to learn some tips to make it better. Kishimoto said:
“Yes. Well, during that time period I was having difficulty creating my manga. I thought I’d ask you for some tips sensei, the first time we met I was a little nervous but luckily Sensei was very nice to me which helped me get over my nervousness and allowed me ask a lot of questions. After dinner, he showed me his workshop, the cycle of creating a manga, how to have a good work atmosphere, and many other things.”
Masashi Kishimoto said that back then, he struggled with making his manga. The first time they met, he felt a bit nervous, but fortunately,“Togashi Sensei”was very kind, which helped him relax and ask many questions. Togashi also showed him his workspace, explained the manga creation process, creating a good work environment, and more, all of which helped him improve his manga work.
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Source:Yoshihiro Togashi x Masashi Kishimoto interview
Tanmay Jha
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Tanmay writes about anime for FandomWire. He’s currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. With a passion for animation and graphics, he has authored over 240 articles on anime, sharing insights and reviews with fellow fans, seamlessly combining his love for animation with journalism.
