Masashi Kishimoto ‘s Naruto is one of the most iconic manga and anime series of all time. So what would it be like if other famous manga artists redrawed the Konoha ninja?
It turns out that some mangakas actually redesigned Naruto in their own style. Among them, we can mention authors Takeshi Obata (Death Note), Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball), Tite Kubo (Bleach), Hirohiko Araki (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure), Yoshihiro Togashi (Hunter x Hunter), Yusuke Murata (One Punch Man) and Eiichiro Oda (One Piece) .
Naruto is drawn in the style of the author of One Piece and Dragon Ball
Naruto when drawn in Oda’s style is more caricatured and full of personality. We get to see a more humorous character with exaggerated features but still maintaining the serious and determined atmosphere that is at the heart of Naruto .
Author Toriyama is known for his simple but expressive character designs. The Naruto he designed has softer features, evoking a sense of nostalgia and adventure. Toriyama’s version of Naruto also has more muscles, similar to the warriors in Dragon Ball.
Two completely different versions of Naruto performed by artists Araki and Yusuke Murata.
Araki’s unique and brilliant style brings a new dimension to the character of Naruto . We can imagine a Naruto with gorgeous poses and maybe even a personalized “Stand” (an ability unique to the JoJo universe). Araki’s complexity and highly stylized art style adds a layer of whimsy to the character.
Yusuke Murata is known for his extremely detailed style and dynamism in action scenes. Murata’s version of Naruto features impressive visual effects, with a heavy focus on technique and character movement, making it a true visual spectacle.
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Naruto is drawn by authors Togashi and Takeshi Obata.
Togashi is known for its storytelling and complex character development. His art style is flexible, adapting to the needs of the story. If Togashi were the illustrator for Naruto , we could expect a stronger focus on facial expressions and body language, giving the characters more emotional depth.
In the case of Takeshi Obata, we see a character with clearer lines and darker expressions. Given the serious and mature style of Death Note, it is likely that Naruto will have a more mature, perhaps even a bit melancholy, appearance, reflecting the darker aspects of the ninja.