The renowned author of Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto, surprised the geek community by declaring his admiration for one of Marvel's most divisive films. In a recent appearance in a documentary, the mangaka revealed his emotional connection with the web-slinging hero.
The Naruto Creator's Admiration for Spider-Man
During the documentary "Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man," available on Disney+, Kishimoto stated that he genuinely loves the film "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." For the creator of the ninja franchise, the Peter Parker portrayed by Andrew Garfield is the version of the hero that best carries the burden of responsibility and personal loss, something that resonates with the themes of sacrifice present in his own work.
The intersection between the worlds of Western comics and Japanese manga has been growing, and Kishimoto's perspective reinforces how these media influence each other. It is worth noting that the blonde ninja's universe is about to receive a live-action adaptation by Lionsgate, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton—who is also involved in future Spider-Man projects in the MCU.
More about Naruto
Created by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto became a global phenomenon by chronicling the journey of an isolated young ninja who dreams of becoming the leader of his village. Currently, the franchise continues through the sequel focused on his son, Boruto, while fans eagerly await updates on the Hollywood film production that promises to bring the Konoha universe to the big screen.
Source: ComicBook
