Naruto is the name of one of the most famous manga comics, created by Masashi Kishimoto in 1995. The anime tv-series, based on the story of Naruto ninja, was re-leased in 2002 and had 220 episodes.
Meaning and history
Naruto is a manga by Masashi Kishimoto, published from 1999 to 2015 in Shonen Jump magazine. The plot of the manga centers around the life of Naruto Uzumaki, a hyperactive teenager who dreams of becoming a great ninja. Together with his friends, Naruto travels the fantasy world and fights villains.
Today, Naruto Uzumaki is one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in the world of animation and pop culture, as the original Japanese manga formed the basis of a very successful franchise, gaining a large number of different screen adaptations, video games based on the story, as well as many others.
The Naruto franchise became particularly popular after the anime series, an adaptation of the manga, began in 2002. In 2005, Naruto was first shown in the United States on Cartoon Network. After that, the adventures of young ninjas were broadcast in many countries.
Naruto Uzumaki has become a symbol of resilience, loyalty, and self-belief. His story is inspiring in that despite neglect and rejection, he was able to prove his right to respect and love. His birthday, October 10, is celebrated by millions of fans from all over the globe, as one of the most important dates, and the quotes from the iconic manga are learned by heart.
1999 – Today
The Naruto text-based visual identity is bright and brave. The famous manga logo is instantly recognizable all over the world and has never been changed since the day of its creation.
The Naruto logo is composed of a wordmark in all the capitals. The inscription is executed in a custom hand-drawn typeface with extra-thick graffiti-style lines, which are all connected to each other.
The color of the Naruto nameplate is a gradient orange, which features all the pos-sible shades — from the darkest and most intense, to the lighted, almost white ones.
The bright letters have a thin white outline, which makes the inscription look more distinct and confident. In addition to the outline, the wordmark also featured a brave blue shadow, which creates strong contrast with the main logo color and makes the nameplate look even brighter.
The soft bold lines of the Naruto lettering harmonize the sharpness of the manga characters and evoke a sense of energy and dynamics, which are the famous ninja’s most important characteristics.