As Naruto grew in popularity and continued to amass new chapters, author Masashi Kishimoto began releasing individual paperback volumes of Naruto in "tankobon" format, chronicling bundles of chapters with each. This paperback format for manga is one of the more sought-after forms of various series, as they make for a nice visual on any collector or fan's shelf when stacked in order. Beyond having aligned spines, each new volume of Naruto also came with new eye-catching cover art for fans to appreciate.

Across an expansive 72 volumes, the Naruto manga certainly had a wide library of colorful and impressive cover art featuring characters from across Naruto in dynamic or dramatic poses that establish the energy of each volume. While the art of each volume's cover has its own charm, some have received more recognition than others among readers, whether for a particularly memorable setup or for being exemplary of the chapters packed inside.