Masashi Kishimoto’s Next Manga After Naruto Was Canceled After Just 43 Chapters
Only a few mangaka have achieved the same success or popularity as Masashi Kishimoto, who became a renowned figure in the industry and even overseas for his emotionally gripping storytelling in Naruto. With the extraordinary popularity of Naruto, anything the mangaka was associated with became a subject of interest for the fandom.
However, even an established fanbase doesn’t ensure smooth sailing in the industry. Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru was Kishimoto’s next project after Naruto. It was illustrated by Akira Okubo, and the debut was highly anticipated. The manga had a fairly interesting concept, but it failed to meet fans’ expectations, resulting in its cancellation only a year after its release.
Samurai 8: Masashi Kishimoto’s comeback after Naruto A cover page from Samurai 8 manga | Credits: Viz Media
Naruto manga concluded in 2014, and Masashi Kishimoto had already passed the baton for Boruto to Mikio Ikemoto. Kishimoto was...
However, even an established fanbase doesn’t ensure smooth sailing in the industry. Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru was Kishimoto’s next project after Naruto. It was illustrated by Akira Okubo, and the debut was highly anticipated. The manga had a fairly interesting concept, but it failed to meet fans’ expectations, resulting in its cancellation only a year after its release.
Samurai 8: Masashi Kishimoto’s comeback after Naruto A cover page from Samurai 8 manga | Credits: Viz Media
Naruto manga concluded in 2014, and Masashi Kishimoto had already passed the baton for Boruto to Mikio Ikemoto. Kishimoto was...
- 4/23/2025
- by Laveena Joshi
- FandomWire
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