Naruto belong to Masashi Kishimoto 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?
Turns out some mangakas actually did redesigns Naruto in their own style. Among them, we can mention the author 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 when drawn in Oda’s style it 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. Naruto designed by him with softer features, evoking a sense of nostalgia and adventure. Naruto Toriyama’s version is also more muscular, similar to the warriors in Dragon Ball.
Araki’s unique and brilliant style brings a new dimension to the character Naruto . We can imagine one Naruto with gorgeous poses and maybe even a personalized “Stand” (a unique ability in 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. Version Naruto Murata’s has impressive visual effects, with a heavy focus on technique and character movement, making it a true visual spectacle.
Togashi is known for its storytelling and complex character development. His art style is flexible, adapting to the needs of the story. If Togashi was the illustrator for Naruto we can 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 Death Note’s serious and mature style, there are possibilities Naruto will have a more mature, perhaps even slightly melancholy, appearance, reflecting the darker aspects of the ninja.