Naruto is such a popular and legendary franchise that its name is synonymous with ninjas worldwide, and there isn’t a single nook or cranny left in the world where Naruto’s influence hasn’t permeated. And if you’re also wondering how to read Naruto manga, then we have the perfect order guide for you along with the novels.
Below contains all the original stories, and quests of chibi characters to adaptations of the Naruto movies, so, let’s dive into it!
Correct Order: How to read Naruto Manga?
1. Release Order
- Naruto Manga Part I (Volumes 1-27)
- Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (Animanga)
- Naruto: Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! (Animanga)
- Naruto Part II (Volumes 28-31)
- Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (Animanga)
- Naruto Part II (Volumes 32-37)
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
- Naruto Part II (Volumes 38-42)
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie
- Naruto Part II (Volumes 43-46)
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds
- Naruto Part II (Volumes 47-51)
- Naruto Shippuden: Kakashi Chronicles – A Boy’s Life on the Battlefield
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire
- Naruto Part II (Volumes 52-57)
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower
- Naruto Part II (Volumes 58-59)
- Rock Lee’s Springtime of Youth Full-Power Ninja Chronicles
- Naruto Part II (Volumes 60-71)
- Naruto: Chibi Sasuke’s Sharingan Legend
- Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring (August-July 2015)
- Naruto: The Path Lit by the Full Moon (April 25, 2016)
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (May 9, 2016)
- Naruto: Sasuke’s Story – The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust (October 23, 2022)
- Naruto: Konoha’s Story—The Steam Ninja Scrolls: The Manga (October 29, 2022)
- Naruto: The Whorl Within The Spiral (July 16, 2023)
2. Novels Release Order
- Naruto: Innocent Heart, Demonic Blood (2002)
- Naruto: Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! (2003)
- Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow(2004)
- Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005)
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006)
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie (2007)
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds (2008)
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire (2009)
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower (2010)
- Naruto: Tales of a Gutsy Ninja (2010)
- Naruto: Blood Prison (2011)
- Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (2012)
- Naruto Jinraiden: The Day the Wolf Howled (2012)
- The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)
- Naruto Secret Chronicles series (2015)
- Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015)
- Naruto: Tales of a Chaste Ninja (2015)
- Naruto True Stories series(2015)
- Naruto: Konoha’s New Story — Steam Ninja Scrolls (2016)
- Naruto: Itachi’s Story, Vol. 1: Daylight (2016)
- Naruto: Naruto’s Story — Family Day (2018)
- Naruto: Sasuke’s Story — Star Pupil (2018)
- Naruto: Shikamaru’s New Story – A Cloud Dancing in Forlorn Falling Petals (2018)
- Naruto Retsuden Stories Series (2019)
Where to read all Naruto spinoffs?
Viz Media and Manga Plus provide access to two Naruto spinoffs: “Naruto: Sasuke’s Story—The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust” and “Naruto: Konoha’s Story—The Steam Ninja Scrolls.”
For the remaining volumes, unfortunately, there is no official online option available, and you will need to purchase them (but what is free is our weekly Anime Newsletter that provides some great insights into the Anime world).
Conclusion
Reading Naruto manga is more than just following a story; it’s embarking on a transformative journey with characters who grow and evolve. I’m sure it will leave an indelible mark on your heart, inspiring you to never give up on your own dreams, just like the young ninja who wore the orange jumpsuit.
That’s everything to know about how to read Naruto manga. What do you think about it? Do let us know in the comments below.
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