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A few years ago, Masashi Kishimoto and Yoshihiro Togashi sat down together for an interview, where they also answered some fan questions about their creative process and other aspects ofNarutoandHunter x Hunter. One fan question during the discussion prompted Togashi to compare Kishimoto to Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli.
Miyazaki is one of the legends in the anime industry and is known primarily for his works likeSpirited Away, The Boy and the Heron, Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and many more. The creator has won two Academy Awards in the Best Animated Feature category forSpirited AwayandThe Boy and the Heron.
During the interview, Kishimoto and Togashi were discussing their drawing skills when they were kids, and that’s when Togashi compared Kishimoto’s skills with Studio Ghibli’s director. Togashi praising Kishimoto by comparing his work to Miyazaki’s is a big recognition for theNarutocreator.
Masashi Kishimoto’s Drawing Skills as a Kid were Exceptional
In 2016,Viz Mediaconducted an interview with Kishimoto and Togashi. During the interview, the creators were asked about how good their drawing talents were when they were kids. WhileYoshihiro Togashiconfessed to the fact that he did not have any confidence in his creative skills as a kid, Kishimoto shared his experience explaining his artistic talents.
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Kishimoto stated:
“When I was in first grade, I drew a goldfish. I drew the folds in the goldfish’s tail as it moves. I thought that was normal, but a girl said it was really good. I still remember that.”
Kishimoto revealed that he found out that he could draw three-dimensional characters in first grade when he drew a goldfish with its tail moving. He even revealed that he submitted one of his posters for an exhibition, and he won some kind of cultural award. This led to him believing that he might actually be good at it, and that’s when he decided to make a career out of it.
Yoshihiro Togashi Thinks Masashi Kishimoto’s Art is Just Like Hayao Miyazaki’s
WhileMasashi Kishimotowas sharing his childhood experiences, Togashi praised theNarutocreator for his exceptional skills as a manga creator. He appreciated his ability to draw three-dimensional characters in his magnum opus and pointed out that it is quite similar to Hayao Miyazaki’s ability to draw folds in cloth.
Togashi stated:
“You’re so good at that! Like the same level as Hayao Miyazaki drawing the folds in cloth!”
Most of the characters, fights, animations, etc. in anime series and movies are generally hand-drawn. Miyazaki is known fordrawing the key elements of his works, and that’s what makes the director of Studio Ghibli such a big name in the anime industry.
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Just like Miyazaki, Kishimoto is alsoknown for his exceptional drawing skills, as evident from his masterpiece,Naruto. Togashi, being a legendary mangaka himself, understands the skills required to draw three-dimensional characters, and thus he believes that Kishimoto’s talents in the three-dimensional realm are as good as those of the two-time Academy Award winner.
You can watchNarutoandHunter x Hunteron Hulu.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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