Naruto is a Japanese manga and anime series created by Masashi Kishimoto. It follows the adventures of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja from the fictional village of Konoha. The series tells the story of Naruto’s quest to become the Hokage, the leader of Konoha, and his battles against the powerful ninja-villains who threaten the peace of the world. The series has been adapted into an anime series and several movies, as well as numerous video games and other related media. Naruto has become one of the most popular manga and anime franchises in the world.