Below is some basic information about the series and its development. More information about Naruto being licensed can be found here.


General

Title: Naruto Based on: Naruto Manga Series Created by: Masashi Kishimoto Debut: October 3rd, 2002 Finale: The series is still being made

Official Websites

ShoPro Entertainment's official Website (English) Offical Naruto Website (Japanese) Studio Pierrot's Naruto Website (Japanese) TV Tokyo's Official Naruto Website (Japanese)

Authors

Director: Hayato Date Character Designers: Tetsuya Nishio and Hirofumi Suzuki Original Manga: Masashi Kishimoto

Music

Season 1 Open: Rocks by Hound Dog Season 1 End: Wind by Akeboshi Season 2 Open: Haruka Kanata by Asian Kung-Fu Generation Season 2 End: Harumonia by Rythem Season 3 Open: Kanashimi wo Yasashisa Ni by Tasuka Season 3 End: Viva Rock by Orange Range Season 3 End(2): Alive by Raiko Season 4 Open: GO!!! by Flow Season 4 End: Imamade Nandomo by The Massmissile Overall soundtracks: Toshiro Masuda

OST (Official Sound Track)

OST's released: 4 OST 1: 04-Jan-2003 OST 2: 10-Mar-2004 OST 3: 26-April-2005 OST 4: no release date set Naruto - The Movie OST 1: 18-August-2004

TV

Broadcaster: TV Tokyo US Distribution: Cartoon Network Music Recording: TV Tokyo Music Production: Studio Pierrot, TV Tokyo Studio: Studio Pierrot Licensed by: ShoPro Entertainment