岸本齐史 (Kishimoto Masashi) is a renowned Japanese manga artist best known for creating the popular manga series 火影忍者 (Naruto). Born on November 8, 1974, in Nagi, Okayama, Japan, he began his career in the manga industry in the late 1990s. His work on Naruto, which debuted in 1999, gained immense popularity worldwide and has been adapted into an anime series, movies, and various merchandise. Kishimoto's storytelling and character development in Naruto have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. The series explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and the struggle between good and evil, resonating with readers of all ages. After concluding Naruto in 2014, he continued to work on related projects, including 博人传 (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations), which follows the adventures of Naruto's son.