Naruto > FAQs

Q: What is Naruto?
A: Naruto is an ongoing Japanese anime and manga series.

Q: Who created Naruto?
A: The Naruto manga series was written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. The anime series is produced by Studio Pierrot.

Q: When did the Naruto anime series first air in Japan?
A: The first episode aired on October 3rd. 2002 on TV Tokyo.

Q: When will the Naruto series end?
A: No one knows yet.

Q: What are Fansubs?
A: A fansub is an anime which has been translated by fans and subtitled into a language other than that of the original.

Q: What's the difference between subbed and dubbed?
A: Subbed means that subtitles have been added. Dubbed means that the voices have been re-done in a different language.

Q: What are OVAs?
A: OVAs are anime films or series that are made specially to be released on home video formats such as DVD or VHS. OVA stands for "Original Video Animation"