Naruto Books in Order

Masashi Kishimoto's epic ninja saga follows Naruto Uzumaki, an orphaned outcast carrying a sealed nine-tailed fox demon, as he trains, fights, and forges bonds in his quest to become his village's leader. The manga ran in Weekly Shonen Jump and was collected into 72 tankobon volumes.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 1

    Naruto, Vol. 1

    2003 · Masashi Kishimoto

    Naruto Uzumaki is a loud, mischievous orphan shunned by his village because a monstrous Nine-Tailed Fox was sealed inside him as a baby. Determined…

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  2. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 2

    Naruto, Vol. 2

    2003 · Masashi Kishimoto

    Now a genin assigned to Team 7 under the masked teacher Kakashi, Naruto trains alongside the gifted Sasuke and bright Sakura. Their first real…

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  3. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 3

    Naruto, Vol. 3

    2003 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The escort mission to the Land of Waves intensifies as Team 7 faces the assassin Zabuza and his masked partner Haku. Caught in a brutal standoff on…

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  4. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 4

    Naruto, Vol. 4

    2004 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The clash in the Land of Waves reaches its emotional climax as Haku and Zabuza's bond is laid bare, teaching Naruto hard lessons about strength and…

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  5. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 5

    Naruto, Vol. 5

    2004 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The Chunin Exams plunge the contestants into the deadly Forest of Death, where teams must seize scrolls from one another to survive. When a sinister…

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  6. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 6

    Naruto, Vol. 6

    2005 · Masashi Kishimoto

    Trapped in the Forest of Death, Team 7 fights desperately to survive as Sasuke struggles with a sinister curse left by Orochimaru. Naruto and Sakura…

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  7. Cover of Naruto, Volume 7

    Naruto, Volume 7

    2005 · Masashi Kishimoto

    With the forest survived, a sudden flood of qualifiers forces preliminary one-on-one bouts before the final round. The young ninja test their unique…

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  8. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 8

    Naruto, Vol. 8

    2005 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The preliminary matches continue with fierce duels that expose old wounds and fresh ambitions among the genin. As fighters like Neji and Hinata,…

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  9. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 9

    Naruto, Vol. 9

    2006 · Masashi Kishimoto

    A month of intense training separates the preliminaries from the final tournament. Naruto seeks out the eccentric Jiraiya to master new techniques…

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  10. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 10

    Naruto, Vol. 10

    2006 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The Chunin Exam finals begin in a packed arena, opening with Naruto's long-awaited duel against the gifted Neji Hyuga. As the underdog confronts the…

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  11. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 11

    Naruto, Vol. 11

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    As the finals continue, Sasuke faces the unstable Gaara in a clash of prodigies, but the tournament is shattered when Orochimaru launches a surprise…

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  12. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 12

    Naruto, Vol. 12

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    With the invasion in full swing, the Third Hokage faces Orochimaru in a duel that demands an unthinkable sacrifice. Meanwhile, Naruto chases down…

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  13. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 13

    Naruto, Vol. 13

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The invasion's aftermath leaves the Hidden Leaf grieving and leaderless. As Naruto's confrontation with Gaara reaches its heart-wrenching conclusion,…

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  14. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 14

    Naruto, Vol. 14

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    Jiraiya takes Naruto on the road to find Tsunade, a legendary medical ninja and candidate to become the next Hokage. Their journey is shadowed by the…

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  15. Cover of Naruto, Vol. 15

    Naruto, Vol. 15

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The search for Tsunade continues as Jiraiya trains Naruto to harness the powerful Rasengan technique. When Orochimaru makes Tsunade a tempting offer…

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  16. Cover of Naruto, Volume 16

    Naruto, Volume 16

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The legendary ninja face off as Tsunade is pulled between loyalty and grief over those she has lost. Naruto wagers everything to change her mind,…

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  17. Cover of Naruto, Volume 17

    Naruto, Volume 17

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    With Tsunade installed as the Fifth Hokage, the village begins to heal, but jealousy festers in Sasuke as he watches Naruto grow stronger. A rooftop…

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  18. Cover of Naruto, Volume 18

    Naruto, Volume 18

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    Lured by the promise of power to defeat his brother, Sasuke abandons the Hidden Leaf to join Orochimaru. Tsunade dispatches Shikamaru to lead a…

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  19. Cover of Naruto, Volume 19

    Naruto, Volume 19

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The recovery squad races after Sasuke and his Sound Ninja escorts, who guard him in a sealed barrel. One by one, Naruto's friends peel off to face…

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  20. Cover of Naruto, Volume 20

    Naruto, Volume 20

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The Sasuke Recovery Mission turns into a gauntlet of desperate one-on-one duels as Choji, Neji, and the others fight enemies far stronger than…

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  21. Cover of Naruto, Volume 21

    Naruto, Volume 21

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The pursuit narrows as Kiba, Neji, and the rest push past their limits against the Sound Four. Rock Lee and an unexpected ally arrive to turn the…

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  22. Cover of Naruto, Volume 22

    Naruto, Volume 22

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    Naruto and Sasuke face each other at last beneath the towering statues of the Valley of the End, friendship and rivalry colliding in a furious…

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  23. Cover of Naruto, Volume 23

    Naruto, Volume 23

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The clash between Naruto and Sasuke reaches its devastating conclusion, leaving wounds that go far deeper than the body. In the aftermath, Naruto…

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  24. Cover of Naruto, Volume 24

    Naruto, Volume 24

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    As the dust settles on the failed recovery mission, Naruto departs with Jiraiya for years of training beyond the village. Meanwhile, Gaara's…

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  25. Cover of Naruto, Volume 25

    Naruto, Volume 25

    2007 · Masashi Kishimoto

    This volume bridges the early saga toward its next phase, following the fallout of Sasuke's defection and the looming menace of the Akatsuki. As…

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  26. Cover of Naruto, Volume 30

    Naruto, Volume 30

    2008 · Masashi Kishimoto

    Naruto intensifies his combat training while mastering powerful new jutsu techniques to prepare for escalating threats. As rivals strengthen their…

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  27. Cover of Naruto, Volume 31

    Naruto, Volume 31

    2008 · Masashi Kishimoto

    The stakes rise as Naruto confronts increasingly formidable enemies whose power rivals his own. This volume plunges deeper into intense battles and…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Naruto books in?

Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and matches VIZ Media's English release sequence Start with “Naruto, Vol. 1.”

How many books are in the Naruto series?

We list 27 books by Masashi Kishimoto , published between 2003–2008.

Where can I buy the Naruto books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.