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The manga industry is one of the few industries that has seen significant growth in terms of popularity on a global level. For the past few decades, many prominent mangas have made an impact on the world, and the majority of the credit for this goes to their creators. Within the community, the two names that are the most popular are Tite Kubo, the creator ofBleach,and Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto.
The two series are part of the “Big Three” and serve as an inspiration for many aspiring artists. When the two series are compared in terms of manga sales,Narutostands aboveBleach,asNarutohas sold around 250 million copies andBleachhas sold over 130 million copies. However, the shocking thing is that Kubo’s net worth is more than Kishimoto’s.
While this may seem confusing, the net worth of the manga creators depends upon the kind of contract that they had with the publishers at the time of circulation. There are also other variables that factor in while deciding the net worth of the two manga creators.
The Difference Between Tite Kubo and Masashi Kishimoto’s Net Worth
Narutois one of the biggest franchises in the world. The combined collection of manga, anime, games, merchandise, and other projects is valued at$10 billion. This whopping amount indicates the impactNarutohad on a global level, but despite all of this success,Celebrity Net Worthpointed out that Kishimoto’s net worth is estimated to be around $20 million.
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On the other hand, as perFiction Horizon, the estimated value of theBleachfranchise stands at around $7.24 billion. It also involves all the different projects that are associated with the series. But the net worth of Kubo, according toPenbookCenter, is around $50 million.
Therefore, Kubo’s net worth is around $30 million more than Kishimoto’s. WhileNarutoended way back and is currently succeeded byBoruto,Bleachis still going on through theBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warseries.
The Reason Behind The Huge Difference Between Tite Kubo And Masashi Kishimoto
The net worths of manga creators do not only depend on their best works. In the case ofTite Kubo, aside fromBleach, he has many other popular projects. Some of his most popular works areZombiepowderandBurn the Witch. On top of that, Kubo has also created many different one-shot series, artbooks, novels, data books, etc. He has also contributed to many popular video games likeDragon QuestandSakura Wars.
Masashi Kishimoto,on the other hand, does not have so many other projects that worked out for him. His major recognized work wasNaruto, and he also had some other projects likeKarakuri, Mario, Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru, etc. Just like Kubo, he has also contributed to popular video games likeTekken 6, andNaruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution.
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There are many other factors that are used while calculating the net worths of manga creators. Their contracts with the publishers, the deals for anime adaptations, the volume sales, etc. While the exact numbers of these aspects are unknown, it is safe to say thatKubo might have the upper handwhen compared to Kishimoto.
NarutoandBleachare available to watch on Hulu.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
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