Naruto Gets (Belated) NPR Attention
Featured this week on Day to Day from NPR News was “Why Is ‘Naruto’ So Popular?” The host admits she’s never heard of the manga character, even though he “may be the most popular character since Pokeman.”
The Naruto series has appeared regularly on the USA Today bestseller list since 2004 (which is why this is “belated” attention).
During the Buzz session at ALA MidWinter, we learned that a Naruto barrage is about to hit these shores, as VIZ Media releases 11 new volumes in the next three month, to catch up with the Japanese schedule.
February — Volumes 34 through 37
Naruto, Vol. 34; The Reunion
ISBN: 1-4215-2002-8
Feb. 3, 2009
Naruto, Vol. 35; The New Two
ISBN: 1-4215-2003-6
Feb. 3, 2009
Naruto, Vol. 36; Cell Number Ten
ISBN: 1-4215-2173-3
Feb. 3, 2009
Naruto, Vol. 37; Shikamaru’s Battle
ISBN: 1-4215-2173-3
Feb. 3, 2009
March, volumes 38 through 41
Naruto, Vol. 38; Practice Makes Perfect
ISBN: 1-4215-2174-1
Mar. 3, 2009
Naruto, Vol. 39; On the Move
ISBN: 1-4215-2175-X
Mar. 3, 2009
Naruto, Vol. 40; The Ultimate Art
ISBN: 1-4215-2841-X
Mar. 3, 2009
Naruto, Vol. 41; Jiraiya’s Decision
ISBN: 1-4215-2842-8
Mar. 3, 2009
April — Volumes 42 through 44
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