While Naruto found its way to millions of fans all over the world, Hunter x Hunter had more subtle development in characters and a more complex story for which it could gain its loyal fanbase. While Naruto was an overall pop hit, the well-thought-out pacing in Hunter x Hunter, with its complicated arcs of character development, made it more engaging to audiences.
And most probably, that is why Yoshihiro Togashi’s net worth actually came out to be more than that of Masashi Kishimoto. In the comparative analysis that follows, it will be noted what makes Hunter x Hunter such a successful series and what attributes to its creator’s high net worth.
Despite Masashi Kishimoto’s Megahit Naruto, His Net Worth Isn’t As Much As Fans Would Expect
Although Masashi Kishimoto‘s magnum opus itself, Naruto, has garnered a considerable amount of fame around the globe, most of his other works are relatively not as famous outside Japan. His fantasy manga, namely Samurai 8: The Tale of Hachimaru (2019-2020) and Karakuri (1997-1998), still held on to the smaller fanbase it has.
Despite the varying degrees of success in his series, Masashi Kishimoto’s net worth remains steadily within the range of $25 to $27 million, according to CBR. While this number is undoubtedly large, the statement does read surprisingly modest against the background of his work’s immense effect on the world of manga and beyond.
Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter X Hunter & Yu Yu Hakusho Together Beat Masashi Kishimoto’s Megahit Naruto
While Yoshihiro Togashi is certainly much more famous because of his hit series Hunter x Hunter, YuYu Hakusho certainly is a classic masterpiece in the eyes of long-time fans of the manga and anime community. This legendary series that came before Hunter x Hunter enjoyed equal worldwide popularity and still remains very dear to today’s old anime fans.
YuYu Hakusho, a supernatural action-adventure manga, was published in the late 1980s and enjoyed immense global popularity. This is because of Togashi’s deft scriptwriting, passage-crisp characters, and an original mix of humor, drama, and action. While both Hunter x Hunter and YuYu Hakusho are essentially lighthearted, they both have their dark moments, proving Togashi to be a versatile storyteller.
Despite being on multiple hiatuses, with those two foundational Shonen manga series under his belt, his net worth is $30 million. Critics have praised him because of his different approach, terming his work incomparable in the industry. His different perspective helped cement his position as a mangaka who never stops surprising his readers with different genres
That is exactly why Yoshihiro Togashi wins the net worth battle against Masashi Kishimoto, even when Naruto is a much bigger franchise. What really nailed it is the creation of Togashi’s two masterworks: Hunter x Hunter and YuYu Hakusho. Yes, Kishimoto’s Naruto might be the bigger franchise, but two of Togashi’s legendary series have cumulatively contributed to his net worth—which is bound to surprise fans as well.
You can watch Hunter X Hunter, YuYu Hakusho & Naruto on Crunchyroll.
