Published for the first time in 2001, 666 Satan is a shonen manga with a dedicated fanbase. A simple glance at the initial chapters of the manga instantly takes us back to the early days of Naruto. The similarities in the art style of these two works aren’t a coincidence. Masashi Kishimoto has a special connection to this manga, which catches fans off guard. Seishi Kishimoto, the author of 666 Satan, is the twin brother of Masashi Kishimoto.
Compared to the massive popularity of Naruto, the works of Seishi are still unknown to many fans. The same is true about his association with his brother. This lack of knowledge about who he is, landed Seishi Kishimoto in some trouble. Fans accused him of plagiarizing, so much so, that he had to make an official statement to ward off the rumors.
The Creator of 666 Satan Accused of Plagiarizing
The story of 666 Satan follows the life of Jio Freed, a young boy with a tragic past. Jio carries a sinister power inside him that is akin to a monster. The storyline and many scenes from the manga are reminiscent of Naruto. In the first chapter, there’s a scene in which Jio declares his dream of conquering the world while introducing himself. This scene is enough to remind any shonen fan of Naruto’s character.
But that’s not all there is to the similarities; Jio and Naruto are alike in other ways as well. Moving forward, the story becomes more unique and nuanced but the beginnings are undeniably similar. When 666 Satan began to garner some attention, fans were quick to call the manga a rip-off of Naruto. The creator addressed these concerns in a note.
A note from Seishi Kishimoto
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In the note, he mentions how people accused him of plagiarizing Masashi Kishimoto. He goes on to clarify that the similarities between the two works are a result of his relationship with Masashi Kishimoto. Growing up, they were exposed to the same influences, which led them both to pursue careers in the anime-manga industry.
He ends the note by saying that Masashi Kishimoto and him have identical appearances as well, but he considers himself more handsome. Initially, most fans were surprised to learn about his association with the Naruto creator, but now their relationship is known by most fans.
The Works of Seishi Kishimoto
Over the years, the art style of the creator has evolved a lot. As the story progresses in 666 Satan, it sets itself apart from Naruto. It has found its place in the hearts of fans, who find themselves thoroughly entertained by the manga. 666 Satan is also called O-parts Hunter, and some fans refer to it by that title.
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Besides the art style, Seishi Kishimoto has tried different things with his other works by incorporating more mature themes. His other works include Blazer Drive, Sudekachi Nine, Mad Chimera World, and several one-shots. He has experimented with different settings from hi-tech worlds to a world plagued with monsters. Even though they had the same foundation, Seishi has distinguished himself with his great works and continues to do so.
666 Satan manga is available on the Viz Media website under its alternate title ‘O-Parts Hunter’.
