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With pride, actor Michael B. Jordan proclaims himself an ardent fan of the globally popular Naruto series. As part of the esteemed "shonen big three" alongside One Piece and Bleach, Naruto naturally garners the attention of celebrities and media personalities worldwide.
Jordan recently visited Pierrot, the studio which produced the Naruto anime series. To monumentalize his visit, the character designer of the series, Tetsuya Nishio, drew Jordan a special illustration that featured the protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki. Since then, the photo of Jordan holding up the illustration has gone viral on Twitter.
Michael B. Jordan was given a custom Naruto illustration by Tetsuya Nishio on his visit to Pierrot
Michael B. Jordan's passion for anime is well-known, and he proudly declares himself a fan of anime series such as Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, and My Hero Academia. His affinity for shonen heroes is evident not only in his choice of anime but also in his open and candid discussions.
Currently in Japan for the press tour of his film Creed 3, Jordan has exciting news for fans: a captivating anime segment will accompany the movie's conclusion. After the film's screening, Japanese theaters will showcase the special anime as an additional treat. The anime is being produced by TMS Studio, with Yo Moriyama as the director.
Jordan has taken this opportunity of a press tour to visit Pierrot, the animation studio responsible for producing the Naruto anime. The team at Pierrot hyped the actor's visit on Twitter, posting a picture of him holding a custom-made illustration made by one of the character designers of the series, Tetsuya Nishio.
The special illustration featured the series' protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki, who was seen giving a thumbs up in the artwork with a huge grin on his face. In the tweet by Pierrot, Michael B. Jordan was seen holding the sketch while giving a thumbs up and smiling, mirroring Naruto's pose in the illustration.
On Twitter, fans are hyping Jordan's visit to Pierrot and obsessing over his love for the orange-clad ninja. It is safe to say that the Creed 3 actor is living the dream of every anime lover out there and enjoying his time in Japan to the fullest. Michael B. Jordan's love for anime has also seeped into his filmography, which could lead to a brighter future for mixed media.
As for the series itself, Naruto has managed to hold onto its popularity and live on through its successor, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. However, that doesn't mean there's a shortage of admirers for the original series, as common audiences and celebrities enjoy the series and appreciate its story and philosophy.
