How Did Naruto Get So Popular?

[Maxkibram]

And by that I mean at what point during the series did Kishi get Shonen Jump's "All-star Seal of Approval?"

What arc got enough attention and fans to hurl the series into the AAA status (or at least into the position to attain AAA status.)

 

[Venomous Cobra]

go and read kihsi's interviews , its probably there.

 

[Elodin]

Good question.

 

[Zealous Sparks]

Here's an interview of Kishi that was posted in WSJ. I don't remember everything that was stated in it, but it is about the Naruto manga's early stages of development.

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[Bankai11]

The same way as every talentless cliche crap becomes overhyped best sellers: commericals, paid down "fanboys" and "critics", propaganda, "this is so cool" fashion ect.

 

[HelpABrotherOut]

Sheer luck..

 

[Defence]

Part one deserved it's status as one of greats. However part 2 would not even get far if Kishi had started the story there