Naruto, Vol. 8: Life-And-Death Battles
Masashi Kishimoto
- Mangaka
- Masashi Kishimoto
- First published
- 2011
Where to find one
Search for Naruto, Vol. 8: Life-And-Death Battles on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Naruto, Volume 8, titled Life-And-Death Battles, was originally published in Japan by Shueisha before being adapted for the North American market by Viz Media. It forms a critical juncture in the early Naruto saga, chronicling the intense conclusion of the Forest of Death segment during the Chunin Exams. The volume highlights the arrival of the antagonist Orochimaru and the awakening of Naruto’s Nine-Tailed Fox chakra, shifting the tone of the series from traditional ninja missions to high-stakes, supernatural conflict.
The cover art and interior illustrations were created by mangaka Masashi Kishimoto, who drew inspiration from traditional Japanese folklore, Buddhism, and shonen manga tropes. Kishimoto designed the series to emphasize themes of persistence and social alienation. The volume was well-received by audiences and critics alike, praised for its dynamic kinetic pacing and Kishimoto's detailed character designs, which solidified the series as a pillar of early 2000s manga culture.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real series collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Naruto, Vol. 8: Life-And-Death Battles
Naruto, Vol. 8: Life-And-Death Battles is a series in the Manga catalog on collecto.rs. Masashi Kishimoto. Catalog data is sourced from MangaDex. No public series collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Naruto, Vol. 8: Life-And-Death Battles on collecto.rs?
Naruto, Vol. 8: Life-And-Death Battles doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Naruto, Vol. 8: Life-And-Death Battles?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your series, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other manga collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Naruto, Vol. 8: Life-And-Death Battles catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Naruto, Vol. 8: Life-And-Death Battles is sourced from MangaDex. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs series tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your series is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every series you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
