[PAR] [TLE] Naruto [SEP] Naruto (ナルト ) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto.  It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an adolescent ninja who searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village.  The story is in two parts, the first set in Naruto's pre-teen years, and the second in his teens.  The series is based on two one-shot manga by Kishimoto: "Karakuri" (1995), which earned Kishimoto an honorable mention in Shueisha's monthly "Hop Step Award" the following year, and "Naruto" (1997). [PAR] [TLE] Rock Lee [SEP] Rock Lee (Japanese: ロック・リー , Hepburn: Rokku Rī ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series "Naruto" created by Masashi Kishimoto.  Kishimoto considers Lee his favorite character to draw, and at first designed Lee to symbolize human weakness.  In the anime and manga, Lee is a ninja affiliated with the village of Konohagakure, and is a member of Team Guy, which consists of himself, Neji Hyuga, Tenten, and Might Guy—the team's leader.  Unable to use most ninja techniques, Lee dedicates himself to using solely taijutsu, ninja techniques similar to martial arts.  Lee dreams of becoming a "splendid ninja" despite his inabilities.  Lee has appeared in several pieces of "Naruto" media, including the third and fourth featured films in the series, the third original video animation, and multiple video games.
[PAR] [TLE] Naruto [ SEP ] Naruto ( ナルト ) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto . It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki , an adolescent ninja who searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage , the leader of his village . The story is in two parts , the first set in Naruto 's pre - teen years , and the second in his teens . The series is based on two one - shot manga by Kishimoto : " Karakuri " ( 1995 ) , which earned Kishimoto an honorable mention in Shueisha 's monthly " Hop Step Award " the following year , and " Naruto " ( 1997 ) . [PAR] [TLE] Rock Lee [ SEP ] Rock Lee ( Japanese : ロック・リー , Hepburn : Rokku Rī ) is a fictional character in the anime and manga series " Naruto " created by Masashi Kishimoto . Kishimoto considers Lee his favorite character to draw , and at first designed Lee to symbolize human weakness . In the anime and manga , Lee is a ninja affiliated with the village of Konohagakure , and is a member of Team Guy , which consists of himself , Neji Hyuga , Tenten , and Might Guy — the team 's leader . Unable to use most ninja techniques , Lee dedicates himself to using solely taijutsu , ninja techniques similar to martial arts . Lee dreams of becoming a " splendid ninja " despite his inabilities . Lee has appeared in several pieces of " Naruto " media , including the third and fourth featured films in the series , the third original video animation , and multiple video games .
Who is the writer and illustrator of the anime and manga series in which Rock Lee is a fictional character?
Who is the writer and illustrator of the anime and manga series in which Rock Lee is a fictional character ?
Masashi Kishimoto
Masashi Kishimoto