'Naruto' Is Returning With a New Manga and Anime
Gizmodo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A new Naruto crossover anime with the shonen series Ninku was announced at New York Comic-Con, featuring Team 7 on a mission where they meet Ninku protagonist Fusuke in another world; both series' creators are supervising, with animation by Pierrot.
- The upcoming Naruto manga titled Shadow Rising will be written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, set around Naruto's rise to become Hokage and featuring key characters like Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi; it is scheduled for release in 2027.
- The Naruto-Ninku crossover anime currently has no confirmed release date.
- Director Destin Daniel Cretton shared a video message expressing enthusiasm for the upcoming live-action Naruto movie, emphasizing a faithful adaptation that captures the heart and relationships of the original manga, with further details to be revealed later.
