Epic Saga Expands: Brand New Naruto Anime Series and Shadow Rising Manga Unveiled!
Big news for "Naruto" enthusiasts as a new anime TV series, a manga titled "Shadow Rising," and significant updates on the live-action movie have been announced. The new anime will be a crossover with "NINKŪ," while director Destin Daniel Cretton shared his vision for bringing Naruto's resilient spirit to the big screen. Further details on these exciting projects are anticipated, including more at Jump Festa 2027.
Exciting developments have been unveiled for fans of the renowned “Naruto” franchise, including a new anime TV series, a fresh manga title, and updates on the anticipated live-action movie adaptation. These major announcements were made during a dedicated “Naruto” panel at New York Comic Con, concluding with a teaser for upcoming revelations at Jump Festa 2027.
The new anime TV series is set to be a groundbreaking crossover event with the popular manga “NINKŪ.” This ambitious project will be co-supervised by both “Naruto” creator Masashi Kishimoto and “NINKŪ” creator Koji Kiriyama, ensuring an authentic blend of both worlds. The description for the upcoming “NARUTOxNINKŪ” anime teases an intriguing premise: Team 7 members Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura embark on a mission under Naruto’s temporary leadership, as Kakashi is unable to participate. Highly motivated, Naruto’s team unexpectedly finds themselves lost in another world, where they encounter a mysterious boy named Fūsuke, notable for his frog-like appearance. The narrative promises to explore the challenges and adventures awaiting them in this strange new reality.
Adding to the excitement, Masashi Kishimoto is also releasing another “Naruto” manga titled “Shadow Rising.” This new manga was revealed at the very end of the New York Comic Con panel through a teaser video, with further details promised to be shared at Jump Festa 2027 in December. Fans can look forward to more insights into this new chapter of the “Naruto” universe in the coming months.
The panel also included a significant message from Destin Daniel Cretton, the director of the upcoming “Naruto” live-action movie. Cretton expressed his profound honor in bringing Kishimoto-sensei’s incredible world and characters to life. He shared his growing excitement about the film’s creation, noting the ongoing worldwide search for the perfect cast for Team 7. Cretton emphasized his admiration for Naruto’s character, highlighting his excitable, often underestimated nature, his tireless efforts, and his incredible heart. He stressed that Naruto’s unwavering belief in himself and his relentless fight for loved ones, despite failures and setbacks, forms the core spirit of the story they aim to tell. Cretton assured fans that the team is approaching the world, relationships, and journeys created by Kishimoto-sensei with immense care, striving to capture what makes “Naruto” so special. He concluded by thanking fans for their passion and patience, promising more updates soon.