Naruto 20th Anniversary Episodes: Coming Soon!

After all, TV Tokyo has confirmed that new episodes of the beloved anime will be airing to celebrate its 20th Anniversary, bringing Naruto back to our screens.

Naruto quickly gained recognition as one of the top anime options after its debut in 2022. This shonen series, which follows the adventures of a young ninja and his companions, has since evolved into a popular franchise with numerous anime series and manga releases.

The initial airing of the anime concluded in 2007 and was followed by Naruto: Shippuden, which aired from 2007 to 2017. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Naruto’s introduction and its widespread popularity at anime conventions globally, a revival of this era of the series was announced in 2022.

The initial plan was for these episodes to begin airing in September 2023, but they were postponed in order to enhance the overall quality. There was a lack of updates until recently.

According to Ichiro Ishikawa, President & Representative Director of TV Tokyo, the “new animation”for the 20th anniversary of Naruto is expected to be released sometime within this fiscal year, which falls between now and March 2025. These remarks were made during a financial results Q&A and were translated by Shonen Jump News.

NARUTO TV Anime ‘New Animation’ would be scheduled to ‘broadcast during the current fiscal year to commemorate its 20th Anniversary’.This is according to the latest TV Tokyo Financial Results’ Q&A session with Ichiro Ishikawa held on May 21st, 2024.https://t.co/IfOTWfFIBV pic.twitter.com/qbKB4rrOOC

— Shonen Jump News (@WSJ_manga) May 26, 2024

The announcement of a specific release window is great news, especially considering the previous lack of any estimated time of arrival. Although March 2025 may seem distant, it is only a mere nine months away. Interestingly, the 25th Anniversary will be approaching by then, but new Naruto is always exciting.

While we are aware that the episodes will occur in the timeline of both Naruto and Shippuden, the specifics of the plot are still unknown. The anime has already extensively adapted the manga, resulting in some filler episodes for Naruto. It is likely that this new story will be original for fans, and most likely will evoke emotions as we come to terms with the fact that we are now two decades older.

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