Last year marked a significant milestone for Naruto fans, as the franchise celebrated its 20th anniversary on October 3, 2023. To commemorate this momentous occasion, a special re-animated episode is currently in production and will be broadcasted in the near future. This serves as a testament to the lasting impact of Masashi Kishimoto’s iconic anime series, Naruto.
Following the premiere of its first episode in Japan last year, Naruto celebrated its 20th anniversary with a bang. In a message to fans, Masashi Kishimoto shared a few select words to commemorate the occasion.
A MESSAGE FROM MASASHI KISHIMOTO
Anime’s 20th anniversary!! Sending everyone a “Thank you!” through the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!!! It’s the Naruto anime’s 20th anniversary! In celebration, the “NARUTO OFFICIAL SITE” is now open not only in Japan, but across the globe for everyone to enjoy! As this is a big anniversary year, a ton of projects are being planned, so please check this website for exciting info! I hope everyone looks forward to it!
Masashi Kishimoto
To celebrate the franchise’s anniversary, Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, had big plans in store. He gifted fans with a new one-shot manga focusing on Minato Namikaze, the father of the series’ main character Naruto. This one-shot provided readers with a glimpse into Minato’s life. Additionally, the Naruto anime also treated fans to a reel showcasing some of the most iconic moments from the series.
Moreover, the anticipation only grows as there is more in store. In celebration of this significant anniversary, Naruto has exciting updates – the classic anime will be making a comeback with a series of exciting new episodes, transporting us back to the original Team 7’s adventures on a fresh mission.
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
Despite the disappointment of learning last summer that the release of these episodes had been postponed indefinitely, we have received some encouraging updates. According to TV Tokyo executive Ichiro Ishikawa, the new Naruto episodes are still scheduled to be released within the fiscal year. This news should bring reassurance to fans, as it means the wait will not be much longer.
When Will the New ‘Naruto’ Animation Be Released?
According to a previous tweet, Ichiro Ishikawa revealed during the recent TV Tokyo Financial Results Q&A session that the Naruto 20th anniversary anime will air “during the current fiscal year to honor its 20th Anniversary.”Fans are eagerly awaiting more details about the project, as it was originally announced that four special episodes would be released last fall in celebration of this milestone.
Fans hold a special place in their hearts for the original Naruto anime and are eagerly anticipating its highly anticipated return. The recently revealed teaser visual, which showcases the pre-Shippuden Team 7 members – Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi – has sparked a surge of nostalgia and excitement among fans. They are eagerly awaiting further information about the story that will unfold in this new Naruto animation.
Despite the release window being quite broad, this report serves as the first significant update on the potential release since the franchise went on hiatus last summer. With both the Boruto and Naruto anime currently on hold, fans would undoubtedly be eagerly anticipating and welcoming the release of these new episodes in 2024.
The precise date of release for the upcoming Naruto 20th-anniversary episodes has not been confirmed yet. It should be noted that the time frame for the fiscal year is quite extensive, so viewers can anticipate the episodes to be broadcasted at any point between later this year and March 2025, which concludes the current fiscal year. We acknowledge your anticipation and guarantee to provide timely updates as soon as they are accessible.
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About Naruto
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Naruto, a Japanese manga series, was created by Masashi Kishimoto and was first published on September 21, 1999. Its publication in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump ran until November 10, 2014, and 72 volumes have been collected in the tankōbon format.
Naruto Shippuden is the second part of the anime series, where the focus shifts to an older Naruto trying to rescue his friend Sasuke. At the same time, he must also confront the danger posed by the notorious criminal group Akatsuki, who have set their sights on him for their own nefarious plans.
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