Naruto Franchise Announces New Manga and Projects Through End of Decade

Naruto had a major presence at New York Comic Con, confirming several projects arriving over the next year or so. These projects launch a roadmap called Project Rasengan that runs through 2029 and includes a crossover anime with Ninku, a new manga by series creator Masashi Kishimoto, and more.

What Naruto announcements were made at New York Comic Con?

The panel began by unveiling the previously teased new Naruto anime, although it is a crossover limited series anime with Ninku titled Naruto x Ninku. Ninku is the martial arts shonen manga and anime series that inspired Masashi Kishimoto.

The anime is in production. Its placement on the roadmap suggests a 2027 release, although its teaser trailer does not confirm that outright.

Also arriving in 2027 are the Naruto Card Game and a Western release of a mobile video game previously available only in China. The panel displayed art for several different cards and confirmed a simultaneous worldwide release for the base game and its first booster pack in June 2027. In-store demos for the card game will take place next February and March.

Meanwhile, Naruto Mobile has only been available in China since 2016. Bandai Namco is bringing it to a worldwide audience, though the company did not commit to a release window despite the game’s proximity to 2027 on the roadmap. More details about the mobile game’s global release will arrive at Jump Festa 2027 this December.

The panel reiterated that a live-action Naruto movie is in development. No teaser or casting announcements were shared, but director Destin Daniel Cretton provided a lengthy message that was read during the panel. His statement offered insight into his view of Naruto as a character and the spirit fans can expect from the adaptation.

What I’ve always loved about Naruto is that he’s the character who might normally get sidelined as a sidekick. He’s excitable, he tries too hard, and people underestimate him. But he has an incredible heart. No matter how many times he fails or gets knocked down, he never stops believing in himself or fighting for the people he loves. That spirit is at the heart of the story we’re telling.

The New York Comic Con panel also confirmed that the Naruto Shippuden Symphonic Experience is coming to the United States and teased new franchise-related merchandise. The final major announcement went to Naruto: Shadow Rising, a new manga from Masashi Kishimoto. Specific details remain scarce, but more information will be shared at Jump Festa 2027.

The Naruto franchise has experienced a quiet period for several years, marking a substantial comeback for its 25th anniversary. Through Project Rasengan, fans have at least eight Naruto releases to anticipate before the end of the decade.

Source: Polygon