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To say that the Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto manga is "going strong" would be like saying Dragon Ball enjoyed a "modest fanbase." At volume 30 here in the states and 43 in its homeland, Naruto shows no signs of stopping, and getting in its path might …Read more »
With the My Hero Academia and JUJUTSU KAISEN manga both coming to an end, Weekly Shonen Jump is losing two of its biggest hitters. The concept of a “Big Three” in shonen manga has been around for quite some time. And with two of the current three bowing …Read more »
It’s hard to believe that this year marks the 25th anniversary of Masashi Kishimoto’s landmark Naruto manga. Shueisha didn’t let this milestone slip by, and one of the ways the publisher is celebrating is with a special video highlighting key moments from the series. You …Read more »
Things are moving forward with the live-action Hollywood Naruto adaptation. Screenwriter Tasha Huo said she’s finished her script, and that director Destin Daniel Cretton “is now doing his stuff.” In February it was revealed that Cretton would be stepping into the director’s chair for Naruto, …Read more »
VIZ Media and Amazon Freevee have inked a deal to give the Naruto anime a free, ad-supported linear channel. People interested can go the on-demand route or watch Naruto on a dedicated linear channel. Senior director of digital distribution at Viz Media JP Villanueva remarked, …Read more »
If you ever thought Naruto’s ramen looked so good you wanted some for yourself, you’re not the only one. Now restaurant chain Silverlake Ramen, which operates in multiple American states, has officially teamed up with Naruto to offer a limited-time themed menu and merchandise. A …Read more »
If you’ve ever spoken with Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto on Twitter or seen something he’s shared on social media, there’s something important to know: that wasn’t Masashi Kishimoto. Apparently one or more accounts or people have been pretending to Kishimoto online, leading to a statement …Read more »
Fans around the world are expressing sadness and shock at the unexpected passing of Dragon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyama. Toriyama was a major influence on manga, and some other big-name manga authors have taken to the internet to pay homage to him. One Piece …Read more »
The long-gestating live-action Naruto film from Hollywood studio Lionsgate now has a director. Destin Daniel Cretton, who helmed the Marvel film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, will write and direct the film, according to Hollywood Reporter. The pick comes with the blessing …Read more »
Variety’s article on “10 Screenwriters to Watch for 2023″ included a reveal on a new screenwriter attached to Hollywood’s live-action Naruto movie: Tasha Huo. “Adapting iconic characters or IP makes the writing of it easier, because the passion for writing it is already there,” she …Read more »
Book censorship is up in America, and as we’ve been reporting at Otaku USA, sometimes it’s manga being pulled from the shelves. PEN America and the EveryLibrary Institute have been keeping tack of book bans, and have come out with a list of the most …Read more »
The… well… live spectacle of the Live Spectacle NARUTO stage play series is coming to a head with the next installment, Live Spectacle NARUTO ~The Shinobi Way of Life~, performances of which aim to close things out with a “final chapter” of the saga. Masaki …Read more »
If you're looking to bring the Fourth Great Ninja War to your shelf, there's no better way to do so than with the latest addition to the S.H.Figuarts Naruto Line of highly detailed and posable figures! Naruto Uzumaki [Kurama Link Mode] is currently planned for …Read more »
The 20th anniversary fun doesn’t stop for the Naruto anime, and one of the upcoming events is NARUTO THE LIVE, a two-day concert event that will be held at the Makuhari Messe event hall in Japan from September 2-3. Now a new visual has been …Read more »
It was previously announced that Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto was working on a new one-shot focusing on Naruto’s father, Minato Namikaze, and now we have a date. The new story will mark the first one-shot manga from Kishimoto in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump …Read more »
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