Youmacon, Detroit’s annual anime convention, was in full swing last weekend. Fans had a chance to attend panels, meet voice actors, and, of course, to cosplay. People dressed as anime characters, Japanese video game characters and more, with outfits ranging from Dragon Ball to Ouran …Read more »
The Naruto franchise has teamed up with The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Silverlake Ramen and CASETiFY, to name a few examples, and now it’s teaming up with the Transformers toy line from Hasbro. That’s right, two Naruto Shippuden characters are getting the Transformers treatment, but …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 »
On September 10, Otaku USA shared the sad news that veteran voice actress Emi Shinohara, who played Sailor Jupiter in Sailor Moon and Naruto’s mom in Naruto, had died. She was 61 and had been battling an illness that has not been made public. Condolences …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 »
Everyone’s favorite ninja Naruto is doing a crossover comic with a very different type of ninja — the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto will hit comic shops on November 13, with writing by Caleb Goellner of Sonic the Hedgehog and …Read more »
It’s time to get into the Naruto nostalgia with the re-recording of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s opening theme song “Haruka Kanata.” That track is out now, and it’s part of the band’s upcoming Single Collection album, which comes out July 31. ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION spoke to …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 »
The holidays may already be upon us, but it's never too late to treat yourself or someone else to the gift of manga and anime! VIZ Media has a little something for everyone with its 2023 holiday picks and sales, so let's take a look …Read more »
We all love to rep for our favorite anime day-to-day, whether it’s through our fashion choices or our daily carry. Smartphone accessory maker CASETiFY has long been a part of that movement, with Co-Labs for everything from Sailor Moon to One Piece. Their next anime-themed Co-Lab launches …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 »
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