Creed III is hitting the big screen tomorrow, March 3, and it seems director and star Michael B. Jordan might be hoping a lot of anime fans show up. That’s because anime was a major influence on the movie, and he did a deeper dive …Read more »
Jun Esaka’s Naruto: Sasuke’s Story—The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust spinoff novel launched a manga adaptation illustrated by Shingo Kimura back on October 23, and now it has its ending plan set in place. As revealed in the release of the first collected volume, the …Read more »
There is a lot of Naruto merchandise out there, but for the franchise’s hardcore fans, there’s never enough. Fanhome, a company that makes models and figurines, is coming out with its own officially licensed Naruto Shippuden Figurine Collection. The company has a unique setup where …Read more »
Naruto Uzumaki first appeared on the cover of Weekly Shonen Jump in the 43rd issue of 1999, and now that iconic debut has been immortalized once again thanks to a redrawing effort from creator Masashi Kishimoto. The author redid the illustration for the latest issue …Read more »
This weekend marks the opening of NARUTO THE GALLERY, a special exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary of the anime adaptation with art, footage and more. Naruto manga author Masashi Kishimoto is celebrating the December 10 kickoff with a special illustration, which you can check out …Read more »
Voice actor Chie Nakamura is known for a variety of roles, but the most outstanding for many will likely be that of Sakura in the Naruto, Naruto Shippuden and BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS anime. According to Japanese talent agency Axl One, Nakamura will be suspending …Read more »
The action of Naruto is coming to a head in the latest home video collection, which contains the final 28 episodes of the original classic anime before it transitions to Naruto Shippuden! See what dangers are waiting for the Village Hidden in the Leaves, and …Read more »
It was 20 years ago today that the TV anime adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto manga first blazed onto screens in Japan, and while the saga continues in BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS, it’s time to look back at the adventure that started it all. The …Read more »
If you’ve been leaning on Netflix for your binge sessions of Naruto, you’ll want to find a backup plan soon. The streaming giant recently revealed that seasons 1-9 of the anime will be leaving on October 31, so kick that marathon into full gear while …Read more »
The latest Naruto stage play was supposed to open on September 17, but would-be attendees got some disappointing news just two days prior. According to an announcement on the official website, the first 12 performances of Live Spectacle NARUTO – Ninkai Taisen, Kaisen (Shinobi World …Read more »
Last month we posted about the Naruto TV anime kicking off its 20th anniversary celebrations with the announcement of NARUTO THE GALLERY, the series’ first exhibition since 2015. The event will be held from December 10, 2022 to January 31, 2023 at AKIBA_SQUARE in Akihabara’s …Read more »
Two years ago, artist Big Lugg (Clay Dietz) reached out to voice actor Yuri Lowenthal about doing a NARUTO-themed hip hop album for charity. Lowenthal, the voice of Sasuke, was immediately intrigued, and Big Lugg asked if other cast members would also be interested. Lowenthal …Read more »
Photo: VIZ Media Back in April we were treated to the delightful story of NBA player Zion Williamson receiving a custom drawing by Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto. It’s no secret that Williamson—who plays as a power forward for the New Orleans Pelicans—is a big anime …Read more »
If the Naruto cat toys made you want to get more cute Naruto merchandise, then check out these Kokeshi dolls shaped like Naruto and Sasuke. Nippon.com explains the history of kokeshi dolls: “Kokeshi, produced in many hot spring towns of the Tōhoku region, originated in …Read more »
Major fans of Naruto have a major way to celebrate it: they can stay in Highland Resort Hotel & Spa’s Japanese Ninja Suite, which is all about the Naruto franchise. As you can expect, the room will be decked out with Naruto images and references. …Read more »
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