In Japan, they really love cats. So it was really no surprise when Japanese company AmiAmi came out with figurines of the main Naruto cast as felines. They even have a cute name — “Nyaruto” — because in Japanese “nya” is the onomatopoeia for the …Read more »
It’s been quite a year, to say the least, so hopefully we can spend the rest of it in peace with some of our favorite anime and manga for a little much-needed relaxation. If you’re hoping to help yourself or a loved one do so …Read more »
Very few anime have captured our imagination like Naruto. Nothing like watching an underdog ninja fight alongside his friends to achieve their dreams and save the world in the process. Interesting characters, amazing abilities, and incredible story arcs are skillfully woven together, resulting in a …Read more »
There’s going to be a creative change for future volumes of Boruto. The Naruto spinoff was originally created and supervised by Naruto mangaka Masashi Kishimoto, but had Ukyo Kodachi writing. Now Kishimoto himself will step out of his supervisor job and become the series’ writer. …Read more »
Naruto fans and newcomers alike will soon be able to enjoy the orange-clad ninja’s adventure from the very beginning, because the original anime is about to make its Blu-ray debut! VIZ Media has the first Naruto Blu-ray set lined up for a fall release, and …Read more »
Soon, all you aspiring ninja will be able to live out your shinobi dreams all over again when the classic Naruto anime makes its way to Blu-ray. VIZ Media will be releasing Naruto Set 1 this fall, and you can go ahead and secure your …Read more »
Lots of families like to have family portraits, where everything has to be just so. Then there are cosplaying families, where their family portraits are just so and amazing pop culture imagery. According to SoraNews24, a man who goes by the name @xMiCaNx on Twitter …Read more »
LEGO has sets of everything from Star Wars to Minecraft, but isn’t it about time there’s a set based off an anime or manga? Naruto fans David and Diego Escalona, aka the DadiTwins, have made their own Naruto ramen shop LEGO set, which they’re hoping …Read more »
58-year-old voice actor Toshihiko Seki—known for roles such as Iruka Umino in Naruto, Muzan Kibutsuji in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and Senketsu in Kill la Kill, among many others—is the latest in the industry to test positive for COVID-19. The announcement came through agency …Read more »
At this point, it doesn’t take long for a meme to run its course, double back, and completely lap itself a few times before dying completely. Over the weekend, an attendee of Minneapolis convention Galaxy Con took the “OK Boomer” meme—which started with a simple …Read more »
Jump Force players will officially be able to dig into the next DLC character, Naruto villain Madara Uchiha, when he drops in late 2019. For now, Bandai Namco is here with a new trailer showing how Madara plays in the crossover brawler. Jump Force is available for PS4, Xbox …Read more »
The BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS anime is preparing to enter a new story arc in October, and this one is going to be a must-watch for longtime Naruto fans. The story will feature an encounter between Boruto Uzumaki and the childhood version of his father Naruto, all as part …Read more »
The actual Area 51 raid Facebook event—which millions responded to, with plans to Naruto-run and storm Area 51 in an attempt to “see them aliens”—may have been canceled, but the festivities roar on regardless. Despite the event’s creator citing safety issues and a lack of …Read more »
Starting at this year’s New York Comic Con, you’ll officially be able to mark your calendar as the YEAR OF NARUTO! Viz Media is kicking off a full brand campaign to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Masashi Kishimoto’s beloved Shonen Jump series, which launched in Japan back in …Read more »
Fans of Boruto and Boruto’s Dad can look forward to another game featuring both father and son. Bandai Namco Entertainment announced plans to team up with Crunchyroll on Naruto x Boruto Ninja Tribes, which is coming to smartphones and PC this winter. The game will be …Read more »
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