It’s no exaggeration to say that Naruto is one of the world’s biggest anime and manga franchises. A full decade after Naruto: Shippuden ended, new manga, games, and collaborations are still making waves in the industry, proving that Masashi Kishimoto’s hit-ninja franchise is anything but a flash in the pan.
Despite the series’ enduring popularity, however, an official new Naruto anime hasn’t been released since Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ended in 2023. While that series had its own fandom, it’s safe to say that it ranks among Naruto’s most divisive entries. With weaker characters, more filler, and the lack of real direction, it’s easy to see why Boruto is still one of the most controversial anime sequels ever.
Hidden Leaf Village · Chunin Exam Naruto Trivia Challenge
🔥 Jinchūriki Believe it!
🔴 Sharingan Copy ninja
🌀 Jutsu Rasengan!
🌿 Village Will of Fire
⚡ Bonds Unbreakable
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Naruto Uzumaki carries an immense burden — a powerful Tailed Beast sealed inside him since birth by the Fourth Hokage. This fox demon’s chakra gives Naruto extraordinary power but also makes him an outcast. What is the name of this Nine-Tailed Beast?
✓ Correct! Kurama is the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within Naruto by his father, the Fourth Hokage. Initially a source of fear and hatred, Kurama eventually becomes one of Naruto’s closest allies. Their bond is one of the most emotional arcs in the entire series.
✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Kurama. Shukaku is the One-Tail sealed in Gaara, Matatabi is the Two-Tails, and Gyuki is the Eight-Tails sealed in Killer Bee. Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Fox, is Naruto’s legendary partner.
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Naruto’s greatest rival is a prodigy from a prestigious clan who possesses a powerful eye technique called the Sharingan. Consumed by a desire for vengeance against his older brother, he defects from the Hidden Leaf Village. Who is this rival?
✓ Correct! Sasuke Uchiha is Naruto’s eternal rival and best friend. After the Uchiha massacre, Sasuke’s obsession with killing his brother Itachi drives him to leave the village and seek power at any cost. Their rivalry is the emotional backbone of the entire series.
✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Sasuke Uchiha. Neji is a Hyuga clan genius with the Byakugan, Gaara is the Sand Village’s jinchūriki, and Rock Lee is the taijutsu specialist. Only Sasuke wields the Sharingan and defects to join Orochimaru.
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Naruto’s signature jutsu is a spinning sphere of concentrated chakra formed in the palm of his hand. Originally created by the Fourth Hokage and taught to Naruto by Jiraiya, it becomes the foundation for many of his most powerful attacks. What is this technique called?
✓ Correct! The Rasengan is a pure chakra manipulation technique that doesn’t require hand signs. Created by Minato Namikaze and passed down through Jiraiya to Naruto, it evolves into many variations including the devastating Rasenshuriken with added Wind Release nature transformation.
✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is the Rasengan. The Chidori is Sasuke and Kakashi’s lightning technique, Shadow Clone Jutsu is a different Naruto staple, and the Lava Rasenshuriken is a late-series variant. The base Rasengan is Naruto’s iconic spinning chakra sphere.
04
Team 7’s leader is a mysterious, mask-wearing jonin known as the “Copy Ninja” for his ability to replicate over a thousand jutsu using his borrowed Sharingan eye. He’s always reading a certain novel. Who is this legendary sensei?
✓ Correct! Kakashi Hatake, the Copy Ninja of the Sharingan, leads Team 7 (Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura). His Sharingan was a gift from his dying friend Obito Uchiha. Always cool under pressure and perpetually reading Make-Out Paradise, Kakashi eventually becomes the Sixth Hokage.
✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Kakashi Hatake. Might Guy leads Team Guy, Asuma leads Team 10, and Jiraiya is one of the Legendary Sannin who later trains Naruto. Only Kakashi is the masked Copy Ninja with a borrowed Sharingan who leads Team 7.
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Sasuke’s older brother massacred nearly the entire Uchiha clan in a single night, then joined the criminal organization Akatsuki. It was later revealed he did it all on orders from the village to prevent a coup — sacrificing everything to protect his brother. Who is this tragic figure?
✓ Correct! Itachi Uchiha is one of Naruto’s most complex characters. A pacifist genius forced into an impossible choice, he bore the hatred of the entire world — including his beloved brother Sasuke — to protect the Hidden Leaf from civil war. His final words to Sasuke remain iconic.
✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Itachi Uchiha. Madara is the legendary clan founder, Obito is the masked man behind much of the war, and Shisui was Itachi’s best friend. Itachi alone carried out the massacre to prevent the Uchiha coup and protect Sasuke.
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From the very first episode, Naruto declares his lifelong dream to earn the respect of his village and prove his worth. He vows to achieve the highest rank in the Hidden Leaf — its supreme leader. What is this title that Naruto dreams of?
✓ Correct! Hokage is the title of the Hidden Leaf Village’s leader, and Naruto’s dream of becoming Hokage drives the entire series. After years of struggle, he finally achieves his dream and becomes the Seventh Hokage in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Hokage. The Kazekage leads the Sand Village, Jonin Commander is a military rank, and Anbu Captain leads black ops. The Hokage is the Hidden Leaf’s supreme leader — and Naruto’s lifelong dream since he was a lonely academy student.
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Naruto’s father was the Fourth Hokage, known as the “Yellow Flash of the Leaf” for his incredible speed using the Flying Thunder God technique. He sacrificed his life to seal the Nine-Tails inside his newborn son. What is his name?
✓ Correct! Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage and Yellow Flash, sacrificed himself using the Reaper Death Seal to seal Kurama inside baby Naruto. His love for his son and faith in Naruto’s potential made him one of the series’ most selfless characters.
✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Minato Namikaze. Hiruzen Sarutobi is the Third Hokage, Tobirama Senju is the Second, and Hashirama Senju is the First. Minato, the Fourth Hokage, is Naruto’s father who sealed the Nine-Tails at the cost of his own life.
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A shy, kind-hearted kunoichi from the Hyuga clan admired Naruto from afar since their academy days. She boldly confessed her love while fighting Pain to protect him, and eventually became his wife. Who is this character?
✓ Correct! Hinata Hyuga went from a timid girl who could barely speak around Naruto to a fierce warrior who stood against Pain to protect him. Her confession during the Pain arc is one of the series’ most emotional moments. They marry in The Last: Naruto the Movie and have two children, Boruto and Himawari.
✗ Substitution jutsu failed! The answer is Hinata Hyuga. Sakura is Naruto’s teammate who loves Sasuke, Ino is Sakura’s rival from the Yamanaka clan, and Temari is a Sand Village kunoichi who marries Shikamaru. Only Hinata loved Naruto from the very beginning.
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Are you Hokage material — or still at the academy practicing clone jutsu?
Though rumors have swirled of an anime adaptation of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, nothing has been confirmed. Similarly, Studio Pierrot’s promises of 4 new Naruto episodes failed to materialize, putting the once untouchable franchise in an odd spot when it comes to anime.
Fans looking forward to the next Naruto anime may have just received their best beacon of hope yet, however, and it comes from a source as official as possible.
Naruto’s 25th Anniversary Is Officially The Beginning Of A New Stage For The Anime
As revealed in a report by AnimeCorner, Naruto’s Japanese broadcaster, TV Tokyo, has big plans to celebrate 25 years of Naruto’s anime. In a briefing to discuss earnings, TV Tokyo confirmed that a variety of projects are in the works to bring Naruto back onto the global stage.
We see the 25th anniversary as the beginning of a new stage, and we have several projects planned to capture that. New projects, including videos and games developed with new partners, are planned for 2027 and beyond.
TV Tokyo specifically mentions new videos and games as something they are planning on releasing in 2027 and beyond. This tantalizing hint suggests that 2027 will see the release of at least one new Naruto anime project, if not more.
This should hardly come as a surprise to those who have been paying close attention to Naruto. While fans might have their problems with it, TV Tokyo has specifically cited Boruto as a major money-maker, confirming that the mounting backlash against the sequel series hasn’t really hurt the bottom line. Given this, combined with the intense profitability of the Naruto franchise in general, it only makes sense that more anime would be coming.
Of course, given that TV Tokyo has apparently already green-lit more anime for Naruto, the question that naturally follows is what exactly that looks like.
Naruto’s 4 New Episodes Could Finally See The Light Of Day In 2027
As unsurprising as it would be, the most likely answer to what’s planned for Naruto in 2027 remains an anime adaptation of Two Blue Vortex and the final release of the much-hyped 4 new episodes of Naruto. The former is something that fans have been speculating about ever since Boruto: Naruto Next Generations went off the air, while the latter has been a popular topic of conversation ever since it was first revealed in March 2023.
It’s possible, if not probable, that Studio Pierrot has been working on both for some time now. The beloved anime studio has certainly kept itself busy recently, with big anime such as Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 and Black Clover season 5 releasing in 2026.
Notably, however, other than a project titled Charisma, Pierrot has nothing on the slate so far for 2027. This leaves their schedule wide-open for a variety of Naruto projects. Considering the international acclaim Naruto has brought them, it would make sense for Pierrot to put a great deal of effort into Naruto’s 25th anniversary.
Regardless of what’s announced, however, fans can be assured that the future of Naruto anime is looking bright. All signs point to Naruto’s anime staging a massive comeback in 2027, and the timing couldn’t be better.
Video Game(s)
Naruto: Clash Of Ninja Revolution 3, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja (2003), Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, Naruto: Rise Of A Ninja, Naruto: The Broken Bond, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, Naruto Shippuden Dragon Blade Chronicles, Naruto: Path Of The Ninja, Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
