What Readers Should Know
Naruto’s next projects include a manga drawn by Masashi Kishimoto and a separate NINKŪ crossover anime. Additional manga details are expected at Jump Festa in December.
Key Takeaways
- Kishimoto is drawing a new Naruto manga.
- Its full publication schedule remains unannounced.
- NARUTO x NINKŪ will contain four episodes.
- The crossover follows younger Team 7.
- PROJECT RASENGAN also covers games and cards.
Naruto fans have two distinct projects to look forward to: a new manga drawn by creator Masashi Kishimoto and a four-episode anime bringing Team 7 into the world of NINKŪ.
The announcements came during the “NARUTO: What’s Next?” panel at New York Comic Con on October 10, 2026. They form part of PROJECT RASENGAN, a broader initiative spanning manga, animation, games and trading cards.
Kishimoto returns to Naruto on the page
A teaser for the manga showed familiar characters, including Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura and Kakashi. Images included Naruto holding a Hokage hat and the village’s seventh Hokage monument under construction.
Those glimpses offer clues about the story, but a full synopsis and publication schedule remain unannounced. The official PROJECT RASENGAN page displays “NARUTO: SHADOW RISING” in its manga artwork.
Further information is scheduled for Jump Festa 2027, taking place on December 19–20, 2026. Despite its name, that event falls this December.
Team 7 meets a creative influence behind Naruto
The anime project, NARUTO x NINKŪ, follows Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura on a mission assigned by Kakashi. Naruto becomes acting leader, but the trio enters another world and encounters Fūsuke.
Kishimoto and NINKŪ creator Koji Kiriyama supervise the story. The collaboration carries a personal connection: Kishimoto has described NINKŪ as a major influence on Naruto’s creation.
For longtime viewers, the premise brings the younger Team 7 together for another adventure. It also introduces Naruto audiences to a work connected to the series’ creative origins.
What fans should watch for next
The manga and crossover have separate stories. The announcements do not establish that the anime adapts the new manga.
PROJECT RASENGAN also includes a Naruto card game scheduled for June 2027 and a planned international expansion of Naruto Mobile. For Philippine fans, local streaming and publication arrangements for the new story projects remain details to watch for.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is creating the new manga?
Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto’s original creator.
What is the new anime?
NARUTO x NINKŪ, a four-episode crossover.
Does the anime adapt the new manga?
It is announced as a separate crossover story.
When will more manga details arrive?
At Jump Festa 2027, held December 19–20, 2026.
Is Philippine streaming confirmed?
The reviewed announcements do not specify Philippine streaming arrangements.
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