Naruto Franchise Expands with New Anime and Manga
The popular franchise is getting a new anime series and manga, with a crossover episode featuring the series Ninku.
Fans of the Naruto franchise have a lot to look forward to, with a new anime series and manga on the way. The news was announced at New York Comic-Con.
A forthcoming anime series is set to combine forces with the well-known manga Ninku, according to the official statement. The forthcoming anime series will follow the adventures of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura as they carry out a mission under the guidance of Naruto, as reported.
The new manga, titled Shadow Rising, will be written by Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of the Naruto series. Kishimoto will also be supervising the new anime series with Koji Kiriyama, the creator of Ninku.
The crossover episode will feature Naruto and his friends meeting Fusuke, the 12-year-old protagonist of Ninku. Fusuke's combat skills draw inspiration from both martial arts and kung fu techniques.
The new anime series and manga are set to be released in the near future, with no specific dates announced yet.
Why it matters
Fans of the Naruto franchise have a lot to look forward to with the release of new content. The crossover episode with Ninku is also an exciting development for fans of both series.
What's next
Fans can look forward to the release of the new anime series and manga in the near future.
How the story unfolded
Read the original reporting
- Gizmodo – ‘Naruto’ Is Returning With a New Manga and Anime ↗
- Variety – New ‘Naruto’ Anime Series and ‘Shadow Rising’ Manga Revealed ↗
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest on Naruto New Anime?
The popular franchise is getting a new anime series and manga, with a crossover episode featuring the series Ninku. A forthcoming anime series is set to combine forces with the manga Ninku, as announced.
When did FlashFeed cover Naruto New Anime?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 11, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from Variety, is dated October 10, 2026.
What are the key facts about Naruto New Anime?
The manga, titled Shadow Rising, will be written by Masashi Kishimoto. The anime series will be supervised by Kishimoto and Koji Kiriyama.
Why does the Naruto New Anime news matter?
Fans of the Naruto franchise have a lot to look forward to with the release of new content. The crossover episode with Ninku is also an exciting development for fans of both series.
What's next for Naruto New Anime?
Fans can look forward to the release of the new anime series and manga in the near future.
Which outlets reported on Naruto New Anime?
This brief is based on reporting from Variety and Gizmodo. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
How we made this brief: FlashFeed brings together facts reported by the outlets listed above and writes a fresh, short explanation with the help of AI. Every brief is checked so it does not copy the publishers' wording. The original reporting belongs to those outlets – please read their full stories.
