Recently, TV Tokyo, as one of the main copyright holders of the "Naruto" animation, revealed in a question and answer meeting for investors that it has planned a number of new projects around the 25th anniversary of the series in 2027, including a new game.
Although the last "Naruto" game, "Ultimate Storm Bonds" released in 2023, has not been long ago, the entire series has been significantly less active in various media recently. The animation of "Boruto" has been suspended for many years, the frequency of comic updates has dropped significantly, and many previously announced projects have not made any new progress for a long time. In contrast, other popular works such as "Dragon Ball", "Bleach" and "Demon Slayer" have been making frequent moves in the gaming field. The silence of "Naruto" has made many fans look forward to its return to the spotlight.
According to investor meeting information, TV Tokyo regards the 25th anniversary in 2027 as "the starting point of a new stage" and plans to take this opportunity to launch "multiple projects", including "movies and games developed by new partners", which are expected to be released in 2027 and beyond. Although specific project details have not yet been disclosed, the statement of "new partners" has triggered speculation about changes in game types and development lineups.
Industry insiders and fans generally hope that this new work will not be limited to mobile games or small-scale works, but will bring a true role-playing game. This statement from TV Tokyo at least confirms that "Naruto" is about to usher in a new round of layout in the gaming field. More information remains to be officially announced later.