Shueisha have revealed a new key visual for the upcoming Naruto 20th anniversary anime, which is set to debut on September 3. The company also revealed new Naruto OP and ED songs by prolific Japanese rock band FLOW.
During Anime Expo 2023, Shueisha confirmed that new episodes for the original Naruto anime were in production. These episodes focus on Part 1 of the long-running Naruto series as the titular protagonist, Sakura Haruna, and Sasuke Uchiha train under the tutelage of Kakashi Hatake. The anime serves as a remake of Naruto with all-new scenes, revamped animation, and much more to commemorate the anime’s 20th anniversary.
A newly released Naruto key visual depicts the pre-Shippuden Team 7 in the Hidden Leaf Village with vastly improved illustrations for the anime. J-rock band FLOW reveals the OP and ED songs for the upcoming anime as well. FLOW will perform a 20th anniversary arrangement of “GO!!!” which was the fourth opening song for the original Naruto run. FLOW will also perform the ED song, which is a cover of “Viva Rock” by Orange Range. “Viva Rock” was the original anime’s third ED song.
When and Where to Watch Naruto 20th Anniversary Anime
The upcoming Naruto anime will premiere on September 3 at 5:30 p.m. JST / 4:30 a.m. EDT on TV Tokyo and other affiliated broadcasting networks in Japan. Four episodes will air weekly from September 3 to September 24. Crunchyroll will likely simulcast these new episodes as they air in Japan, but the streaming service has not confirmed its distribution just yet.
Watch a preview of the anime below.
『#NARUTO–#ナルト-』放送20周年記念
?完全新作アニメーション?9月3日より毎週日曜夕方5:30から
テレビ東京系にて4週連続で放送！“完全新作”の『NARUTO-ナルト-』は
どんなストーリーなのか！
乞うご期待！！#NARUTO20th pic.twitter.com/vNjkGWS0L3— アニメ BORUTO-ボルト-【公式】 (@NARUTOtoBORUTO) July 23, 2023
Moreover, the long-running Boruto anime is expected to make its return at some point in the near future. The Boruto Two Blue Vortex manga will continue from where manga chapter 80 left off on August 20. Manga chapter 81 will be available simultaneously with Japan, and the anime will make its return afterwards.
Lastly, Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations are all streaming right now on Crunchyroll.
