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Naruto Manga and Anime Crossover Announced at New York Comic Con
At New York Comic Con, Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto announced a new manga called Naruto: Shadow Rising and an anime crossover with Ninku.
The manga’s story has not been revealed, and its release date and publication schedule are unknown.
The crossover is planned as a four-episode series bringing together characters from both franchises.
In its story, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura get lost in another world while carrying out a mission from Kakashi, and meet a boy named Fūsuke.
Kishimoto and Ninku creator Koji Kiriyama are supervising the anime, which is in production.
Both projects are part of Project Rasengan, an initiative to expand the Naruto franchise through 2029.
More details about the manga are expected at Jump Festa 2027, but no release dates have been announced for either project.
Masashi Kishimoto announced a new Naruto manga and a Naruto–Ninku anime crossover at New York Comic Con.
The manga is titled Naruto: Shadow Rising, and Kishimoto is drawing it.
The crossover, titled Naruto x Ninku, is in production and is planned as a four-episode series.
The crossover follows Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura on a mission that takes them to another world, where they meet a boy named Fūsuke.
Release dates for both projects have not been announced.
- Who
- Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto announced the projects. The crossover is supervised by Kishimoto and Ninku creator Koji Kiriyama.
- What
- A new manga, Naruto: Shadow Rising, and a four-episode Naruto x Ninku anime crossover were announced.
- When
- The announcements were made on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- At New York Comic Con.
- Why
- The projects are part of Project Rasengan, an initiative to expand the Naruto franchise.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Team 7 members Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are given a mission by Kakashi
Since Kakashi cannot participate himself, Naruto is appointed acting leader.
The new manga and anime crossover were announced at New York Comic Con.
News18 says more information about the manga is expected at Jump Festa 2027.
- Manga title
- Naruto: Shadow Rising
- Crossover title
- Naruto x Ninku
- Crossover length
- Four episodes
- Crossover director
- Noriyuki Abe
- Character designer/chief animation director
- Tetsuya Nishio
- Release dates
- Not announced
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