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Naruto Franchise Announces Major Revival Plans for 2027 as Part of 25th Anniversary Celebrations

The Naruto franchise is officially launching 25th anniversary celebrations with a major revival planned for 2027. A new anime project has been confirmed, though sources note it could be either a brand-new anime series or the long-delayed anniversary episodes previously announced. The anniversary push marks a significant milestone for Masashi Kishimoto's classic Weekly Shonen Jump series, originally adapted by Studio Pierrot.

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How sources are framing this

CBR flagged ambiguity about whether the new anime project is a full series or the long-delayed anniversary episodes, while ComicBook.com framed it more confidently as a 'major revival' — the exact nature of the project is not yet confirmed across sources.

What we know

  • Naruto's 25th anniversary celebrations have officially launched, with major plans announced extending into 2027
  • A new anime project is confirmed as part of the anniversary, though its exact format remains unclear
  • The new project may be a brand-new anime series or the previously delayed anniversary special episodes
  • Studio Pierrot is associated with the new anime production, consistent with its history with the franchise
  • Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto remains one of Weekly Shonen Jump's most iconic series

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