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(New York, NY)— September 28, 2026 —The “NARUTO: What’s Next?” Special stage at New York Comic Con 2026 will reveal new details about a New NARUTO TV Anime Limited Series. The special stage will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, the birthday of the series’ title character, Naruto Uzumaki. The special stage will run from 5 pm to 6 pm Eastern Daylight Time and will be streamed live worldwide on the NARUTO / BORUTO Official YouTube Channel. In Japan, the livestream will run from 6 am to 7am Japan Standard Time on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Junko Takeuchi and Noriaki Sugiyama, who voice Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha in the Japanese-language anime, will appear on the stage. They will be joined by Yoshihiro Tominaga of Studio Pierrot, executive producer at PIERROT FILMS. The stage will also share the latest information about the NARUTO CARD GAME, which is scheduled for release in 2027.
New York Comic Con will take place from Thursday, October 8, through Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. A countdown to the announcement is available on the official website.
“NARUTO: What’s Next?”
Date and Time
Saturday, October 10, 2026
5 pm to 6 pm Eastern Daylight Time
Sunday, October 11, 2026
6 am to 7 am Japan Standard Time
Venue
Empire Stage
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
New York City
Panelists
Worldwide Livestream
NARUTO / BORUTO Official YouTube Channel
*Currently private. Will be made public upon the embargo date/time.
About NARUTO
A shonen manga by Masashi Kishimoto serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump. It gained immense popularity after its serialization began in 1999, concluding its run in 2014 with the 700th chapter.
The protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki, is a ninja who overcomes deadly battles with rivals and past grudges with the goal of becoming the Hokage, the leader of The Hidden Leaf Village. The cumulative sales of the volumes, distributed in over 60 countries and regions, have surpassed 250 million copies.
The anime aired on the TV Tokyo network starting in 2002, and from 2007 it aired as NARUTO SHIPPUDEN until March 2017. In October 2022, the series marked the 20th anniversary for its TV debut. Eleven theatrical anime films have also been released. The anime is currently broadcasted in over 145 countries and regions worldwide, making it a beloved national work that is cherished globally.
Beyond numerous developments such as with apps, games, and merchandise, its reach extends across diverse fields including exhibitions, 2.5-dimensional musicals, music festivals, and kabuki.
Official Channels
Official Website:
Official YouTube Channel:
NARUTO / BORUTO Official Channel
Anime NARUTO / BORUTO Official X:
NARUTO / BORUTO Official Manga X:
Press Materials
Download URL:
https://www.flag-porter.jp/download/rmVZ7k1oYq9wdLQJAejPXgEBG3Q6K0
Password:
NARUTONYCC1010
Copyright:
@2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO
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