In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Naruto”.
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Naruto is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#

Naruto ↗ ↖
Naruto Pilot

Naruto ↗ ↖
Summary
Whenever Naruto Uzumaki proclaims that he will someday become the Hokage—a title bestowed upon the best ninja in the Village Hidden in the Leaves—no one takes him seriously. Since birth, Naruto has been shunned and ridiculed by his fellow villagers. But their contempt isn't because Naruto is loud-mouthed, mischievous, or because of his ineptitude in the ninja arts, but because there is a demon inside him. Prior to Naruto's birth, the powerful and deadly Nine-Tailed Fox attacked the village. In order to stop the rampage, the Fourth Hokage sacrificed his life to seal the demon inside the body of the newborn Naruto.And so when he is assigned to Team 7—along with his new teammates Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, under the mentorship of veteran ninja Kakashi Hatake—Naruto is forced to work together with other people for the first time in his life. Through undergoing vigorous training and taking on challenging missions, Naruto must learn what it means to work in a team and carve his own route toward becoming a full-fledged ninja recognized by his village.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Naruto has sold over 250 million copies worldwide as of 2020, making it the 4th highest-grossing manga series of all time. It was nominated for the 19th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2014, and in the same year, Masashi Kishimoto was awarded Rookie of the Year in the media fine arts category by Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs. The series was published in English by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint from August 16, 2003, to October 6, 2015. In the last four months of 2007, the campaign titled Naruto Nation was launched, in which three volumes were published each month so that US releases would be closer to Japan's. The same practice was done in February through April of 2009, this time titled Generation Ninja. A 3-in-1 omnibus edition was later released. A box set containing volumes 1 through 27 was released on August 6, 2008, a set containing volumes 28 through 48 on July 7, 2015, and the final box set with volumes 49 through 72 on January 5, 2016. It was also published in Brazilian Portuguese by Panini Comics from May 2007 to June 2015; in German by Carlsen Verlag; and in French and Dutch by Kana. Numerous databooks, artbooks, novels, and fanbooks on the series have been released. Eight summary volumes featuring unaltered color pages, larger dimensions, and exclusive interviews, covering the first part of the series were released between November 7, 2008, and April 10, 2009.
Naruto ↗ ↖
Summary
Twelve years ago, a colossal demon fox terrorized the world. During the monster's attack on the Hidden Leaf Village, the Hokage—the village's leader and most powerful ninja—sacrifices himself to seal the beast inside a newborn, relieving civilization from destruction while dooming the baby to a lonely life.Now, after years of being shunned and bullied, Naruto Uzumaki pesters the village with elaborate pranks and vandalism. Despite these antics, he works hard to achieve his dream: to become the Hokage and earn the acknowledgement of those who have mistreated him for his entire life. Naruto joins Team 7, a ninja squad made up of two of his peers—prodigy Sasuke Uchiha and clever Sakura Haruno.
Under the aloof Kakashi Hatake’s leadership, Team 7 takes on a series of difficult missions, forcing its members to grow in strength and comradery despite their many differences. Naruto strives to stand out in his rivalry with Sasuke and earn the romantic affection of Sakura. But as the trio brush against danger and death, their tragic pasts threaten to tear them apart.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Naruto received numerous awards during its airing, including the Best Full-Length Animation Program Award in the third UStv Awards and the 38th Best Animated Show in IGN's Top 100 Animated Series. The anime was released on DVD in 16 volumes by VIZ Media from July 4, 2006, to September 22, 2009. The company rereleased it in eight volumes from October 6, 2009, to December 14, 2010. VIZ Media also made available a Blu-ray version in eight volumes from November 3, 2020, to October 18, 2022. The series adapts the first 27 volumes of the original manga.
Naruto: Shiro no Douji, Keppu no Kijin ↗ ↖
NARUTO -白の童子、血風の鬼人-
Summary
Naruto, a born troublemaker, has the worst grades of anyone at Ninja Academy. But he has big dreams and swears that someday he'll be a respected warrior and the leader of his village! After barely graduating from the academy, Naruto officially becomes a full-fledged ninja and starts accepting assignments. He's thrilled about embarking on his first big job, a bodyguard mission, but his enthusiasm soon turns to panic when his group is ambushed by the powerful, vicious Demon Brothers. Can Naruto triumph over these fearsome foes?Background
Naruto: Shiro no Douji, Keppu no Kijin was published in English as Naruto: Innocent Heart, Demonic Blood by VIZ Media on November 21, 2006.
Naruto: Akaki Yotsuba no Clover wo Sagase ↗ ↖
ナルト 紅き四つ葉のクローバーを探せ
Summary
When Konohamaru Sarutobi asks Naruto Uzumaki for help, the latter readily accepts to join his young friend on a special mission—the retrieval of the legendary crimson four-leaf clover, rumored to have the ability to grant any wish. The miraculous plant is seemingly Konohamaru's only hope to prevent the departure of his sweetheart Kaede Yoshino, who must leave Konohagakure on account of her father's job. Despite the unique clover being located in a forbidden area, there is nothing stopping the two from bravely embarking on a perilous adventure to achieve their goal.[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Naruto: Akaki Yotsuba no Clover wo Sagase is the original series' first OVA that, along with Naruto: Takigakure no Shitou - Ore ga Eiyuu Dattebayo!, was shown exclusively at the annual Shonen Jump Festival in Japan. The OVA falls within the same timeline of the series between the "Prologue—Land Of Waves" and "Chunin Exams" arcs, or from episodes 19 to 20 respectively. Madman Entertainment included the special in the Naruto Jump Festa Collection released in 2008. Unlike the second OVA which also received a dubbed version, Naruto: Akaki Yotsuba no Clover wo Sagase has only been subtitled.
Naruto: Takigakure no Shitou Ore ga Hero dattebayo! ↗ ↖
NARUTO 滝隠れの死闘 オレが英雄だってばよ!
Summary
It was supposed to be just an ordinary, C-rank assigment—but nothing about ninjutsu is as simple as it seems...Squad Seven’s latest job is a real snore—escorting a young, cowardly leader named Shibuki back to the remote Hidden Waterfall Village. They arrive without a problem, but get stuck cleaning the village pond! While Naruto and his pals pick up the trash, Kakashi is called back to his home village on urgent business.
Then, without warning, a brilliant rogue ninja shows up in tow with his evil henchmen. Suien desperately desires the Hidden Waterfall’s most precious possession, a secret potion called the Hero’s Water. And as Squad Seven quickly discovers, the guy will do absolutely anything to get it! With their fearless sensei gone, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura find themselves in the most deadly situation of their young lives.
(Source: VIZ Media)
Background
Naruto: Takigakure no Shitou Ore ga Hero dattebayo! was published in English as Naruto - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! by VIZ Media under the Shounen Jump imprint on October 16, 2007.
Naruto: Takigakure no Shitou - Ore ga Eiyuu Dattebayo! ↗ ↖
滝隠れの死闘 オレが英雄だってばよ!
Summary
After safely escorting the cowardly Takigakure leader Shibuki to his homeland, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno are taken aback by the village's sudden invasion of rogue ninjas. As their teacher Kakashi Hatake had departed for Konohagakure beforehand, the team is left to deal with the attacking forces on their own.While the group prepares for a rescue operation, they learn that Suien, the mastermind behind the assault, is pursuing the Hero Water—an elixir that briefly increases the chakra of those who drink it by tenfold. Knowing that the liquid is in Shibuki’s possession, Suien takes the villagers hostage to use them as a bargaining chip.
Despite the odds stacked against them, Naruto fights the enemy heroically, spurring Shibuki on to discover the courage to protect his people.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Naruto: Takigakure no Shitou - Ore ga Eiyuu Dattebayo! is the first series' second OVA set in between the "Prologue—Land Of Waves" and "Chunin Exams" arcs, or from episodes 19 to 20 respectively. The English version was made available on DVD on May 19, 2007 in Canada and on June 12, 2007 in the USA, three years after the OVA's release in Japan. In North America, the DVD was accessible both individually or as a combo pack with the manga's first volume. As part of the two specials that were only shown at the annual Shonen Jump Festival in Japan, the spin-off was included in Madman Entertainment's Naruto Jump Festa Collection released in 2008. Naruto: Takigakure no Shitou - Ore ga Eiyuu Dattebayo! has an animanga adaptation issued exclusively in Japan on May 2, 2005.
Naruto Movie 1: Dai Katsugeki!! Yuki Hime Ninpouchou Dattebayo! ↗ ↖
劇場版 NARUTO 大活劇!雪姫忍法帖だってばよ!!
Summary
Naruto Uzumaki and his squadmates, Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, are sent on a mission to escort a movie crew on its way to film in the Land of Snow. They soon find out that they are accompanying a famous actress, Yukie Fujikaze, who persistently refuses to travel there, making the trip far more difficult than originally intended. After a surprising encounter with ninjas from the Land of Snow, Naruto discovers that there is more to Yukie than meets the eye.Dai Katsugeki!! Yuki Hime Ninpouchou Dattebayo! follows the group as they attempt to overcome the obstacles in the Land of Snow and unveil Yukie’s true purpose there as well.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Naruto: Dai Katsugeki! Yuki Hime Ninpouchou Datteba yo!! ↗ ↖
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
Summary
Kakashi orders Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura to watch a movie before their next mission. Naruto is a big fan of the lead actress. After the movie, they see the heroine in person and being chased. They help her and Naruto asks for an autograph but she wouldn't give him one. When the three returns, Kakashi tells them about their mission: to escort the actress to the Snow Country to film a new movie.(Source: ANN)

Naruto Movie 2: Dai Gekitotsu! Maboroshi no Chiteiiseki Dattebayo! ↗ ↖
劇場版 NARUTO 大激突!幻の地底遺跡だってばよ
Summary
In a tumultuous effort, the Sunagakure ninjas attempt to repel an unforeseen invasion of mysterious armored warriors on the Land of Wind. Shortly afterwards, the same armored troops led by Temujin—a skilled knight of impressive power—ambush Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Shikamaru Nara, who are on a mission to recover a lost ferret. Naruto and Temujin engage in a fierce fight that ends with both of them falling off a cliff.Taken aback by their friend’s sudden misfortune, Sakura and Shikamaru witness yet another alarming development: a massive moving structure appears out of nowhere, ravaging any trees and rocks in its path. While Sakura sets off to find Naruto, Shikamaru infiltrates the imposing fortress in hopes of learning more about the critical situation.
Entangled in a relentless conflict, the Konohagakure ninjas join forces with their Sunagakure counterparts to defeat the common enemy. However, amidst the turmoil, a clash between two different visions of an ideal world emerges.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Naruto Movie 2: Dai Gekitotsu! Maboroshi no Chiteiiseki Dattebayo! is set approximately after the "Sasuke Recovery Mission" arc of the Naruto anime series, which ends with episode 135. After its theatrical release in Japan on August 6, 2005, Naruto Movie 2: Dai Gekitotsu! Maboroshi no Chiteiiseki Dattebayo! became a direct-to-video film in the United States. It aired on Cartoon Network on July 26, 2008 and was released on DVD on July 29, 2008. The movie has an animanga adaptation released in Japan on March 3, 2006 and in the United States on November 4, 2008.
Gekijouban Naruto: Dai Gekitotsu! Maboroshi no Chitei Iseki Datteba yo ↗ ↖
Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Summary
Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sakura are executing their mission of delivering a lost pet to a certain village. However, right in the midst of things, troops led by the mysterious knight, Temujin, attack them. In the violent battle, the three become separated. Temujin challenges Naruto to a fight and at the end of the fierce battle, both fall together from a high cliff. Furthermore, Shikamaru, having been left behind, beholds a giant moving fortress as it appears before his very eyes. In order to get a grasp on the situation, he infiltrates the fortress by himself, however once there he witnesses a frightening sight...(Source: ANN)

Naruto Narutimate Hero 3: Tsuini Gekitotsu! Jounin vs. Genin!! Musabetsu Dairansen Taikai Kaisai!! ↗ ↖
NARUTO ナルティメットヒーロー3 ついに激突! 上忍VS下忍!! 無差別大乱戦大会開催!!
Summary
Konohagakure hosts a special tournament for ninjas of all ranks, stirring up fervor among the rookies who are eager to prove themselves in a competition against their superiors. Additionally, the winner is granted the opportunity to create their own village decree! Despite his enthusiasm to claim the prize, Naruto Uzumaki fails to focus on the game's objective as he becomes obsessed with confronting his teacher, Kakashi Hatake, in single combat.[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Released on a bonus DVD with the Japanese edition of the PlayStation 2 Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 video game, Naruto Narutimate Hero 3: Tsuini Gekitotsu! Jounin vs. Genin!! Musabetsu Dairansen Taikai Kaisai!! provides players with hints for the game's RPG mode. Although seemingly falling within the Naruto series' timeline between the end of "Search For Tsunade" arc and the "Sasuke Recovery Mission" arc, the OVA is considered non-canon as it features two characters that were already deceased according to the original story.
Naruto Movie 3: Dai Koufun! Mikazuki Jima no Animaru Panic Dattebayo! ↗ ↖
劇場版 NARUTO -ナルト- 大興奮!みかづき島のアニマル騒動だってばよ
Summary
Led by Kakashi Hatake, Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Rock Lee are tasked to escort the extravagant Prince Michiru Tsuki and his spoiled son Hikaru to the prosperous Land of Moon when the two return from a long trip around the world. As if guarding two whimsical high-ranked individuals was not challenging enough, the prince's reckless decision to acquire an entire circus during their journey—mainly to entertain Hikaru's wish of owning the saber-toothed tiger featured in the show—further propels the mission into disarray.Just as things are finally settling down, the arrival of Michiru’s convoy at the Land of Moon is met with an unforeseen crisis—the greedy Chief Minister Shabadaba has taken over the country with the assistance of mysterious, powerful ninjas. While Kakashi’s team relentlessly fights the enemy by any means necessary, the two princes are forced to confront a new outlook on life through adversity.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Being the last movie related to the first series, Naruto Movie 3: Dai Koufun! Mikazuki Jima no Animaru Panikku Dattebayo! takes place after episode 196 of Naruto. This is the only Naruto movie to feature characters in different outfits rather than the ones they normally wear. It was announced on August 6, 2005 at the opening of Naruto Movie 2: Dai Gekitotsu! Maboroshi no Chiteiiseki Dattebayo! and premiered in Japan on August 5, 2006. The first 100,000 people to see the film in certain theaters received a yo-yo featuring Naruto and his ninja technique Rasengan. The movie was released on DVD on April 25, 2007 in Japan. In the United States, the film aired on Cartoon Network on November 8, 2008 and was released on DVD on November 11, 2008. Naruto Movie 3: Dai Koufun! Mikazuki Jima no Animaru Panikku Dattebayo! has an animanga adaptation released in Japan on April 4, 2007 and in the United States on November 4, 2008.
Gekijouban Naruto: Dai Koufun! Mikazuki-jima no Animal Panic Datteba yo ↗ ↖
Naruto: Dai Koufun! Mikazuki-jima no Animal Soudou Datteba yo
Summary
Naruto, Kakashi, Sakura, and Lee are sent to protect a prince during his trip around the world and see that he returns safely to his home in the Moon Country. The Moon Country happens to be really rich and as such the Prince tends to buy anything his heart desires, during his travels the Prince would come across a circus group that features a rare Sabre-toothed tiger that he just had to have. So he purchased the entire group. Suddenly a mission to protect just the spoiled prince that hardly listened to anything said, turns in to a mission to look after animals and a prince that doesn't listen to what they say, and in the end somehow get them all back safely to their home country. All the while there are three mysterious Ninja wielding some frightening jutsu waiting for them. Why are they attacking them? What do they want with Team Kakashi!?!(Source: NarutoFan)

Naruto: Shippuuden ↗ ↖
-ナルト- 疾風伝
Summary
It has been two and a half years since Naruto Uzumaki left Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf Village, for intense training following events which fueled his desire to be stronger. Now Akatsuki, the mysterious organization of elite rogue ninja, is closing in on their grand plan which may threaten the safety of the entire shinobi world.Although Naruto is older and sinister events loom on the horizon, he has changed little in personality—still rambunctious and childish—though he is now far more confident and possesses an even greater determination to protect his friends and home. Come whatever may, Naruto will carry on with the fight for what is important to him, even at the expense of his own body, in the continuation of the saga about the boy who wishes to become Hokage.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 1 ↗ ↖
劇場版NARUTO -ナルト- 疾風伝
Summary
A group of ninja is planning to revive a powerful demon, and once its spirit is reunited with its body, the world will be destroyed. The only way to prevent this from happening is for Shion, a shrine maiden, to seal it away for good.Naruto Uzumaki is tasked to guard her, but one thing stops Shion from accepting his help: she also has the ability to predict death—and she has foreseen his demise approaching soon. In order to escape his fate, Naruto must stay away from Shion; however, undeterred, he chooses to challenge the prophecy in order to protect Shion and the world.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Gekijouban Naruto: Shippuuden ↗ ↖
Naruto: Shippuden the Movie
Summary
Demons that once almost destroyed the world, are revived by someone. To prevent the world from being destroyed, the demon has to be sealed and the only one who can do it is the shrine maiden Shion from the country of demons, who has two powers; one is sealing demons and the other is predicting the deaths of humans. This time Naruto's mission is to guard Shion, but she predicts Naruto's death. The only way to escape it, is to get away from Shion, which would leave her unguarded, then the demon, whose only goal is to kill Shion will do so, thus meaning the end of the world. Naruto decides to challenge this "prediction of death," but fails to prove Shion's prediction wrong and supposedly dies in vain.(Source: Wikipedia)

Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 2 - Kizuna ↗ ↖
劇場版NARUTO-ナルト- 疾風伝 絆
Summary
Unleashing a devastating surprise attack, flying ninjas from the Land of Sky are seeking revenge against their old enemy Konohagakure. Despite his eagerness to join the fight, Naruto Uzumaki is held up by Shinnou, a mysterious doctor who requires his assistance to save an injured person. While delivering the wounded man to the hospital, Naruto has an unexpected encounter with Amaru—a stormy youngster from a neighboring village desperately looking for Shinnou's help.Meanwhile, as the invaders withdraw to restore their forces, Tsunade seizes the opportunity to dispatch a small team including Sai, Shikamaru Nara, and Kakashi Hatake to strike down their base. Simultaneously, she commissions Naruto, Sakura Haruno, and Hinata Hyuuga to accompany Shinnou and Amaru on their journey. During this time, however, Orochimaru has his own schemes: he orders Sasuke Uchiha to bring him the doctor who specializes in the reincarnation technique.
As the escort group accidentally uncovers the sinister truth behind the attacks, tumultuous plans are set in motion. But even when confronted with an unforeseen reunion, Naruto does not waver in his endeavor to end the warfare and its disastrous effects.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 2 - Kizuna is set approximately after the "Three-Tails' Appearance" arc of the Naruto: Shippuden anime series, which ends with episode 112. To celebrate Weekly Shounen Jump's 40th Anniversary, the movie was released on August 2, 2008 and registered a box office revenue of 1.16 billion yen. It was announced in the renowned magazine along with the DVD release date for the first Naruto: Shippuuden film. Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 2 - Kizuna's English version was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 25, 2011 in North America. The movie has an animanga adaptation released in Japan on July 24, 2009.
Gekijouban Naruto: Shippuuden - Kizuna ↗ ↖
Naruto: Shippuuden the Movie 2: Bonds
Summary
A mysterious group of ninjas makes a surprise attack on the Konohagakure, which takes great damage. The nightmare of another Shinobi World War could become a reality. Sasuke, who left Konoha to kill his brother, Itachi, appears for the second time in front of Naruto at an unknown location to prevent it from coming to fruition.(Source: Wikipedia)

Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 3 - Hi no Ishi wo Tsugu Mono ↗ ↖
ナルト- 疾風伝 火の意志を継ぐ者
Summary
After being sent to investigate the alarming disappearance of four bloodline limit-wielding ninjas from different countries, Kakashi Hatake, Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sai successfully discover their whereabouts and inform the Hokage. Unexpectedly, Tsunade's further arrangements fall apart when Hiruko—the mastermind behind the incident and also a former Konohagakure ninja obsessed with power—appears to announce that he has absorbed the missing ninjas' unique abilities. On the verge of becoming invincible, he seeks one more bloodline limit before starting an all-out war to take over the world.As Konohagakure’s past connections with Hiruko raise suspicions among the nations about its involvement in the affair, Tsunade receives an ultimatum to solve the crisis. Left with no other choice, she decides to follow Kakashi’s lead after he presents a daring yet salutary scheme—a proposal that could send him to certain death. However, Naruto opposes such a plan! Despite the Hokage’s decision, he is determined to save his teacher’s life, even if it means fighting friend and foe alike.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 3 - Hi no Ishi wo Tsugu Mono is set approximately between the end of the "Akatsuki Suppression Mission" arc and the beginning of the "Tale of Jiraiya the Gallant" arc, covering episodes 88-129 of the Naruto: Shippuuden anime series. Celebrating both TV Tokyo's 45th anniversary and Naruto manga serialization's 10th anniversary, the movie was released on August 1, 2009 in Japan and registered a box office revenue of 1.02 billion yen. It was announced on the Naruto 10th anniversary site and an extended preview was shown during Japan Expo 2009 in France. While a DVD version was issued in Japan on April 21, 2010, English DVD and Blu-Ray versions were made available in the United States on October 23, 2012 by Viz Media. The movie also has an animanga adaptation; it was released in Japan on July 16, 2010.
Gekijouban Naruto: Shippuuden - Hi no Ishi wo Tsugu Mono ↗ ↖
Naruto: Shippuuden the Movie 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire
Summary
Ninjas with bloodline limits begin disappearing in all the countries and blame points toward the fire nation. By Tsunade's order, Kakashi is sacrificed to prevent an all out war. After inheriting charms left by Kakashi, Naruto fights through friends and foes to prevent his death while changing the minds of those who've inherited the will of fire.(Source: ANN)

Naruto: The Cross Roads ↗ ↖
Narutos 10th Anniversary
Summary
The operation to find a missing person goes awry when Kakashi Hatake falls victim to a suspicious trap and gets separated from his students Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno. To make matters worse, the trio is ambushed by mysterious ninjas who capture Sakura, prompting Naruto and Sasuke to give chase.As the two boys engage in a dangerous battle, not even Sasuke’s troubling discovery about the mission can deter them from their endeavor to reunite the team and accomplish their task.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Naruto manga serialization, the spin-off premiered at the 2009 Jump Festa Anime Tour. It used the same CGI graphics as featured in the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm game. Although the OVA's story takes place as early as Naruto's episode 19, it also contains a scene set in between two of Naruto: Shippuden's arcs: the end of "Fated Battle Between Brothers" and the beginning of "Five Kage Summit," or from episodes 144 to 197 respectively.
Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 4 - The Lost Tower ↗ ↖
劇場版 NARUTO-ナルト-疾風伝 ザ・ロストタワー
Summary
Led by Yamato, Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sai are assigned to capture Mukade, a rogue ninja who is pursuing the ancient chakra Ryuumyaku located underneath the Rouran ruins. While the Ryuumyaku has been sealed by the Fourth Hokage, the group fails to prevent Mukade from releasing its power. Consequently, a strong energy burst engulfs both Naruto and Yamato before they can escape.As he awakens in a magnificent yet hostile kingdom, Naruto meets its young queen Saara and three Konohagakure ninjas on a top-secret mission. They reveal to him that he has time-traveled to Rouran 20 years into the past! To make matters worse, Mukade has already infiltrated the royal court, becoming the naive queen’s most trusted minister under the alias Anrokuzan.
Joining forces with the three ninjas, Naruto must protect Saara’s life without fail to stop the villain’s plans and return to the present.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 4 - The Lost Tower is set approximately in between episodes 152-156 of the Naruto: Shippuuden anime series at the beginning of the "Pain's Assault" arc. Along with the film, an exclusive animated short feature named Naruto Soyokazeden Movie: Naruto to Mashin to Mitsu no Onegai Dattebayo!! was shown as well. To celebrate the movie's release on July 31, 2010, a one-hour episode titled "Naruto Shippuuden Big Adventure! The Quest for the Fourth Hokage's Legacy" was broadcasted on July 29, 2010. The DVD version was issued on April 27, 2011. The film was released in North America on September 17, 2013 by Viz Media. According to a Pia Corporation survey, Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 4 - The Lost Tower had been well received not only by children but also by women in their teens and 20s. The movie has an animanga adaptation as well, released exclusively in Japan on August 4, 2011.
Gekijouban Naruto: Shippuuden - The Lost Tower ↗ ↖
Naruto: Shippuuden the Movie 4: The Lost Tower
Summary
Assigned on a mission to capture Mukade, a missing-nin, Naruto Uzumaki sets out for the once glorious historic ruins of "Ouran," where he pursues and corners the rogue ninja. Mukade's goal is revealed to be a dormant leyline within the ruins; he unleashes the power of the leyline, causing a light to envelop Naruto, sending him into the past, 20 years before the series began. When Naruto awakens, he comes into contact with the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze.(Source: Wikipedia)

Naruto Ninden Series ↗ ↖
Tale of the Utterly Gutsy Shinobi
Summary
1. Naruto: Dokonjou Ninden (Tale of the Utterly Gutsy Shinobi) 2. Naruto: Dojunjou Ninden (The Tale of the Utterly Purehearted Shinobi)
Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden ↗ ↖
Rock Lee no Seishun Special
Summary
Spin-off series that focuses on the strange antics of Team Guy as they work on becoming great ninjas, a job which often requires saving Lee from himself!
Naruto: Blood Prison ↗ ↖
Naruto: Hoozuki no Shiro
Summary
After being captured for attempting to assassinate the leader of Kumogakure, the Raikage, and killing Jounin from Kirigakure and Iwagakure, Naruto is imprisoned in Houzukijou, a criminal containment facility also known as the Blood Prison.The master of the castle, Mui, uses the ultimate imprisonment jutsu to steal power from the prisoners. In this place, something is aiming for Naruto’s life. The battle to prove his innocence and uncover the truth has begun for Naruto and his friends.
(Source: AnimeAvenue)

Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 5 - Blood Prison ↗ ↖
劇場版NARUTO-ナルト- ブラッド・プリズン
Summary
During their discussion of a sensitive investigation A, the Fourth Raikage, and his subordinates are ambushed by a cloaked intruder. As the Kumogakure leader repels the assault, he is shocked to discover that the culprit is Naruto Uzumaki!However, the assassination attempt is not the only crime attributed to the young ninja, who vigorously denies the accusations. To avoid a diplomatic conflict, Tsunade forcibly sends him to Kusagakure’s Houzuki Castle—a maximum-security penitentiary dedicated to ninja criminals—until the situation is resolved.
Despite his powers being immediately suppressed by Mui, the prison’s warden who possesses the ability to seal chakra, Naruto recklessly engages in futile escape attempts. But with the help of two fellow inmates, he realizes that there is more to this legendary detention facility than meets the eye. Uncovering a terrible secret, the trio embarks on a dangerous operation that may be Naruto’s only chance to break free and prove his innocence.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Although it is debatable where Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 5 - Blood Prison is set in the timeline of the main series due to confusing story elements, it is likely to fall somewhere after episode 220 during the "Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown" and "Paradise Life on a Boat" arcs. The movie was released in theaters on July 30, 2011, earning 840 million yen in box office revenue. The DVD version was made available on April 27, 2012 in Japan. Neon Alley began streaming the film on January 26, 2014 and Viz Media released it on DVD and Blu-ray in North America on February 18, 2014. While the previous movies were produced with the participation of the television series' screenplay writers, Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 5 - Blood Prison was entrusted to the mystery writer Akira Higashiyama. For this reason, "Shippuuden" was removed from the Japanese original title.
Naruto SD: Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden ↗ ↖
ナルトSD ロック・リーの青春フルパワー忍伝
Summary
The competitive shinobi world has proven to be challenging for Rock Lee, who lacks the typically required abilities. To compensate for this handicap, the young ninja tenaciously endures severe training to hone his hand-to-hand combat skills. Whenever necessary, he also resorts to creative fighting techniques. With the constant support of his teammates Neji Hyuuga and Tenten, Lee readily embraces daring adventures as opportunities to advance on his path toward excellence.[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Naruto SD: Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden is a Naruto: Shippuuden non-canon spin-off. Unlike the original series, it is the work of a different author and presents distinctive elements: another main character, a super-deformed art style, a narrator, and topics or statements that can be difficult to understand even for adults. The first DVD was released on July 18, 2012. Starting October 1, 2013, the anime was re-broadcasted as a selection of episodes from the initial series under the title Naruto SD: Rock Lee no Seishun Full-Power Ninden Mou Iccho. It is also considered that Rock Lee Ocharake Gaiden—a separate feature shown in five installments as a bonus of Naruto Shippuuden—is essentially Naruto SD: Rock Lee no Seishun Full Power Ninden's predecessor. As of March 2015, both dubbed and subtitled English versions have been made available for online streaming in the United States through Hulu and Neon Alley.
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie ↗ ↖
Summary
A special one-shot connected to the movie.
Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie ↗ ↖
Summary
Ten years ago, a gigantic demon beast known as the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox was released from its jinchuuriki by an unknown shinobi wearing a mask. The village of Konohagakure was close to destruction by the attack of the Nine-Tails, but the village was saved by its leader. Minato Namikaze and his wife Kushina Uzumaki—who was the jinchuuriki at the time of the attack—sealed away the demon inside their new born son: Naruto Uzumaki. However, this act of saving the village cost them their lives and they left the future of the ninja world to Naruto.With the demon fox sealed away, things continued as normal. However, the peace of the village would not last long, for Pain, Konan, Itachi Uchiha, Kisame Hoshigaki, Sasori, Deidara, Hidan and Kakuzu—members of a dreaded shinobi group called the Akatsuki—attacked Konohagakure. Naruto narrowly manages to launch a counter-attack but why have these shinobi appeared when all of them were meant to have died? The mystery remains, but the shinobi are praised by heir families for completing such a dangerous mission. However, one of them who has never known the faces of his parents, Naruto, cannot help but feel lonely. At that exact time, suddenly, the masked man makes his appearance in Konoha. Naruto and his allies are both attacked by the man’s mysterious new doujutsu.
(Source: Naruto Wikia)

Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 6 - Road to Ninja ↗ ↖
ROAD TO NINJA NARUTO THE MOVIE
Summary
Returning home to Konohagakure, the young ninja celebrate defeating a group of supposed Akatsuki members. Naruto Uzumaki and Sakura Haruno, however, feel differently. Naruto is jealous of his comrades' congratulatory families, wishing for the presence of his own parents. Sakura, on the other hand, is angry at her embarrassing parents, and wishes for no parents at all. The two clash over their opposing ideals, but are faced with a more pressing matter when the masked Madara Uchiha suddenly appears and transports them to an alternate world.In this world, Sakura’s parents are considered heroes—for they gave their lives to protect Konohagakure from the Nine-Tailed Fox attack 10 years ago. Consequently, Naruto’s parents, Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, are alive and well. Unable to return home or find the masked Madara, Naruto and Sakura stay in this new world and enjoy the changes they have always longed for. All seems well for the two ninja, until an unexpected threat emerges that pushes Naruto and Sakura to not only fight for the Konohagakure of the alternate world, but also to find a way back to their own.
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Naruto Jinraiden: Okami no Naku Hi ↗ ↖
Naruto Jinraiden: The Wolf that Howled at the Sun
Summary
The novel follows Uchiha Sasuke as he journeys to the Howling Wolf Village, where Itachi's eye medicine was produced.
Uchiha Sasuke no Sharingan Den ↗ ↖
うちはサスケの写輪眼伝
Summary
A spin-off manga series about the character Uchiha Sasuke from the series Naruto. The series shows a more humorous side to the normally cool and aloof Sasuke.(Source: Saiyan Island)
Background
Uchiha Sasuke no Sharingan Den has been published in English by VIZ media; digitally since June 28, 2016 as Naruto: Chibi Sasuke's Sharingan Legend, as part of their Weekly Shonen Jump free chapters, and physically since September 5, 2017.
The Last: Naruto the Movie ↗ ↖
Naruto Movie 10: Naruto the Movie: The Last,Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 7 - The Last
Summary
Two years have passed since the end of the Fourth Great Ninja War. Konohagakure has remained in a state of peace and harmony—until Sixth Hokage Kakashi Hatake notices the moon is dangerously approaching the Earth, posing the threat of planetary ruin.Amidst the grave ordeal, Konoha is invaded by a new evil, Toneri Oosutuski, who suddenly abducts Hinata Hyuuga’s little sister Hanabi. Kakashi dispatches a skilled ninja team comprised of Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, Shikamaru Nara, Sai, and Hinata in an effort to rescue Hanabi from the diabolical clutches of Toneri. However, during their mission, the team faces several obstacles that challenge them, foiling their efforts.
With her abduction, the relationships the team share with one another are tested, and with the world reaching the brink of destruction, they must race against time to ensure the safety of their planet. Meanwhile, as the battle ensues, Naruto is driven to fight for something greater than he has ever imagined—love.
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Background
The events in the film The Last: Naruto the Movie take place chronologically between chapters 699 and 700 of the original manga. It is the tenth animated film in the Naruto series and was made to commemorate the manga's 15th anniversary.
The Last: Naruto the Movie ↗ ↖
Summary
The moon is beginning to fall, and at the rate it's going, it is doomed to fall on the Earth. The countdown for the survival of the planet begins. Among the havoc, Hinata's younger sister Hanabi is captured by the mysterious enemy, Toneri Ootsutsuki. Naruto must overcome great danger on a mission to save Hanabi and the world along with Hinata, Sai, Shikamaru, and Sakura in their final story.(Source: ANN)
Background
The Last: Naruto the Movie was published in Spanish by Planeta Cómic on July 2, 2019.
Naruto Hiden Series ↗ ↖
Naruto Secret Legend
Summary
A series of Naruto novels. Naruto's allies and enemies take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, which each volume focusing on a particular clanmate, ally, team...or villain.- Kakashi Hiden: Hyouten no Ikazuchi (Kakashi Secret Legend: Lightning in the Frozen Sky) [Higashiyama Akira]
- Shikamaru Hiden: Yami no Shijima ni Ukabu Kumo [Yano Takashi]
- Sakura Hiden: Shiren, Harukaze ni Nosete [Hinata Shou]
- Konohagakure Hiden: Shuugen Biyori [Oosaki Tomohito]
- Gaara Hiden: Sajin Gensou [Ukyo Kodachi]
- Akatsuki Hiden: Sakimidareru Aku no Hana [Shin Towada]
Background
The first three novels of the Naruto Hiden Series were published in English by VIZ Media from November 3, 2015, to May 3, 2016. It was also released in Polish by J.P. Fantastica from July 27, 2016, to February 14, 2019.
Naruto: Fuu no Sho - Sugao no Shinjitsu...!! ↗ ↖
Summary
Set during Part I, Team 7 finishes yet another unremarkable mission. After Kakashi leaves them for the day, Naruto suggests an S-rank assignment: finding out what Kakashi looks like under his mask.(Source: Narutopedia)
Background
Naruto: Fuu no Sho - Sugao no Shinjitsu...!! was included in the Official Guest Book given to those who went to the Naruto Exhibition celebrating the end of the series's serialization. The story was adapted into episode 469 of the Naruto: Shippuuden anime.
Naruto: Rai no Sho - Ai wo Utareta Kemono!! ↗ ↖
Summary
A short story set during the Blank Period from the perspective of Akamaru.Background
Naruto: Rai no Sho - Ai wo Utareta Kemono!! was included in the Premium Fanbook, which was given to those who preordered a ticket to the Naruto Exhibition celebrating the end of the series's serialization.
Naruto Gaiden: Nanadaime Hokage to Akairo no Hanatsuzuki ↗ ↖
NARUTO外伝 七代目火影と緋色の花つ月
Summary
The sun has set on Naruto Uzumaki's youth and is rising on the children of the next generation. One of these kids is Sarada Uchiha, daughter of Naruto's best friends Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno. Sharing a strong likeness with her father, Sarada has always wondered why she doesn't have any of her mother's features. When she discovers a photograph featuring Sasuke's old comrade Karin, Sarada is shocked to discover that she bears more of a resemblance to this strange woman than she does to her mother.When Sasuke returns to the village with news of a massive impending threat, Naruto obeys his duty as the Seventh Hokage and accompanies his old friend on an investigative mission. Unbeknownst to them both, Sarada and her friend Chouchou Akimichi pursue them, intent on solving the mystery of Sarada’s parentage.
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Background
Naruto Gaiden: Nanadaime Hokage to Akairo no Hanatsuzuki was published in English as Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint on January 5, 2016; in Polish by J.P Fantastica on March 18, 2016; and in Brazilian Portuguese by Panini Comics/Planet Manga in October 2016.
Boruto: Naruto the Movie ↗ ↖
Boruto: Naruto La Película
Summary
The spirited Boruto Uzumaki, son of Seventh Hokage Naruto, is a skilled ninja who possesses the same brashness and passion his father once had. However, the constant absence of his father, who is busy with his Hokage duties, puts a damper on Boruto's fire. Upon learning that his father will watch the aspiring ninjas who will participate in the upcoming Chunin exams, Boruto is driven to prove to him that he is worthy of his attention. In order to do so, he enlists the help of Naruto's childhood friend and rival, Sasuke Uchiha.The Chunin exams begin and progress smoothly, until suddenly, the Konohagakure is attacked by a new foe that threatens the long-standing peace of the village. Now facing real danger, Naruto and his comrades must work together to protect the future of their cherished home and defeat the evil that terrorizes their world. As this battle ensues, Boruto comes to realize the struggles his father once experienced—and what it truly means to be a ninja.
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Background
Boruto: Naruto the Movie is officially the highest grossing feature film in the entire Naruto franchise, and was number 11 on Japan's Top Grossing Domestic Movies of 2015. This is the first time that original creator Masashi Kishimoto has written the entire screenplay for a Naruto movie.
Boruto: Naruto the Movie Tokubetsu Bangai-hen - Naruto ga Hokage ni Natta Hi ↗ ↖
Naruto Special Gaiden
Summary
The story shows Naruto Uzumaki's Hokage inauguration day.Background
Special one-shot included in the Naruto: Hiden - Zai no Sho - Official Movie Book (NARUTO 秘伝・在の書 オフィシャルムービーBOOK) guidebook, which was distributed exclusively at the screening of the movie.
Boruto: Naruto the Movie ↗ ↖
Summary
Boruto is the son of the 7th Hokage Naruto who completely rejects his father. Behind this, he has feelings of wanting to surpass Naruto, who is respected as a hero. He ends up meeting his father's friend Sasuke, and requests to become... his apprentice!? The curtain on the story of the new generation written by Masashi Kishimoto rises!(Source: ANN)

Naruto Shinden Series ↗ ↖
NARUTO -ナルト- 真伝シリーズ
Summary
The story will focus on the brothers who have eyes that see through to the truth and who live on the threshold of hope and despair. Itachi's past and Sasuke's future will be made clear.Background
Naruto Shinden Series was published in English by VIZ Media from November 1, 2016 to March 7, 2017.
Naruto Gaiden: Michita Tsuki ga Terasu Michi ↗ ↖
NARUTO-ナルト-外伝 ~満ちた月が照らす道~
Summary
A side story telling the back story of Boruto's teammate, Mitsuki, including his mysterious relation to Orochimaru.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ↗ ↖
Naruto Gaiden: Michita Tsuki ga Terasu Michi
Summary
Naruto Uzumaki has finally achieved his dream of becoming Hokage, the leader of the Hidden Leaf Village that he spent his teenage years fighting to protect. Naruto and his peers now live in a world of peace, working hard to uphold an international truce built on good will and diplomacy.However, this stasis comes at a personal cost for the aging hero. Naruto and the shinobi he grew up alongside find that working to upkeep the neutral world takes them away from their families, and even the legendary warriors of Naruto’s generation must contend with being mediocre parents to their bitter children, including his own son Boruto.
Boruto Uzumaki faces a world completely unlike that of his father, finding unique trouble in the distance between the two. Contending with a society that heaps an unbearable load of pressure on his shoulders over his status as the Hokage’s son, Boruto carves his own path through the world, fighting to make a name for himself as evil forces threaten to shatter the peace his father helped create.
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Background
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations was published in English by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint from April 4, 2017 to August 6, 2024. The series was simulpub through MANGA Plus. The first arc of the manga is an adaptation of the Boruto film, while the following arcs take place after the current timeline of the Boruto anime series.
Boruto: Naruto the Movie - Naruto ga Hokage ni Natta Hi ↗ ↖
BORUTO -NARUTO THE MOVIE- ナルトが火影になった日
Summary
Bundled with the limited edition of Blu-ray/DVD of Boruto: Naruto the Movie.
Naruto Shinden Series ↗ ↖
Naruto: Konoha Shinden - Yukemuri Ninpouchou
Summary
A series of Naruto novels linking the Naruto and Boruto series.- Konoha Shinden: Yukemuri Ninpouchou [Hinata Shou]
- Naruto Shinden: Oyako no Hi (Naruto’s Story: Family Day) [Miyamoto Mirei]
- Sasuke Shinden: Shitei no Hoshi (Sasuke’s Story: Star Pupil) [Esaka Jun]
- Shikamaru Shinden: Maichiru Hana wo Ureu Kumo (Shikamaru’s Story: Mourning Clouds) [Yano Takashi]
Background
The last 3 volumes of the Naruto Shinden Series were published in English by Viz Media from August 4, 2020 to March 2, 2021.
Boruto: Saikyo Dash Generations ↗ ↖
Summary
A spin-off of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations focusing on Boruto and his team.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ↗ ↖
Summary
Following the successful end of the Fourth Shinobi World War, Konohagakure has been enjoying a period of peace, prosperity, and extraordinary technological advancement. This is all due to the efforts of the Allied Shinobi Forces and the village's Seventh Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki. Now resembling a modern metropolis, Konohagakure has changed, particularly the life of a shinobi. Under the watchful eye of Naruto and his old comrades, a new generation of shinobi has stepped up to learn the ways of the ninja.Boruto Uzumaki is often the center of attention as the son of the Seventh Hokage. Despite having inherited Naruto’s boisterous and stubborn demeanor, Boruto is considered a prodigy and is able to unleash his potential with the help of supportive friends and family. Unfortunately, this has only worsened his arrogance and his desire to surpass Naruto which, along with his father’s busy lifestyle, has strained their relationship. However, a sinister force brewing within the village may threaten Boruto’s carefree life.
New friends and familiar faces join Boruto as a new story begins.
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Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Novel ↗ ↖
Summary
The novel will center around Boruto entering the ninja academy along with Sarada, Shikadai, Inojin, and Chouchou to face a coming threat to their school life.(Source: ANN)

Naruto Retsuden Series ↗ ↖
Kakashi Retsuden: Rokudaime Hokage to Ochikobore no Shounen
Summary
In the Naruto Retsuden series:- Kakashi Retsuden: Rokudaime Hokage to Ochikobore no Shounen (Kakashi’s Story: The Sixth Hokage and the Failed Prince)
- Sasuke Retsuden: Uchiha no Matsuei to Tenkyuu no Hoshikuzu (Sasuke’s Story: The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust)
- Naruto Retsuden: Uzumaki Naruto to Rasen no Tenmei (Naruto’s Story: Uzumaki Naruto and the Spiral Destiny)
Background
Naruto Retsuden Series was published in English by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint from July 26, 2022 to March 28, 2023.
Road of Naruto ↗ ↖
Summary
In celebration of 20 years of Naruto, Studio Pierrot posted an anniversary PV on their YouTube channel. The PV is a compilation of newly reworked scenes from Naruto containing new animation.
Naruto Gaiden: Uzu no Naka no Tsumujikaze ↗ ↖
NARUTO-ナルト-外伝 〜渦の中のつむじ風〜
Summary
Long before Naruto Uzumaki mastered the formidable Rasengan, Minato Namikaze trains to develop the ninjutsu under the tutelage of his mentor Jiraiya. Minato strives to create his own powerful technique to protect Kushina Uzumaki, the strong-willed woman he loves.Honoring Uzumaki clan tradition, Kushina’s body hosts the nine-tailed fox spirit, Kurama. The demon seeks to break free from his confines and wreak havoc on the world. As Kushina struggles against Kurama’s power and her own inner turmoil, Minato hurries to complete the Rasengan and save her from herself.
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Background
Following the NARUTOP99 Worldwide Character Popularity Vote commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Naruto anime, Naruto Gaiden: Uzu no Naka no Tsumujikaze was released to compliment the winning character Minato Namikaze. In celebration of the new manga, a special column series about Minato was made available on the official website between July 19, 2023, and July 23, 2023. The one-shot was published digitally as an English simulpub as Naruto: The Whorl within the Spiral through MANGA Plus.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex ↗ ↖
Summary
In a cruel twist of fate, Boruto's and Kawaki's lives have been switched due to a powerful jutsu. Now branded a traitor, Boruto is on the run from his village and training with Sasuke. But when Konoha comes under attack, it's time for a grown-up Boruto to return home and show how powerful he's become!(Source: VIZ Media)
Background
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex has been published digitally as an English simulpub through MANGA Plus. The volumes have been published by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint since February 4, 2025.
Naruto (Shinsaku Anime) ↗ ↖
Summary
A new anime project in celebration of Naruto's 20th anniversary.
