Naruto unveiled several new projects at New York Comic Con on October 10, 2026, local US time, led by Naruto Shadow Rising, a new manga drawn by Masashi Kishimoto. Team 7 will also return in a four-episode anime crossover with Ninku, while Naruto Mobile is expanding beyond China. Each project has its own release plans, with another round of updates scheduled for Jump Festa in December.
Quick facts
| Project | Confirmed details | Date or next step |
|---|---|---|
| Naruto Shadow Rising | New manga drawn by Kishimoto | Further information at Jump Festa 2027 on December 19–20, 2026 |
| Naruto x Ninku | Four-episode anime produced by PIERROT FILMS | Teaser available; premiere date pending |
| Naruto Mobile | Competitive action smartphone game expanding worldwide | More at Jump Festa; availability will vary by country |
| Naruto Card Game | Physical trading card game with three starter decks | June 2027 release; advance trials at events and card shops |
| Project Rasengan | Shared initiative covering manga, anime, cards and games | Official project website available |
What stands out about Naruto Shadow Rising?
The biggest news is that Kishimoto is drawing a new Naruto manga. The Japanese Naruto Official announcement confirms both the Naruto Shadow Rising title and his involvement as the artist.
The teaser offers glimpses of Team 7, but those images alone do not establish the manga’s plot or place in the timeline. More information is coming at the Naruto stage of Jump Festa 2027. Despite its name, that event takes place on December 19–20, 2026. It is a date for further news, rather than the start of serialization; the manga’s magazine and publication schedule remain unannounced.
Why is Team 7 meeting Ninku’s characters?
Naruto x Ninku is a new anime consisting of four episodes. Its introduction has Kakashi assign Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura a mission, with Naruto acting as team leader. On the way, the three enter another world and meet Ninku’s Fusuke. This brings the younger Team 7 into a crossover adventure rather than continuing adult Naruto’s story.
Ninku is Koji Kiriyama’s manga, which began serialization in 1993 and features martial arts combining ninjutsu with karate. Kishimoto has described its influence on his creation of Naruto. Meeting Fusuke therefore has a connection beyond simply adding a guest character: the crossover brings Naruto together with one of its creator’s inspirations.
The anime website names Noriyuki Abe as director, Tetsuya Nishio as character designer and PIERROT FILMS as the animation studio. Kishimoto and Kiriyama supervise the story. This announcement does not give a premiere date or legal streaming platform; the teaser is available on the project page.
What does Naruto Mobile’s global release mean for Vietnam?
This is the competitive action smartphone game released in mainland China in 2016, now announced for international expansion. The news concerns where an existing game will be available, rather than the unveiling of an entirely new game. Players control shinobi in combat, making it a different proposition from the card game announced at the same event.
The official notice says supported countries and languages will vary. “Worldwide” does not yet guarantee a Vietnamese launch on day one or Vietnamese language support. Further details are planned for Jump Festa. Before registering or downloading, follow the Naruto Mobile WW Expansion Project account linked by Naruto Official.
Is Naruto Card Game an app or a physical game?
It is a physical trading card game. The dedicated Naruto Card Game announcement sets a simultaneous worldwide release for June 2027, with three starter decks centered on Naruto, Sasuke and Gaara.
Those decks are preconstructed so newcomers can start playing after purchase. Booster packs add characters and jutsu to expand a deck. Advance trials take place at card shops and selected events, so check the actual locations. The announcement does not promise an online demo or a trial event in Vietnam.
How does Project Rasengan connect these announcements?
Project Rasengan has an official website bringing manga, anime, cards and the mobile game under a shared expansion initiative. Release schedules still need to be kept separate: sharing a roadmap does not mean the products launch together or tell one continuous story.
OtaHub’s take
For manga and anime fans, the strongest hooks are Kishimoto drawing Naruto again and the younger Team 7 meeting characters from a work that influenced him. For fans of early Team 7, the Fusuke adventure is worth following: Sasuke is still taking missions alongside Naruto and Sakura, and the Ninku connection gives the meeting a foundation in Kishimoto’s own influences.
The games serve different interests. Naruto Mobile is for people seeking smartphone combat; Card Game requires physical cards and someone to play with. For readers in Vietnam, the practical follow-ups are mobile distribution and places to buy or try the cards. For Shadow Rising, wait for the Jump Festa update before treating an online chapter-release claim as a confirmed schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Which year does Jump Festa 2027 take place in?
It takes place in Japan on December 19–20, 2026. The event’s name does not mean waiting until December 2027.
How many episodes will Naruto x Ninku have?
Four, according to Naruto Official. The crossover follows the younger Team 7.
Is Naruto Mobile confirmed for Vietnam?
The worldwide expansion notice does not separately confirm Vietnam. The publisher says availability and supported languages will vary by region.
Sources: Naruto Official: NYCC 2026 roundup; Naruto x Ninku website; Naruto Card Game announcement; Project Rasengan. Checked October 11, 2026.
