Naruto revealed several major projects during the Jump Festa 2023 Super Stage on December 17, 2022, including the worldwide NARUTOP99 character poll, an anime adaptation of Sasuke Retsuden, anniversary concerts and a new stage production. The event celebrated the anime's 20th anniversary but did not announce a complete remake of the original series. Since then, Minato Namikaze has won the global popularity poll and received a standalone manga by Masashi Kishimoto. The franchise's latest major developments came in October 2026, when a four-episode Naruto × Ninkū crossover, a new Kishimoto manga project and the long-term Project Rasengan initiative were officially announced.
What Was Announced at Jump Festa 2023?
Jump Festa 2023 took place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, on December 17–18, 2022.
The Naruto and Boruto Super Stage featured voice actors Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama and Yuko Sanpei, who portray Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha and Boruto Uzumaki.
The presentation revealed four major initiatives:
- NARUTOP99: The first worldwide Naruto character popularity poll, with a new manga promised for the winner.
- Sasuke Retsuden: An anime adaptation incorporated into Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
- Naruto The Live: A music event celebrating the anime's 20th anniversary.
- Live Spectacle Naruto: The final chapter of the franchise's stage-play series.
These were the confirmed announcements from the event. Rumors about a complete Naruto anime remake were not supported by the official presentation.
NARUTOP99: Naruto's First Global Popularity Poll
NARUTOP99 was the biggest announcement at Jump Festa 2023.
The global voting campaign opened on December 17, 2022, and continued until January 31, 2023. Fans could vote daily for their favorite Naruto characters.
Creator Masashi Kishimoto promised to draw a special illustration featuring the 20 highest-ranking characters and produce an original short manga starring the winner.
Approximately 4.6 million votes were submitted worldwide, making the campaign one of the franchise's most significant international fan events.
Who Won NARUTOP99?
The official NARUTOP99 results were announced on April 13, 2023.
Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage and Naruto Uzumaki's father, won first place across all regions and age groups.
| Rank | Character |
|---|---|
| 1 | Minato Namikaze |
| 2 | Itachi Uchiha |
| 3 | Sakura Haruno |
Itachi secured second place, while Sakura finished third after receiving a substantial increase in support toward the end of voting.
Minato Receives a New Manga by Masashi Kishimoto
Following Minato's victory, Kishimoto created Naruto: The Whorl Within the Spiral, a 55-page standalone manga.
The one-shot was published in Japan on July 18, 2023, in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 33.
The story explores Minato's younger years, his relationship with Kushina Uzumaki and the development of the Rasengan.
Its release fulfilled the main promise of NARUTOP99. The manga was a standalone publication rather than the beginning of a continuing series.
Sasuke Retsuden Anime Adaptation
Jump Festa confirmed that Sasuke Retsuden would be adapted within the Boruto television anime.
The storyline began airing on January 8, 2023, with episode 282 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
Based on the light-novel story, the adaptation follows Sasuke Uchiha on a mission connected to Naruto's mysterious illness.
Sakura Haruno plays an important role in the investigation, providing additional attention to the couple's relationship and teamwork.
The announcement also confirmed that the Code's Assault arc would begin in February 2023.
Naruto The Live and the Final Stage Production
The anniversary celebration included Naruto The Live, a two-day music event scheduled for September 2–3, 2023, at Makuhari Messe Event Hall.
Announced performers included FLOW, KANA-BOON and CHiCO with HoneyWorks, whose music was associated with the Naruto anime.
Jump Festa also confirmed the final installment of Live Spectacle Naruto.
The production, eventually titled Live Spectacle Naruto: The Shinobi Way of Life, ran at venues in Kanagawa, Hyogo and Tokyo between October and November 2023.
It brought the long-running stage adaptation toward its conclusion with performances featuring Naruto, Sasuke and other major characters.
What Happened to Naruto's Four-Episode Anniversary Anime?
On March 9, 2023, the official Naruto website announced a separate four-episode anime project celebrating the original series' 20th anniversary.
The project was scheduled to begin airing on September 3, 2023, and featured the original Team 7 members: Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura and Kakashi.
However, the production committee postponed the release on August 29, 2023, explaining that additional work was needed to improve the animation's quality.
The original broadcast schedule was canceled, with a replacement date to be announced later.
As of November 11, 2026, no verified new premiere date has been announced for this specific anniversary project.
What Happened to the Boruto Anime?
The first part of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations concluded with episode 293 on March 26, 2023.
Studio Pierrot and the franchise's official representatives confirmed that a second part of the anime was in development.
However, a verified premiere date for the second part had not been announced as of November 2026.
The manga continued separately through Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, which follows the characters after a significant time skip.
Latest Naruto Anime Announcement: Naruto × Ninkū in 2026
On October 10, 2026, the franchise announced a new four-episode crossover anime titled Naruto × Ninkū during New York Comic Con.
The project brings together Naruto and Ninkū, a manga series created by Koji Kiriyama that strongly influenced Kishimoto's artistic development.
The crossover follows Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura on a mission assigned by Kakashi, eventually connecting them with characters from the Ninkū universe.
Kishimoto and Kiriyama are supervising all four episodes.
The announcement included a teaser trailer and promotional artwork, but no confirmed premiere date.
Naruto × Ninkū is a separate production from the four anniversary episodes postponed in 2023.
Masashi Kishimoto Announces Another Naruto Manga
The same New York Comic Con presentation revealed that Kishimoto was working on another Naruto manga.
A promotional teaser showed the Hidden Leaf Village, Hokage monument and familiar members of Team 7.
However, the creators did not confirm the manga's publication date, full storyline, length or whether it would be released as a standalone work or an ongoing series.
Further details are expected at Jump Festa 2027 in December 2026.
What Is Project Rasengan?
Project Rasengan is a long-term Naruto franchise initiative announced at New York Comic Con on October 10, 2026.
The project coordinates future developments involving anime, manga, video games, card games and international entertainment activities.
Two announced components include:
- Naruto Card Game: Scheduled for worldwide release in June 2027.
- Naruto Mobile: The existing Chinese mobile game is planned for international expansion, with further details to be announced.
Project Rasengan serves as a broader franchise roadmap rather than the title of one specific anime series.
Naruto Announcement Timeline: 2022–2026
| Date | Confirmed Development |
|---|---|
| December 17, 2022 | Jump Festa 2023 reveals NARUTOP99 and anniversary projects. |
| January 8, 2023 | Sasuke Retsuden begins airing in Boruto. |
| March 26, 2023 | Boruto anime Part One concludes. |
| April 13, 2023 | Minato Namikaze wins NARUTOP99. |
| July 18, 2023 | Kishimoto releases the 55-page Minato manga. |
| August 29, 2023 | The anniversary anime is postponed. |
| October 10, 2026 | Naruto × Ninkū, a new manga and Project Rasengan are announced. |
| December 19–20, 2026 | Jump Festa 2027 is scheduled to provide further updates. |
Is a Full Naruto Anime Remake Confirmed?
No complete remake of the original Naruto television series has been confirmed through the official announcements reviewed as of November 11, 2026.
The confirmed animation projects are the previously postponed four-episode anniversary special and the newly announced four-episode Naruto × Ninkū crossover.
The new manga project and Project Rasengan provide further plans for the franchise, but neither establishes that a full anime reboot is in production.
When Is the Next Naruto Announcement?
The next major scheduled event is Jump Festa 2027, taking place on December 19–20, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Japan.
Official Naruto representatives have indicated that additional details about the projects announced at New York Comic Con will be shared during the event.
Fans can expect further information, although specific release dates and project details should not be assumed before official confirmation.
Conclusion
Jump Festa 2023 marked an important milestone in Naruto's 20th anniversary celebrations, introducing NARUTOP99, the Sasuke Retsuden anime adaptation and special live events.
The worldwide popularity poll led to Minato Namikaze receiving a new manga by Masashi Kishimoto in July 2023.
Although the separate anniversary anime remains postponed, the franchise has continued announcing new projects.
As of November 2026, the most significant confirmed developments are Naruto × Ninkū, a new Kishimoto manga and Project Rasengan. Further announcements are expected at Jump Festa 2027, but a complete remake of the original Naruto anime has not been officially confirmed.