Naruto: Shippuden

"NARUTO" is a shonen manga series by Masashi Kishimoto that was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump." It quickly gained popularity after its serialization began in 1999, and concluded in 2014 with its 700th chapter. The story of the protagonist, ninja NARUTO UZUMAKI, overcoming fierce battles with rivals and past grudges to become the Hokage (leader of the Hidden Leaf Village), has gained worldwide popularity, with cumulative sales of the manga volumes exceeding 250 million copies across more than 60 countries and regions. A TV anime adaptation aired on TV Tokyo from 2002, and continued as "NARUTO -SHIPPUDEN-" from 2007 until March 2017. In October 2022, the TV broadcast celebrated its 20th anniversary. Eleven The Movie films have also been released. The TV anime is currently broadcast in over 145 countries and regions worldwide, making it a beloved national treasure. In addition to numerous developments such as apps, games, and merchandise, its activities extend to a wide range of fields, including exhibitions, 2.5-dimensional musicals, music festivals, and Kabuki performances.