Massive 'PROJECT RASENGAN' Announced: New Naruto Manga by Masashi Kishimoto and Legendary Crossover Anime with Ninku
A massive new initiative celebrating the globally acclaimed manga NARUTO has officially kicked off under the title "PROJECT RASENGAN." The project brings monumental news: a brand-new original animation alongside a fresh manga series written and illustrated by original creator Masashi Kishimoto himself. Revealed at New York Comic Con 2026, the announcement sparked instant waves of shock and celebration among fans both in Japan and across the globe. The newly announced animation is a dream crossover titled NARUTO x NINKU , spanning four episodes and uniting NARUTO with the iconic 1990s ninja action classic NINKU . Both original authors, Koji Kiriyama and Masashi Kishimoto, are serving as full supervisors for the production. Noriyuki Abe is directing the project, while Tetsuya Nishio takes the helm for character design and chief animation direction. Furthermore, the rock band FLOW—famed for contributing several of the most beloved theme songs in NARUTO history—has been brough...