LayarHijau – NARUTO fans have received an exciting update ahead of New York Comic Con 2026, with the franchise set to reveal information about a brand-new anime project for the first time worldwide.
New York Comic Con 2026 will take place in New York City from October 8, 2026. One of the most anticipated events will be the special “NARUTO: What’s Next?” stage, scheduled for October 10 local time, which also happens to be the birthday of Naruto Uzumaki.
A countdown has already begun on the special event’s official page, while the upcoming announcement has sparked growing discussion among fans and communities on social media.
Now, some details about what will be revealed during the special stage have been announced.
New Anime Information to Be Revealed Worldwide
One of the main announcements will be information about a completely new NARUTO anime project, which will be unveiled for the first time anywhere in the world.
Specific details about the project have not yet been revealed. However, organizers have confirmed that information about the new anime will be part of the announcements at the “NARUTO: What’s Next?” stage.
The event will also feature the latest information about the NARUTO Card Game, which is scheduled for release in 2027.
With both a new anime announcement and updates on the upcoming card game planned for the event, the special stage is shaping up to be a major moment for the NARUTO franchise.
Naruto and Sasuke Voice Actors to Attend
The “NARUTO: What’s Next?” stage will also feature several key figures who have been closely associated with the anime series over the years.
Junko Takeuchi, the Japanese voice actor for Naruto Uzumaki, will appear alongside Noriaki Sugiyama, who voices Naruto’s rival and longtime friend Sasuke Uchiha.
Yoshihiko Tominaga, executive producer of PIERROT FILMS at Studio Pierrot, will also take part in the stage. Studio Pierrot has been involved in the production of the NARUTO anime series for many years.
Their appearance adds to anticipation surrounding the event, particularly as fans wait to learn what new information will be revealed about the upcoming anime project.
Global Livestream Announced
The “NARUTO: What’s Next?” stage will also be livestreamed worldwide, allowing fans around the world to follow the announcements in real time.
The event is scheduled to take place on October 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time in New York. For viewers in Japan, the livestream will begin on October 11 at 6:00 a.m.
The event details are as follows:
- Event: NARUTO: What’s Next?
- New York time: October 10, 2026, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
- Japan time: October 11, 2026, 6:00–7:00 a.m.
- Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Empire Stage
- Guests: Junko Takeuchi (Naruto Uzumaki), Noriaki Sugiyama (Sasuke Uchiha), Yoshihiko Tominaga (Executive Producer, PIERROT FILMS), and others
NARUTO Has Become a Global Franchise
NARUTO is a manga series created by Masashi Kishimoto that was originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump beginning in 1999. The manga concluded in 2014 after reaching 700 chapters.
The story follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village who dreams of becoming Hokage while overcoming fierce battles, rivalries and conflicts rooted in the past.
The NARUTO manga has been published in more than 60 countries and regions, with cumulative circulation exceeding 250 million copies.
The television anime premiered in 2002 on TV Tokyo. It was followed by NARUTO: Shippuden beginning in 2007, with the series concluding in March 2017.
The NARUTO anime is currently available in more than 145 countries and regions. The franchise has also expanded far beyond television, with 11 anime films as well as video games, mobile apps, merchandise, exhibitions, 2.5D musicals, music festivals and kabuki performances.
With information about a completely new anime project set to be revealed for the first time worldwide, the “NARUTO: What’s Next?” stage at New York Comic Con 2026 is expected to provide fans with a closer look at what is next for the long-running franchise.
