Masashi Kishimoto announced a new manga titled Naruto: Shadow Rising at New York Comic Con 2026, with the first chapter scheduled to release in 2027.

  • Creator: Masashi Kishimoto will write and draw the new manga.
  • Setting: Approximately a decade before Boruto, bridging the original series and the sequel.
  • Plot details: Features baby Sarada and a conflict between Naruto and Sasuke.
  • Anime project: A four-part crossover anime miniseries titled Naruto x Ninkū was also announced.

Manga Plot And Timeline

The new story takes place between the events of the original Naruto series and Boruto. The plot focuses on a specific conflict between Naruto and Sasuke. It also introduces baby Sarada into the narrative framework during this period.

Creator Involvement

Masashi Kishimoto handles both the writing and the illustration duties for this project. This marks his direct return to the series creator role for a serialized publication.

Additional Anime Project

Alongside the print announcement, producers revealed a companion animated release. The Naruto x Ninkū project consists of four episodes.