This article contains spoilers from Naruto.
Summary
- Naruto anime, aired in 2002, is due for a remake after ending in 2017.
- Fans seek a Naruto remake due to Boruto's focus on new characters.
- A Naruto remake could attract new fans with modern animation.
It goes without saying that Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto is a household name in the anime industry. Hailed as one of the Big Three anime, Naruto is one of the most recognizable series ever, even among non-anime watchers. The series ended a while ago, however, and could definitely benefit from a remake, especially as another big series, One Piece, is getting one.
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The Naruto Anime Is Quite Old And Would Benefit From A Remake
Naruto Initially Aired in 2002
The Naruto anime has defined a whole generation of anime fans. Naruto quickly became a sensation and will forever be remembered as one of the most iconic anime series ever. Even though the series ended, it’s still very popular.
The manga for Naruto started all the way back in 1999, and ended over 10 years ago now, back in 2014. When it comes to the anime, it started in 2002 and ended in 2017, which is a whole 8 years ago now.
It has definitely been a while since the ending of Naruto, and for the most part, fans of the series can only really look forward to its successor, the Boruto manga and anime.
Boruto is, however, not universally liked by Naruto fans, especially as many major characters are now unimportant in the series, which is only natural, as it focuses more on the new generation of ninjas. Many people believe it’s time for the anime to get a remake.
Why A Naruto Anime Remake is Possible
As previously mentioned, it has been a while since the Naruto series concluded, both in terms of manga and anime. The Naruto series is still hugely popular despite that, and it is definitely something that can be profited from while giving fans a whole new remake of the anime.
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To be clear, no Naruto remake has been announced. But, if one were to be announced, it would put the series back on the table. If there’s a specific date where it’s possible, it could be for an anniversary of the series. A possibility could be the 25th anniversary of the anime, which falls in 2027, or perhaps the 30th anniversary of the anime, which also falls in 2027.
It’s definitely a possibility that this will happen, after all, One Piece, an anime that is currently still ongoing with its original manga and anime, is going to receive a remake by WIT Studio, so why not Naruto?
Naruto, with more modern animation and no filler, would definitely be an incredible experience for fans to enjoy. The original anime is still amazing, but this would be the perfect opportunity to showcase Naruto to new anime fans who weren’t around when the original anime came out. It would also boost sales of the manga again after over a decade of it being concluded.
Where To Watch Naruto?
Available on Crunchyroll
While no word is out on any kind of remake for the Naruto anime, fans can still check out the original series. The original Naruto anime, which includes Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden, is still an experience and definitely a must-watch. Fans can check it out on Crunchyroll, where its successor, Boruto is also available to watch.
- Release Date
- October 2, 2002
- Network
- Adult Swim
- Creator
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Number of Episodes
- 220
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, YouTube
