Naruto fans have waited three years for news on the new anime project, and now they have a date. Shueisha and Viz Media confirmed on X that the NYCC announcement will be about the long-delayed TV series, and the panel is titled “Naruto: What’s Next.”
The panel takes place on Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. EDT at New York Comic Con 2026. Fans watching online through the official link will be “the first to witness the latest news of the New Naruto TV Anime Limited Series.”
Confirmation From Two Accounts
Two official Naruto accounts confirmed on X that the NYCC announcement will indeed be about the new anime, which is a relief for everyone who feared this would be about another exhibition instead. The panel, titled “Naruto: What’s Next,” will take place on Oct. 10, 6-7 p.m. EDT. Fans in attendance or watching online through this link will be “the first to witness the latest news of the New Naruto TV Anime Limited Series.”
The confirmation came on Sept. 29, ahead of the NYCC announcement. The posts did not specify what the announcement would contain, but they did confirm that the new anime is the subject.
The 20th Anniversary Announcement
The new Naruto anime was first announced as part of the series’ 20th anniversary. It was pitched as a remake, with four special episodes made with modern animation techniques. A 10-minute trailer showed some of the most iconic scenes of the original series, updated with a fresh visual style.
The plan was simple: four episodes, September 2023. Then the schedule slipped. In August 2023, the project was delayed to improve the quality of the episodes.
Why the Delay Happened
Some fans speculated that the positive reception of the trailer pushed the franchise toward a full remake. However, animation studio Pierrot has been busy with Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, meaning that the Naruto remake could have been put on hold until Bleach concludes, which will happen on Oct. 26.
The official accounts have not said whether the project is a four-episode special or a full remake in the style of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. That remains unresolved.
The Panel’s Title and Scope
The panel is called “Naruto: What’s Next,” and the official description promises “the latest news of the New Naruto TV Anime Limited Series.” That suggests the announcement will cover the format, the timeline, and possibly the creative team behind the project.
The “Limited Series” wording is notable. It could mean a short run of episodes, or it could mean a limited-time event. The panel will clarify what the project actually is.
Watching Online
The online stream is available through the official link. Fans watching online will be “the first to witness the latest news of the New Naruto TV Anime Limited Series.”
Pierrot’s Current Workload
Pierrot, the animation studio behind the project, has been working on Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, which is still ongoing. That workload likely slowed the Naruto project down.
The Bleach series is set to conclude on Oct. 26.
What Remains Unclear
There are several open questions. Will the project be a four-episode special or a full remake? What is the release window? The panel will likely answer some of these, but others may take more time.
The Bleach conclusion on Oct. 26 is a key date. After that, Pierrot may be able to shift focus to Naruto. The franchise’s popularity means any announcement will be closely watched.
Key Dates and Details
- Panel: “Naruto: What’s Next”
- Date: Oct. 10, 6 p.m. EDT
- Location: New York Comic Con 2026
- Online stream: Available through the official link
- Subject: Latest news of the New Naruto TV Anime Limited Series
- Bleach conclusion: Oct. 26
- Pierrot workload: Currently working on Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
The Wait Is Almost Over
The wait is almost over. Three years of speculation, delays, and trailer hype have built to this moment. The NYCC panel will finally give fans a concrete answer.
The official confirmation that the NYCC announcement is about the new anime, after years of delays and speculation, finally gives fans a concrete date and title for the next chapter of their beloved series. That is the story, and it is a good one.
Fans should mark their calendars for Oct. 10. The first news of the New Naruto TV Anime Limited Series will be revealed, and the franchise’s future will be clearer than it has been in years.
See the video the story is built around at Polygon.
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