The beloved anime franchise “Naruto” will be featured at this year’s New York Comic Con with a panel bringing together key creative talent. Scheduled for October 10 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the event will include Japanese voice actors Takeuchi Junko and Sugiyama Noriaki, who portray main characters Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha respectively. Studio Pierrot executive producer Tominaga Yoshihiko and a representative from Bandai will also participate in the discussion.
Attendees can expect several significant announcements during the panel. Organizers have promised exclusive first-look footage and details about an upcoming animated film, including its worldwide premiere plans. Additionally, the Naruto Card Game will receive promotional attention with new information and debut footage unveiled for the first time. Further surprises regarding other media projects within the franchise are anticipated.
The “Naruto” franchise has maintained global popularity since its manga debut in 1999. The series spawned a television anime beginning in 2002 and its sequel “Naruto Shippuden,” which ran through 2017. With eleven theatrical films released and presence in over 145 countries, the property has expanded beyond traditional entertainment into stage musicals, exhibitions, and theater productions. Comic Con’s panel will highlight the franchise’s continued growth across multiple entertainment mediums.
Originally reported by Variety →
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