Unfortunately, the episodes were not released when originally planned.

In a March post to theofficialNarutowebsite, four new episodes of theNarutoanime were revealed to be in the works.

To pump up interest, reruns of the original series began broadcasting in Japan during July of 2023.

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The sudden decision was made to make it “create a work that meets everyone’s expectations.”

The filings suggest that the four new episodes could release within the 2024 fiscal year.

However, all four episodes were announced to be postponed on August 29, 2023.

Illustration of Naruto’s main cast of characters

The episodes were originally planned to be released over the course of the month of September 2023.

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What Could Naruto’s Return Be About?

Sasuke and Naruto face off from their first duel in the Valley of the End with a split image of Kawaki and Boruto in the background

Theplot details surrounding the newNarutoepisodes have so far been a mystery.

There has yet to be a preview that hints at the episodes' story.

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Image shows a colored in Naruto from Shippuden with a black and white background featuring the cast of Boruto smiling.

As if that weren’t enough, there’s also the inevitable anime adaptation ofBoruto: Two Blue Vortex.

This would certainly explain the “quality of this work” quote.

Will Naruto’s Anime Return Get Canceled?

Image shows Naruto from Shippuden doing hand signs while a faded image of his mother and father are scene behind him, also doing handsigns.

Set two and a half years after the events of Masashi Kishimoto’s original anime, Naruto Shippuden continues the titular hero’s attempts to become the best ninja in the Hidden Leaf Village and bring his former friend Sasuke Uchiha back to the light. The 500-episode series features the return of allies such as Sakura Haruno and Naruto Uzumaki’s mentor Jiraiya, as well as the villainous organization Akatsuki.

The series represents one of the largest anime/manga franchises in the world.Narutois the sixth best-selling manga of all time.

During their run,NarutoandNaruto: Shippudengrew to become international hits and beloved pillars of anime fandom.

Boruto’s determination to redeem Kawaki speaks about the powerful legacy of the conflict between Naruto and Sasuke.

Himawari contrasted against Ginkaku and Kinkaku in a collage stye image using art work from the official Boruto manga and anime adaptation.

Look for news ofNaruto’sfour new anime episodes here!

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Goku, Naruto, Ichigo and Luffy standing in front of a blue sky

Screenshot of Naruto crying after finding out about Jiraiya’s death.

Naruto after a fight.

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Set two and a half years after the events of Masashi Kishimoto’s original anime, Naruto Shippuden continues the titular hero’s attempts to become the best ninja in the Hidden Leaf Village and bring his former friend Sasuke Uchiha back to the light. The 500-episode series features the return of allies such as Sakura Haruno and Naruto Uzumaki’s mentor Jiraiya, as well as the villainous organization Akatsuki.

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