# NARUTO
*Also known as: Naruto / NARUTO -ナルト-*

## Facts
- Format: TV
- Status: concluded
- Year: 2002
- Season: FALL

## Renewal Score
**NARUTO** has a **63% renewal probability** on Courcast (confidence: 99%) as of 2026-06-04.

## Synopsis
Naruto Uzumaki, a hyperactive and knuckle-headed ninja, lives in Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf village. Moments prior to his birth, a huge demon known as the Kyuubi, the Nine-tailed Fox, attacked Konohagakure and wreaked havoc. In order to put an end to the Kyuubi's rampage, the leader of the village, the 4th Hokage, sacrificed his life and sealed the monstrous beast inside the newborn Naruto. 
Shunned because of the presence of the Kyuubi inside him, Naruto struggles to find his place in the vi

## What's Driving the Score
- A Naruto 20th Anniversary special with four episodes is reportedly scheduled for late 2026. However, there is no official confirmation or release date yet.
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Part 2 has been officially confirmed, with an anticipated return in 2026, although the precise date is not set.
- No further official announcements from Studio Pierrot regarding new Naruto content beyond the anniversary specials.

## Citations
- [source](https://respawn.outlookindia.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/big-three-return-naruto-will-join-one-piece-bleach-in-2026?utm_source=openai)
- [source](https://mysticotaku.com/naruto-20th-anniversary-special-episodes-2026/?utm_source=openai)
- [source](https://otakuwire.net/news/boruto-naruto-next-generations-part-2-officially-confirmed-expected-return-around-2026?utm_source=openai)
- [source](https://gamerant.com/naruto-4-episode-special-anniversary-series/?utm_source=openai)

## About Courcast
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*Last updated: 2026-06-04*