Naruto Shippuden remains active through merchandise, cross-media collaborations, and regional localization expansions, with no new anime content announced as of July 2026.
Crunchyroll began streaming Naruto Shippuden with Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs in India on July 6, 2026, rolling out the first 220 episodes in batches through September. The Hindi dub is exclusive to Crunchyroll, part of the company's push to expand anime in India where local-language content is in high demand.
The same week, KRAFTON released Version 4.5 of PUBG MOBILE on July 9, adding a Naruto Shippuden collaboration. The update recreates locations from the anime on three maps and lets players use ninjutsu like Rasengan and Chidori. A boss battle against the Nine-Tailed Fox is available, and an animated short by Studio Pierrot accompanies the update.
Merchandise continued with multiple figure releases. Premium Bandai opened reservations for a re-release of the G.E.M. Series Naruto Shippuden Uzumaki Naruto Shinobi World War Ver. figure, shipping in December 2026 for 17,600 yen. Mega House is releasing a palm-sized Itachi figure in November 2026 and re-releasing the fifth series of its MEGA CAT PROJECT Nyarto! line. Five Naruto Shippuden T-shirts with Rasengan, Chidori, and other motifs went on early sale at Fuji-Q Highland in late May, with a general release scheduled for late July.
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2d ago
KRAFTON released Version 4.5 of PUBG MOBILE on July 9, 2026, adding a collaboration with Naruto Shippuden. The update recreates locations from the anime, including the Hidden Leaf Village, Hokage Rock, and the Valley of the End, on the Erangel, Livik, and Sanhok maps. Players can use ninjutsu such as Rasengan, Chidori, Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, and Flying Thunder God Technique, which unlock gradually from July 9 to July 14. A boss battle against the Nine-Tailed Fox (Kurama) is available, with Kurama appearing in three states: slumbering, prowling, or alert. Starting July 17, a special mode lets squads defend the Hidden Leaf from a controlled Kurama. Collaboration costumes include sets for Naruto (Sage Mode and Six Paths Sage Mode), Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, Hinata, Gaara, Tsunade, Madara, and Jiraiya, plus Akatsuki and Konoha Anbu sets. A giveaway offers over USD 600 in free items, including the Young Naruto set, Fourth Hokage's Cloak, and the song 'Blue Bird'. An animated short by Studio Pierrot accompanies the update. Offline events are planned in multiple countries, including a celebration in Jakarta from July 10 to 16.
4d ago
Premium Bandai is accepting reservations for a re-release of the G.E.M. Series Naruto Shippuden Uzumaki Naruto Shinobi World War Ver. figure. Priced at 17,600 yen, it ships in December 2026 and recreates Naruto falling while forming hand signs, with a mesh chain mail texture.
Jul 2
Crunchyroll announced it will begin streaming Naruto Shippuden with Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs in India starting July 6. The Hindi dub will be exclusive to Crunchyroll. The dubbed episodes will roll out in batches through September 2026, covering the first 220 episodes of the anime. The move is part of Crunchyroll's push to expand anime's reach in India, where demand for local-language content is growing. Naruto Shippuden follows a teenage Naruto returning to his village to face the Akatsuki organization, with higher stakes and bigger battles. The series is one of the biggest franchises in anime, and the addition of regional dubs aims to make it more accessible to Indian audiences. The rollout will include all three languages, with episodes releasing in phases over the next few months.
Jun 3
Mega House is releasing a palm-sized figure of Itachi Uchiha from Naruto Shippuden in November 2026. The company is also re-releasing the fifth series of its MEGA CAT PROJECT Nyarto! line, featuring eight cat versions of characters including Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki, and young Itachi.
May 19
Five new Naruto Shippuden T-shirts featuring Rasengan, Chidori, Kurama, and Pain's Six Paths motifs go on early sale at Fuji-Q Highland in late May 2026. General release follows in late July. Each shirt costs 3,300 yen.