Naruto mobile games could be getting a major comeback as TV TOKYO teases new titles for the anime’s 25th anniversary

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  • TV TOKYO teases new Naruto games planned for 2027 and beyond.
  • The new projects are tied to Naruto anime’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
  • No official game details yet, but mobile titles are expected in the lineup.

As a huge Naruto fan, I’m getting really excited! It sounds like we might finally be getting some new Naruto games! TV TOKYO Holdings has dropped some hints that they’re planning new game projects to celebrate the anime’s 25th anniversary in 2027, and everything they’ve said makes it sound like they have some big plans!

During a recent financial briefing in May 2026, TV TOKYO Holdings shared exciting news about the future of the Naruto and Boruto franchise. They highlighted the series’ increasing popularity worldwide, particularly in the gaming space. In response to a question, TV TOKYO confirmed plans for new games developed with different partners, slated for release in 2027 and beyond, as part of celebrations for Naruto’s 25th anniversary.

TV TOKYO wants to expand Naruto beyond anime into games, events, and merchandising

TV Tokyo doesn’t see the 25th anniversary as the high point for the franchise, but rather as the start of a new era. They have several projects planned to celebrate this milestone, including new animated series and games created with different partners, which are expected to be released starting in 2027.

Naruto fans have had a variety of mobile game options over the years, with releases like NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, Bandai Namco’s Naruto x Boruto Ninja Voltage, a mobile version of NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM, and most recently, NARUTO KAGE.

To be honest, none of these mobile games achieved lasting, widespread success like many fans had hoped. Considering this anime is part of the famous “Big Three” – along with One Piece and BLEACH – it’s a bit of a letdown that it doesn’t have a major, popular game for smartphones.

The company’s financial report also highlighted their plan to offer content as a service (CaaS) and broaden their intellectual property beyond anime. They aim to expand into areas like games, merchandise, events, and potentially even theme parks.

With Naruto being such a popular franchise, it’s no surprise they’re looking for ways to grow it. We’ve already seen successful partnerships with various games, especially on mobile platforms, so they’re clearly building on that momentum.

Currently, there’s no official information available about the upcoming Naruto games. We don’t yet know which platforms they’ll be on, who’s developing them, what types of games they’ll be, or when they’ll be released worldwide. However, the fact that they’re referring to “games” suggests there will be more than one title released.

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2026-05-30 17:41