Naruto Shadow Rising has been announced as a new manga drawn by original creator Masashi Kishimoto.
The title was revealed on Saturday, October 10, 2026, during the Naruto: What’s Next? special stage at New York Comic Con in New York City.
The announcement came through a super teaser video shown at the end of the presentation, but the franchise has not yet released a plot synopsis, publication date or chapter schedule.
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What the Shadow Rising teaser shows
The Naruto Shadow Rising teaser opens with the stone faces of the six previous Hokage overlooking the Hidden Leaf Village.
It then shows the seventh Hokage monument under construction, followed by a message identifying the project as a new Naruto manga drawn by Masashi Kishimoto.
The short video features Naruto holding a Hokage hat, Kakashi smiling, Sasuke standing alone and Sakura looking affectionately at a baby.
The teaser ends with an image of Naruto and Sasuke appearing to clash, although the footage does not explain the circumstances or establish a confirmed storyline.
Those images have prompted speculation about the manga’s timeline, but the official announcement does not yet say whether Shadow Rising will continue the main Naruto story, fill in an earlier period or present a separate side story.
When will more Naruto Shadow Rising details arrive?
Additional information is scheduled for the Naruto Jump Super Stage at Jump Festa 2027.
The event is set for December 19 and 20, 2026, at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall in Chiba, Japan.
The official announcement specifically identifies that event as the next stop for information about the new manga.
Until then, fans should treat the title, Kishimoto’s artistic involvement and the teaser imagery as the confirmed details.
Part of a larger Naruto franchise plan
Shadow Rising was one of several Naruto-related announcements made during the New York Comic Con presentation.
The franchise also introduced Project Rasengan, a broader global initiative covering manga, anime, cards, games and other parts of the Naruto and Boruto brands.
The project is intended to outline the series’ medium- and long-term direction, with a roadmap showing both announced developments and projects that have not yet been disclosed.
A separate four-episode television anime titled NARUTOxNINKŪ is also in production.
The crossover brings Team 7 members Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura into another world, where they encounter Fūsuke, the frog-faced young character from NINKŪ.
Masashi Kishimoto and NINKŪ creator Koji Kiriyama are supervising the crossover, which was inspired by Kishimoto’s stated admiration for the earlier series.
The official introduction says Naruto becomes acting leader after Kakashi assigns Team 7 a mission but cannot accompany them.
Other projects announced
The presentation also confirmed plans for a worldwide release of Naruto Mobile, a competitive action smartphone game that began distribution in mainland China in 2016.
No global release date has been announced, and the official site says availability and supported languages may vary by country or region.
Further information about the mobile game is also expected at Jump Festa 2027.
The event included an update from Destin Daniel Cretton, director of the developing Hollywood live-action Naruto film, who said production work was continuing and that more information would follow.
That film update was separate from the Shadow Rising manga announcement and did not include a release date or casting announcement.
What is confirmed so far
- Naruto Shadow Rising is the title of a newly announced Naruto manga.
- Masashi Kishimoto is drawing the project.
- A super teaser video has been released.
- No publication date or story synopsis has been announced.
- More details are expected at Jump Festa 2027 on December 19 and 20, 2026.
For now, the announcement marks Kishimoto’s return to drawing a new Naruto manga, while leaving the project’s format, timeline and release plans to a later presentation.
The official Naruto site has not announced whether the manga will run as a serialised series, a limited project or a one-shot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naruto Shadow Rising?
Naruto Shadow Rising is a newly announced manga drawn by Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto.
When was Naruto Shadow Rising announced?
The manga was announced on October 10, 2026, during the Naruto: What’s Next? panel at New York Comic Con 2026.
What is the Naruto Shadow Rising release date?
No release date, publication schedule or format has been announced yet.
When will more details about Shadow Rising be revealed?
More information is expected during the Naruto Jump Super Stage at Jump Festa 2027 on December 19 and 20, 2026.
Is Naruto Shadow Rising connected to Boruto?
The official announcement has not confirmed the manga’s timeline or explained how it relates to Boruto or the main Naruto continuity.
Fact-Checked: Key announcement details were checked against the official Naruto site, including the title, Masashi Kishimoto's involvement and the planned Jump Festa 2027 follow-up.
Disclaimer: Story details, publication plans and release timing remain subject to further official announcements.