It was successfully serialized in the 50th issue of Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump on November 10, 2014. narutoThe work of Masashi Kishimoto has officially immortalized it as one of the greatest manga series of all time. The Naruto series has since continued through various side projects and follow-up series. boruto. Although it achieved great success in its own way, boruto It tells the story of Naruto's son, Boruto Uzumaki. But fans are longing for a return. naruto I hope Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of the Naruto series, returns.
For this purpose, we have prepared some very exciting news for all Naruto fans. It was officially announced in the 31st issue of Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, which was officially released on June 28, 2026. naruto The comic is set to make a major announcement in the next issue of Jump, which is officially scheduled to come out on July 5, 2026. This announcement ties directly into the Naruto franchise and Masashi Kishimoto, and we're really excited to see what's in store for fans of this story.
Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #32, Naruto's Major Announcement Officially Announced for July 5, 2026
As always, a lot of new content was announced in the 31st issue of Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, published on June 28, 2026. But what surprised us was naruto It is included in the notice. The Naruto series has officially revealed that it will be making a major announcement of its own in the next issue of Jump. In other words, the 32nd issue of Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, scheduled for official release on July 5, 2026, will contain major news from the Naruto franchise.
“Uzumaki Report… In the next issue of Jump, we will bring you the latest news from “NARUTO”! Be sure to check it out, Tebayo!” — Official Naruto News Advertisement from WSJ Issue #31
It wasn't made clear in the announcement what this news was, but it's very interesting news that is directly tied to Masashi Kishimoto and the Naruto franchise, and is likely separate from Boruto. This suggests that this franchise could be set for a revival of sorts. This makes a lot of sense given the major news of Yoshihiro Togashi's most recent return to the Hunter Maybe Masashi Kishimoto will return as well, so I'd be really happy if that happens.
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The backstory of this legendary Akatsuki has been adapted into a new animation that brings the tragedy to life once again.
The new Naruto announcement may have something to do with Kishimoto's return to Shonen Jump.
In August 2024, Kana held an event called 'Konoha Experience' in Paris with Masashi Kishimoto in attendance. There, Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of the Naruto series, officially stated that he may return to manga one day, hoping that his family will inspire him to return once again at some point in the future. Two years have passed since then, and Kishimoto has not announced any new projects. However, this new announcement, which will be published in the 32nd issue of Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump on July 5, 2026, might just be it.
“As I wrestled with that block, I thought there might be a way to explore lineage and blood ties. I also realized that the pressure of having to live up to expectations can take a toll on a person. So I changed my mindset and applied it to Naruto. One day, I'd like to draw the conclusion to that idea in a comic, so please be patient.” — Masashi Kishimoto has announced plans to launch a new manga in France in 2024.
We're not sure exactly what the new announcement is, but it could have something to do with Kishimoto's return to Jump. The new return to Jump could potentially mark the start of a new era for the Naruto franchise if it ever returns to serialization.
Meanwhile, this return could simply be Kishimoto returning in a completely new series. In the past, Masashi Kishimoto started his own second story called Samurai 8, which was very unfortunate as it ended up being dropped from Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump. But Kishimoto has since rejuvenated and may be ready for another comeback. In either case, we're very excited to see what this legendary writer has planned next for his career, but we can only hope that this return is directly tied to the Naruto franchise, as it was heavily teased in the commercial.
Four special episodes of Naruto may be updated in new Jump announcement
A return to the comics would be the best announcement we could get on July 5, 2026 regarding the Naruto franchise, but another announcement that could potentially be linked to it concerns the four Naruto episodes first promised to us in 2023. This episode was intended for the 20th anniversary of the Naruto anime, but has since been put on indefinite hiatus. This is very unfortunate. However, according to a major report, the Naruto episodes are now officially completed and ready to be released in late 2026 or 2027.
Boruto officially strengthens the 5th Kage after 15 years
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex officially allows skill levels for the 5 Kage, who performed disappointingly in the Fifth Great Ninja War.
Perhaps this new announcement, published in issue 32 of Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump, will be connected to this episode, considering that the anime falls under the realm of the Naruto franchise. This announcement could potentially be tied to the return of the anime, which would be just as fun, if not as exciting, as the return of the manga. In either case, fans of the Naruto franchise will welcome Masashi Kishimoto's return with open arms, whether as a continuation of the Naruto series, a spin-off adaptation, or simply a one-shot. If it were the return of an animation full of new, never-before-seen episodes, the response would be just as good.
In either case, what we know for sure is that the Naruto franchise is making a comeback of sorts, and next week will be absolutely crucial when any news comes out about this incredible series. For now, all we can do is wait patiently for the next issue of Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump. This will give us a clear idea of what this new Naruto project is all about. I'm looking forward to some good news, especially since it's been a 12-year wait since the manga was completed, a 9-year wait since the anime series was completed, and the 10th anniversary of the Naruto anime's completion is officially approaching.
The entire Naruto series by Masashi Kishimoto can be read through Manga Plus and Viz Media.
