The
official websites of the Naruto franchise and the live-action
film How to Train Your Dragon revealed a special illustration
made by Masashi Kishimoto, creator of the original manga. The play
commemorates the upcoming premiere of the adaptation in Japan and shows Naruto with
his faithful companion Gamakichi, sharing the scene with Hiccup and Toothless.
The
live-action film How to Train Your Dragon will hit theaters in
Japan on September 5, 2025, after having previously been released
in the United States on June 13.
The
words of Masashi Kishimoto
In a
comment released through the official website, Kishimoto expressed: "The
animated version of How to Train Your Dragon is so
entertaining that even mangakas consider it a masterpiece. I'm sure that in
live-action it will be just as fascinating. Riding a dragon in the flesh must
feel really exciting!"
Naruto's
Important Legacy
The Naruto manga
began in 1999 and ended in 2014 with a total of 72 volumes. The
first anime adaptation aired between 2002 and 2007, followed by Naruto
Shippuden between 2007 and 2017. Currently, Crunchyroll offers
streaming both Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, as
well as Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, keeping the legacy of
Kishimoto's work alive and well around the world.
