Masashi Kishimoto has announced a new Naruto-related manga titled Shadow Rising, giving fans another project to look forward to following the franchise’s long-running manga and anime success. The announcement took place during the Naruto panel at New York Comic Con 2026, although specific details about the story, characters, and publication schedule remain under wraps.
The reveal included a teaser video introducing the new title, but it did not confirm whether the manga will follow Naruto Uzumaki, focus on another character, or introduce an entirely new storyline within the franchise. Kishimoto’s involvement has been confirmed, making the project a notable development for readers waiting for more Naruto manga content.
NARUTO: SHADOW RISING MANGA DETAILS REMAIN LIMITED
At present, Shadow Rising is the confirmed title, while information about its format, serialization, and release date has yet to be announced. Fans will have to wait for further details before determining how the new manga fits into the wider Naruto universe.
According to the teaser’s YouTube description, additional information is expected during the Naruto Super Stage at Jump Festa 2027. That event could provide a clearer look at the manga’s premise, its characters, and when readers might be able to follow its release.
The announcement comes as the Naruto franchise continues to attract interest through new projects and updates connected to its broader universe. However, the limited information available means it is too early to establish whether Shadow Rising will serve as a sequel, spin-off, or a separate story.
TEASER SHOWS NARUTO, SASUKE, KAKASHI, AND SAKURA
The official Naruto website has confirmed the full title as NARUTO: Shadow Rising. The teaser offers several clues about the story’s possible direction without revealing a complete plot synopsis.
The footage features the stone faces of the six previous Hokage overlooking the Hidden Leaf Village, followed by a glimpse of a seventh Hokage monument under construction. It then shows Naruto holding up a Hokage hat, Kakashi smiling, Sasuke standing confidently, and Sakura looking affectionately at a baby.
The teaser concludes with Naruto and Sasuke facing off against each other, giving fans several details to speculate about while leaving the circumstances behind these scenes unexplained.
These glimpses suggest that the new manga will revisit familiar characters and the legacy of the Hidden Leaf Village. However, the teaser does not establish whether the scenes depict a direct continuation of the original story or how the characters’ appearances connect to the central plot.
JUMP FESTA 2027 WILL REVEAL MORE DETAILS
Fans will not have to wait indefinitely for additional information. The official announcement confirms that more details about NARUTO: Shadow Rising will be shared during the Naruto Jump Super Stage at Jump Festa 2027, scheduled for December 19–20, 2026.
The upcoming presentation could clarify the manga’s storyline, publication plans, and relationship to the existing series. For now, Kishimoto’s involvement and the teaser’s imagery are the main confirmed details.
With the title now revealed and several familiar characters featured in the footage, NARUTO: Shadow Rising has become a major upcoming development for the franchise. Its next announcement should help establish what Kishimoto has planned for the new manga.
