Despite what is previously presumed, 'The Last: Naruto the Movie' is not going to be the final installment of 'Naruto: The New Era Project.' A recent report claims that a new franchise is set to release in August 2015. The new film will star Bolt, the titular ninja who is also Hinata's son.
Boruto: Naruto the Movie will be the 2015 animated movie set in the Naruto universe and it will be a sequel to The Last: Naruto the Movie and the end of the original storyline in the manga, reported CrossMap.
"I'm frantically thinking up a story for Bolt," manga creator Masashi Kishimoto said. "I've not even had a chance to catch my breath after finishing the series."
Kishimoto also shared that fans should also be on the lookout for the appearance of Sasuke's daughter Sarada who may also share a special bond with Naruto's son.
"I conceived a story in which Bolt and [Sasuke's daughter] Sarada appears," he said.
Boruto, which is a pun of Naruto's name, is the name of the new hero and his name is based on his special fighting skills. The manga creator also revealed that he will hold the relationship of Naruto and Hinata together, Kdramastars reported.
Bolt appeared on the 700th chapter of Naruto manga series. He also has a sister named Himawari which means 'sunflower' in Japanese. However, it is still unknown if Himawari will have a role in the film.
It has already been previously reported that the TV series will have a continuation as part of the new development which will begin in 2015. This announcement was made by Naruto television anime director Hayato Date.
"The Last: Naruto The Movie" is the 10th feature film in the franchise which earned 1.47 billion yen which is approximately US$12.1 million as of 3:00 p.m. on its first day.
So it might not really be the last Naruto movie after all. The coming of the new hero Bolt means fans can look forward to another set of adventures. The sequel is reported to be released in August 2015.
Join the Conversation