'NARUTO 20th ANNIVERSARY' Completed Production, Iconic OST FLOW Returns to Adorn

Kapanlagi.com - Studio Pierrot has finally completed the production process of four special episodes of Naruto 20th Anniversary. This project was previously announced as a celebration of two decades of the legendary anime created by Masashi Kishimoto. Although it experienced delays from its initial airing schedule in 2023, the news of the production's completion brings new hope for fans who have long awaited Naruto's return in the latest animation. Check out the details below!

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1. Episode Content and the Return of the Legendary Soundtrack

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The production team has not yet announced in detail which stories of Naruto will be included in the four special episodes. However, judging from the trailer and visual key that have been released, these four episodes will cover almost all of the important parts of Naruto's journey. Starting from young Naruto, the chunin exams, the mission to find Sasuke, the battle with Pain, to the Fourth Great Ninja War shinobi. These parts of Naruto's journey are stories that have left a deep impression in the memories of fans.

Interestingly, based on the trailer, iconic songs from the Naruto series are making a comeback, immersing fans even deeper into a sea of nostalgia. Iconic songs such as Haruka Kanata, GO!!!, Seishun Kyousoukyoku, Blue Bird, and Silhoutte serve as nostalgic seasoning in the trailer. It is still uncertain whether these songs will return as the soundtrack for Naruto 20th Anniversary, but it has already been announced that the song GO!!! and Viva Rock by the band FLOW will fill the opening and ending of Naruto 20th Anniversary.

2. Special Project Journey

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Who doesn't know the legendary anime Naruto? The anime Naruto first aired in 2002 and quickly became one of the most popular anime series in the world. After the Naruto series ended in 2017 and was followed by the Boruto series, as a celebration of 20 years, the anime Naruto is getting a remake series that has completed its production process by Studio Pierrot.

The studio will present four special episodes of Naruto 20th Anniversary lasting one hour with modern animation quality. Unlike compilations or remasters, these four episodes will feature entirely new animation aimed at providing a nostalgic feeling for long-time fans while also delivering a fresh visual experience in line with modern animation standards.

Initially, these special episodes were scheduled to air on September 3, 2023. However, the production team postponed the airing to improve the animation quality. Many fans were initially disappointed with this decision, but after the studio released the latest trailer and visual key, fans began to understand the studio's decision and eagerly awaited the air date. At the end of August, the studio announced that the production process for the special episode Naruto 20th Anniversary has been completed. Although the production process has been completed, there has been no further announcement regarding the release date.

Many fans are eagerly waiting to reminisce and watch the remake of Naruto. In various online forums, many fans are curious about how the latest animation quality will bring back classic and iconic moments in Naruto.

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