Overview of Naruto Movies
Since 2002, the Naruto franchise has become one of the most popular manga and anime series in the world. There are a total of twelve Naruto movies that have been released since then. These movies are based on the original manga series created by Masashi Kishimoto and released by Shueisha. Each movie takes place in a different arc of the manga, so if you’re looking to watch the movies in order with show, this article will help you do just that.
Naruto Movies in Order with Show
The first Naruto movie, Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004), takes place during the Land of Snow arc of the manga. The movie follows Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi as they embark on a mission to protect the actress Yukie Fujikaze from the villain Doto Kazahana. The movie was released in Japan on August 21, 2004 and in the United States on July 22, 2007.
The second Naruto movie, Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005), takes place during the Sasuke Recovery Mission arc of the manga. The movie follows Naruto and his team as they journey to the Land of Wind to protect the mysterious stone of Gelel from the villain Haido. The movie was released in Japan on August 6, 2005 and in the United States on March 10, 2008.
The third movie, Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006), takes place during the Search for Tsunade arc of the manga. The movie follows Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi as they protect the crescent moon kingdom from the villain Gato. The movie was released in Japan on August 5, 2006 and in the United States on October 28, 2008.
The fourth movie, Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire (2009), takes place during the Search for Itachi arc of the manga. The movie follows Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru as they battle the villain Hidan to protect the hidden village of Konoha. The movie was released in Japan on August 1, 2009 and in the United States on April 15, 2011.
The fifth movie, Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower (2010), takes place during the Three-Tails arc of the manga. The movie follows Naruto and his team as they search for the lost tower of the Ryūchi Cave. The movie was released in Japan on July 31, 2010 and in the United States on June 10, 2012.
The sixth movie, Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison (2011), takes place during the Five Kage Summit arc of the manga. The movie follows Naruto as he is framed for a crime he didn’t commit and is sent to the Blood Prison. The movie was released in Japan on July 30, 2011 and in the United States on April 5, 2014.
The seventh movie, Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (2012), takes place during the Fourth Shinobi World War arc of the manga. The movie follows Naruto and Sakura as they are transported to an alternate universe where Naruto’s parents are still alive. The movie was released in Japan on July 28, 2012 and in the United States on October 21, 2014.
The eighth movie, The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014), takes place during the Fourth Shinobi World War arc of the manga. The movie follows Naruto and his team as they battle the villain Toneri Ōtsutsuki to protect the hidden village of Konoha. The movie was released in Japan on December 6, 2014 and in the United States on February 20, 2016.
The ninth movie, Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015), takes place during the Fourth Shinobi World War arc of the manga. The movie follows Naruto’s son Boruto as he embarks on a mission to save the village of Konoha from the villain Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki. The movie was released in Japan on August 7, 2015 and in the United States on October 10, 2017.
The tenth movie, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations the Movie (2018), takes place during the Fourth Shinobi World War arc of the manga. The movie follows Boruto and his team as they battle the villain Urashiki Ōtsutsuki to protect the hidden village of Konoha. The movie was released in Japan on August 4, 2018 and in the United States on October 23, 2019.
The eleventh movie, Boruto: Naruto the Movie – The Day Naruto Became the Hokage (2020), takes place during the Fourth Shinobi World War arc of the manga. The movie follows Naruto as he is appointed the seventh Hokage of the hidden village of Konoha. The movie was released in Japan on August 7, 2020 and in the United States on October 15, 2021.
The twelfth and final movie, Boruto: Naruto the Movie – The Final Battle (2023), takes place during the Fourth Shinobi World War arc of the manga. The movie follows Boruto and his team as they battle the villain Isshiki Ōtsutsuki to protect the hidden village of Konoha. The movie is set to be released in Japan in 2023.
Conclusion
The Naruto movies are a great way to experience the Naruto franchise in a more cinematic format. If you’re looking to watch the movies in order with show, this article has outlined each movie and its corresponding arc in the manga. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the world of Naruto!
