▼ Koji Kiriyama (Creator of NINKŪ): Full Comment
The world of Naruto and his friends and the world of Fūsuke and his friends meet and cross paths!
I'm truly thrilled about it.
This "miracle" is happening thanks to Kishimoto's proposal and kindness. Kishimoto has taken the world of NINKŪ to heart in a very deep way, and I am extremely honored.
The adventure of Naruto and his friends and Fūsuke and his friends is just about to begin. Please look forward to it with excitement, as the author does too!
▼ Masashi Kishimoto (Creator of Naruto): Full Comment
I drew Naruto because I wanted to see what came after NINKŪ.
Many of you may have already noticed, but Naruto was born under the great influence of NINKŪ.
Without NINKŪ, Naruto would not exist.
In other words, Fūsuke is Naruto's hidden master.
Before long, I came to dream of portraying this master and disciple relationship not in the shadows, but in an actual work.
Kiriyama, who is a master to me as much as he is to Naruto, graciously agreed to this selfish request, and even met with me in person and gave me a great deal of cooperation, which made this dream come true.
And so, my wish has come true, and I was able to make "a sequel in the truest sense."
It's four episodes! Please enjoy it to the very end!
▼ Rica Matsumoto (Voice of Fūsuke in NINKŪ): Full Comment
The TV anime NINKŪ began about 30 years ago, and I'm moved to be able to see Fūsuke and the gang running around full of energy again after all this time, and to reunite with the original cast from back then. It makes me think I'm glad I kept working hard in this industry for so long, and I'm sincerely grateful to everyone involved in making this wonderful project happen.
I believe this is a work packed with messages that are needed precisely in this day and age, so I'd be happy if everyone, whether you watched it as a kid or are seeing it for the first time, enjoys the Naruto x NINKŪ collaboration anime to the fullest.
▼ Junko Takeuchi (Voice of Naruto Uzumaki in Naruto): Full Comment
Naruto and the gang from the early days are appearing!
To think I get to go on a mission with Sasuke and Sakura again. I'm overwhelmed with emotion.
Sasuke is on our side. How precious that time is...
And what's more, this is a collaboration! They're going on a mission together with Fūsuke and the gang from NINKŪ, that NINKŪ!
You'll see that technique, and that expression too. I guarantee that fans who love NINKŪ will enjoy it, too!
Please be sure to watch!
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(C)岸本斉史 スコット／集英社
(C)桐山光侍／集英社
(C)岸本斉史 スコット／集英社・テレビ東京・ぴえろ
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