A new Naruto Shippuden anime produced by Studio Pierrot has officially premiered as part of a special collaboration between the ninja franchise and PUBG MOBILE . The event arrives with the game's 4.5 update and will be available between July 9 and September 7, 2026, bringing themed content inspired by the universe created by Masashi Kishimoto .
During the partnership period, players will be able to explore areas of the map based on the Hidden Leaf Village. In addition, iconic abilities from the series have been incorporated into the experience, including the famous Rasengan and Chidori jutsus, which can be used during matches.
Leaf Village invades the battlefield
To celebrate the crossover, Studio Pierrot produced an exclusive original animation. However, the production highlights classic characters and elements from the franchise in a tribute aimed at Naruto fans and PUBG MOBILE players.
Naruto's legacy continues
The Naruto manga was published by Masashi Kishimoto in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine between 1999 and 2014, totaling 72 volumes. Its anime adaptation premiered in 2002, followed by Naruto Shippuden, which reached 500 episodes. Currently, the franchise continues with Boruto : Two Blue Vortex , in addition to new announced projects, including a card game for 2027 and a live-action show in Japan.
