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The Shadow Rising timeline
Every confirmed checkpoint so far, in order — from the original serialization to the next info drop at Jump Festa 2027.
- Weekly Shonen Jump1999Confirmed
The original Naruto begins serialization
Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, the original manga ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1999 to November 2014, spanning 700 chapters.
- November 20142014Confirmed
The original story ends
Naruto concludes in Weekly Shonen Jump after 15 years. The teaser PV for Shadow Rising opens by recalling this ending.
- Sequel era2016Confirmed
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations starts
The sequel launched in 2016 with story by Ukyō Kodachi and art by Mikio Ikemoto; Kishimoto took over writing in November 2020. The manga continues today as Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.
- Oct 10, 2026 · NYCC2026-10-10Confirmed
“NARUTO: What's Next?” panel reveals Shadow Rising
A Super Teaser PV showcasing Kishimoto's original storyboards closes the panel: the Hokage Rock with the Seventh Hokage's monument still under construction, new adult Team 7 designs — Naruto wearing the Hokage hat, a smiling Kakashi, a dignified Sasuke, Sakura holding baby Sarada — and a dramatic Naruto vs. Sasuke confrontation. The project is confirmed under the provisional working title NARUTO: Shadow Rising, with Kishimoto credited as the artist.
- Dec 19–20, 2026 · Makuhari Messe2026-12-19Upcoming
Naruto Jump Super Stage at Jump Festa 2027
The confirmed next checkpoint. Full serialization details — the official story timeline, launch dates and publication format — are scheduled to be revealed here.