New Naruto Anime Sets Official Air Dates and Episode Runtime
A new Naruto anime is set to release next week and the runtime has been confirmed. This comes after fans had been speculating for months about what the special series would consist of and how long each episode would be.
This upcoming Naruto anime is a tribute to the iconic series’ two-decade milestone and promises a slew of unexpected delights. Planned to highlight pivotal scenes from the original series, the animation quality is set to be exceptional. Studio Pierrot, the animation house that has been responsible for the series adaptation since its early years, will take the helm once more.
The first episode of the new Naruto anime will air on September 3
It has been officially announced that the first episode of this new Naruto series will start on September 3. Each episode will be 30 minutes long, and a new episode will come out every Sunday.
Here’s the release schedule for the new Naruto anime:
Episode 1 – September 3
Episode 2 – September 10
Episode 3 – September 17
Episode 4 – September 24
The title will also feature new versions of the classic opening song GO!!! by the band Flow and the ending song Viva☆Rock, which was also recorded by the same group.
While there is no specific information about which parts of the original series this anime is going to cover, reports and rumors suggest that it is going to feature Naruto‘s greatest moments. There is a possibility that this may be true as this project is meant to celebrate the original anime’s anniversary.
Countdown Begins for Netflix’s Live-Action One Piece Series
The much-awaited live-action One Piece series from Netflix is going to premiere on Thursday, August 31, 2023, right at midnight Pacific Time. The first season will have eight episodes and will mostly cover the East Blue Saga from the original One Piece story. The show is being made by Tomorrow Studios, which is a collaboration between Marty Adelstein, known for producing Prison Break, and ITV Studios.
As the worldwide launch date for the Netflix live-action series draws near, fans globally are gearing up to dive into the magical realm of Eiichiro Oda’s adventure-filled manga.
Before the show makes its debut, here’s a complete guide for fans, accompanied by a countdown to the Netflix One Piece live-action series.
When and where to watch
The releases times will vary across different regions owing to the time zone disparities. Here’s a schedule outlining the release times for various time zones:
- Pacific Standard Time: 12 am
- Eastern Standard Time: 3 am
- British Summer Time: 8 am
- Central European Summer Time: 9 am
- United Arab Emirates (Gulf Standard Time): 11 am
- Pakistan Standard Time: 12 pm
- Indian Standard Time: 12 pm
- Bangladesh Standard Time: 1 pm
- China Standard Time: 1 pm
- Philippine Standard Time: 3 pm
- Japanese Standard Time: 4 pm
- Australia Central Standard Time: 4 pm
Casting and characters
The choice of actors for the live-action One Piece series has been warmly received by the fan community. The inaugural season will explore captivating story arcs from the first 12 volumes of the original manga, featuring Luffy and his comrades as the central figures throughout the narrative.
Here’s a look at some of the key characters and their respective actors:
- Monkey D. Luffy: Iñaki Godoy
- Roronoa Zoro: Mackenyu
- Nami: Emily Rudd
- Usopp: Jacob Romero Gibson
- Vinsmoke Sanji: Taz Skyla
