Naruto’s Replacement Anime Is Coming In 2026, And It Will Surpass Boruto

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Naruto is a hugely popular and iconic anime series that impacted a generation of fans and left a lasting impression on the anime world. Although it ended over ten years ago, its absence has been strongly felt in the anime community. While a sequel, Boruto, was created, it has proven divisive among Naruto fans, with some feeling it diminished the original series’ impact. Now, a new anime called Kagurabachi is set to premiere in 2026, and many hope it will fill the void left by Naruto and become the next big hit.

Kagurabachi Might Be Coming in 2026

  • One of Weekly Shonen Jump’s Biggest New Hits
  • An Anime That Could Replace Naruto

Though it hasn’t become a massive hit just yet, *Kagurabachi* is quickly becoming one of the most popular new series in *Weekly Shonen Jump*. It started publishing late in 2023, but is already performing so well that an anime adaptation seems likely – possibly as early as next year! A website domain has already been secured, strongly suggesting the anime is in development. The studio most often mentioned as working on it is Cygames Pictures, known for successful series like *The Summer Hikaru Died* and *Uma Musume*. Fans are very enthusiastic about the potential anime, given Cygames Pictures’ track record.

Chihiro says that each morning, when she looks at the scar on her face while washing up, she’s reminded of a painful past event, and begins the day filled with anger.

Kagurabachi is generating a lot of excitement and could become the next big anime hit, potentially taking the place of series like Naruto. It features a deeply moving story and a compelling main character who thrives on challenges, even when facing long odds. The creator has acknowledged being influenced by popular shows like Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen. With several major anime series ending, fans are hoping Kagurabachi will rise to the occasion. Whether the anime adaptation will achieve widespread success remains to be seen.

When Will Kagurabachi Season 1 Be Released?

Nobody Knows Yet

An anime adaptation of Kagurabachi hasn’t been officially announced yet, so its release date and production status are currently unknown. While many fans are hoping for a release around 2026 – and leaks seem to support that timeframe – it’s possible we could see it as early as next year.

Will Naruto Get an Official New Replacement?

  • Naruto Is Getting 4 New Episodes
  • Release Date Remains Unknown

As a huge anime fan, I’m really excited about Kagurabachi, and a lot of people are wondering if it could be the next big thing after Naruto! But honestly, so many of us *still* love Naruto and are desperate for more content – something *other* than Boruto. And guess what? It sounds like those four Naruto episodes that were announced ages ago – like, two years ago! – are *finally* finished! They’re going to be set before Shippuden, which is awesome, and could drop any time now. I can’t wait to see what they’ve come up with!

Boruto began as a continuation of the popular Naruto series, and it’s been challenging to establish its own identity because of Naruto’s huge success. However, Boruto is now truly stepping into the role of a leading character. Whether he’ll become a hero comparable to his father, or even exceed him, remains to be seen. Honestly, even I don’t know what the future holds! It will depend on how much our readers enjoy the story, so please continue to support us. -Ikemoto

The Naruto manga finished its 15-year run in 2014. You can read both the original Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, along with the sequel series Boruto, on Manga Plus. The anime adaptations aired for a longer time, with the original Naruto series ending in 2007 and Shippuden in 2017. All three anime series – Naruto, Shippuden, and Boruto – are available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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2025-09-23 15:56