Attention Naruto fans! The highly anticipated spinoff manga, Sasuke Retsuden, is set to come to a thrilling conclusion with its second volume in the summer of 2023. Based on Jun Esaka’s hit 2019 light novel of the same name, the manga adaptation, Naruto: Sasuke’s Story–The Uchiha and the Heavenly Stardust, delves into the tumultuous love affair between Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, picking up where the series finale of Naruto Shippuden left off.
For those of you eagerly awaiting an English translation, Viz Media has got you covered! They began releasing English versions of Sasuke Retsuden in October 2022, so you won’t have to wait much longer to dive into this captivating tale of love, loss, and redemption in the Naruto universe. So mark your calendars and brace yourselves for an epic conclusion to Sasuke Retsuden!
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Boruto Adapted Sasuke’s Story Into the Anime
In December of 2022, fans of the Naruto franchise were hit with a bombshell leak that promised to shake up the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations storyline. According to reports, the sequel series was set to incorporate the popular spinoff manga, Sasuke Retsuden, which fills in the gaps between the original Naruto series and its sequel. And boy, did it deliver!
Viewers were treated to two thrilling episodes based on Sasuke Retsuden – “Sasuke Retsuden: Infiltration” and “Sasuke Retsuden: Star Lines” – that plunged them headfirst into the world of Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi. In this gripping arc, Sasuke must break into the Astronomy Research Institute to find a cure for Naruto’s mysterious ailment. Along the way, they dive deep into the history of the Sage of Six Paths, and encounter many other familiar faces.
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Fans of the original series will remember Sasuke as the brooding and vengeful Uchiha who eventually finds his way back to the Hidden Leaf Village through his friendship with Naruto. But in Sasuke Retsuden, we get to see a whole new side of him, as he teams up with his former teammates to embark on a dangerous and thrilling mission.
And if that wasn’t enough to get fans excited, the Naruto franchise celebrated its 20th anniversary in October 2022 with a host of special events and artwork. Creator Kishimoto even shared some stunning new images on social media, including Naruto in his Six Paths form and Sasuke’s emotional reunion with his brother Itachi.
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But perhaps the most exciting part of the anniversary celebrations was the reanimation of dozens of iconic scenes from the original series and Shippuden, set to various themes throughout the years. This 10-minute video compilation takes viewers on a trip down memory lane, with all the classic battles and moments that made the Naruto franchise so beloved.
So if you’re a fan of the Naruto franchise, there’s never been a better time to dive back into this rich and exciting world. Check out the Sasuke Retsuden manga on the VIZ Manga app, and stream Boruto: Naruto Next Generations on Hulu to see how it all ties together.
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