In the anime universe, there are few legends that have raised an entire generation like Naruto: Shippuden. With legendary fights, touching bonds, and themes of identity and redemption, a ninja epic was formed that cut across boundaries and evolved into a timeless masterpiece. Its symbols and scenes turned into cherished icons, while show-stopping cosplay and active online forums made it a worldwide pop-culture treasure. Now it is time to celebrate the anime epic's glorious 20th anniversary.

Naruto is coming back in almost after a decade to take the world by storm. Expect nothing less.

Netflix USA does not host Naruto: Shippuden as of 2025 due to licensing constraints. However, the streaming platform does offer the legendary anime in several other countries like Hong Kong, France, Switzerland, Canada, Belgium, and Japan; one might get access to it through VPN changes. Naruto's popularity has never declined since its inception, and with a fandom as loyal, the four new 20th anniversary special episodes serve as the perfect present.

American viewers interested in streaming the entire saga will need to turn to Hulu, which at present has almost all the 500 episodes dubbed in English, the most stable access point. The franchise's popularity still resonates as of mid-2025; it was the leading anime show on Netflix worldwide, beating newer hits such as Demon Slayer and Attack on Titan in terms of viewership. Though Shippuden is beyond the reach of Netflix USA, the original series and some spin-off films are still available on the platform. Meanwhile, the new episodes are set to arrive later this year.

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Legends stay dormant until fate and the fandom beckons them back.

In the rich fabric of anime lore, Naruto is embroidered in sweeping masterstrokes. It is a story of a ripple ninja dream that became a cultural phenomenon. Even as the sequel series Naruto: Shippuden wrapped up its last episode a decade ago, the legacy of Team 7 continued to thrive. Presently, four all-new episodes designed in commemoration of the original anime's 20th anniversary help set fans back into the days when the adventure of Naruto first began. Studio Pierrot revealed four new episodes, previously due to drop in September 2023. The studio, however, suspended the premiere to enhance its quality, pushing the debut indefinitely.

The wait is now over as the 2025 release window is set in concrete. All four episodes are set to premiere this year as fans impatiently wait to return to the Hidden Leaf Village. Naruto: Shippuden, which takes the story forward to Naruto's adolescence, where he returns from training to deal with greater challenges, solve mysteries of his past, and fight increasingly stronger enemies, proves an engaging mix of character development and intense conflict. Overseen by the original creator, Masashi Kishimoto, the four new episodes promise to maintain consistency, aligning with the series' massive cultural heritage. Though not available on Netflix, the anime can be streamed on several other platforms. 

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