Bandai Card Games has officially announced the NARUTO CARD GAME, a new trading card game based on Masashi Kishimoto’s popular Naruto series. The game is designed for competitive trading card game players and is scheduled for a worldwide release in 2027.
Alongside the announcement, Bandai revealed a new key visual, a teaser trailer, and a commemorative illustration. Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto also shared a special message celebrating the project.
“NARUTO CARD GAME!
I’m glad to see the world of NARUTO grow larger once again.
I truly hope these cards find their way to both your hands and your hearts.”
— Masashi Kishimoto, creator of NARUTO.
Commemorative illustration from Masashi Kishimoto:
Teaser Trailer:
Key Visual:
©2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2007 SHIPPUDEN All Rights Reserved.
The NARUTO CARD GAME will make its first public appearance at Gen Con 2026, taking place from July 30 to August 2 in Indianapolis. Visitors will be able to join free tutorial sessions and learn how to play using demo decks.
Participants in the tutorial sessions will receive exclusive promotional items, including a special Chakra Card, a backpack, a sticker, and access to purchase a limited-edition playmat scheduled for release in 2027.
Bandai will reveal more information about the game’s mechanics, card designs, and future plans on July 29, 2026, one day before Gen Con begins.
Fans can follow the game’s official social media channels and the TCG+ app for future updates.
About BANDAI CARD GAMES:
– The emotion born from cards transcends borders and brings the world together – “BANDAI CARD GAMES” is the trading card game brand developed by BANDAI CO., LTD.’s Card Business Department.
Under this brand, we operate a variety of card game titles across more than 50 regions worldwide, including North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Oceania, and the Middle East.
“BANDAI CARD GAMES” offers opportunities for fans to connect with each other and with the worlds of their favorite series through the power of cards.
About NARUTO:
Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump in 1999, with a TV anime adaptation premiering in 2002. The manga concluded in 2014 at its 700th chapter, and the franchise has continued through events, games, and merchandise. Its cumulative worldwide circulation has surpassed 250 million copies.
Source: Press release
©2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO
©2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2007 SHIPPUDEN All Rights Reserved.
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