VIZ Media Celebrates The 20th Anniversary of ‘Naruto’

VIZ Media brings the celebrated NARUTO brand to Las Vegas and Licensing Expo 2019.  The beloved ninja action franchise made its debut in 1999 in a manga created by Masashi Kishimoto, revolutionized manga and anime, and continues to captivate millions of fans internationally. NARUTO marks its 20^th anniversary in 2020, and VIZ Media kicks off celebrations starting this fall with programs across all categories launching through 2020. 

The NARUTO brand family includes the original manga series (published by VIZ), together with the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films, as well as the latest manga & anime sequel, BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS. VIZ Media is the master licensor for all NARUTO brands in North America, Latin America and West Indies, encompassing digital streaming, TV broadcast, EST, home media and consumer product/merchandising rights for the anime and feature films.

Officially licensed partnerships for the NARUTO franchise include:

Bandai America: 6.5 inch articulated action figures 
Bandai Namco Entertainment America: video game
Bioworld: apparel and accessories 
Fanwraps: decals and stickers 
Funko: collections of “POP!” and “Vinyl” figures 
Good Smile Company: a collection of “Nendoroid” figures 
Great Eastern: novelty accessories 
Kura Sushi: Restaurant chain activation  
Just Funky: drinkware and accessories
Loyal Subjects: a collection of “Action Vinyls”
McFarlane Toys: ultra-articulation action figures
Party City: Halloween costumes 
Pyramid: posters and stationaries
Ripple Junction: apparel and accessories 
Spirit Halloween: Halloween costumes
Sprayground: backpacks 
Toynami: collection of statues 
Trends International: posters 
Traly: collection of enamel pins for Target
Uniqlo: apparel