BELIEVE IT! A 24/7 NARUTO CHANNEL IS COMING TO AMAZON FREEVEE!

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 20, 2024) – The highly anticipated launch of "Naruto,” the beloved series chronicling the misadventures of the world’s favorite ninja in training, is now available on Amazon Freevee. Created by renowned mangaka Masashi Kishimoto, the series launches today on the free, ad-supported streaming service. Fans can now enjoy a dedicated linear channel and on-demand viewing experience. The initiative is part of a new collaboration with VIZ Media, a leading global producer of manga and anime, ensuring viewers have access to this legendary series.

 

Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He’s got a wild sense of humor; however, Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world’s greatest ninja! Adding Naruto to Amazon Freevee’s anime library enhances the platform’s appeal to enthusiasts.

 

As the most searched anime of all time, according to Google analytics, Naruto has sold over 250 million manga copies globally and is ranked the No. 1 anime in 92 countries. Its cultural impact spans from musical references by artists like Cardi B to the viral Naruto Run meme.

 

Naruto joins VIZ Media properties Hunter x Hunter and Sailor Moon Classic as dedicated linear channels on Amazon’s Freevee, as well as expansion to the following VIZ Media catalog: 


•    Accel World
•    Bakuman
•    Blue Dragon
•    Buso Renkin
•    Captain Tsubasa
•    Death Note
•    Hunter x Hunter
•    Infini-T Force
•    Inuyasha
•    Inuyasha Final Act
•    JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure
•    K
•    K: Seven Stories
•    MEGALOBOX
•    Ranma 1/2
•    Reborn
•    Sailor Moon Classic
•    Sailor Moon Crystal
•    Terraformars
•    Vampire Knight
•    Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon

 

JP Villanueva, Senior Director, Digital Distribution said: “We are thrilled to launch on Freevee to bring the beloved series Naruto to a broader audience. With the launch of a dedicated linear channel and VOD offerings, fans can now experience the iconic adventures of Naruto Uzumaki around the clock. This addition not only enriches Freevee’s anime library but also provides an exciting new way for fans to engage with one of the most celebrated anime franchises. We look forward to seeing the continued impact of Naruto on audiences worldwide.” 

 

Amazon Freevee is a streaming video service with thousands of premium movies and TV shows, including Originals and free ad-supported (FAST) Channels, available anytime, for free. All FAST Channels available on Freevee can be accessed through the Freevee app, as well as within Fire TV and Prime Video.

 

About Naruto:
Twelve years ago, the Village Hidden in the Leaves was attacked by a fearsome threat. A nine-tailed fox spirit claimed the life of the village leader, the Hokage, and many others. Today, the village is at peace and a troublemaking kid named Naruto is struggling to graduate from Ninja Academy. His goal may be to become the next Hokage, but his true destiny will be much more complicated. The adventure begins now!

 

Naruto combines dramatic storytelling with the coming-of-age journey of an adolescent ninja, making it an epic classic. Since its debut as a manga in 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto has captivated millions globally. The franchise includes multiple TV series, movies, and OVAs, making it one of the best-selling manga series ever. It has appeared on the USA Today and The New York Times bestseller lists and won the Quill Award in 2006. The Naruto universe continues in “Boruto: Naruto Next Generations,” featuring Naruto's son.  

 

About VIZ Media:
Wherever manga and anime fans are, we are! VIZ Media is No. 1 in Japanese pop culture, introducing fans to what’s now, new, and next. Home to the world’s most influential and groundbreaking storytellers and artists, who today drive multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming. If it’s big in Japan, you can find it at VIZ.  

 

VIZ Media is proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace® in America and Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces. For more information on VIZ Media visit: https://www.viz.com/