Word comes by way of Anime News Network today, that Bandai and Viz have jointly announced a plan to bring Naruto games to North America. This will include titles for the Sony vide game consoles and trading card games.

This more or less confirms words from several months ago where Bandai stated they would be bringing Narutimett Hero to the U.S..

The following areas have new or updated content:

New

+ Ninjutsu: Shikomi Shindan, Mizu no Tatsumaki
+ Kekkei Genkai: Byakugan, Souma no Kou
+ Bio: Fuuma Kamakiri, Fuuma Kagerou, Fuuma Sasame
+ Vol. 19 Manga Summary

Updated

+ Summonings
+ Clothing
+ Custom Weapons
+ Weapons and Tools
+ Accessories
+ Ninjutsu: Mizu no Muchi, Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu
+ Vol. 28 Manga Guide
+ Bio: Akimichi Choji, Aburame Shino, Misc name meanings updates

Update: I forgot to mention I added the cover and link to order Uzumaki Ninden over on the right hand side of the page.

The cover for volume 28 marks the beginning of the second part of the Naruto manga. Since I received my copy a few days ago, I’ve scanned in a larger version of the cover.

Right click here to download the big version.

Chapter 264 has been released today. The showdown begins, what chance will Akatsuki have against a pissed off Naruto?…

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Naruto and Kakashi take chase, while Chiyo and Sakura face Sasori…

You can view my comments and discuss this latest chapter in our forums! Click here to view the discussion! Caution, there are spoilers present! If you are a new user and have yet to register to post on the forum, click here.

Update: Added Sasori’s ending image from this chapter to his bio in the Akatsuki Guide. Caution, there are spoilers.

Update #2: Added Chapter 264 summary to the Volume 30 manga guide.

Episode 139 has aired in Japan. The filler arc contines and the team makes it inside Hidden Sound. What dangers await them inside?… Episode 139 is titled Terror! Orochimaru’s Compound!.

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Naruto and Gamakichi’s bad day…

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The following areas have new or updated content:

New

+ Kekkei Genkai
+ Ninjutsu: Sabaku Fuyuu, Kumomayu, Ketsukai Houjin, Kumonendo, Kumosouiki, Kumosouka, Kumosenkyuu – Suzaku, Kuchiyose – Rashoumon, Kusanagi no Tsurugi – Kuu no Tachi, Kisei Kikai, Inyu Shometsu, Oodama Rasengan, Shouten no Jutsu, Henge – Kongounyoi, Uzumaki Naruto Nisen Rendan, Kagerou Ninpou: Utakata, Arijigoku no Jutsu, Kazagumo no Jutsu, Utsusemi no Jutsu, Fuuma Ninja Sword – Zanbatou
+ Fuuinjutsu: Infuuin – Kai
+ Taijutsu: Bunshin Taiatari

Updated

+ Ninjutsu: Kumoshibari
+ Kinjutsu
+ Potential Bloodlines
+ Fuuinjutsu
+ Bio: Yuura
+ Markings Guide
+ Bingo Book
+ Volume 18-27 Manga Guides

The filer arc will continue through the end of the month and in to July it seems. Here are the upcoming episode titles:

Episode 139: Terror! Orochimaru’s Castle.

Episode 140: Two Heartbeats, Kabuto’s Trap

Episode 141: Sakura’s Decision.

Episode 142: Three Bad Guys of the Strictly Guarded Facility.

Still no clear word on how long these filler arcs will last. My personal guess is through August probably.