Namco Bandai has recently published their releases for 2006. They have confirmed that the first Narutimate Hero game will see release tentatively this summer. This will be several months after the release of Clash of the Ninja.

The following areas have new or updated content:

New

+ Bio: Asama Sandayuu, Sagi, Oowashi, Toki
+ OAV 3
+ Anime Guide: Season Seven
+ Full Biography: Tsunade, Orochimaru, Sasuke

Updated

+ Bio: Mousou, Deidara
+ Country Guide: Bird
+ World Map
+ Akatsuki Org.
+ Full Biography: Uchiha Itachi

IGN now has a preview up for the upcoming Gamecube port of Gekitou Ninja Taisen 1, being released in the United States as “Clash of the Ninja.” Hit here to see the videos.

And interesting note that they’ve removed some of the jutsu names which are yelled out, instead interjecting generic fight comments at certain points. This could be because the anime has yet to dub and release the episodes where the characters use these jutsu. We do learn that “Naruto Rendan” has been translated to “Naruto Barrage”.

Have some new titles up through episode 171. The next filler arc appears to involve a new country, Umi no Kuni, the Sea Country. It looks to involve Shino, Naruto and… Anko (much to many fans delight). Investigating a sea demon which is terrorizing a gold boat. Here are the titles:

Episode 168: “Burn Zundou (Stumpy)! Mix, Stretch, Boil!!”
Episode 169: “The Page Which is Lost”
Episode 170: “The Door Which is Closed”
Episode 171: “Infiltration, The Trap Which is Devised”

It was promised so here you go, the Volume 31 cover big scan:

Episodes 166 and 167 have aired in Japan. The arc comes to an end and the shocking revelations keep on coming!…

Click For Episode 166 Spoiler Preview Image:

The love that even goes beyond death?

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