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Sony YAY has announced that Naruto Shippuden will return to its broadcast schedule with new episodes beginning on October 19, 2026. The series is slated to air daily at 9 PM for viewers in India.
The broadcast will feature localized audio options, providing Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs. This continuation follows Naruto Uzumaki as he resumes his ninja duties and training after a two-and-a-half-year absence from the Hidden Leaf Village.
The narrative focuses on Naruto's ongoing efforts to locate Sasuke Uchiha and his confrontations with the Akatsuki. This criminal organization poses a significant threat to the shinobi world by targeting the tailed beasts held by various hosts.
Originally produced by Pierrot and TV Tokyo under director Hayato Date, the series spans 500 episodes. It serves as the direct successor to the initial 220-episode Naruto anime, tracking the protagonist's evolution toward his goal of becoming the Hokage.
