VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE DEBUT OF THE NEWEST NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ANIME ARC ON
HULU AND VIZANIME.COM
Don’t
Miss The Launch Of An Exciting New Story Arc Focusing On The Mysterious
Past Of Kakashi And His Role In The Third Great Shibobi War
San Francisco, CA, February 7, 2014 –
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of
manga and anime in North America, delights fans of the fans of the
action-packed NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series as it announces the debut of
the sagas’ newest installment – Episode 349 – on the Hulu Plus
Video-On-Demand subscription service, with new episodes simulcast each
Thursday. The episode launches a brand new story arc focusing on a
previously untold Kakashi backstory.
North American users of the free streaming VIZAnime.com platform and the free, ad-supported Hulu service will be able to catch the new NARUTO SHIPPUDEN segments a week after their initial run on Hulu Plus. Hulu Plus
subscribers can also access NARUTO SHIPPUDEN content anytime with the
Hulu Plus App on internet-connected TVs, smartphones, game consoles, set
top boxes and additional devices, in HD (when available). Additional
details on Hulu Plus enabled devices can be found here.
All
new subtitled episodes in the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series will also
be available the day after they premiere on Hulu Plus for
Download-To-Own purchase thru Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, XboxLive,
and PlayStationNetwork (Episode 349 is now available for purchase).
In
the latest story arc of the venerable anime action series, the untold
story of Kakashi during his years as a member of the ANBU Black Ops is
brought to light. The Third Great Ninja War has left many shinobi
physically and emotionally scarred, including Kakashi, who lost his
friend Obito in the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, and soon after Rin, whom
Kakashi was forced to kill. Haunted by the deaths of his loved ones, a
guilt-ridden Kakashi begins to stray from his peers and mentors.
Concerned, the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, appoints Kakashi to the
ANBU Black Ops, an elite team of shinobi who are under the direct
command of the Hokage, so he can keep a close eye on his former student.
And so begins Kakashi’s life as a member of the ANBU, living within the
shadows of darkness…
“Kakashi’s
hidden past has long been shrouded in mystery and fans will finally get
to see the devastating effects the Third Shinobi World War had on him,”
says Charlene Ingram, Senior Marketing Manager, Animation. “This
episode begins a very important story arc in the continuing NARUTO
SHIPPUDEN anime saga and we’re very excited to bring the latest
installment to North America on the same day as its Japanese
counterpart. We look forward to everyone tuning in for this special
anime simulcast!”
In the NARUTO manga and animated series,
Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He's done well
so far, but Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his
village for intense training that will push him to his limits. NARUTO
SHIPPUDEN begins two
and a half years later, when Naruto returns to find that everyone has
been promoted up the ninja ranks – except him. Sakura’s a medic ninja,
Gaara’s advanced to Kazekage, and Kakashi… well he remains the same. But
pride isn’t necessarily becoming of a ninja, especially when Naruto
realizes that Sasuke never returned from his search for Orochimaru.
Plus, the mysterious Akatsuki organization is still an ever-present
danger. As Naruto finds out more about the Akatsuki’s goals, he realizes
that nothing in his universe is as it seems. Naruto is finding that
he’s older, but will he also prove wiser and stronger?
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered
in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and
licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by
three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc.,
Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ
Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English
speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and
South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN
JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and INUYASHA, VIZ
Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties
for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ
Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated
television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a
variety of consumer products. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and
manga at www.VIZ.com.
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