The highly anticipated 20th-anniversary new episodes of Naruto have been unexpectedly delayed. The delay was announced on the anime's official website a few days prior to their scheduled release date in order to enhance the overall quality of the final product.
Originally set to commence on September 3, the 20th Anniversary Naruto special intended to broadcast one new weekly episode for four consecutive weeks. However, the Naruto Production Committee has decided to postpone it due to concerns about its quality. At present, a new release window has not been provided. As a substitute for the eagerly awaited new episodes of Naruto, a special collection of Boruto episodes will be aired instead.
Naruto's Delay Is A Letdown For Fans, But It Will Lead To A Better Product
Abdul Zoldyck (@Abdul_S17), a renowned Naruto fan and trustworthy news source on Twitter, has shared the translated statement issued by Naruto's production team, along with the special's poster. While it is disheartening that the special's commencement has been delayed, it is far more preferable to have a delay for the sake of enhancing its quality, rather than receiving a subpar special. Naruto and his friends have played a significant role in the lives of fans for the past two decades. To have a lackluster special for the eagerly-awaited return of the original series would only lead to an even greater letdown. By allocating additional time, there is a greater possibility that the special will be able to deliver the admiration and celebration that the series rightfully deserves.
The last sentence of the translated statement reads:
We will do our utmost to meet your expectations, so we would like to thank you for your understanding.
In place of the 20th anniversary special, Boruto Naruto Next Generations Masterpiece Selection will be airing. This means that a selection of the best Boruto: Naruto Next Generations episodes will be broadcasted during the original time slot. While it may not be what fans initially expected, it is a better alternative than rushing a product to meet the deadline. Considering Naruto's adventures have spanned over twenty years, waiting a few extra weeks or even months is a small price to pay in order to honor the franchise's achievements.
Naruto, who has fulfilled his dream of becoming Hokage and become a father, has successfully created a powerful era for the Hidden Leaf village with the support of his allies. Although opinions on his son's adventures vary, there is always anticipation for new stories and specials featuring the renowned shinobi. Given that the intention of this special is to present the original show's stories in a modernized way, it would have been counterproductive to release a subpar product. The twentieth anniversary special for Naruto, albeit delayed, holds the potential to meet fans' long-held expectations as the team refuses to compromise quality by rushing towards an unsatisfactory outcome.
