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07/29/2026
New Details Revealed for the "NARUTO CARD GAME"!
Game Rules, First-Ever Card Reveals, and a Roadmap for the Summer 2027 Release All Announced!
Following our initial announcement in June, we are now revealing the game system features, the very first card designs, and a global event roadmap leading up to the worldwide simultaneous release in summer 2027!
Starting with its world premiere at Gen Con 2026, more details about the "NARUTO CARD GAME" will continue to be revealed!
The "NARUTO CARD GAME" is a highly strategic trading card game featuring characters and stories from the "NARUTO" series, including "NARUTO", "NARUTO: SHIPPUDEN", and "BORUTO: Naruto Next Generations".
Players will battle using one Leader Card, a 50-card deck, five Chakra Cards, and one Summon Card.
Deploy characters of the same color as your leader and aim for victory by reducing the opponent leader's life to 0.
Starting with its world premiere at Gen Con 2026, more details about the "NARUTO CARD GAME" will continue to be revealed!
The "NARUTO CARD GAME" is a highly strategic trading card game featuring characters and stories from the "NARUTO" series, including "NARUTO", "NARUTO: SHIPPUDEN", and "BORUTO: Naruto Next Generations".
Players will battle using one Leader Card, a 50-card deck, five Chakra Cards, and one Summon Card.
Deploy characters of the same color as your leader and aim for victory by reducing the opponent leader's life to 0.
■ Card Types
● Leader Cards — The core of your deck. The cards and strategies you can use are determined by your leader's color, and you win by reducing the opponent leader's life to 0.
● Character Cards — The main cards used in battle. In addition to fighting opposing characters and leaders, some characters can unleash "Ninjutsu" and other powerful effects by paying Chakra.
● EX Characters — Powerful character cards that can be brought into play by fulfilling specific conditions during a match. These key cards can change the tide of battle in a single move.
● Chakra Cards — Cards used to pay the cost for activating "Ninjutsu" and other support effects.
● Summon Cards — Cards used to pay the cost for bringing character cards into play.
● Leader Cards — The core of your deck. The cards and strategies you can use are determined by your leader's color, and you win by reducing the opponent leader's life to 0.
● Character Cards — The main cards used in battle. In addition to fighting opposing characters and leaders, some characters can unleash "Ninjutsu" and other powerful effects by paying Chakra.
● EX Characters — Powerful character cards that can be brought into play by fulfilling specific conditions during a match. These key cards can change the tide of battle in a single move.
● Chakra Cards — Cards used to pay the cost for activating "Ninjutsu" and other support effects.
● Summon Cards — Cards used to pay the cost for bringing character cards into play.
This announcement also reveals the very first card art for the game!
In addition to original illustrations by various artists, cards featuring art from the anime and manga will also be included. Enjoy a wide variety of designs, from those reminiscent of iconic scenes from the series to cards utilizing original manga illustrations.
In addition to original illustrations by various artists, cards featuring art from the anime and manga will also be included. Enjoy a wide variety of designs, from those reminiscent of iconic scenes from the series to cards utilizing original manga illustrations.
Starting with its world premiere at Gen Con, the "NARUTO CARD GAME" will appear at events around the world leading up to its release!
At each event, we plan to host hands-on sessions and reveal even more new information.
At each event, we plan to host hands-on sessions and reveal even more new information.
■ Roadmap
● Gen Con 2026 (Indianapolis) — World Premiere: July 30th to August 2nd, 2026
● New York Comic Con 2026 (October 2026) — Further new information to be revealed
● PAX Aus 2026 (October 2026)
● BANDAI CARD GAMES Fest. 26-27 — Held throughout the season
● SPIEL Essen 2026 (October 2026)
● Paris Games Week 2026 (October 2026)
● Lucca Comics & Games 2026 (November 2026)
● Further New Information to Be Revealed — December 2026
● In-Store Tutorial Sessions to Begin — January 2027
● Worldwide Simultaneous Release — Summer 2027
* Additional event information will be published on the official website once finalized.
Following the release, we plan to roll out a full lineup of official tournaments and events, ranging from in-store events open to all players from beginners to experts, to large-scale tournaments leading up to the world championship!
Official Websites and Social Media!
■ "NARUTO CARD GAME" Official Website
https://www.naruto-cardgame.com/
■ "NARUTO CARD GAME" Official X
https://x.com/narutotcg_eng
■ "NARUTO CARD GAME" Official YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@NARUTO_TCG_EN
● Gen Con 2026 (Indianapolis) — World Premiere: July 30th to August 2nd, 2026
● New York Comic Con 2026 (October 2026) — Further new information to be revealed
● PAX Aus 2026 (October 2026)
● BANDAI CARD GAMES Fest. 26-27 — Held throughout the season
● SPIEL Essen 2026 (October 2026)
● Paris Games Week 2026 (October 2026)
● Lucca Comics & Games 2026 (November 2026)
● Further New Information to Be Revealed — December 2026
● In-Store Tutorial Sessions to Begin — January 2027
● Worldwide Simultaneous Release — Summer 2027
* Additional event information will be published on the official website once finalized.
Following the release, we plan to roll out a full lineup of official tournaments and events, ranging from in-store events open to all players from beginners to experts, to large-scale tournaments leading up to the world championship!
Official Websites and Social Media!
■ "NARUTO CARD GAME" Official Website
https://www.naruto-cardgame.com/
■ "NARUTO CARD GAME" Official X
https://x.com/narutotcg_eng
■ "NARUTO CARD GAME" Official YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@NARUTO_TCG_EN
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