New 2026 Ranking Confirms Naruto's True Anime Successor

Naruto’s story may have ended, but its world did not disappear. The series spawned a new generation of ninjas who would carry its story forward. Its next chapter takes place years after the events of the original series and follows the children of many familiar characters. It brings back some of the faces fans already know while introducing a younger group of ninjas with their own stories and problems. As the next series in the franchise, it was expected to follow in Naruto’s footsteps and become its natural successor. And it succeeded despite the heavy expectations.