Naruto Shippuden

A series of anime-based fighting and action-adventure video games based on the Naruto Shippuden anime and manga franchise.

Action

45

Games

2004–2018

Years

17

Platforms

$15.85

Ø CIB

+8.7%

24M change

About

The Naruto Shippuden video game series spans multiple genres, primarily fighting and action-adventure games, released across various platforms including the Nintendo DS, Wii, and PlayStation 2. Developed by studios such as CyberConnect2 and Tomy, these games adapt the story arcs and characters of the second part of the Naruto manga. Popular sub-series within this franchise include the Ultimate Ninja and Clash of Ninja series.

The franchise expanded rapidly during the mid-2000s, transitioning alongside the anime's narrative leap. Early portable entries like Naruto Shippuden: Shinobi Retsuden II (2004) and Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4 (2006) offered localized action, while Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 3 European Version (2006) tailored the experience for international audiences.

As the narrative progressed, 3D fighting mechanics matured. The year 2007 marked a major release wave, introducing Naruto Shippuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX (2007) and its swift sequel Naruto Shippuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen EX 2 (2007), which utilized motion controls for jutsu activation. Concurrently, the Japanese release of Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Accel (2007) paved the way for its international counterparts, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4 (2007) and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 5 (2007).

These titles established deep character rosters, cinematic quick-time events, and open-world exploration modes that defined this era of anime adaptation games. This period solidified the franchise's global commercial viability, bridging regional release gaps and establishing a template for future cell-shaded arena fighters.