Wit Studio’s announcement of The One Piece remake, a complete reboot of Luffy’s journey, sent shockwaves through the anime community. Yet instead of just celebrating, many anime fans raised a pressing question: “Why not Naruto?” Even MrBeast, the world’s biggest YouTuber, openly expressed his willingness to fund a Naruto remake.
Here are five reasons why a Naruto remake is truly necessary and could even surpass One Piece in success right now.
1. The Filler Nightmare and the Need for a “Naruto Kai”
The biggest issue with Naruto and Naruto Shippuden is the massive amount of filler episodes. These episodes not only drag on endlessly but often appear at the most illogical times, such as right in the middle of the Fourth Great Ninja War climax.
The perfect solution would be to follow Dragon Ball Z Kai’s example: completely cut out filler and tighten the pacing to closely follow the manga. A Naruto Kai version focused solely on the main storyline would make it much easier for new viewers to engage without being discouraged by hundreds of unnecessary episodes.
2. Giving Fair Treatment to Underrated Characters
Manga fans often clash with anime fans over character portrayals, with Sakura Haruno being a prime example. In Masashi Kishimoto’s manga, Sakura’s psychological growth is clear, evolving from a weak girl into a top medical ninja.
However, the old anime version frequently extended controversial scenes or exaggerated her aggressive traits, causing Sakura to receive unfair criticism for years. A remake would align character personalities with the author’s original vision, offering a more balanced perspective on supporting characters.
3. Upgrading Graphics to 2026 Blockbuster Standards
Naruto first aired in the early 2000s. Compared to today’s visual standards, many scenes (especially from young Naruto’s arc) look outdated. Looking at what Studio Pierrot achieved with Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, the transformation is clear, from cinematic lighting and fluid animation to breathtaking fight sequences.
Imagine the battle at the Valley of the End or Pain’s invasion of the Leaf Village recreated with 2026-level graphics. It wouldn’t just be nostalgia, it would be a completely fresh visual experience.
4. A Complete Story Means No Uncertainty
Unlike One Piece, which is still ongoing, Naruto’s manga and main anime series have both concluded. This gives a huge advantage to a remake project: stability.
Producers can plan every episode from start to finish, allocate budgets, and pace the seasons to maintain top-notch animation quality. Unlike The One Piece remake, which has to keep pace with Toei’s ongoing series, a Naruto remake would be a straight path to glory without worrying about catching up to the manga.
5. The Brand’s Popularity Has Never Faded
Although Naruto’s story has ended to make way for the Boruto generation, the “Nine-Tails Boy” brand remains incredibly strong. As of 2026, Naruto-related products, games, and merchandise continue to generate billions in revenue.
Support from high-profile figures like MrBeast is just the tip of the iceberg. The potential audience for a Naruto remake is enormous, including longtime fans eager to relive their childhood memories and younger Gen Z and Alpha viewers wanting to experience a legendary series with cutting-edge visuals.