# Kishimoto's Naruto Redesign Delivers Blank Period Update

> Kishimoto's Naruto: Shadow Rising manga brings back the iconic design for the Blank Period era.
- Title: Kishimoto's Naruto Redesign Delivers Blank Period Update
- Summary: Kishimoto's Naruto: Shadow Rising manga brings back the iconic design for the Blank Period era. naruto, kishimoto, shadow rising · reported by ScreenRant.
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- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/naruto-shadow-rising-manga-kishimoto-redesign
- Author: J.R. Waugh
- Published: 2026-10-14T00:30:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: naruto, kishimoto, shadow rising, blank period, naruto uzumaki, seventh hokage, naruto movie, entertainment, culture
## New Naruto Manga Announcement
Kishimoto's Naruto: Shadow Rising manga covers the Blank Period with Naruto Uzumaki's redesign.
## Blank Period Design Focus
Kishimoto returns to his cinematic style for Naruto's redesign in the Blank Period era.
## Naruto's Visual Upgrade
Naruto's redesign shows a rugged aura ahead of combat with Sasuke, matching The Last: Naruto the Movie.
## Design Consistency
Kishimoto's style emphasizes Naruto's personality over radical changes to his appearance.
## Hair Style Continuity
Naruto retains his cropped hairstyle, avoiding the shaggier look of Minato Namikaze.
## Cinematic Action Style
Kishimoto's kinetic action feels heavy with real weight in Naruto: Shadow Rising.
## What Happens Next
Kishimoto will debut full Naruto: Shadow Rising manga at Jump Festa in 2027.
## Key takeaway

Kishimoto's Naruto: Shadow Rising manga features a redesign of Naruto Uzumaki for the Blank Period that matches his cinematic style from The Last: Naruto the Movie.