Bandai Announces Naruto Card Game, Global Release in 2027
Bandai is expanding its major shonen card game lineup with Naruto, a franchise that has not had a dedicated Bandai TCG before, and is planning a global simultaneous launch from day one.
Reporting from 4 sources: Anime News Network, 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Inside.
Bandai's Card Division announced the new trading card game "NARUTO Card Game" on June 18, 2026, during the "BANDAI CARD GAMES Next Plan Presentation 2026.06" event. The game is based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga "NARUTO" and is scheduled for a worldwide simultaneous release in 2027. The official website launched with a message and a newly drawn illustration from Kishimoto, depicting Naruto and Sasuke holding cards. The earliest trial event will take place at GenCon in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, from July 30 to August 2, 2026. Bandai's announcement positions the Naruto card game alongside its existing card game lines for One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Gundam. Product details, including rules and further information, are set to be revealed on July 29, 2026. The announcement was made via the official X account and the game's website.
The announcement came during Bandai's dedicated card game presentation, which also covered updates for its other TCG lines. The Naruto Card Game will be Bandai's fourth major anime-based trading card game, joining One Piece Card Game, Dragon Ball Card Game, and Gundam Card Game. The earliest public trial event is scheduled for GenCon 2026 in Indianapolis, running from July 30 to August 2. This gives potential players a chance to try the game nearly a year before its planned 2027 worldwide release. Masashi Kishimoto contributed a new illustration and a personal message for the announcement, which is displayed on the official website. The game's official X account has also launched. Further details, including the game's rules and product specifications, are expected to be announced on July 29, 2026, during a dedicated information drop.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Anime News Network News Bandai Announces New Naruto Card Game
- 4Gamer.net 新作TCG「NARUTOカードゲーム」が2027年に全世界同時リリースへ。商品の詳細は7月29日に発表予定
- Denfaminicogamer 『ナルト』の新作TCGが発表！バンダイから2027年に全世界同時リリース決定
- Inside バンダイが新作カードゲーム『NARUTOカードゲーム』を発表！最速体験会の開催も決定