Naruto Voice Actors Discuss Returning to Team 7 After Two Decades

Original voice actors Junko Takeuchi and Noriaki Sugiyama, alongside Studio Pierrot producer Yoshihiko Tominaga, appeared at New York Comic Con to discuss the upcoming Naruto anime. The new series will focus on the early days of Team 7 when the characters are still young boys. Tominaga noted that the production features modernized visuals with fluid animation while maintaining the original style.

Takeuchi reflected on her twenty-year tenure as Naruto, stating she has finally caught up to the character's energy after years of trying to keep pace. She recalled feeling exhausted during her first week but instantly energized upon learning she had secured the role. Sugiyama explained his approach to portraying a younger Sasuke, emphasizing how the character’s past trauma lingers beneath his stoic exterior during everyday interactions.