Japan’s biggest anime event, Jump Festa 2023 was a great success among fans. Several manga and anime panels revealed some of their biggest plans for the future, surprising fans. Although, one panel made fans disappointed. Yes, it was the Naruto and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations panel. But there was one specific announcement that compensated for the fandom’s disbelief. Sasuke Retsuden is being animated this year.

In addition to the popularity poll, live concert, and beginning of the Code Arc in Boruto, the panel revealed that the popular spin-off manga, written by Jun Esaka and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, will be animated this year. Here’s everything you should know about the upcoming arc. A little spoiler alert for anime watchers!

Sasuke Retuden will kick off as episodes in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
The storyline is officially canon, despite the episodes being fillers before the Code arc begins
The former Team 7 members would be around 33 years old
Sasusaku shippers can be relieved as Sakura will play a vital role in Sasuke Retsuden
The story follows Sasuke, who sets out to find a cure for Naruto’s unidentified illness
Note that Naruto is the Hokage and Sasuke still possesses the Rinnegan in Sasuke Retsuden

Jump Festa 2023: Every Major Announcement Revealed

From One Piece to Jujutsu Kaisen, here’s every announcement you should know about your favorite upcoming manga and anime!

Jump Festa is one of the highly-anticipated events among the otaku. The event holds different panels for several fan-favorite manga and anime, where the crew announces some major news about their upcoming works. Jump Festa 2023 was something special. The annual convention, for the first time, was streamed live for fans all over the world. Exciting, wasn’t it? You might have missed some announcements but we got you covered! Here is every major announcement every otaku looks out for!

Jujutsu Kaisen

Season 2 of the anime will begin in July 2023. Will introduce Toji Fushiguro, and Riko Amanai and feature Satoru Gojo’s past, and the Shibuya Arc (Anime watchers only, brace yourselves).
The manga will probably conclude in a year, according to creator Gege Akutami.

One Piece

One Piece has no plans to end anytime soon
The author teased that a huge battle could lead to a character’s demise

Naruto and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations

NARUTOP99 character popularity poll on Twitter and the most-popular character will get a short manga edition
A special music event, “Naruto The Live” as the anime celebrates its 20th anniversary. The event can expect Kana-Boon, Flow, and other famous bands that contributed to the anime’s openings and end credits over the years.
Sasuke: Retsuden to become an anime. The first episode will air on January 22, 2023.