With the nine-tailed beast, Kurama, sealed inside Naruto, fans always knew there was more to him than meets the eye. Now, a new collaboration between the iconic Naruto Anime and the fan favorite Transformers Cartoon brings the same dynamic to two new robots.
Toymaker Hasbro and the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Anime franchises have joined forces to create a unique collection of toy figures that combine the characteristics and abilities of beloved characters from the Narutoverse with the legendary “robots in disguise”. This innovative mashup brings together the best of both worlds, delighting fans of both Naruto And Transformers Similar.
Kurama and Gamakichi get incredible robot forms in new Transformers toys
Naruto-inspired robots with special abilities and designs influenced by the ninja world
As revealed by Crunchyroll NewsThe initial collaboration set features a two-figure pack, including a Transformer inspired by Kurama, the Nine-Tailed Beast, and another based on Gamakichi, the mighty toad warrior of Mount Myōboku. Like all Transformers, these figures have two forms: robot mode and, in this case, beast or animal mode. In their robot forms, Kurama and Gamakichi come equipped with the advanced technology, weaponry, enhanced combat abilities and enhanced mobility that make Transformers such deadly warriors.
What sets the Transformers apart, however, is the unique array of powers and abilities they have in their animal and beast modes. Kurama, for example, wields the full range of powers, abilities, and cunning that make him the strongest tailed beast in the Naruto Universe. Meanwhile, Gamakichi brings expertise in ninjutsu, sword fighting and the mystical art of Senjutsu to the table. What’s more, these abilities do not disappear when Kurama and Gamakichi transform into robot mode; Instead, they can harness them to increase their mechanical prowess, making them even more formidable opponents.
Hasbro and Naruto’s collaboration is every fan’s dream
An epic collaboration like this, bringing together two beloved giants in the anime and animation world, is exciting news for both Naruto And Transformers Fans on many levels. First, there is the uniqueness of the partnership – it marks The first time the two iconic franchises have joined forces. for Naruto Fans, who rarely see collaborations with other titles, this is an especially rare opportunity. Second, while no deeper collaborations beyond the toy line have been announced, fans can still speculate about the expanded storytelling possibilities this union could create for both franchises.
To be sure, as revealed in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Chapter #10, the fact that no one knows how or when the nine-tailed beast will be reborn, opening the door to the possibility of it being reborn as a Transformer. Additionally, it’s also possible that the galaxy-traveling, dimension-hopping Otsutsuki clan may have encountered the Transformer species at some point. Now that two shinobi-inspired robots exist, the possibilities for further tie-ins and crossovers are endless, and for fans of both the Transformers And NarutoIt doesn’t get any better than that!
Source: Crunchyroll News
Set two and a half years after the events of Masashi Kishimoto’s original anime, Naruto Shippuden continues the titular hero’s attempts to become the best ninja in the Hidden Leaf Village and bring his former friend Sasuke Uchiha back to the light. The 500-episode series features the return of allies such as Sakura Haruno and Naruto Uzumaki’s mentor Jiraiya, as well as the villainous organization Akatsuki.
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Junko Takeuchi, Kazuhiko Inoue, Noriaki Sugiyama, Chie Nakamura, Shoutarou Morikubo, Hideo Ishikawa, Nana Mizuki, Houchuu Ootsuka.
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February 15, 2007
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22
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Junki Takegami, Satoru Nishizono, Yasuyuki Suzuki, Yasuaki Kurotsu, Masanao Akahoshi
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Hayato Date, Masaaki Kumagai, Yasuaki Kurotsu, Osamu Kobayashi, Chiaki Kon