US Streetwear Brand YoungLA Launches Massive Naruto Collection

The lifestyle clothing brand YoungLA has revealed its new Naruto apparel collection, but fans will want to act fast, as items are (understandably) selling out fast. From the moment the series first appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, Naruto was a smash hit, becoming a driving force in the popularity of anime around the globe. Though the manga series officially came to an end in 2014, love for the action-adventure romp has continued unabated, and fans of some of its most popular characters can now show their love in a fresh new way.

Next year will mark the Naruto series' 25th anniversary, and TV Tokyo recently confirmed that a slew of new releases are on the way, including new Naruto video games and new "video" projects tied to the franchise. Though few details have been confirmed, many fans hope that a new game will focus on the Boruto era. In the meantime, plenty of spin-offs, crossovers, and merch drops have kept the series fresh in fans' minds, and one California-based brand is taking things to a whole new level of style.

YoungLA Launches Extensive Naruto Apparel Collection

YoungLA, a lifestyle clothing brand headquartered in Los Angeles, has revealed a robust Naruto apparel collection, featuring everything from T-shirts, sweatpants, and hoodies to compression shorts, cutoffs, jeans, and hats. Items in the limited collection range from $38 to $70 and feature beloved characters like Gaara, Sasuke, and the titular character himself. At the time of this writing, several items have already sold out, so those wanting to stack their wardrobe with some fresh fits will want to head to the official YoungLA website quickly.

Stylish merch isn't the only thing for fans to celebrate in 2026. Lionsgate has already begun pre-production on a live-action Naruto film adaptation, and in July, the company put out a global casting call to fill the roles of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. Original series author Masashi Kishimoto recently offered his thoughts on the project, calling the adaptation a "miracle" and expressing shock that his manga series was actually going to become a Hollywood movie. The film is being directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his work on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

An official Naruto collaboration with the popular shooter game PUBG was launched in July, allowing players to snag nine skins inspired by the most popular characters from the franchise. This isn't the first time that the popular ninja and his friends have crossed over with a major video game, as a previous Fortnite collab was one of the biggest in the title's history.

In Japan, fan love for specific anime characters reaches heights that those in the Western world could never fathom. Until September 6, visitors to the Fuji-Q Highland theme park in Yamanashi, Japan can celebrate Sasuke's birthday with a special Stamp Rally and themed food and drink items. Guests will also find that local trains and buses are decked out in Naruto livery, making the experience all the more special. The nearby Highland Resort Hotel and Spa also offers a Naruto-themed room for fans wanting the ultimate ninja experience.