Enter the world of the shinobi (ninja) as Naruto: The Gallery makes its first-ever international debut from Mar 28 to Jun 30 at Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS).
The exhibition, organised by Group IME and presented by RWS and touring partner SL Experiences, was previously held in Japan’s Akiba Square in Akihabara UDX in line with the 20th anniversary of the Naruto anime.
Naturo is one of the best-selling manga series of all time, with 250 million copies in circulation across the globe. The story centres on Uzumaki Naruto’s tumultuous journey in overcoming his past, fate, and rivals to become the Hokage (head) of the Konohagakure no Sato (Hidden Leaf Village).
Anime fans are sure to have a field day experiencing up-close the evolution of the beloved anime series. Located at Soundstage 28, Naruto: The Gallery will showcase the narrative and history of Naruto through a series of six areas with storyboards, character art and video displays. Fans will get to relive pivotal moments from Naruto’s early years to his ultimate showdowns, including the path of Naruto’s rival Sasuke and the climactic events of the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Highlights will include a diorama of Naruto’s hometown, the Hidden Leaf Village, a collection of iconic and emotional scenes, and a seven-minute screening of the final battle in a 4D theatre.
The exhibition also features exclusive video works of iconic scenes from Naruto by five Japanese animation artists – Ai Nina, Kohei Kadowaki, Kosuke Sugimoto, Kota Morie and que. Guests can capture unforgettable moments with Naruto characters at the photo booth at the end of the exhibition.
That’s not all. Bring home a piece of official Naruto merchandise and feast on Naruto-themed food. A specially curated merchandise collection awaits fans at the end of the exhibition at Soundstage 28 and at the Universal Studios Store. They include items such as a 20th anniversary collection of tin badges, tote bags, mini cards, furoshiki (wrapping cloths) and more.
The pop-up Naruto: The Gallery Cafe, located at KT’s Grill, will have iconic dishes inspired by the series.
Naruto: The Gallery is open from Mar 28 to Jun 30, 2024, from 11am to 6pm. It is included with regular admission to Universal Studios Singapore. Tickets retail at $83 per adult and $62 per child.
All photos courtesy of Resorts World Sentosa.
