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Recently we had a chance to speak to Brain Glazebrook, the localization director who is taking care of Naruto Ultimate Ninja. In Japan the game is known as Naruto: Narutimett Hero and it is developed by CyberConnect2 who developed the .hack series. Unlike the “Clash of Ninja” series, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja is a 2D fighter that is sort of like Super Smash Brothers. Saying the game is like Super Smash Brothers Melee is an understatement since the game stands on its own. You can read our detailed impressions of the import game here, but we’ve got the scoop on what changes are going to be made for the North American audience. Let’s get the downside over with, there is not going to be a Japanese language track in the game.. Namco Bandai USA tried to get the voice actors in the game, but they weren’t able to. On the plus side they are going to keep all of the game’s unlockable items. There are hundreds of items to collect through a capsule toy machine like music tracks, character poses and trading cards that feature scenes from the anime series. Exclusive to the North American release are new characters not found in the original game. Namco Bandai confirmed that there are going to be two new characters, but they will not have separate story modes. They also mentioned that Iruka and Guy are partner characters only so we can rule those two out. Check below for speculation and some fresh Ultimate Ninja media.
Spoiler Alert! In this article we spill the beans about Naruto Ultimate Ninja’s unlockable characters and talk about the plot of the series. Also, we are completely speculating about what characters might be in Naruto Ultimate Ninja. In no way are we saying any of these characters are in the upcoming game, they aren’t even rumored to be in the game. These are who we think are likely to be added into the cast of twelve.
First the original cast includes: Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Shikamaru, Kakashi, Lee, Haku, Zabuza, Neji, Hinata, Gaara and Orichimaru. During the interview we got another hint that the character probably isn’t in Narutimett Hero 2. That eliminates the other genin. So who can these two mystery characters be? Judging from where the anime is in the USA there aren’t too many possibilities. Here are some of our guesses:
Anko
The proctor of the Chunin exam is a playable character in Naruto: Narutimett Hero 3. In the game she can use her shadow snake attack and has the forbidden double snake technique as an ouigi. Recently North American viewers got to see Anko Mitarashi in action when she battled with Orichimaru. Since Anko plays an important role in the series now there is a fair chance that Anko will be one of the secret characters. * The picture is from NH3.
Konohamaru
The young grandson of the third Hokage is another playable character in Naruto: Narutimett Hero 3, which makes him another likely candidate to appear in Naruto: Ultimate Ninja. Unlike the other characters that throw kunai and shuriken, Konohamaru throws rocks that arc downwards. He also has his trademark sexy jutsu and a team attack with his buddies as his ougi. Konohamaru is sort of like Dan from the Street Fighter series. He is specifically designed as a “weaker” and comical character. When Konohamru runs he has road runner like stance where his feet turn into a white cloud. * The picture is from NH3.
Zaku / Dosu / Kin
The three sound ninja that terrorize squad seven have never been featured in any Naruto game as playable characters. Even though they weren’t created originally for Narutimett Hero, Orichimaru’s subordinates could make an appearance since they are main characters in the current story arc. Maybe fans will get to use Zaku’s air cutter or Dosu’s sound speaker in combat for the first time. Here’s hoping that one of the sound three make the game, but this is less likely since CyberConnect2 would have to design new characters from scratch.
Mizuki
Iruka might not have made the cut, but Mizuki, the first villain in Naruto, could make an appearance. Mizuki is more like a wild card than a likely pick since he was only seen in one episode and there aren’t many attacks CyberConnect2 could make for him as an in game character.
Anbu Kakashi
He was featured in Naruto: Narutimett Hero 2, but was vastly changed in Narutimett Hero 3. Unlike the sensei Kakashi, Anbu Kakashi carries a sword and has a different set of moves. He can do the dog summoning and a fast lighting edge with minimal chakra use. * The picture is from NH3.
We will have to wait until June 2006 to find out who Namco Bandai added in, but out of curiosity who do you guys want in the game?
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33 Responses to “Special Report! Naruto Ultimate Ninja news”
June 14th, 2006 at 3:54 pm
I so want ANBU Kakashi, the ANBU rule and Dosu, his wrist speakers are AWSOME.But i like ANBU Kakashi the most:).
June 14th, 2006 at 4:13 pm
….I hope for Anko but the sound ninja would be kinda cool two.
June 14th, 2006 at 7:17 pm
I believe that the two characters will be one of the ones that show in NH2 also, not just NH3. So that rules out Anko and Konohamaru. As for Mizuki, hardly anyone remembers his name until he re-appears further into the show. Since this game is going to be on before the Chunnin exams, thats got to rule him out. In the case of the sound ninja’s, Dosu plays the biggest role in the series, so he has to be in. As for ANBU Kakashi, he also is in NH2, and I think he has the biggest chance of getting in NH1.
So basicly I believe it wll be Dosu and ANBU Kakashi as the two hidden characters. (Although I maybe wrong)
June 16th, 2006 at 6:49 pm
too bad. because only possible characters are those who are in NH3 but NOT in NH2. so Anko and konohamaru are possibles
June 17th, 2006 at 8:07 am
ok i think it anko and konahamru cause they were in the 2nd and 3rd
but im not buying this games ive got the one for psp no reason to
June 17th, 2006 at 1:36 pm
i think it’s going 2 b zaku & dosu bcuz they’re saying that the secret characters story mode will be together (not seperate like the original characters) and who else than 2 teammates to have the same story mode. and they’re also saying that the secret characters will not appear in the second or third game (which is sort of stupid bcuz haku and zabuza are on every single game) so that really narrows it down 2 zaku & dosu. n-e-wayz i cant wait 2 get this game bcuz i’m gonna bebt everybody wit sakura n-e-wayz
June 20th, 2006 at 5:26 am
j has a point anko is a 4 sure as 4 the sound ninja dosu or zaku
June 20th, 2006 at 2:09 pm
this is dumb. the official guide says the 2 characters are Curse Seal Sasuke and Kyuubi Naruto
June 21st, 2006 at 12:35 pm
ya kakehs right i prayed for ANBU Kakashi so much but the 2 characters are Cursed seal level 1 Sasuke and Kyuubi Naruto but look at the bright side ive heard rumors about Ultimate Ninja 2 coming this year
June 26th, 2006 at 10:49 am
it should be wrong b cuz the guide was created b4 6/16 and the earliest anyone can get it is 6/20 that is with preorder so how could they know i still hope it is anko and dosu
June 27th, 2006 at 6:12 am
I know witch two characters will be in the game. It will be the cursed cealed sasuke and naruto’s demon form. The thing i’m not sure of is if they will have sharingan kakashi as a playable character other than that the game look great and i can’t wait to check it out.
June 28th, 2006 at 12:24 pm
I know what it is!!! It is the cursed seal Sasuke and the demon fox Naruto!!! Both of which is REALLY POWERFUL!!!!
July 3rd, 2006 at 1:58 pm
lolz, it’s going to be uhh Cursed seal sasuke, demon fox (nine-tailed) naruto.
July 29th, 2006 at 8:31 pm
hello my favorite anime is shikamaro, naruto, sazki, hinata, chuchi, sakura
October 1st, 2006 at 3:22 pm
When will you make narutimate hero 2 in english for America.(naruto ultimate ninja 2)
October 1st, 2006 at 3:38 pm
I’ve been trying to find trailers for weeks probably months to NH2 and it’s only been in japanese not english and Naruto’s company made this game in 2004 for Japan. Is it still a working title for the U.S.?????????????? FILL ME IN ON SOME INFO!!!!!!!!!
July 16th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
i saw somewhere that you get a figure or something if you preordered it what figure, and is it true?
July 23rd, 2007 at 11:04 am
i have both number 1 and 2 ive played #3 and the time skip game
August 25th, 2007 at 9:28 pm
i love kiba and zaku there hot.woo. wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.i oove kiba a lot more though.woo hoo. or as kiba says yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 25th, 2007 at 9:29 pm
i love kiba and zaku there hot.woo. woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.i oove kiba a lot more though.woo hoo. or as kiba says yahooi mean zaku is hot too but look up kiba or kiba inuzuka on photobucket and you wil see how hot he looks.
October 12th, 2007 at 8:31 am
i want the game to come to the us plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz i been waiting for it for a long time and im tired playing the 1 and 2 ones the suck with the same characters over and over
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:31 am
Plzzzzzzzzzzzzz come out with this game soon i been waiting forever for this game i mastered one and two and can’t wait to master three as well so plzzzzz hurry!
January 16th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Yeah same here i want the game to be in the us because 1st and 2nd are getting boring but make it come out for the ps2 pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaze
January 16th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Please pretty please I WANT TO PLAY 3 come on game creators make it for ps2 pleaze!!!!!
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June 6th, 2006 at 1:28 am
I want this game. :)