Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire
Also known as Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 3 - Hi no Ishi wo Tsugu Mono
劇場版 NARUTO -ナルト- 疾風伝 火の意志を継ぐ者
Ninjas with bloodline limits begin disappearing in all the countries and blame points toward the fire nation. By Tsunade's order, Kakashi is sacrificed to prevent an all out war. After inheriting charms left by Kakashi, Naruto fights through friends and foes to prevent his death while changing the minds of those who've inherited the will of fire.
Anime film, Summer 2009, Studio Pierrot. Episode guide with the official trailer and links to licensed services. Studio Studio Pierrot. Genres: Action, Comedy. Season: Summer 2009.
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Characters and voice cast
- Naruto Uzumaki (うずまきナルト) - main character, voiced by Junko Takeuchi (竹内順子); English dub: Maile Flanagan
- Kakashi Hatake (はたけカカシ) - main character, voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue (井上和彦); English dub: Dave Wittenberg
- Shikamaru Nara (奈良シカマル) - main character, voiced by Shoutarou Morikubo (森久保祥太郎); English dub: Tom Gibis
- Hiruko (卑留呼) - main character, voiced by Souichirou Hoshi (保志総一朗); English dub: Todd Haberkorn
- Sakura Haruno (春野サクラ) - supporting character, voiced by Chie Nakamura (中村千絵); English dub: Kate Higgins
- Rock Lee (ロック・リー) - supporting character, voiced by Youichi Masukawa (増川洋一); English dub: Brian Donovan
- Hinata Hyuuga (日向ヒナタ) - supporting character, voiced by Nana Mizuki (水樹奈々); English dub: Stephanie Sheh
- Gaara (我愛羅) - supporting character, voiced by Akira Ishida (石田彰); English dub: Liam O'Brien
- Neji Hyuuga (日向ネジ) - supporting character, voiced by Kouichi Toochika (遠近孝一); English dub: Steve Staley
- Sai (サイ) - supporting character, voiced by Satoshi Hino (日野聡); English dub: Benjamin Isaac Diskin
- Chouji Akimichi (秋道チョウジ) - supporting character, voiced by Kentarou Itou (伊藤健太郎); English dub: Robbie Rist
- Ino Yamanaka (山中いの) - supporting character, voiced by Ryouka Yuzuki (柚木涼香); English dub: Colleen O'Shaughnessey
- Temari (テマリ) - supporting character, voiced by Romi Park (朴璐美); English dub: Tara Platt
- Jiraiya (自来也) - supporting character, voiced by Houchuu Ootsuka (大塚芳忠); English dub: David Lodge
- Tsunade Senju (綱手) - supporting character, voiced by Masako Katsuki (勝生真沙子); English dub: Debi Mae West
- Shino Aburame (油女シノ) - supporting character, voiced by Shinji Kawada (川田紳司); English dub: Derek Prince
- Kiba Inuzuka (犬塚キバ) - supporting character, voiced by Kousuke Toriumi (鳥海浩輔); English dub: Kyle Hebert
- Tenten (テンテン) - supporting character, voiced by Yukari Tamura (田村ゆかり); English dub: Danielle Judovits
Staff
- Original Creator: Masashi Kishimoto (岸本斉史)
- Director: Masahiko Murata (むらた雅彦)
- Character Design: Tetsuya Nishio (西尾鉄也)
- Character Design: Hirofumi Suzuki (鈴木博文)
- Art Director: Mio Isshiki (一色美緒)
- Sound Director: Yasunori Ebina (蝦名恭範)
- Music: Yasuharu Takanashi (高梨康治)
- Theme Song Performance: PUFFY
- Storyboard: Masahiko Murata (むらた雅彦)
- Chief Animation Director: Hirofumi Suzuki (鈴木博文)
- Chief Animation Director: Chikara Sakurai (櫻井親良)
- Animation Director: Yuu Yamashita (山下祐)
- Key Animation: Tetsuya Nishio (西尾鉄也)
- Key Animation: Hironori Tanaka (田中宏紀)
Production: Studio Pierrot (animation), Viz Media, Toho.
Rankings on AniList: #181 most popular all time, #15 highest rated 2009, #7 most popular 2009.
AniList members score Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire 71/100. On their lists: 605 watching, 43,195 completed, 4,551 planning to watch, 182 dropped; 349 favourites.
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Episodes
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire