by “How to Train Your Dragon,” a live-action adaptation of the DreamWorks Animation animated film of the same name, will be released nationwide on September 5, 2025. A collaboration visual featuring original artwork by Masashi Kishimoto, creator of “NARUTO,” has been unveiled, along with a comment from Kishimoto expressing his thoughts on the Japanese release.
“How to Train Your Dragon,” released in the United States in 2010, captivated boys and girls worldwide with its heartwarming story of friendship between a boy and a dragon. This film marks a new level of live-action adaptation of the globally popular animated series. Already creating a “Hiccup and Dragon” sensation around the world, the film’s release in Japan has brought to life a collaboration of the century that fans worldwide have dreamed of.
A collaboration visual featuring original artwork by Masashi Kishimoto has been unveiled, featuring “NARUTO,” a Japanese national favorite and a global hit. This visual embodies Kishimoto’s passion for Hiccup and Toothless as they soar through the sky, and Naruto and Gamakichi as they charge ahead with a spectacular leap.
The protagonists of both works, which depict friendship and growth, share their courage and embark on an epic adventure with a high-five that transcends dimensions. This miraculous collaboration visual celebrates the evolution of the legend of “How to Train Your Dragon.” “NARUTO” began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999 and is a manga boasting a total circulation of 250 million copies worldwide.
The story follows the underachieving ninja Uzumaki Naruto as he strives to become the village’s best ninja and inherit the title of Hokage, the village’s leader. He grows together with his friends. This collaborative film, “How to Train Your Dragon,” tells the story of a boy named Hiccup, a failure in a world where bravery is the hallmark of Viking life, whose encounter with the legendary dragon Toothless leads to a world-changing story of bonds and growth.
While set in different cultures and worlds —a ninja village and a Viking island —they share a powerful story of friendship and growth that resonates deeply with viewers. What new dimension will Hiccup and Toothless’s epic adventure lead viewers to? The collaborative visuals exude excitement for the future they await. “How to Train Your Dragon,” a live-action adaptation of the animated film of the same name by DreamWorks Animation, will be released nationwide on September 5, 2025. (Full comment below.)
Masashi Kishimoto’s animated “How to Train Your Dragon” was so entertaining that it’s considered a highly accomplished masterpiece among my fellow manga artists. Now it’s live-action, and of course, it’s just too entertaining! Riding on a live-action dragon’s back feels even more fun! You can even fly! “How to Train Your Dragon” opens nationwide on Friday, September 5. Director: Dean DeBlois. Producers: Marc Platt, Adam Siegel. Starring: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, and others. Distributor: Toho-Towa.
