The Last: Naruto the Movie, the tenth film in the franchise and a key piece of its 15th-anniversary celebration, is now available on Crunchyroll with both English dub and subtitle options. This standalone movie fills the narrative gap between chapters 699 and 700 of Masashi Kishimoto's original manga, offering a significant look at the characters' lives post-war.
Produced by Studio Pierrot, the film focuses heavily on the romantic development between Naruto Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuga. Set two years after the Fourth Shinobi World War, it sees a mature Naruto grappling with his feelings and facing a new threat: Toneri Otsutsuki, who intends to crash the moon into the Earth.
The movie explores Naruto's personal growth beyond the battlefield, delving into themes of love, loss, and finding one's place in the world after immense conflict. Its shonen roots are evident in the action sequences, but the strong romantic subplot sets it apart from many other entries in the series.
With a 7.8 rating on MyAnimeList from over 441,000 voters, The Last: Naruto the Movie is a fan-favorite entry that provides crucial character development for its leads. It serves as a satisfying conclusion to Naruto's romantic journey before the epilogue chapters of the manga and the subsequent Boruto era.
