Naruto: Shippuden season 14
Naruto aids the alliance against Kabuto's army.
The fourteenth season of *Naruto: Shippuden* adapts the second part of Masashi Kishimoto's manga series. The story centers on Naruto Uzumaki assisting the allied shinobi forces in their battle against Kabuto's army. Hayato Date directed the season, which was produced by Pierrot and TV Tokyo and originally aired from January through July 2013. The English dub premiered on Neon Alley between May 30 and November 21, 2015, and later aired on Adult Swim's Toonami block from May 17 to December 6, 2020. The DVD set, titled *The Fourth Great Ninja War: Assailants From Afar*, was released on September 4, 2013. The season features five musical themes: two opening songs—"Moshimo" by Daisuke (episodes 296–306) and "Niwaka Ame ni mo Makezu" by Nico Touches the Walls (episodes 307–319)—and three ending songs—"Sayonara Memories" by 7!! (episodes 296–306), "I Can Hear" by Dish (episodes 307–319), and "I Can Hear" by Dish (episode 320).
Quick Facts
- Num Episodes
- 25
- Network
- TV Tokyo
- First Aired
- 2013-01-17
- Last Aired
- 2013-07-04
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Lore & Background
The season comprises episodes that continue the Fourth Great Ninja War arc, focusing on Naruto Uzumaki's role in supporting the combined ninja forces against Kabuto's reanimated army. The narrative follows the manga's storyline closely, with battles and strategic confrontations. The season's home media release on DVD was titled The Fourth Great Ninja War: Assailants From Afar, released on September 4, 2013.
Reader's Guide
This season is significant as it advances the climactic Fourth Great Ninja War arc, a pivotal point in the Naruto series. It showcases the alliance's struggle against Kabuto's forces, highlighting themes of cooperation and sacrifice. The season's English dub reached audiences through Neon Alley and later on Adult Swim's Toonami block, expanding its international reach. The musical themes, including openings by Daisuke and Nico Touches the Walls, and endings by 7!!, Dish, and Rake, contribute to the season's emotional tone. The DVD release under a specific title marks it as a distinct volume in the series' home media collection.
Did You Know?
- The season aired from January to July 2013.
- The English dub began on Neon Alley on May 30, 2015.
- The DVD was released on September 4, 2013, under the title The Fourth Great Ninja War: Assailants From Afar.
- The opening theme 'Moshimo' by Daisuke was used for episodes 296 to 306.
- The opening theme 'Niwaka Ame ni mo Makezu' by Nico Touches the Walls was used for episodes 307 to 319, not episode 320.
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