We informed you last week that Naruto was available on Hulu, and now it’s available on the worlds largest digital media service: iTunes!

On the 24^th of July 2009, Viz Media announced at 2009 Comic-Con International the download-to-own debut of “NARUTO Shippuden” on iTunes America and Canada!

The first 4 episodes of the English dubbed series will be released, and the first episode is available to buy from now until August 31^st. In October we’ll also see 4 new episodes released.

Ken Sasaki, the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at VIZ Media:

“We’re very excited to bring the latest NARUTO Shippuden story arc to iTunes,” says Ken. “NARUTO Shippuden is the latest addition to the more than 150 earlier NARUTO episodes and several feature films that are offered on the iTunes Store. These new Shippuden episodes are being made available well in advance of the eventual DVD release and offer fans the flexibility, 24/7 accessibility and convenience of digital download. As the world’s most popular ninja continues to capture the imaginations of millions, we look forward to continue to offer episodes on iTunes and deliver the most exciting anime properties to fans around the world.”

If you would like to find out more information on Naruto, please visit www.naruto.com. To buy “NARUTO Shippuden” on iTunes visit www.itunes.com/tv/narutoshippuden.

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