"The Last: Naruto The Movie" is set to hit theaters in Japan on December 6. Is there a possibility that it can be seen in the big screen in other parts of the world? There might be a possible worldwide release as the titular ninja film started going out of Japan. According to SM Cinema, as announced in their Facebook page, the movie is coming to the Philippines on December 17.

Recently, Sasuke Uchiha and Kakashi Hatake's character design for "The Last: Naruto The Movie" premiered at the Jump Anime Festa in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. According to Anime News Network, Shueisha's Shonen Jump magazine is unveiling Masashi Kishimoto's Sasuke and Kakashi's character design in their 51st issue this year.

"The Last: Naruto The Movie" directed by Tsuneo Kobayashi is said to be the first after it has launched "Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie" which became the highest grossing film in the franchise. This ninth film opened in Japan in July 2012.

Reportedly, "The Last: Naruto The Movie" is part of the "Naruto's New Era Opening" which celebrates the series' 15th anniversary. While the Naruto manga has ended, fans can look forward to this new wave coming for Naruto.

According to Anime News Network, Naruto television anime director Hayato Date said an anime special is confirmed to be aired before the film. The announcement was made in an interview for the December issue of Gakken Publishing's Monthly Animedia magazine. The interview noted that fans of the Naruto television anime should watch out for the continuation of the TV series together with a "new development" beginning 2015.

"Naruto's New Era Opening" will focus on the next generation featuring the children of Naruto, Hinata, Sakura, Sasuke and others according to Saiyan Island.

Reportedly, the anime special to be aired on December 4 will focus on Hinata Hyūga's younger sister Hanabi and tell a story about the siblings.