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Economic Key
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Key
The Battle Reignites in Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Chapter 2
The fire of the Ninja spirit blazes once more as Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Chapter 2: Ninja War launches with a massive wave of content, immersive gameplay features, and fan-favorite collectibles. Reviving the epic battle between Hidden Leaf Village and the infamous Akatsuki, the second chapter of Free Fire's largest anime IP collaboration builds on the resounding success of the Nine Tails Strikes event earlier this year, delivering an electrifying continuation of the ninja saga. From Jul 31 to Aug 31, fans can explore NARUTO SHIPPUDEN-inspired settings, master authentic ninja combat, and enjoy dynamic gameplay enhancements. Offering new weekly content drops and the richest lineup of features ever seen in a Free Fire collaboration, Chapter 2: Ninja War is set to keep the experience fresh and engaging. In one of the weeks, players might be testing their strength in the exclusive Ninjutsu Lone Wolf Mode — a 1v1 duel where they can wield items and skills drawn from the world of Naruto. In another, the return of fan-favorite Ninjutsu powers will bring back classic strategies and signature power-ups. Three iconic NARUTO theme songs will also enter the game, amplifying the atmosphere across Bermuda, Social Island, the Hidden Leaf Village pre-game area, and beyond. NEW GAMEPLAY FEATURES Battle Royale mode In Free Fire's Battle Royale mode, players will face the full force of the Akatsuki in the drastically transformed Hidden Leaf Village on Bermuda. The village now stands recast, marked by the aftermath of a colossal Planetary Devastation Sphere — its gravitational core still suspended above, steadily releasing fragments into a gaping crater below. Nearby, Naruto's Divine Tree takes root, and as the Red Moon rises, a new Tsukuyomi area plunges players into a surreal battle zone where Akatsuki power reigns supreme. One Akatsuki Keepsake will be hidden within each Tsukuyomi-affected area. Players can seek out up to six Keepsakes, each unlocking unique ninjutsu inspired by the rogue ninjas: 1. Pain Tendo's Keepsake: Pulls nearby enemies toward the user 2. Konan's Keepsake: Creates paper bombs near enemies within range 3. Deidara's Keepsake: Deploys a controllable clay bird for mid-air detonation 4. Itachi's Keepsake: Unleashes searing black Amaterasu flames for attack 5. Kisame's Keepsake: Summons biting sharks that deal extra damage 6. Hidan's Keepsake: Creates a circle that deflects damage and helps the user up Just like in the first wave, eight new Jutsu skills inspired by powerful ninja characters will also enter Free Fire's battlefield: 1. Sharingan: Copies the active skill of the nearest enemy 2. Katsuyu Summoning: Summons Katsuyu that heals and helps teammates up 3. Izanagi Revive: Self revival with quicker HP recovery 4. Sand Shield: Extra Shield Points and faster recovery 5. Flying Raijin Jutsu: Marks a spot with Minato's Kunai and teleports the user to it 6. Detonating Clay Bird: Summons a detonating clay bird and controls its flight 7. Paper Emissary Jutsu: Releases a group of paper bombs that explodes around the nearest enemy 8. Shadow Stitching: Immobilizes enemies with precision Special coin machines will appear during matches — players can interact with them to earn buffs from either Hidden Leaf Village or Akatsuki ninjas, adding more layers to strategic play. Clash Squad mode Clash Squad battles will receive a ninja twist, with Cyber Airdrops — rebranded as Divine Tree Airdrops — now containing Red Moon Points. The team that collects three points triggers the Red Moon phase, warping the battlefield under the Red Moon sky and unlocking special buffs and access to an exclusive shop. NEW NARUTO-THEMED COLLECTIBLES Redeem an avalanche of NARUTO-themed rewards in the Epic Ninja Trials interface: ● Orochimaru Bundle and Avatar (Grand Prize): Complete all five trials with legendary ninjas Itachi, Orochimaru, Pain Tendo, Madara, Ten Tails' Jinchuriki Obito in the final showdown ● 10 Royale Vouchers per character: Itachi, Orochimaru, Pain Tendo, Madara, Obito ● Akatsuki Title: Obtain by collecting all six Keepsakes ● Rogue Ninja Headband, Akatsuki themed parachute, Triple Bladed Scythe, and more More collectibles are available in the Free Fire Luck Royale: ● Exclusive Outfits: Featuring the long-awaited Itachi Bundle, which offers Free Fire's first-ever reverse-color transformation, a Loot Box special effect, and unique enemy knockdown effects. Popular bundles for Minato, Madara, Obito, and Pain Tendo also debut with blinking animations, adding more lifelike detail to each character ● Weapons: Includes the MP40 – Uchiha's Legacy skin with in-match transformation and an Infinite Tsukuyomi-themed Final Shot effect, Parang – Shark Skin, Minato's Kunai themed dagger, and Akatsuki-themed AK47 and M60 Gun skins ● Emotes: Free Fire's rare Super Emote is back, this time allowing players to summon a massive Susano'o that implements noticeable environmental changes to Hidden Leaf Village. Players can also try out the Reanimation Jutsu, which allows users and allies to perform synced actions. Other emotes include Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu, The Final Battle, and Forehead Poke, alongside a dramatic Arrival Animation featuring scattering crows ● Accessories: Gloo Wall – The Final Valley, Madara's Fan Backpack, Hokage Hat FREE FIRE ALL STARS: NINJA CLASH: WHO WILL RISE? From Aug 9 to 10, the Free Fire arena heats up with the Free Fire All Stars: Ninja Clash, live at Centralworld in Bangkok, Thailand. As eight elite teams from Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, and Latin America compete for a slice of the USD10,000 prize pool, fans worldwide can catch every moment on Free Fire's official Facebook and YouTube channels. Participating teams include: Loud and Fluxo from Brazil, Movistar R7 from Mexico, RRQ Kazu and EVOS Divine from Indonesia, Buriram United Esports and Team Falcons from Thailand, WAG from Vietnam. For the latest updates and news of Garena Free Fire, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Free Fire can be downloaded on both the Apple iOS App and Google Play store. تم نسخ الرابط
Kuwait Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
New ‘Demon Slayer' movie breaks records in Japan
People walk past digital billboards advertising the upcoming release of the video game "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2", along a walkway inside a train station in central Tokyo.--AFP photos The latest movie adaptation of hit manga and anime series 'Demon Slayer' is breaking records in Japan, becoming the fastest film to gross 10 billion yen ($67 million), an industry body said. The film was released on July 18 and reached the 10-billion-yen mark after eight days. The previous record-holder was the last installment of the series, which hit that figure after 10 days in 2020, Kogyo Tsushinsha, which tracks movie sales, said on Monday. 'We thank each and every fan who came to movie theatres and theatre staff who are delivering this to the fans,' the movie's official X account said on Monday. A man walks past a long digital billboard advertising the upcoming release of the video game "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2", along a walkway inside a train station in central Tokyo. 'Demon Slayer' is originally a manga comic book series that has sold over 200 million copies worldwide, according to its publisher Shueisha. The work by artist Koyoharu Gotouge follows a combat adventure of boy hero Tanjiro Kamado who fights demons as he searches for a cure for his sister who has become one. The intense popularity of the series is rivalled only by global titles like 'Dragon Ball', 'Naruto', and 'One Piece,' Kyodo News said. The original manga series appeared in the popular Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 2016 to 2020. — AFP
India Today
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
So you've never watched this brilliant anime series called Naruto? Let's fix that
If you've never screamed 'BELIEVE IT!' in a questionable British accent or tried doing hand signs to summon a shadow clone in your bedroom mirror, are you even living right? And if you don't know what Naruto is, then buckle up, you and I are going on a ride to a place that will make you look cool in front of your anime-obsessed warning (because we respect emotional damage): Mild spoilers ahead, nothing that'll ruin your soul, just enough to prepare let's get started. Naruto is a Japanese anime (and manga) series that ran from the early 2000s and has refused to leave the cultural stage ever since. It follows Naruto Uzumaki, a chaotic, orange-wearing ninja kid who's shunned by his village because he's got a massive demon fox sealed inside him. Yes, a demon fox, inside a child. That's anime for you. He dreams of becoming Hokage (the ninja world's version of Prime Minister crossed with national hero), so people finally respect him. What follows are 700+ episodes of underdog grit, explosive fights, deep trauma, painfully relatable friendships, and more emotional speeches than a graduation ceremony explaining daddy something eternally magnetic about watching a scrappy, loud, borderline annoying child who no one believes in, slowly (and very dramatically), becoming that guy. Naruto starts off with zero talent, a ton of heart, and a tragic past that would've sent most of us straight into instead of giving up, he trains, fails, trains harder, headbutts destiny, and then hugs his enemies into redemption. And even after saving the world multiple times (literally), he still ends up being the same doofus who slurps ramen and messes up paperwork. Icon!Naruto's greatest power isn't the Rasengan (spiralling sphere), it's the writers' ability to make every character feel like the main one. You've got Rock Lee, who fights with just fists and the power of youth; Kakashi, the hot, emotionally unavailable mentor; and Itachi, who may or may not be the reason you're still crying at 3 the villains have layered, tragic backstories that make you go, 'Am I siding with a mass murderer now?' Yes. Yes, you are. That's the Naruto effect. Nobody is judging the filler episodes. Annoying? Yes. But weirdly charming? Also, yes. At one point, Naruto was just 15 per cent plot and 85 per cent chaos. Entire arcs are about chasing a lost bug or helping a struggling ramen chef, and yet we watched. Because even in the absurdity, it felt like home. A place where nothing made sense, but everything felt a reason Naruto is still everywhere, in memes, tattoos, motivational speeches, and that one friend who still does the Naruto run at airports. It's not just a show, it's a shared fever dream of ambition, loss, friendship, eyeliner, and questionable you're an anime veteran or someone who still confuses Naruto with Pokemon, this is the one cult classic you owe it to yourself to experience. And trust me, once you start, you won't for those who still watch the reruns of the show as if their life depends on it, if someone asks whether you still watch Naruto, look them dead in the eye and whisper: 'I never stopped.'- Ends
Straits Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
New Demon Slayer movie breaks records in Japan
Find out what's new on ST website and app. The Demon Slayer film, released on July 18, has reached the 10-billion-yen mark after just eight days. TOKYO – The latest movie adaptation of hit manga and anime series Demon Slayer is breaking records in Japan, becoming the fastest film to gross 10 billion yen (S$86.7 million), an industry body said. The film was released on July 18 and reached the 10-billion-yen mark after eight days. The previous record-holder was the last installment of the series, which hit that figure after 10 days in 2020, Kogyo Tsushinsha, which tracks movie sales, said on July 28 . 'We thank each and every fan who came to movie theatres and theatre staff who are delivering this to the fans,' the movie's official X account said on July 28. Demon Slayer is originally a manga comic book series that has sold over 200 million copies worldwide, according to its publisher Shueisha. The work by artist Koyoharu Gotouge follows a combat adventure of boy hero Tanjiro Kamado who fights demons as he searches for a cure for his sister who has become one. The intense popularity of the series is rivalled only by global titles like Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece, Kyodo News said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Terrorism threat in Singapore remains high, driven by events like Israeli-Palestinian conflict: ISD Singapore Online platforms have halved time it takes for Singaporeans to be self-radicalised: ISD Asia Extreme weather turns Beijing into rain trap; 30 killed, over 80,000 evacuated Asia Meeting between Cambodian-Thai militaries postponed, as acting Thai PM says border calm Singapore NDP 2025: Enhanced security measures to be put in place around the Padang Business SIA shares tumble after 59% first-quarter profit slide Singapore Motorcyclist hurt after car crashes into bollard next to Clementi coffee shop Sport World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro among list of top names for Singapore football coach The original manga series appeared in the popular Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 2016 to 2020. The film is set to hit Singapore cinemas on Aug 14. AFP
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Free Fire MAX OB50 Update link and Ninja Trials launch: BR/CS changes, new character Rin Yagami's abilities explained
Garena is finally going to release its most-awaited Free Fire New Update OB50 on July 30, 2025. The FF MAX new update is going to be launched in two days, but along with that, all servers will also see the launch of the Free Fire MAX x Naruto Shippuden Crossover Chapter 2. Well, after the huge success of Chapter 1, which was launched earlier this year, now fans are waiting for Chapter 2. Additionally, to capitalise on the success of the powerful crossover between Free Fire MAX x Naruto Shippuden, Free Fire MAX will be launching some new events in the new chapter of the crossover. The Ninja Trails for the crossover are about to start, and there is a lot more happening on the battlefield that might change the game forever for the players. When is the Free Fire MAX x Naruto collab Chapter 2 going to launch? (Expected date) According to PC Quest, Free Fire MAX x Naruto Chapter 2 will be launched across all servers on July 30, 2025, along with the OB50 Update. Steps to install the Free Fire OB50 update through the download link As per reports, the Free Fire OB50 Update download link for Android users will be live on July 30, 2025. Open your device and launch Free Fire MAX. Now, click on the "Update" button. You can download the updated link from the Google Play Store by doing this. Now, install the OB50 update now on the device. Launch Free Fire MAX on your phone. Free Fire MAX x Naruto Collab Chapter 2 rewards: Epic Ninja Trials, BR/CS Gameplay Changes, and Rin Yagami Epic Ninja Trials: The Epic Ninja Trials event has officially begun, giving players the thrilling chance to take on five iconic ninjas: Itachi, Orochimaru, Pain, Madara, and Obito, each showcasing their signature jutsu. Don't be discouraged if you fail at first; Minato will appear after each unsuccessful attempt to motivate you. With every try, your odds of victory improve, and once you conquer the challenge, a powerful conquering jutsu will be unleashed in celebration. BR/CS Gameplay Changes: The Ninja Trials event brings fresh and exciting twists to both Battle Royale (BR) and Clash Squad (CS) modes. In Battle Royale, the Sukuyomi effect turns regular blue high-tier loot zones into intense fiery red zones filled with superior loot and exclusive ninja-themed items. Once the Sukuyomi ends, a special airdrop lands at the centre of the red zonePlayers will also discover Akatsuki keepsakes scattered across the map. Picking one up grants you the power of the corresponding Akatsuki member's skill, but with a catch: they will become visible to all players on the map. Players can also align themselves with either Akatsuki or the Hidden Leaf Village, unlocking cool elimination effects when defeating rivals from the opposing side. New Character—Rin Yagami: Rin Yagami, the silent assassin of the Yagami Clan, has arrived on the battlefield. Known for her agility and stealth, Rin strikes fear into her enemies with her tracking kunai. Over time, up to three kunai begin to orbit around her. When Rin hits an enemy or a gloo wall, her kunai launch toward the target, becoming more powerful the farther they travel. Her kunai cause significant damage to gloo walls, and three kunai strikes can break a gloo wall instantly. FAQs Q. How does the Online Qualifiers phase work for FFMIC 2025? The Online Qualifiers (July 26–August 3) feature the top 48 teams from the In‑Game Qualifiers, split into four groups of 12. Each group plays up to 12 matches across two weekends. How do teams advance through the FFMIC 2025 Online Qualifiers? The top 38 teams from In-Game Qualifiers are split into four groups of 12. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
