A NEW theme park land based on the world’s most popular kids TV show is set to open in France.
A first for Europe, Parc Spirou Provence has revealed plans for a Naruto attraction.
The series, originally a manga (Japanese comic book) was created by Masahi Kishimoto in 1999, before becoming a cartoon in 2002.
The Japanese anime show was found to be the most watched kids show in 83 countries, following a study by The ToyZone.
And the 15,000m² attraction will be an immersive experience based on the anime’s village of Konoha.
Working with Japanese designers, attractions and characters will be part of the land although more is to be revealed.
It hopes to open by 2026.
It will be the first Naruto theme park land in Europe, with the others all in Japan.
The theme park manager Hervé Lux said, “It is a great joy and an …