MLB is bringing anime to the ballpark this summer, and Naruto is getting the spotlight.
On July 7, 2025, the San Francisco Giants will host Anime Day at Oracle Park during their home game against the Philadelphia Phillies — with Naruto Shippuden as the featured series.
The main draw? An exclusive Naruto-themed Giants baseball cap, available only to attendees. It features the team's logo, Naruto himself, and the Hidden Leaf Village insignia — all in one design. Tickets are on sale now through MLB's official site.
This is part of a bigger anime push from the league. Earlier this year, the Red Sox teamed up with One Piece, complete with mascots and themed apparel. Jujutsu Kaisen Night is coming July 1 to a Texas Rangers vs. Baltimore Orioles game, where fans will get limited-edition jerseys. Now it's Naruto's turn.
The game starts at 6:45 p.m. PT. Until then, fans can stream Naruto, Shippuden, and Boruto on Crunchyroll and Hulu — or catch up on the manga via VIZ Media, including the ongoing sequel Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.
It's not quite a new anime series, but for Naruto fans, baseball just got a lot more interesting.