Fans of the high-energy anime Naruto are in for a treat this July, as a Naruto live orchestra concert is set to land in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Guangdong province, South China. Featuring iconic soundtracks and the series' most famous openings and endings, the concert invites audiences to relive Naruto Uzumaki's journey to become Hokage, facing rivalries, challenges, and growth along the way.
Poster of Naruto concert
The concert will kick off in Guangzhou on July 19 at the Hung Sin-nui Arts Centre, followed by a Shenzhen show at the Bay Opera of Shenzhen on July 20. Performed by Music Fans Classical, a dynamic seven-member ensemble specializing in chamber music, the show will not only immerse audiences in their favorite moments from the series but also offer fans a chance to take home exclusive, limited-edition Naruto merchandise.
Exclusive holographic tickets and acrylic stands
About Naruto
Naruto is a Japanese anime and manga series created by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage—the leader of his village. The series was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, a Japanese manga magazine, from 1999 to 2014, with its 700 chapters collected in 72 tankobon volumes. In 2002, the manga was adapted into two anime television series that ran on TV Tokyo.
Famous for its themes of friendship, perseverance, and believing in oneself, Naruto is one of the best-selling manga series of all time, with over 250 million copies in circulation worldwide. The English translations of the volumes have appeared on the USA Todayand The New York Times' bestseller lists several times.
With epic fight scenes, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable characters like Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, and many more, Naruto continues to inspire generations of fans across the globe, even more than 20 years after its debut.
Some of the characters from Naruto
Anime Soundtrack That Stunned a Generation
The Naruto soundtrack, composed primarily by Toshio Masuda in the original series and Yasuharu Takanashi in Naruto Shippuden, plays a powerful role in bringing the ninja world to life. From the heartbreaking Sadness and Sorrow (哀と悲) to the adrenaline-filled Raising Fighting Spirit (沸き上がる闘志), the music perfectly captures the series' intense battles, heartfelt moments, and themes of friendship, loss, and perseverance.
Combining traditional Japanese instruments with modern rock, orchestral, and electronic sounds, the soundtrack has become iconic in anime history. Each track is more than just background music—it's a reflection of Naruto's journey from a lonely outcast to the hero of his village.
Show Details
Guangzhou
Time: 8:00 pm, Saturday, July 19, 2025
Venue: The Hung Sin-nui Arts Centre (红线女艺术中心)
Address: 363 Hai'an Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China
Duration: Approximately 100 minutes (including a 15-min intermission)
Price: 180 to 380 RMB; 480 RMB (VIP; includes a concert-exclusive holographic ticket)
Shenzhen
Time: 3:00 pm, Sunday, July 20, 2025
Venue: Opera Hall, the Bay Opera of Shenzhen (深圳滨海艺术中心)
Address: 16 Baoxing Road, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China
Duration: Approximately 100 minutes (including a 15-min intermission)
Programme includes:
1. Naruto Main Theme
2. Strong and Strike (激と撃)
3. Sadness and Sorrow(哀と悲)
4. 紅蓮 - Yasuharu Takanashi
5. Hotaru No Hikari (ホタルノヒカリ)
6. Departure To The Front Lines (出陣)
7. Blue Bird (ブルーバード)
8. Obito's Theme (オビトのテーマ)
9. Early Summer Rain (五月雨)
10. Utsusemi (空蝉)
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More music awaits—only to be experienced live at the show!