For the first time in Europe, an amusement park is devoting an entire area to the “Naruto” manga, a phenomenon with 30 million copies sold in France. Parc Spirou, located in Monteux in Vaucluse, has unveiled the first images of this ambitious project, planned for spring 2026.
At the premiere of the film concert Naruto Shippuden Symphony Experience at the Dôme de Paris, Hervé Lux, director of Spirou Park in Provence, lifted the veil on a extension immersive de 1,5 hectare dedicated to Naruto. Planned for the spring 2026this new area will offer fans of the iconic ninja a complete immersion in the universe of Narutowith a faithful reconstruction of the village of Konoha in collaboration with Japanese designers. For the first time, the park located near Marseille will open up to the manga universe, a bold and strategic choice to diversify its audience.
This extension Naruto is much more than an attraction: it is a truly immersive experience. Hervé Lux describes this area as a space where, upon entering, visitors will be transported to the heart of Konoha, the emblematic village of the saga. The immersion will extend to all levels: attractions, settings and reconstructions of mythical spaces, designed in partnership with Japanese experts to remain faithful to the universe of Masashi Kishimoto. This initiative marks an important step for the Spirou Park which launches, for the first time, into a universe outside that of Spirou, and aims to attract a large audience of manga enthusiasts.
At the heart of village of Konohaemblematic of the Naruto universe, a sculpted cliff representing the Hokage, the former leaders, will dominate the decor. A roller coaster spectacular track of almost a kilometer of rails will wind through this themed area. With points at 75 km/hthis thrilling attraction, designed to remain accessible to families, promises to immerse visitors in the world of the young ninja.
In addition to this roller coaster, a type ride Nebulazequipped with four rotating arms, will complete the offer of this area which will extend over 15 000 m². The latter is inspired by the model recently installed at Parc Astérix in the Toutatis area. Work has already begun to recreate the atmosphere of the manga and install these new attractions.
-Created in 2018, the Spirou Park is based on characters from Dupuis’s comic strips, such as Spirou, Fantasio, Marsupilami or Gaston Lagaffe. The park currently has 23 attractions mixing roller coasters, dynamic cinemas and drop towers. In 2024, it welcomed 330,000 visitorsan increase of 3% compared to 2023, and aims to exceed this figure thanks to its expansion.
To attract an even wider audience, particularly manga fans and families, this new area represents a real challenge. According to Hervé Lux, director of the park, this collaboration with Not at allFrench publisher of “Naruto”, needed to convince not only the Japanese rights holders, but also the author of the manga, of the quality and ambition of the project.
The total cost, although still confidential, would exceed the 10 million eurosalso including dining and relaxation areas. The objective is to achieve within five years 450,000 annual visitorsthus reinforcing the tourist appeal of this Provençal park, located a few kilometers from Avignon.
The new area dedicated to Naruto is particularly aimed at anime fans, young adults and teenagers who are fans of Japanese culture and manga. With the immense popularity of Narutoit should also appeal to families looking for original and immersive activities. Visitors who enjoy epic adventures and fantasy worlds, like those of Dragon Ball or One Piecewill find a captivating setting in this area. Through this extension, Parc Spirou seeks to offer a new dimension of entertainment and satisfy the growing community of Japanese animation enthusiasts in France.
With this future Naruto extension, Parc Spirou is preparing to take a new step and strengthen its appeal to manga fans in France. The opening planned in 2026 promises a unique immersive experience for Naruto fans, who will be able to live at the heart of the universe of their favorite hero, Naruto Uzumaki, in a faithful and captivating environment.
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