Several reports claimed that "Boruto: Naruto The Movie" US release will be on Oct. 10, which is Naruto's birthday. The date coincides with the New York Comic Con that will be held on Oct. 8 to 11 at the Javitz Convention Center in Manhattan.
Largest publisher and distributor of manga in North America Viz Media launched the "Hokage for a Day" promo in celebration of the popular Naruto manga and the first-ever appearance of Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto at the 2015 New York Comic Con in October.
The lucky winner will be able to meet Kishimoto as well as a package that includes airline tickets and hotel accommodation for the winner and a guest, and transportation and a pair of New York Comic Con show passes.
The contest is open to everyone 13 years old and above residing in North America. Submit a short yet creative YouTube video explaining what Naruto means to you and how the series affected your life. The winner will be chosen through a public voting and will be announced on Sept. 7.
Meanwhile, Boruto is the son of Naruto, who became Konoha's seventh Hokage after winning the fourth Ninja War. Boruto carries this as a burden and has feelings of wanting to surpass his father who is respected as a hero of the village. He will more likely inherit some of Naruto's powers like his father's sage abilities and rasengan chakra molding skills.
Previous spoilers also revealed that Boruto will train under Naruto's friend and rival Sasuke. Boruto will most likely acquire some of Sasuke's powers like fire and lightning techniques. There are rumors that Boruto will also inherit Sasuke's Sharingan eyes.
The Boruto series is currently running in Weekly Shonen Jump. "Boruto: Naruto The Movie" will be released on Aug. 7.