Naruto: Narutimate Hero is a fighting game for the PlayStation 2 that is based on the popular Naruto anime and manga series by Masashi Kishimoto. This game was released in Japan on October 23, 2003 and is scheduled to be released in North America under the title of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja on June 20, 2006.

Features
The game features a unique battle system with special attacks and various jutsu that can be equipped. It also features tons of items, like kunai, shuriken, pinwheels, and explosive tags. There are many multi-layered stages from around the Naruto world, including the Hidden Mist Village, the Hidden Sand Village, the Chuunin exam arena, and the Forest of Death. There are a total of 14 characters to choose from. The game also features a RPG-esque story mode, the first half of which was taken directly from the series, and the second half was made up for the game.