Naruto Storm 3 – Final European Box Art

Posted by Dawn Bryant on January 10, 2013 at 2:51 PM
Tags: Art, Naruto, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3

European retailers have begun to post a new box art for Naruto Storm 3 that features Naruto, Sasuke, Rinnegan, Tobi, Snake Cloak Kabuto, and some of the Bijuu. It’s unclear if this is the final European box art, but with the March 8th release date right around the corner, it seems possible. If this isn’t the final box art, however, of course Saiyan Island will update you with the one that is!

Thanks Fabianduh1!

UPDATE January 11 This is the final box art! Check out the North American version here

Click to see each box art in a larger size.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is Namco Bandai Games and CyberConnect2′s fourth entry in the Storm series. It will be available for the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 in North America and Europe in March of 2013. It will begin with the incident with the Nine Tailed Fox from 16 years ago, continue on to the Five Kage Arc, and go up to the Shinobi War, covering latest episode of Naruto Shippuden before the game’s release.

Arnulfo Rabago

First!
http://www.facebook.com/people/József-Pálos/100001576711815 József Pálos

Looks really cool. It’s kind of simple, yet captures the feeling. I hope it’s not fan made.
taylor hoe

looks damn good to me! cant wait for that big announcement!
http://twitter.com/Boomer6574 Jevonte Marquis Gore

I’m not a box art dude but this looks cwazy! Even better than the art we got. Oh well life goes on!
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XD3KOZ432BZXPOLSB3PPLMENGQ Patricia

This is the best box art by far.
http://www.facebook.com/people/József-Pálos/100001576711815 József Pálos

A slightly bigger version of the picture would be cool. I wanna see if that’s EMS Sasuke or not, but the pic gets so blurry i can’t really tell.
Kamishuriken

Yes, looks awesome! A lot better than the first design, I hope it stays like this!
http://twitter.com/Boomer6574 Jevonte Marquis Gore

It’s still obvious war Tobi is in.
http://twitter.com/markomil97 marko milicevic

give us the back and i will be satisfied
RibbonsAlmarku

Maybe it’s the EU only collectors edition box art!
jason bradley

now this is great box art,especially showing war obito in the background.now show us some gameply of him.
ShisuiUchiha88

This is cool !!! I am glad because i am from EU xD
timanel1

amazing cover box… i wish that sasuke was the one that fought vs kabuto oh well
http://twitter.com/2Sykz Professional

Is that the ten tails in the back??????????????
KitahSenpai

Then what about my special editions, will they have this boxart? >:O
http://twitter.com/ZekeFerguson Zeke Ferguson

It’s called “clicking on the picture” : | That or you need glasses.
http://www.facebook.com/people/József-Pálos/100001576711815 József Pálos

Nope it’s the 7 tails.
King_Kobra619

If this is real and true, could the the ‘art’ side of the special editions change?
narutobleachop

Special editions usually have the same box art for the game it self. But if you mean the big box with the game, figures, poster, etc then that could be different.
kimimaru7

aww, so after all it’s pegi 12..
uchihalord1994

IF ! madara was there… shouldn’t he be on the cover ? i mean it will be good for sales and all :/ … unless … ughh lol
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_S3L7CRXQACZXZYYH7TL5EMIPAI Salvador

Wow much better than the last ones which show only Naruto and sasuke i like how it shows just naruto with an epic win face and sasuke too and idk it could be his eternal and tobi with the jinchuriki is boss kabuto is there for a reason…
tgohan

I could of sworn this game was going to have DLC?
narutobleachop

It does have DLC. The box art even says there is DLC.
Ulsurous6

The only thing that messes up the entire tone of it is Naruto. Everyone else has their war or ready to show some serious sh*t. Naruto looks like he’s going to fight Tsunade for her hokage title or something. He should’ve been in BM.
http://www.facebook.com/dewayne.glass Dewayne Glass

what big announcement?
EA575

Reminds me of the PS2 days
fernando calderon

I thought it was pegi 16
Braxton4715

does kabuto on the boxart look kinda familair to u?
http://www.facebook.com/people/József-Pálos/100001576711815 József Pálos

Yes, he is totally looks like Kabuto from the manga and the anime.
James

Thiis should be pegi 16 like halo 4… At least its T for TEEN in america. And theirs some blood lolz but wat an awesome box art
treeko

Seems legit.
treeko

But then it doesn’t seem legit, cause of the age rating, which was suppose to be pegi 16.
TheGameTagerZ

They changed pegi 16 did you watch the last trailer?
KingSora1991

I dunno about you but that looks like an over-confident and serious Naruto ready for war channeling his chakra. Look at him glowing. I don’t see anything wrong with it. Look at Kabuto and compare it to Naruto. The cover looks fine. It shows the main thing about this game which is the war and does it pretty good imo.
KingSora1991

And being in Nine tails chakra mode wouldn’t look right when the logo has him in his transformation state. Wouldn’t blend well.
KingSora1991

Don’t worry it has blood and violence. The stuff that people or kids seem to care about more than the game itself most of the time.
karasuKumo

So …. much …. outer glow! My eyes!
http://profile.yahoo.com/7TYZTHF3VU74LKGKHOFUHQVJEM ace

Now THAT’S some sexy box art. Soo much better than the plain looking Naruto and Kurama. The box art is supposed to reflect the surging conflicts that gave Storm its series name.
http://profile.yahoo.com/JX7CPJR4A433J2N4PVFDQFV3NM Quinton

american better have this box art to
OtherWorlded

Nice box, I know this will get more people to buy-
http://twitter.com/Jeremysx ✯ = JK

Yeey EU
pokemon sinoh

better than american :/
http://twitter.com/callumwharton callum wharton

i say its Photoshop the cover don’t look professorial to me and naruto looks to roughly drawn also they dont they normally get pictures custom drawn for the box art i seen those pictures in the shonen jump scans im sure they wont just stick it on to the front cover after so i call fake
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002886867417 David Han

Now this is a good example of what box arts are suppose to look like. Too bad EU gets all the good stuff.
tgohan

The box only says that the goku costume is dlc. And I thought the only way to get that is by pre ordering. Or am I wrong?
joseluis_m27

First this isn’t the final art box and second the it says Goku costume DLC not “Goku costume and DLC”
OtherWorlded

I got a question, how many people here watch anime other than Naruto, Bleach, DBZ, One Piece and Fairy Tail? I am just curious… I know majority of you don’t sit around and watch the same anime all day… or do you.

Once again I am just curious-

There is a lot of kick ass anime out there and you won’t know until you watch it, just saiyan.
Deno13

Hey guys wat is this big announcement i have been hearing i was on vacation so can anybody fill me in on the news
narutonatsu

Naruto at the front alongside with Bee, Kakashi, Guy. Then follwed by the leaders of the alliance and the main war characters. Like when they all arrive to help Baritone. Then Tobias n sasuke n kabuto and the tail bests on the top fading. Like on the sky, fading and big images. The tiptoe and logo in the middle obviously. Hard to explain only if I could draw it for u guys but too busy. NOW THAT WILL BE THE BEST COVER ART! Though this one isn’t bad better than the plain one but still seen better. Only if they can draw that but its kinda hard to fit that much in.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_7727AOX2QSTFCT3FTHZ3YPRJFE Thesageforlife K

i only watch those leave out fairy tail
Tyler Casilio

To me, That is the Perfect Box Art for this game!
Not a bad drawing like Generations and Storm 2 frankly. Incredible drawing just like Storm 1! I hope we get this one!
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_7727AOX2QSTFCT3FTHZ3YPRJFE Thesageforlife K

new pokemon gaME maybe
Tyler Casilio

It’s from the Kakuzu and Gin and Kin scan #19. So it is offical art
http://www.facebook.com/dewayne.glass Dewayne Glass

yeah i watch all of them but not fairy tail.
Braxton4715

o yea hehe ;P
OtherWorlded

really? Answers like that scare me, but that helps me to understand why a lot of you are the way you are…

I really wondered why a lot of you were so die hard for the same anime, but that explains ALOT
Braxton4715

lol
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002886867417 David Han

Well, I watched all 4 of those but I also watch a variety of anime’s. You can count that as one person.
narutobleachop

the announcement hasn’t been made yet, but it will come sometime this month.
Hagareno

What about the mangas man? haha. I’ve read and watched so much it’s embarrassing. DBZ was my gateway anime and about the time Naruto came out many other great shows appeared so Naruto definitely helped too
Deno13

I see any ideas on wat the announcement might be
GoldenUltima

this is most definitely an EU-only box art.

they wouldn’t bother to make a lot of different box arts.

The one with Kurama and KCM Naruto was a WIP (it even said so on the art) and this is the final one
202jkdc

Lol
devantwilliams

I pretty much jizzed myself the first time, but the second time I looked at it, i was like… what if we’re about to get shitted on big time by not having the characters that we’ve asking for the whole entire time? If you remember back on the recent Storm boxarts, if we were going to get a major character that everybody wants like Sage Naruto and Akatsuki robe Sasuke, then it was put that way on the boxart, for Generations, we were going to get the major kcm Naruto and the new susanoo Sasuke, and so they did appear on the boxart. The point i’m trying to make is that when a major character is going to be in the game, then they will always appear in some form or fashion on the boxart. I’m truly starting to get worried that we are about to get the trollin’ of a lifetime here because Madara is nowhere to be found, half of me thinks biju mode Naruto is confirmed, and the other half is like… HELL NAW! And there hasn’t been not the first hint of ems Sasuke being in yet… So at this point i’m like… ?
IDK maybe its just me, they’ve been workin’ on the game for 2 and a half years now, so i’m pretty sure they wouldn’t just carelessly overlook some of the most simple requests.
202jkdc

Bleach and little of Kenshin only whenever I got free time so old episodes are new to me
OtherWorlded

I am glad to hear that, but I already knew that from you. Plus your comments- It is good to expand your horizon and read and watch different anime other than just these few-

Some people might fall in love with different anime other than what they normally see. I did
OtherWorlded

That is good to hear- I want people to know that there are other great animes out there that don’t get as much attention, but have a really good story with well developed characters. Sometimes I wonder if people Love Anime or Selected Titles that they have seen on their Tv.
narutopiece1

Am i the only one who think that Naruto’s manga/anime/game covers look badass (most of the time), or am i just being a fanboy.
OtherWorlded

So you were more of a Toonami Person? I know when started to watch anime it started with Toonami, Adult Swim, Kids WB, DBZ, Blue Gender, Cowboy Bebop, Tenchi, Gundam, Kenshin and others paired with those. Then my widened my selection a bit to different channels and stuff like on demand.
banditxchief

One of the most wanted characters for the ultimate ninja games was the 4th hogake. We finally got him in ultimate ninja 3 and he was not on the box art. Who knows madara might be a secret character just like the 4th was. I would not mind working hard to unlock him either.
http://twitter.com/antwonathon Anthony Taylor Smith

Wellllll, EMS Sasuke was in the fourth trailer fighting Gaara. But yeah, I’m afraid that CC2 is giving us very few characters. It’s been stressing me out a bit. I’m hoping for a ton of new content, rather than just rehashed combos and characters. And the sad part is, I know we’re not going to get much new stuff. Fingers crossed, though.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002886867417 David Han

Yeah, there are plenty of good ones that I’ve seen. Most people probably watch the ones that they see and like though.
OtherWorlded

No, you did say (most of the time) a zombie fanboy would have probably said (all the time). Plus, I have a deeper respect for anime and art.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_U7MU5OUS7FIH575VT4PNZNIDXU jermar

Finally, one that is not just sasuke and naruto. That one was getting pretty old.
OtherWorlded

Is that healthy, LOL
Tyler Casilio

It won’t actually be there on the box
Deva_Pain_Path

They should at least have madara/demonic statue as well, since they are big role to the war.
Tyler Casilio

He will be in it, but being on the box art would spoil that Masked Man is not Madara lol
anto2494

its fake because the true is PEGI 16 not 12
Tyler Casilio

I think it is because it’s the same pose he makes in chap. 573 the last page. Or it’s just a coincidence
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XW2YSJPPOH5T5TCJG4CMVPXHZY Jerry

Actually it is 12
Tyler Casilio

If Madara was on the Box art, it would spoil the whole surprise to the people that don’t know that the Masked Man isn’t Madara.
Tyler Casilio

Logo messes that up I know, but I do like classic Naruto
Tyler Casilio

Yeah, what announcement? I don’t remember reading anything
banditxchief

I have only seen MS Sasuke in trailers.
banditxchief

replying to wrong person there bud…
http://www.facebook.com/dewayne.glass Dewayne Glass

well said.
http://www.facebook.com/dewayne.glass Dewayne Glass

i wonder what it could be.
RedDragon10

Bwahahaha you’re exactly right. They should really open their minds and then make their final opinions after watching a series.
Rayson

Its 16.
imichigo1

no its not they said it was pegi 12
uchihalord1994

i think they change it to pegi 12 !
http://id.answers.yahoo.com/activity;_ylt=AmHLaCYiEH9jnelu9HydOwmgRAx.;_ylv=3?show=n63qwlSMaa&view=public Tamura

Actually i just like Naruto just for Manga.
for Anime i dont like Naruto.
So much filler so i dont watch it.

Durarara!!, Steins;gate, Beck, BTOOOM!, Tonaro no Kaibutsu-kun, and many more i love it
Fahd Al Zarooni

I doubt that is the final box art but it looks really good though.
http://profile.yahoo.com/FFCRVIFR3JTGAMDA3AQI3XQQ3E Cloud S

Same, looks waaaaaay to cliche. Reminds me of the Clash of Ninja box arts.
http://twitter.com/uchiha_damian20 Damian Uchiha

You’re not the only one, and you’re not just fanboy. You see Naruto is very popular and great manga with interesting characters and cool plot.

About this box, hmm it should be at least Madara instead of this bijuu xD
shatti

Actually… I am currently watching Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and it has become my favorite anime! I dont know what it is about it but for me, it is a perfect series. I love the concept of how important a human life can actually be and how even if it is hard, you should always move forward and not look back! The story is also a lot better set than for example naruto( all the inconsistency’s ) and that fighting is not always the solution! That is just my opinion however….
( Sorry for my bad english )
Braxton4715

it kinda reminds me of un3 boxart
Tyler Casilio

My thoughts exactly
Sawada Tsunayoshi

Where’s the dislike for Fairy Tale come from?? it’s actually really good.
http://twitter.com/antwonathon Anthony Taylor Smith

In the fourth trailer, Gaara is fighting a Sasuke that has his shirt thing zipped all the way up. I’m taking that as EMS Sasuke.
anto2494

is real? :O
http://twitter.com/Keviouk KuroPansa

It’s better than the previous one, but still not that great. Looks like a fan art, and there are too much elements on it. Anyway, as I pre-ordered the True Despair Edition, I’m waiting for that edition’s final box art, and I hope it will be amazing!
http://twitter.com/Keviouk KuroPansa

It’s been changed to PEGI 12
OtherWorlded

FMA Brotherhood is a really good Anime, so was the original FMA. I am glad that the story was retold and I personally like FMA Brotherhood better than the original.

Believe it or not there are a lot of 26 ep. – 52 ep. animes out there that are better set than Naruto. And as for myself, I am currently watching something that is not Bleach, Naruto, DBZ, One Piece or anything I already seen before, right now. I have seen quiet the few Anime and don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.
BTW-(Your English is not bad at all.)
OtherWorlded

To be honest, I stopped watching Naruto too. I just read the Manga, so I know where you are coming from.

Also, I didn’t get the chance to see Steins; Gate and Beck yet, but they are on my list. I am glad that some of the people on SI have Branched out- instead watching an anime based on its popularity.
Al D.

The jinchuuriki are kind of unnecessary and Naruto’s face is kind of derpy.
uchihalord1994

the box art feels like its not related to the game & story =w= lol
OtherWorlded

@Sawada:disqus I wouldn’t say it is a dislike for Fairy Tail because people don’t watch it. I would say it is more Television based though-

Naruto, DBZ, One Piece and Bleach are something that aired on everyone s TV. So they gained popularity from most of the people that viewed them and passed them on to friends and family-

Fairy Tail on the other hand is not on everyone s TV, so it is less popular and well know. It is more internet based- (Like SAO) Sword Art Online

Also it has to do with voice overs-

Once Fairy Tail is on everyone s TV and is Dubbed a lot of Non-Fans will become Fans, they will fall in love and have a new hero Natsu.

Anime is like a popularity contest-
Fahd Al Zarooni

I am from Middle East and they use the same region as EU so yeah I am with you XD
http://id.answers.yahoo.com/activity;_ylt=AmHLaCYiEH9jnelu9HydOwmgRAx.;_ylv=3?show=n63qwlSMaa&view=public Tamura

are u have account in myanimelist?
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2P4PUH52YW6UHRYJFQA57NJUW4 Alex Marrero

Rennegan Obito playable. Not too big of a surprise, but this 99% confirms it.
vladisimo93

sasuke ems is in
vladisimo93

exactly my thoughts congrats bro
vladisimo93

it is
hassoon budebs

It is 100% confirmed this is the last boxart. Because don’t you read the thing besides pegi 12?! it says includes goku costume + trading card as said in the trailer #4
treeko

I wonder why?
Fahd Al Zarooni

It’s not bad, but I would put Biju mode Naruto instead of normal Naruto to make the cover more BAD@$$ XD
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2P4PUH52YW6UHRYJFQA57NJUW4 Alex Marrero

Still waiting to spring that as a surprise most likely. So unfortunately, BM will probably not be on the cover art.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2P4PUH52YW6UHRYJFQA57NJUW4 Alex Marrero

Well, technically it could just be Photoshopped on there. But I agree, I do think this is the final boxart since high end retailers wouldn’t go through all that trouble.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=676225630 Δημήτριος Γλύκας

where is uchiha madara?
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2P4PUH52YW6UHRYJFQA57NJUW4 Alex Marrero

Watch trailer #4. Pegi 12.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2P4PUH52YW6UHRYJFQA57NJUW4 Alex Marrero

Watch trailer #4. It’s been changed.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2P4PUH52YW6UHRYJFQA57NJUW4 Alex Marrero

Waiting to be revealed most likely. Rinnegan Obito was a given, so I’m not surprised he’s on there.
uchihalord1994

Yo fahd! isn’t bijuu naruto was just a rumor ? O.o or was he confirmed ? lol i’ve been living under a rock xD
funnymitchell

america will get the game first even though it’s three days earlier I don’t want to wait those three days while other people can already play it (X_X)
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2P4PUH52YW6UHRYJFQA57NJUW4 Alex Marrero

Rumor, but a small picture of his artwork was found some time ago hidden in the coding for the Storm 3 official website (and posted here on SI). Then, it was inexplicably taken down soon after with no reason given by Namco Bandai… that’s enough of a confirmation for me until further information is released.
funnymitchell

[spoiler]

gaara’s dad and muu are in the next episode does that confirm them in the game????
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_2P4PUH52YW6UHRYJFQA57NJUW4 Alex Marrero

No. But I highly doubt they won’t be considering they showed Gaara’s new ultimate in the trailer (which he uses against them).
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=676225630 Δημήτριος Γλύκας

i hope they are playable in the game….
lightdarkgamer

<3 best game <3 &cover form me … hope this is the final box art !! ^__^ whos with mee ??
http://twitter.com/SushiLamp Murzsa Roland

its off topic, But I just go to the Official Site and new Character Arts reveald and TEN-TEN IS WITH THE FAN!!!!! ITS REALLY COOL!!! :D:
vladisimo93

yeah amazing hurayyy ten ten the beast…..
vladisimo93

it s imposible for naruto to don t have nothing new his bijuu mode has to be in and ALso MADARA ,but my expectations for him have fallen a little bit after I haven t saw any glimpse of him on the cover
Fahd Al Zarooni

I heard that he was 100 % officially confirmed I checked it out on youtube.
Fahd Al Zarooni

High chance yes the game will stop @ the latest episode of Naruto Shippuden.
Ivan Nanita

This is the official box art. Amazon already has it
broni007

the box art has no fresh impression..it’s something like bleak, it’s just like copy-paste and edited character arts in 1 pic
Matsu96

How awesome!!!
Matsu96

That is how to make real covers! not like that ugly collectors edition cover where they just put these boring character arts.
saar azari

well the old cover is cool too does someone know if KM naruto is only aweking or a playable character too?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-WmpoP6ZSs Kira

Really Beautiful cover
naruto uzumaki

its only awakening for both KCM naruto and KCM level2 naruto but still epic
naruto uzumaki

i think in the last trailer for the game after it is released he’ll be revealed
hassoon budebs

I Swear to god i knew it guys. I Did Know it because it says Bonus includes.
naruto fan

looks like tobi (obito) with rinegan will be playable who agree?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-WmpoP6ZSs Kira

YEAH EU FTW XDD
Matsu96

no. The previous one was exactly that way. But this one is an awesome one!
saar azari

are you sure?
banditxchief

Oh i see now. Good eye! Hopefully that is EMS.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002886867417 David Han

Three days is not much of a difference, considering it’s on a Tuesday at that, most people will be busy anyways. EU is getting 2 or 3 limited editions while NA gets nothing but the game once again.
Faisue Kromah

why is Madara not on the cover? does this means he will not be in the game?
broni007

i do like it but it’s too dark to be a box art. No insult
MattUK92

It’s obvious that Obito “Rinnegan” will be playable.

The real question is:Will Madara and Chakra Mode L2/Bijuu Mode Naruto; Be playable?

Considering the Icon from the Storm 3 website of Chakra Mode L2 Naruto. We can say that we’re probably going to get that version of Naruto in some form.
Confirming that the Game goes at least, to Chapter 571.
Personally, I think the game will go up to 573. Ending with the Army going to help Naruto and seeing their thoughts, and Sasuke’s Arrival on the Battlefield.

But we’ve had no confirmation of Madara yet.
But considering where the Game is likely going up to.
Uchiha Madara will likely be in it and a playable Character.
Doubt he will have Legged and Perfect Susano’o though, since that’s shown later on.
Fahd Al Zarooni

True, it woudb be BAD@$$ if they include Biju mode Naruto in it XD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-WmpoP6ZSs Kira

YO!! ^^ yeah true but Bijuu mode Naruto hummm I have doubts
Fahd Al Zarooni

I heard he was actually confirmed in but yeah I also have my doubts.
Avatar_xyz156

Can someone here tell me when the demo going to be released, also that demo with 6 characters????

I have heard a youtube user on youtube said that the demo with 6 characters it just for showing us how that demo looks like, but that demo going to be released around january or february, most likely january……….
Javier de Prada

Madara appears at tobi’s left in the australian version of true dispair edition!
lightdarkgamer

this is the final europen box art or its for north american ???? pls replay meee ?? becauos @ the right of the site theres 2 box art ??? : O_0 ??