On April 4, 2026, 'NARUTO - Konoha Land', Europe's first Naruto-themed area (1.5 hectares), opened inside the 'Parc Spirou Provence' theme park in southern France. Following its launch, the park's April 2026 attendance surged by 67.7% compared to April 2025. On June 4, 2026, a grand opening ceremony was held with partners and TV TOKYO Holdings Corporation. The area reproduces the world of the Naruto manga (which has over 250 million copies in circulation). Key attractions include 'Kyubi Unchained', a 1km+ roller coaster reaching 75 km/h with a 30m drop and 250m backward run, and 'Rasengan Chakra Rotation'. It also features the Hokage Rock, a Hokage Residence shop selling exclusive merchandise, and 10 life-size character statues. Parc Spirou Provence is a 7-hectare theme park owned by Media-Participations. Located at Rue Jean-Henri Fabre, 84170 Monteux, France, it welcomed 315,000 visitors in the 2025 season and operates 29 attractions. With the new Naruto area, the park aims to attract 600,000 annual visitors. It offers a 2026 season pass for 99 Euros.

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