Pacific Solution Marketing Licensed to Produce Naruto Shippuden Anime Series Weapons Replicas

Ontario, CA [DATE]—Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc., a leading wholesale distributor and manufacturer of knives, swords and other high-end cutlery products, has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Viz Media, LLC to produce and market all weapons replicas featured in the popular animated series NARUTO SHIPPUDEN. Viz Media is the North & Latin American master merchandise licensee for the international bestselling franchise, based on the manga (graphic novel) created by Masashi Kishimoto. Pacific Solution will work closely with VIZ Media to intricately replicate swords and kunai from the series for authentic look and feel. Availability will begin in the fourth quarter of 2015.

In the Naruto manga and animated series, Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He's done well so far, but Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his village for intense exercises that will push him to his limits. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN begins two and a half years later, when Naruto returns to find that everyone has been promoted up the ninja ranks – except him. Sakura's a medic ninja, Gaara's advanced to Kazekage, and Kakashi…well he remains the same. But pride isn't necessarily becoming of a ninja, especially when Naruto realizes that Sasuke never returned from his search for Orochimaru. Plus, the mysterious Akatsuki organization is still an ever-present danger. As Naruto finds out more about the Akatsuki's goals, he realizes that nothing in his universe is as it seems. Naruto is finding that he's older, but will he also prove wiser and stronger?

Pacific Solution will initially offer different versions of kunai, swords and sword handle umbrellas by leading NARUTO SHIPPUDEN characters. The realistic weapons and umbrellas are ideal for series cosplayers. Also, included are letter openers with character displays for serious collectors.

Swords and kunai will be available in several different materials and will be equipped with authentic ninja handles for a realistic experience. The collectible letter openers will be based on NARUTO SHIPPUDEN characters and corresponding weapons used in the anime series storyline.

Each item will come in a specially designed collectible box that features the individual NARUTO SHIPPUDEN character along with a collectible hangtag. Products will be in compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSIA) to be deemed safe/free of harmful contaminants for sale in the United States.

The NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Anime line of weapons replicas and collectibles will be available through Pacific Solution for wholesale and multiple retail storefront and online sources for consumers.

For more information, contact Pacific Solution at (877) 810-4643.

Episodes of the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime currently air on Adult Swim, and may be viewed for free at NeonAlley.com/naruto-shippuden.