One of anime’s greatest of all time, Naruto has captured the imagination of Montblanc

New Montblanc X Naruto celebrates the cultural influence of the beloved anime and manga series Naruto.

Montblanc unveiled its new Montblanc X Naruto collection at Happoen in the heart of Tokyo. Featuring writing instruments and accessories, leather goods and smart watches, the cross-category collection celebrates the art of creative storytelling and the cultural influence of the beloved anime and manga series Naruto.

Montblanc unveiled its new Montblanc x Naruto collection at Happoen in the heart of Tokyo.

Featuring writing instruments and accessories, leather goods and smart watches, the cross-category collection celebrates the art of creative storytelling and the cultural influence of Naruto, the Japanese manga and anime series that has captured the imagination of fans all around the world and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Guests including Evan Mock, Lucky Blue Smith, Shuzo Ohira, Nic Kaufmann and Hikari Mori were immersed in the magical and colourful world of Naruto, the orphaned ninja who navigates a fictional world in his search of recognition and fulfilling his ambition of becoming his village’s leader and strongest ninja. Guided through the beautiful traditional Japanese gardens of Happoen, guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, dinner and specially curated Montblanc x Naruto experience at HAKUHO – KAN, a venue with the best of Japanese architecture.

Inspired by the design of the Montblanc x Naruto collection that emphasizes the importance of the transmission of knowledge by highlighting the relationship between Naruto and his mentor Jiraiya, the Naruto team created a special anime for the launch, reinforcing the power of writing and transmission. The film was premiered after dinner, following an introduction by Montblanc CEO Nicolas Baretzki and TV Tokyo Holdings Inc. Senior Managing Director Yukio Kawasaki.

Entertainment during the evening included Mademoiselle Yulia, a DJ, fashion icon, kimono stylist, as well as Tsugaru Shamisen Sangenshi, a trio that played different genres of music including pop and anime songs, reborn with the unique sound of the shamisen. To coincide with the launch, a Montblanc x Naruto Pop In took over the Montblanc Osaka boutique.

An ode to Montblanc’s own heritage in handwriting, Naruto captures his thoughts in ink on what it truly means to be a ninja and make his mark.

The Montblanc x Naruto collection includes a new edition of the Maison’s icon of writing, the Meisterstück Special Edition.
Inspired by the series’ art of creative storytelling, the writing instrument’s bold orange design reflects the self-expression and creativity of Naruto.

The most expensive items in the collection are the Montblanc Summit 3 Smartwatch x Naruto (€1.460,00), the Montblanc X Naruto Meisterstück LeGrand Fountain Pen (€ 900,00), and the Montblanc x Naruto tote (€ 1.100,00).

Playful yet practical, the Montblanc x Naruto tote is a versatile companion for days out in the city or weekends away. The bag’s spacious interior features a zipped pocket that safely stores your phone, wallet and keys, as well as two open pockets that ease the access to your essentials whenever on the go. Keep your Naruto writing instrument secure by placing it in the especifically designed pocket or by attaching it to the loop. The modern leather silhouette of the tote is crafted in signature Meisterstück black with a digital print of ninja Naruto and his mentor Jiraiya on the front, whilst the back is shaded in bold Naruto orange.