Naruto The Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (劇場版 NARUTO -ナルト- 大興奮!みかづき島のアニマル騒動だってばよ) is a 2006 film written and directed by Toshiyuki Tsuru. It is the third film based on the popular Naruto anime and manga series by Masashi Kishimoto. The movie was released in DVD format on April 25, 2007. The movie takes place after episode 196, during the anime's post Sasuke era. In the United States the film was first shown on Cartoon Network on November 8, 2008 and was released on DVD on November 11, 2008.
The film's theme music is "Tsubomi" by MARIA. The first 100,000 people to see the movie in certain theaters were to receive a Naruto themed yo-yo. It has a picture of Naruto Uzumaki on it, and when spun it lights up, imitating the appearance of a Rasengan.
Voice Cast
| Role | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Character | English |
| Naruto Uzumaki | Maile Flanagan |
| Sakura Haruno | Kate Higgins |
| Rock Lee | Brian Donovan |
| Kakashi Hatake | Dave Wittenberg |
| Michiru Tsuki | Michael Sorich |
| Hikaru Tsuki | Kari Wahlgren |
| Amayo | Bridget Hoffman |
| Shabadaba | Terry Stone |
| Ishidate | Chris Smith |
| Kongō | Keith Silverstein |
| Karenbana | Cindy Robinson |
| Korega | Kirk Thornton |
| Circus Ringleader | Roger Rose |
| Kakeru Tsuki | Michael Forrest |
| The Fifth Hokage, Tsunade | Debi Mae West |
English Additional Voices
- Jamieson Price - King's Guardsman A
- Kari Wahlgren - Dancer Girl A
- Kirk Thornton - Servant A, Guard B
- Mary Elizabeth McGlynn - Tourist Announcer
- Mitsuko Kitajima - Dancer Girl B
- Roger Craig Smith - King's Guardsman D, Guard A, Circus Staff A, Servant B
- Sam Riegel - King's Guardsman C
- Steve Blum - Nishi, Animal Handler, Guard B
- Wally Wingert - King's Guardsman B
- William Germain - Matsu, Minister
