When WIT Studio described its plan to remake One Piece with crisper pacing and updated animation, YouTube mega-creator MrBeast stepped into the conversation with a simple and loud request: give Naruto the same treatment. He even offered to help fund the project.

MrBeast says he will help pay for a Naruto remake

Responding to coverage of WIT Studio CEO George Wada explaining the studio's approach to the One Piece remake, Jimmy Donaldson, known online as MrBeast, posted in all caps: "CAN WE PLEASE GET ONE FOR NARUTO. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, I'LL HELP FUND IT." The message was short and enthusiastic.

What WIT Studio is changing

WIT Studio is working on a full remake of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga for Netflix. According to statements from the studio, the remake will aim to avoid unnecessary stretching of the source material. The plan is to combine modern animation techniques with clearer storytelling and cleaner pacing compared to the long-running adaptation by Toei Animation.

Why Naruto fans are interested

  • Source material pedigree: Naruto was created by Masashi Kishimoto and ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1999 to 2014.
  • Proven anime legacy: Studio Pierrot adapted the manga into the long-running Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden series, along with many movies and spin-offs.
  • Common complaints: Viewers often point to pacing issues and large amounts of filler in older long-form anime adaptations.

MrBeast's connection to Naruto

MrBeast is an open anime fan and has publicly named Naruto among his favorites. Earlier work with Naruto included a merchandise collaboration with VIZ Media. He has previously asked Netflix about a Naruto live-action project as well, although that route has been slow and faced setbacks despite other companies having shown interest in live-action adaptations.

Could it actually happen?

MrBeast has the financial reach to back big projects and has funded large ventures in the past. That makes his offer plausible in theory. On the other hand, greenlighting a full anime remake involves rights holders, studios, creative teams, and long-term production plans. Whether any studio would accept outside funding and how creative control would be handled are open questions.

Fan reaction

Responses from fans leaned positive. Some asked for a Naruto remake with modern visuals and no filler. Others suggested MrBeast could buy a studio or fund an original anime to achieve similar goals. Overall, many viewers welcomed the idea of a sleeker, more tightly paced Naruto retelling for new and returning audiences.

For now, MrBeast's tweet is a loud invitation. If a major creator is willing to put money and attention behind a remake, studios and rights holders will likely take notice. Whether that turns into a real project remains to be seen.