AICHI, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gamagori Marine Development Co., Ltd., operator of the marine resort complex LAGUNA GAMAGORI - a marine resort complex where guests can enjoy the beauty of the sea - has announced specially planned events for LAGUNA GAMAGORI's 10th year anniversary.

The premier feature is a special event for 'NARUTO', which celebrates its 10th year anniversary as a television anime this year. This special event is scheduled to run for approximately one year commencing from March 17th, 2012. This joint venture with NARUTO is based on concepts of 'love', 'growth', and 'compassion' – themes that are especially needed today.

The event title is: "NARUTO - Memories of Chakra in Lagunasia", slated to run from Saturday, March 17th 2012 to Sunday, September 2nd, 2012.

*Event info site URL: http://www.laguna-gamagori.co.jp/event/

Comprising of a renewed and upgraded version of a NARUTO event run in 2007, the NARUTO world for this event has been realized on an unparalleled scale, providing a sense of being immersed in the NARUTO world. The main attraction: "Memories of Chakra" is a must-see. It recreates numerous famous scenes covering time periods from the outset of Team Seven's journey, up to the start of the Shinobi World War.

There are also 9 enchanting areas to enjoy in LAGUNASIA – like the powerful "Hokage Monument" and "Konohagakure Village Ninjutsu Dojo" where guests can experience the Ninjutsu of NARUTO and his friends.

Moreover, the whole of the LAGUNASIA has been adorned in a NARUTO motif, allowing guests to feel the sensation of being in the NARUTO world from the moment they enter. When going around to the points of interest, guests can enjoy the many additions never available before. For instance, the 'Sharingan Stamp Rally', in which they can receive luxury prizes (fee applies) , or the 'Hokage Palace', where the great endeavours of the successive Hokage can be learned (fee applies).

In addition, at the NARUTO shop – 'Ninpoudo', an exquisite NARUTO menu is available, with food such as 'Ramen Ichiraku', plus a plethora of other unique goods that cannot be found anywhere else. There will also be character shows.

*Please see the event flyer for more information.

[About 'NARUTO']

NARUTO began serialized publication in Weekly Shonen Jump (published by Shueisha) from issue No. 43 in 1999. Total circulation of the original comic was 120 million. (59 volumes published). TV-Tokyo launched the television anime broadcast in October of 2002, which continues presently with the new series "NARUTO – Shippuden".

The series is extremely popular overseas, exceeding even its popularity it Japan. The paperbacks have been translated and published in over 30 countries. A record total of 30 million copies exist (as of 2011). The anime is televised in over 80 countries. Licensed goods are sold in more than 90 countries. In 2009, it was ranked #6 in U.S. Yahoo search word rankings, while the television anime has shown record television ratings, and is garnering a high level of attention in the U.S.

Nine million paperbacks are in circulation in the U.S. as of January 2011. Boasting unprecedented popularity in Europe as well. Nineteen million copies were sold in France, reaching #1 in weekly sales in all books. In video games, the Ultimate Ninja series recorded worldwide sales of 10 million, definitively showing the content's global appeal.

NARUTO was chosen in the October 18, 2006 issue of Japan Newsweek as one of the "Top 100 Respected Japanese Worldwide" and it continues in the spotlight as a representative of Japanese pop culture.

Being the year of NARUTO's 10th anniversary of the television anime broadcast, this project was started as a 'year of NARUTO' global front-running project. In addition to this special event, a realistic Miracle Battle Carddass user participation event, as well as a summer movie release are planned.

[About LAGUNA GAMAGORI]

Aichi Prefecture, located centrally in Japan, is well-known both domestically and internationally as the 'manufacturing prefecture' – with several manufacturers, including Toyota Motors.

Located approximately 90 minutes from Chubu International Airport in Aichi Prefecture, "LAGUNA GAMAGORI" is a marine resort complex located in lush Mikawa bay. Featuring cuisine, shopping, entertainment, thalassotherapy, a spa, and a marina, here the allure of the sea can be experienced in a style that fits each guest.

Development began in 1995, followed by its grand opening in 2002. 2012 marks LAGUNA GAMAGORI's 10th year anniversary.

The operator, Gamagori Marine Development Co., Ltd., is a 3rd sector business consisting of nine private sector companies, including Toyota Motors, and Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture.

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