The worlds of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Naruto, the legendary anime series, have finally collided in a highly anticipated limited-time crossover event. Officially launched on May 2, 2025, this collaboration celebrates the enduring popularity of Naruto by bringing its iconic characters, visuals, and themes into the Land of Dawn. This partnership not only introduces exclusive Naruto-themed hero skins but also revamps in-game features, adds immersive content, and offers generous rewards for all players who participate.
One of the main attractions of this event is the introduction of Naruto-themed skins, where popular Mobile Legends heroes take on the appearance and style of legendary Naruto characters. These skins are more than simple cosmetic changes—they come with uniquely designed skill animations, themed sound effects, and iconic visual elements from the Naruto anime.
In the first phase of the event, five skins were introduced. Lancelot takes on the role of Naruto Uzumaki, complete with his signature orange jumpsuit and Rasengan-inspired effects. Julian becomes Sasuke Uchiha, showcasing Sharingan visuals and lightning-style jutsus like the Chidori. Melissa transforms into Sakura Haruno, combining her pink color palette with cherry blossom visuals and enhanced combat effects. Hayabusa is reimagined as Kakashi Hatake, with custom animations resembling the Lightning Blade and Kakashi’s iconic masked look. Lastly, Vale receives a free skin as Gaara, complete with sand manipulation effects reminiscent of the anime.
A second wave of skins is expected to be released later in the event. While not yet officially confirmed, leaks and teasers suggest that Minato Namikaze, Itachi Uchiha, and Hinata Hyuga will also join the roster, with heroes like Gusion, Julian, and Guinevere likely to represent them. These skins are expected to be just as detailed, with visual designs tailored to each character’s fighting style and aesthetic.
To complement the new skins, MLBB has introduced a visually overhauled battlefield map designed around the Naruto universe. Iconic locations such as Ichiraku Ramen, Hokage Rock, and banners from the Hidden Leaf Village appear throughout the map. Even the jungle monsters and bosses have received a Naruto-themed transformation—most notably, the Elemental Lord has been replaced with a fully animated version of Madara Uchiha, complete with unique voice lines and entrance effects.
Beyond the battlefield, the entire user interface has been reskinned to reflect Naruto’s world. The main menu, loading screens, lobby animations, and even skill icons have been customized with Naruto-style brush strokes, chakra patterns, and ninja-themed transitions. This full thematic transformation creates an immersive anime experience within the game.
A standout feature of the event is the MLBB Ninjutsu Academy, a new mini-game system that lets players test their ninja skills in a fun and casual setting. These training sessions are divided into three interactive mini-games, each modeled after a core aspect of ninja training seen in Naruto.
In Genjutsu Training, players must spot the differences between nearly identical images, mimicking genjutsu illusions. Ninjutsu Training involves throwing shurikens at moving targets, testing your aim, reaction time, and precision. Lastly, Taijutsu Training challenges players to perform hand-seal combinations accurately and quickly, a nod to the intricate chakra-control techniques used in Naruto’s taijutsu battles.
Successfully completing these mini-games earns players Ninjutsu Skill Scrolls, which serve as a currency for event rewards. These scrolls can be used in a draw system that gives players access to various themed cosmetics, with a chance to unlock the free Gaara (Vale) skin, exclusive emotes, and other rare items.
The Naruto collaboration is structured in multiple content phases to keep the excitement going throughout the month. The first phase, which started on May 2 and runs until May 13, focuses on the launch of the initial five skins. The second phase, expected to begin around May 23, will likely feature the next batch of characters and additional cosmetic content. The main event, which includes the bulk of the mini-games and rewards, is scheduled for June 2 to June 15, 2025.
Each phase introduces new content, challenges, and missions, ensuring that players have consistent reasons to log in and participate throughout the event.
Aside from skins, the MLBB x Naruto event includes a wide range of limited-edition cosmetic items and collectibles. These include Naruto-style avatar borders, battle emotes featuring characters like Naruto and Sasuke, custom chat bubbles, and unique loading screen animations. One of the highlights is the Naruto-themed Sacred Statue, which appears during matches and adds an extra layer of flair to your gameplay.
All these rewards can be earned through a combination of free play, mission completions, event draws, and top-up promotions. Moonton has ensured that both paying players and free-to-play users can get something meaningful out of the event.
To earn the collaboration skins and rewards, players have multiple options. Completing daily event missions provides Ninjutsu Scrolls, which can be used in the event’s draw system. These scrolls can also be earned by participating in the Ninjutsu Academy games and through login bonuses. For players who choose to spend money, top-up bonuses offer extra scrolls and guaranteed rewards, including premium skins and rare cosmetic effects.
The event also features discounted draw bundles, allowing players to make multiple attempts at unlocking items for a reduced cost. Additionally, a guaranteed pity system ensures that after a set number of draws, players will receive a premium Naruto skin if they haven’t gotten one yet, adding fairness and transparency to the gacha mechanics.
The MLBB x Naruto crossover event is a massive celebration of two beloved franchises coming together. It doesn’t just deliver on nostalgia for anime fans—it’s also a fully developed, content-rich expansion of Mobile Legends itself. With immersive Naruto-themed maps, finely crafted skins, engaging mini-games, and a wide range of event missions and unlockables, this event offers something for everyone.
Whether you're a seasoned MLBB veteran or a newcomer drawn in by the Naruto name, this collaboration is a can’t-miss experience. But be quick—this is a limited-time event, and many of the rewards, including the free Gaara skin, will disappear once the event ends.
