Naruto Shippuden the Movie 5: Blood Prison

Synopsis

During a confidential meeting about an ongoing investigation, the Fourth Raikage and his associates are suddenly attacked by a figure in a cloak. To their shock, the assailant is revealed to be Naruto Uzumaki, who catches the Raikage off guard while he tries to defend himself. Naruto vehemently denies being responsible for the series of crimes he is accused of. To avoid causing diplomatic issues, Tsunade orders him to be transferred to Houzuki Castle in Kusagakure, a highly secretive prison for rogue ninja. He is to remain there until his innocence is proven. At Houzuki Castle, the warden Mui, who has the ability to nullify chakra, immediately restricts Naruto's powers. Despite this, Naruto makes several attempts to escape, all of which end in failure. With the help of his fellow inmates, Naruto uncovers a deeper mystery hidden within the notorious prison. After realizing a sinister truth, the three of them embark on a dangerous mission that may be Naruto's only chance to gain his freedom and clear his name.

Background

Although it is debatable where Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 5 - Blood Prison is set in the timeline of the main series due to confusing story elements, it is likely to fall somewhere after episode 220 during the "Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown" and "Paradise Life on a Boat" arcs. The movie was released in theaters on July 30, 2011, earning 840 million yen in box office revenue. The DVD version was made available on April 27, 2012 in Japan. Neon Alley began streaming the film on January 26, 2014 and Viz Media released it on DVD and Blu-ray in North America on February 18, 2014. While the previous movies were produced with the participation of the television series' screenplay writers, Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 5 - Blood Prison was entrusted to the mystery writer Akira Higashiyama. For this reason, "Shippuuden" was removed from the Japanese original title.