“Naruto,” the long-running Japanese anime series “Naruto,” is getting its own free, ad-supported linear channel as part of Amazon Freevee.

The move follows a deal between local rights holder Viz Media and the platform and means fans can choose between a dedicated linear channel and an on-demand viewing experience. It also follows similar FAST channel launches for “Hunter x Hunter” and “Sailor Moon Classic.”

Created as a 1999 manga (comic book) by renowned manga artist Kishimoto Masashi, the series sees Naruto as a young shinobi (or ninja) with an incorrigible gift for mischief. He has a wild sense of humor, but is utterly serious about his quest to become the world's greatest ninja.

The series, which debuted on Tokyo Network, ran from 2002-2007 and has about 220 episodes. Viz Media says "Naruto" is the most searched anime of all time, according to Google Analytics. The underlying manga has sold more than 250 million copies worldwide, while the series is the No. 1 anime in 92 countries and has had a cultural impact ranging from musical references by artists like Cardi B to the viral Naruto Run meme. The Naruto universe continues in "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations," featuring Naruto's son.