Naruto

2002 – 2007 Japan 157 episodes

Based on a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto.

Episode guide

  1. The Forest Of Chakra

    May 12, 2002 No. 10 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Recuperating at Tazuna's house, Kakashi is unsatisfied with the outcome of the battle. He concludes that Zabusa isn't dead and the young tracking ninja helped Zabuza escape! Kakashi decides…

  2. Decision Sworn On Pain

    November 21, 2002 No. 8 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Kakashi has the upper hand against Zabuza in their battle. But soon, the tide turns as Kakashi is trapped inside Zabuza's Water Prison! Kakashi urges the squad to flee, but Naruto remembers…

  3. Kakashi The Sharingan User

    November 28, 2002 No. 9 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Thanks to Naruto's ingenious plan, Kakashi is freed from the water prison. He defeats Zabuza, leaving him critically injured. But in a blink of an eye, a mysterious tracking ninja shows up…

  4. The Country That Had A Hero

    December 12, 2002 No. 11 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Sakura goes out to town with Tazuna and discovers the hardship that the people of Land of Waves suffer under Gato's rule. It is because of this reason that Tazuna risks his life building a…

  5. Battle at The Bridge! Zabuza Once Again!

    December 19, 2002 No. 12 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    While Naruto concentrates on the training to control his Chakra, a mysterious person suddenly appears before him. The person tells Naruto that as long as one has the desire to protect what…

  6. Haku's Secret Jutsu: Demonic Ice Mirrors

    December 26, 2002 No. 13 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Once again, the time has come to fight Zabuza, and this time, he's got company, the tracking ninja who initially defeated him. Zabuza and his companion take notice of Sasuke's abilities, an…

  7. Ebisu Again! I Won't Let You Do Such Perverted Things!

    January 10, 2003 No. 52 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  8. The Fight In Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Crumbles

    January 16, 2003 No. 15 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Kakashi understands the situation of the battle. For a ninja, battle experience is an absolute necessity and Naruto and Sasuke lack the experience to defeat Haku, who has fought numerous ba…

  9. The Released Seal

    January 23, 2003 No. 16 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Naruto and Sasuke continue to receive punishing attacks under Haku's Crystal Ice Mirrors. Sasuke prepares for Haku's onslaught, but the masked ninja's target is actually the wounded Naruto.…

  10. The White Past, The Inner Feelings

    January 30, 2003 No. 17 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Naruto finally explodes! His anger against Haku, who defeated Sasuke, unleashes the power of the Nine-tailed Fox. Naruto's Chakra becomes so intense that even Kakashi and Zabuza, fighting o…

  11. Report Before Entering The Forest Of Death! This is The Leaf School Newspaper!

    February 4, 2003 No. 26 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Konohamaru, the grandson of Leaf Village's Third Hokage, shows up at the Chunin Exam site. He comes along with Moegi and Udon to cover the events for the Ninja Academy's school newspaper. K…

  12. Second Exam Start! Everyone is An Enemy!

    February 4, 2003 No. 27 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Naruto and his fellow participants arrive at the Forest of Death, the site of the second exam in the Chunin Test. Exam proctor Anko explains that the latest exam will be a survival game. As…

  13. Super Eyebrows Jealous, "Lion Fist Combo" is Born!

    February 7, 2003 No. 39 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  14. Zabuza, Fallen In Snow

    February 13, 2003 No. 19 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza. Even though he appears to have no emotion, Zabuza actually sheds tears at the death of his partner. The loss of Haku devastates Zabuza, ta…

  15. Enter The New Chapter! It's The Chuunin Exam

    February 20, 2003 No. 20 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Naruto and his team return to the Village Hidden in the Leaves after their battle in Land of Waves. Even though they complete new missions that are assigned to them, Naruto is not satisfied…

  16. Identify Yourselves! The Powerful Enemies That Have Arrived!

    February 27, 2003 No. 21 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The Leaf Village decides to choose representatives of their own for the Chunin (middle-rank ninja) Qualification Exam. Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura are among those who are chosen to take the e…

  17. Gaara Crushed!! It's Youth! Power! And Explosion!

    March 9, 2003 No. 48 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  18. No Blind Spot! The Other Absolute Defense!

    March 12, 2003 No. 61 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  19. Defeat The Rivals! All Nine Rookies Have Assembled

    March 13, 2003 No. 23 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura officially register for the Chunin Exam. In this examination, three ninja form a team and in order to pass, not a single member is allowed to fail. Naruto's team t…

  20. I Fail Already? The Extremely Difficult First Exam

    March 20, 2003 No. 24 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Naruto and his team begin the first exam, a written paper test. The exam proctor is a special Jonin (upper-rank ninja) named Ibiki Morino, who is an infamous expert in interrogation. Sasuke…

  21. An Off-the-Cuff Match! The 10th Question That We Must Hold Out On

    March 27, 2003 No. 25 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The first exam tests the intelligence gathering skills of the students. The exam calls for the students to cheat in answering the difficult questions without being caught by the examination…

  22. Replication Match! I'm The Main Character!

    April 6, 2003 No. 36 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Naruto's team joins Kabuto on their journey to the tower, but on the way, they are trapped by the Genjutsu (Illusion Technique) of Hidden Rain Village's Genin (low-rank ninja), Oboro's team…

  23. Naruto Strikes Back! I'm Not Going To Run Away!

    April 16, 2003 No. 29 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The Grass ninja that attacks Sasuke and Sakura has more power than the two can handle. Against this much stronger opponent, terror enters the heart of Sasuke. But in this crisis, Naruto com…

  24. Revive, Sharingan! Finish Move -- Fire Element, Dragon Fire Technique!

    April 23, 2003 No. 30 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Seeing Naruto furiously fight back against the Grass Ninja, Sasuke realizes that he was wrong to think about fleeing the scene of a battle. Taking over for Naruto, who runs out of energy, S…

  25. Super Eyebrow Platonic! I Will Protect You To The Death!!

    April 30, 2003 No. 31 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    After receiving the report from her staff, Anko senses that Orochimaru has snuck into the examination. Anko starts a pursuit to capture Orochimaru, but even with her Special Jonin skills, s…

  26. Fly! Jump! Dive! Gama Oyabun Appears!

    May 11, 2003 No. 57 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Naruto finally summons the great Chief Toad himself, Gamabunta! But now Naruto has to convince Gamabunta that not only was it he that summoned him, but also to prove that he's worthy of bei…

  27. The Ultimate Formation! Ino Shika Chou

    May 14, 2003 No. 33 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    While Sakura fends off the Sound ninja attack by herself, the rival Ino team appears! They decide to help Sakura after watching her fight against the Sound Ninja. With their battle formatio…

  28. Akamaru Surprised! Gaara's Exceptional Ability

    May 21, 2003 No. 34 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The Sound ninja depart after witnessing Sasuke's intense power. Naruto's team finally gets a period of peace to recuperate from the battles. Meanwhile, as Kiba's team reaches the tower at t…

  29. Absolutely No Peaking! The Secret Of The Scroll

    May 28, 2003 No. 35 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    To heal their wounds, Naruto and his team take a much-needed rest after their battle against the Sound ninja. But it has already been four days since the start of the exam and there is only…

  30. A Tool Called Shinobi

    June 2, 2003 No. 18 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Haku tells the hesitant Naruto to finish him off. Meanwhile, the battle between Kakashi and Zabuza approaches the climax. With victory within his grasp, Kakashi unleashes his most devastati…

  31. Energy 120%: A Modern And Rocking Challenge!

    June 3, 2003 No. 22 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    As Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura prepare for the examination, a Ninja with short bobbed hair and thick eyebrows named Rock Lee appears. Lee then proceeds to challenge Sasuke to a duel. As Sasuk…

  32. Akamaru Joins The Fight!! Which One Will Be The Underdog?

    June 8, 2003 No. 44 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  33. Those Who Pass Cut Down To Half!? It's An Unexpected Fight!!

    June 18, 2003 No. 38 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  34. Sakura Blooms! Showing Her Back In Determination

    July 5, 2003 No. 32 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Protecting Sakura, who can no longer move, Lee battles the three Sound ninja himself. He uses his secret move Primary Lotus on the Sound ninja Dosu, but the attack has no effect. After rece…

  35. Rivals Clash! The Hearts Of The Girls are In Serious Mode

    July 16, 2003 No. 41 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  36. Best Battle is All Right, Damn It!!

    July 23, 2003 No. 42 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  37. Shikamaru Staggers!? Female Ninja's Heated Battle

    July 30, 2003 No. 43 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  38. Coming Soon! Enter The Perverted Sennin!

    August 10, 2003 No. 53 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    After Naruto's trainer Ebisu gets knocked out, Naruto looks to Jiraiya, the Toad Mountain Sage, for guidance and training for the Final Rounds. But Jiraiya is more interested in conducting…

  39. Hinata Blushes! The Crowd Open Their Mouths Wide, Naruto's Trump Card

    August 13, 2003 No. 45 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  40. Byakugan Unleashed!! The Shy Hinata's Daring Determination!

    August 20, 2003 No. 46 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  41. In Front Of The Person I Admire!!

    August 27, 2003 No. 47 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  42. Number 1 In Surprising People, Naruto Joins The Battle

    September 1, 2003 No. 14 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Sasuke faces a pinch inside of Haku's Crystal Ice Mirrors, but Naruto comes to the rescue. Although Sasuke has a plan to counter Crystal Ice Mirrors with attacks from both the inside and ou…

  43. Find The Crimson Four-Leaf Clover!

    September 4, 2003 No. 26 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  44. Eat Or Be Eaten! Naruto Becomes Bait

    September 4, 2003 No. 28 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The second exam starts in the "Forest of Death." Naruto tells Sasuke and Sakura that he needs use the bathroom and heads into the bushes. But when Naruto returns to the team, Sasuke suddenl…

  45. A Touch-and-Go Situation! Kakashi VS Orochimaru

    September 7, 2003 No. 40 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  46. Aah, Rock Lee! This is What A Man Should Be Like!!

    September 17, 2003 No. 50 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  47. The Shadow That Stirs In The Darkness. Danger Approaches Sasuke!

    September 24, 2003 No. 51 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  48. Hot-Blooded Dropout! Finally Unleashed, The Forbidden Master Move!

    October 9, 2003 No. 49 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    The story of Naruto Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training, begins 12 years ago, when the evil Nine Tailed Fox demon terrorized The Hidden Leaf Village. The Fourth Lord Hokage sacri…

  49. The Strength Of A Dropout

    October 12, 2003 No. 62 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Exhausted and virtually drained of all his Chakra, Naruto realizes that his only recourse is to summon the chakra of the Nine-tailed Fox! Will this be enough to defeat Neji once and for all?

  50. Transmitted Directly From Pervert Sennin. It's The Summoning No Jutsu!!

    October 15, 2003 No. 54 TV Episode Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

    Jiraiya agrees to teach Naruto a Summoning Jutsu. But first, he must burn off all of his usual Chakra. Meanwhile, Hayate Gekko discovers a secret that could jeopardize the entire Leaf Villa…