Naruto
Also known as ナルト | NARUTO
TVFall 2002Source MangaPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
ActionAdventureComedyDramaFantasySupernatural
8.0/10
Community score
#709
Rank
3.1M
Members
86.7K
Favorites
Synopsis
Naruto Uzumaki, a hyperactive and knuckle-headed ninja, lives in Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf village. Moments prior to his birth, a huge demon known as the Kyuubi, the Nine-tailed Fox, attacked Konohagakure and wreaked havoc. In order to put an end to the Kyuubi's rampage, the leader of the village, the 4th Hokage, sacrificed his life and sealed the monstrous beast inside the newborn Naruto.
Shunned because of the presence of the Kyuubi inside him, Naruto struggles to find his place in the village. He strives to become the Hokage of Konohagakure, and he meets many friends and foes along the way.
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Production Notes
Naruto received numerous awards during its airing, including the Best Full-Length Animation Program Award in the third UStv Awards and the 38th Best Animated Show in IGN's Top 100 Animated Series. The anime was released on DVD in 16 volumes by VIZ Media from July 4, 2006, to September 22, 2009. The company rereleased it in eight volumes from October 6, 2009, to December 14, 2010. VIZ Media also made available a Blu-ray version in eight volumes from November 3, 2020, to October 18, 2022. The series adapts the first 27 volumes of the original manga.
Cast Highlights
Haruno, Sakura
Main
Voice: Nakamura, Chie (Japanese)
Hatake, Kakashi
Main
Voice: Inoue, Kazuhiko (Japanese)
Uchiha, Sasuke
Main
Voice: Sugiyama, Noriaki (Japanese)
Uzumaki, Naruto
Main
Voice: Takeuchi, Junko (Japanese)
Abumi, Zaku
Supporting
Voice: Hoshi, Souichirou (Japanese)
Aburame, Shino
Supporting
Voice: Prince, Derek Stephen (English)
Aburame, Shibi
Supporting
Voice: Freeman, Crispin (English)
Agari
Supporting
Voice: Ootori, Yoshino (Japanese)
Core Staff
Hagino, Ken
Producer
Hounokidani, Naoji
Producer
Kobayashi, Noriko
Producer
Simone, Jamie
Producer, ADR Director
Date, Hayato
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Ebina, Yasunori
Sound Director
Theme Songs
Openings
1: "R★O★C★K★S" by Hound Dog (eps 1-25)
2: "Haruka Kanata (遥か彼方)" by Asian Kung-fu Generation (eps 26-53)
3: "Kanashimi wo Yasashisa ni (悲しみをやさしさに)" by little by little (eps 54-77)
4: "GO!!!" by FLOW (eps 78-103)
5: "Seishun Kyosokyoku (青春狂騒曲)" by Sambomaster (eps 104-128)
6: "No Boy, No Cry (ノーボーイ・ノークライ)" by Stance Punks (eps 129-153)
7: "Namikaze Satellite (波風サテライト)" by Snowkel (eps 154-178)
8: "Re:member" by FLOW (eps 179-202)
9: "YURA YURA (ユラユラ)" by Hearts Grow (eps 203-220)
Endings
1: "Wind" by Akeboshi (eps 1-25)
2: "Harmonia" by Rythem (eps 26-51)
3: "Viva Rock ~Japanese Side~" by Orange Range (eps 52-64)
4: "ALIVE" by Raiko (eps 65-77)
5: "Ima made Nando mo" by the Mass Missile (eps 78-89)
6: "Ryusei" by Tia (eps 90-103)
7: "Mountain A Go Go Too" by Captain Straydum (eps 104-115)
8: "Hajimete Kimi to Shabetta" by GagagaSP (eps 116-128)
9: "Nakushita Kotoba" by No Regret Life (eps 129-141)
10: "Speed" by Analogfish (eps 142-153)
11: "Soba ni Iru Kara" by Amadori (eps 154-165)
12: "Parade" by CHABA (eps 166-178)
13: "Yellow Moon" by Akeboshi (eps 179-191)
14: "Pinocchio" by Ore Ska Band (eps 192-202)
15: "Scenario" by SABOTEN (eps 203-220)
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Recent Episodes
Episode 1
Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!
Aired 10/3/2002
Episode 2
My Name is Konohamaru!
Aired 10/10/2002
Episode 3
Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?
Aired 10/17/2002
Episode 4
Pass or Fail: Survival Test
Aired 10/24/2002
Episode 5
You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision
Aired 10/31/2002
Episode 6
A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves!
Aired 11/7/2002
Episode 7
The Assassin of the Mist!
Aired 11/14/2002
Episode 8
The Oath of Pain
Aired 11/21/2002
Quick Facts
FormatTV
Episodes220
Duration23 min per ep
SourceManga
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonFall 2002
AiredOct 3, 2002 to Feb 8, 2007
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#9
Scored by2.1M
BroadcastThursdays at 19:30 (JST)
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
Naruto
Romaji title
NARUTO
Japanese title
ナルト
Synonyms
Unknown
Production Team
Main studio
Studio Pierrot
Producers
TV Tokyo, Aniplex
Licensors
VIZ Media
Japanese title
ナルト
Themes And Audience
Martial ArtsShounen