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Twelve years ago, a colossal demon fox terrorized the world. During the monster's attack on the Hidden Leaf Village, the Hokage—the village's leader and most powerful ninja—sacrifices himself to seal the beast inside a newborn, relieving civilization from destruction while dooming the baby to a lonely life. Now, after years of being shunned and bullied, Naruto Uzumaki pesters the village with elaborate pranks and vandalism. Despite these antics, he works hard to achieve his dream: to become the...
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 ...
A cursed orphan’s fiery ambition ignites a ninja saga that reshapes destiny.
In a world where ninja wield elemental chakra, a newborn was marked by a sealed nine‑tailed beast—a living curse that turned the child into a village pariah. Twelve years later, that child, Naruto Uzumaki, channels his isolation into relentless optimism, pulling pranks and training harder than anyone else just to earn a single word: acknowledgment. He dreams of becoming Hokage, the village’s ultimate leader, and proving that a demon’s burden can become a beacon. Teamed up with the cool‑headed prodigy Sasuke Uchiha and the intellectually sharp Sakura Haruno, Naruto joins Team 7 under the enigmatic mentor Kakashi Hatake. Their missions range from mundane courier runs to life‑threatening battles that force each member to confront personal demons and the shadows of their families. As rivalries flare, bonds deepen, and hidden conspiracies surface, Naruto’s unyielding spirit becomes the catalyst that reshapes the fate of the Hidden Leaf and the entire shinobi world.
**Iconic Chunin Exam showdown**
The forest battle against Orochimaru’s Sound Four blends strategy, raw power, and surprise twists, setting a benchmark for shounen tournament arcs.
**Sasuke’s defection and Naruto’s relentless chase**
The emotional weight of Naruto’s desperate attempts to bring Sasuke back, highlighted by the rain‑soaked Valley of the End fight, drives the series’ core conflict.
**Kakashi’s masked past revealed**
When Kakashi finally removes his mask during the battle with Obito, the flashback to the tragic Team Minato mission adds depth to his aloof mentor persona.
**Innovative jutsu choreography**
From Naruto’s Rasengan to Shikamaru’s Shadow‑Possession, each technique is visualized with distinct hand seals and fluid animation that make the fights memorable.
**Themes of loneliness and belonging**
Naruto’s journey from ostracized orphan to village hero offers a resonant arc about earning respect through perseverance, not privilege.
Best for: Viewers who love character‑driven growth stories wrapped in high‑stakes ninja action.
A long-running shounen adventure following an orphaned ninja's quest for recognition, featuring stylized combat, emotional backstories involving child trauma, and comedic lewd humor. The series balances friendship and perseverance themes with darker arcs involving abuse, experimentation, and mortality.
Naruto has 220 episodes.
Naruto is currently finished airing.
Naruto was produced by Studio Pierrot.
Naruto aired Oct 3, 2002 to Feb 8, 2007.
Naruto is based on a Manga.
A long-running shounen adventure following an orphaned ninja's quest for recognition, featuring stylized combat, emotional backstories involving child trauma, and comedic lewd humor. The series balances friendship and perseverance themes with darker arcs involving abuse, experimentation, and mortality.

Haruno, Sakura
Main
CV: Nakamura, Chie

Hatake, Kakashi
Main
CV: Inoue, Kazuhiko

Uchiha, Sasuke
Main
CV: Sugiyama, Noriaki

Uzumaki, Naruto
Main
CV: Takeuchi, Junko

Abumi, Zaku
Supporting
CV: Hoshi, Souichirou

Aburame, Shibi
Supporting
CV: Hamada, Kenji

Aburame, Shino
Supporting
CV: Kawada, Shinji

Akado, Yoroi
Supporting
CV: Kirimoto, Takuya

Akado, Manabu
Supporting

Akahoshi
Supporting
CV: Miyamoto, Mitsuru

Akamaru
Supporting
CV: Takeuchi, Junko

Akame, Iwana
Supporting
CV: Tanaka, Kan
220 episodes · 19 cours
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2011 SpringRanked higher than 96% of all anime on AniTome (out of 19,551)
More popular than 100% of all anime
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