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Finished Airing
TV PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Naruto
ナルト · 2002
An ostracized young ninja strives for recognition and dreams of becoming Hokage.
StatusFinished Airing
SeasonFall 2002
StudioStudio Pierrot
SourceManga
Where to watch
Story
Synopsis
Ostracized by the villagers of the Hidden Leaf because of the catastrophic Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within his body, boisterous orphan Naruto Uzumaki dreams of earning universal respect by becoming Hokage. After barely graduating from the ninja academy, Naruto is assigned to Team 7 alongside tactical rival Sasuke Uchiha and intelligent classmate Sakura Haruno under the guidance of elite mentor Kakashi Hatake. From perilous bodyguard duties in the Land of Waves to the grueling trials of the Chunin Exams, Naruto perseveres against ruthless adversaries through sheer willpower, unwavering loyalty, and his unbreakable ninja way.
⚠ Background — may contain spoilers
Based on the worldwide phenomenon manga created by Masashi Kishimoto and serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, *Naruto* was produced by Studio Pierrot and aired on TV Tokyo from October 2002 to February 2007 across 220 episodes. Directed by Hayato Date with music composed by Toshio Masuda, the series became a cornerstone of modern shonen anime worldwide. The production earned widespread praise for its inventive martial arts choreography, emotional villain backstories, and enduring themes of perseverance, shaping a generation of anime fandom across multiple global broadcasting platforms.
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Episodes
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Cast
Characters
268
Crew
Staff
385Key Animation39
Music2
OP 1-21
OP21
Original Creator1
Planning1
Producer4
Production Assistant1
Companies
Studios
Main Studio
Critics
HakiPoints
73
- Conquers 21% · 3 reviews
- Hero's Choice 14% · 2 reviews
- Average 64% · 9 reviews
- Skippable 0% · 0 reviews
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UK Anime Network
Kevin Leathers
Season 1
A great kick off with only a few minor technical problems.
Read full review70/ 100
UK Anime Network
Kevin Leathers
Season 3
A solid first half is only let down by a slowing down in the remaining episodes
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UK Anime Network
Kevin Leathers
Season 5
An improvement in story with the last set, but pretty standard as a whole.
Read full review60/ 100
Anime News Network
Zac Bertschy
Although there were a million things Viz could have done to make this release unpalatable to fans, it's as though they looked at a hardcore fan wishlist during production and simply checked most everything off.
Read full review60/ 100
THEM Anime Reviews
Christi
If you're looking for something to draw your friends into anime, this would be a good choice. But if you are a longtime fan looking for something new, just move on.
Read full review60/ 100
THEM Anime Reviews
Derrick L Tucker
This anime volleys between a two-star and a four-star feature depending upon your anime viewing mileage and how easily you can stomach an anime so action laden. If you are relatively new to anime and a fan of DragonBall Z and YuYu Hakusho , it is a four-star feature. Otherwise, this is a three-star series at best.
Read full review50/ 100
UK Anime Network
Kevin Leathers
Season 4
What is becoming increasingly apparent is that Naruto is really just going through the motions nowadays.
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Franchise
Watch order
From the leaf village to the last shot of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, every movie, OVA, and special slotted exactly where the story actually needs it. No guesswork, no wrong order, no skipping the good stuff by accident.
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1
Naruto
Where it all begins. Ninja academy, Team 7, and the arc that turns a loud orphan into someone worth rooting for.
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2
Naruto: Find the Crimson Four-leaf Clover!
A light, low-stakes side mission. Skippable if you're in a hurry, fun if you're not.
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3
Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village
Another breather special that doesn't touch the main plot, but it's classic early-Naruto goofiness.
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4
Naruto the Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
The first movie, and it shows: simple stakes, snow, and a princess who needs rescuing. Fun, not essential.
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5
Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
More ambition this time: an ancient artifact and a genuinely solid villain. Still non-canon, still enjoyable.
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6
Naruto: Finally a Clash!! Jounin vs. Genin!
A short, tournament-style bonus episode. Mostly an excuse for the cast to fight each other. *We're not complaining.*
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7
Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
The strongest of the original trilogy. Higher stakes, better fights, genuinely worth the watch.
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8
Naruto: The Cross Roads
Released years later, but the story belongs right here, before Team 7 as you know it changes for good. Don't let the release date fool you.
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9
Naruto Shippuden
Two and a half years later. Everyone's taller, stronger, and the story finally gets serious.
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10
Naruto Shippuden: Konoha Gakuen - Special
A comedic 'what if they were all in high school' detour. Purely for laughs, zero plot impact.
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11
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 1
Naruto's first Shippuden-era movie, and honestly one of the weaker ones. Watch it for completeness, not for stakes.
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12
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 2: Bonds
Better than the first, with a real emotional core tied to the Hyuga clan.
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13
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire
A darker premise, kekkei genkai users vanishing one by one, and one of the more underrated entries.
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14
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 4: The Lost Tower
Time travel, young Minato, and a genuinely fun standalone adventure.
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15
Naruto: The Magic Genie and the Three Wishes
A gentle, kid-friendly short. Easy to skip, easy to enjoy if you do watch it.
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16
Naruto x UT
Barely a story, more of a stylish crossover short. Blink and you'll miss it.
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17
Naruto Shippuden: Chunin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru!
A quick, low-stakes rivalry short. A nice palate cleanser between the heavier arcs.
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18
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 6: Road to Ninja
The fan-favorite alt-universe movie. Genuinely worth watching, not just filler with better animation.
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19
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 7: The Last
This one's canon. Naruto and Hinata's story gets its proper send-off here, so don't skip it.
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20
Naruto Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals
A full chibi comedy spin-off. Entirely optional, but if you love the side cast, it's a treat.
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21
Boruto: Naruto the Movie
The torch passes. Naruto's now a father, and Boruto gets his real introduction.
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22
Boruto: Naruto the Movie - The Day Naruto Became Hokage
A short, sweet epilogue that fills in exactly what the title promises.
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23
Boruto: Jump Festa 2016 Special
A brief preview special, mostly for franchise completionists before the TV series starts.
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24
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
The next generation takes over. A slower burn at first, but it earns its place in the family.
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25
Road of Naruto
A 20th-anniversary highlight reel: not canon, not required. Just a nice victory lap once you've finished everything else.
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