Naruto Uzumaki
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Estimated watch time
84h 20m
⚡ 44 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ninja97%Shounen95%Coming of Age90%Male Protagonist88%Orphan87%Super Power85%Martial Arts81%Found Family80%Primarily Child Cast77%Ensemble Cast71%
TVFINISHED2002 FALL8.0 / 10 AniList score
Naruto
NARUTO -ナルト-• NARUTO
Synopsis & Story
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. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
Trailer
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Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
SEQUEL
Naruto: Shippuden
TV
ADAPTATION
Naruto
MANGA
SIDE STORY
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
MOVIE
SIDE STORY
Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village
SPECIAL
SIDE STORY
NARUTO: Akaki Yotsuba no Clover wo Sagase
SPECIAL
SIDE STORY
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
MOVIE
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Naruto: should you watch it?
At a glance
Naruto has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 80/100 — 72% of 394,191 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #12 most popular anime of all time, and #3 highest-rated anime of 2002, and #1 most popular anime of 2002 on AniList.
Of the 685.5K AniList users who started it, 3.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 568.2K have finished it.
At roughly 84 h 20 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 13 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially ninja, shounen, coming of age, male protagonist.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Naruto is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Naruto: Shippuden (2007)
- Optional extras: Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village, NARUTO: Akaki Yotsuba no Clover wo Sagase, Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel, NARUTO: Narutimate Hero 3: Tsui ni Gekitotsu! Jounin VS Genin!! Musabetsu Dairansen Taikai Kaisai!!, Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
Episodes
220 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Director
- Hayato Date
- Series composition
- Katsuyuki Sumisawa
- Series composition
- Junki Takegami
- Character design
- Tetsuya Nishio
- Character design
- Hirofumi Suzuki
- Music
- Toshio Masuda
Naruto FAQ
- How many episodes does Naruto have?
- Naruto has 220 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 84 h 20 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Naruto?
- About 84 h 20 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 110 days; at one hour a day, about 85 days.
- Is Naruto finished?
- Yes. Naruto has finished airing — the final episode aired February 8, 2007.
- Is there a season 2 of Naruto?
- Yes — the story continues in Naruto: Shippuden (2007).
- Where do I start Naruto?
- Start here: Naruto is the first entry, followed by Naruto: Shippuden.
- Is Naruto based on a manga?
- Yes. Naruto adapts the manga by Masashi Kishimoto.
- Who animated Naruto?
- Naruto was animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Hayato Date.
- Where can I watch Naruto?
- Naruto is listed on Netflix, Tubi TV, Bilibili, iQ, YouTube, Hoopla. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.