Naruto anime poster
8.4/10 IMDb rating (series)

Naruto

TV Series • 2002–2007 • 220 Episodes
Action
Adventure
Shounen
Fantasy
First air October 2002
Final episode February 2007
Follow‑up Naruto: Shippuden (2007–2017)

A loudmouthed outcast ninja carries a sealed beast inside him and chases the dream of becoming Hokage while learning what it truly means to protect a village.

Story synopsis

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Naruto follows Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous orphan from the Hidden Leaf Village who is shunned because a deadly Nine‑Tailed Fox was sealed inside him at birth. Despite the fear and hate around him, Naruto refuses to give up and loudly declares that he will become Hokage, the strongest ninja and leader of the village. Through missions with Team 7, painful battles, and clashes with rogue ninja, he slowly earns the respect of his comrades and discovers the weight of the legacy he carries.

Main characters

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Naruto Uzumaki
Naruto Uzumaki
Knuckle‑headed ninja • Jinchuriki of the Nine‑Tails

Hyperactive and stubborn, Naruto uses clones, Rasengan, and pure determination to break through people’s loneliness and change their hearts.

Sasuke Uchiha
Sasuke Uchiha
Last Uchiha • Avenger

A genius from the Uchiha clan, Sasuke is consumed by revenge against his brother and constantly pulled between bonds and darkness.

Sakura Haruno
Sakura Haruno
Team 7 kunoichi • Medical ninja

Starting as a book‑smart girl with low confidence, Sakura grows into a powerful medic‑ninja who stands on the front lines with monstrous strength.

Kakashi Hatake
Kakashi Hatake
Copy Ninja • Team 7 sensei

Calm and mysterious, Kakashi carries the Sharingan in one eye and teaches his students the importance of teamwork over raw talent.

  • Naruto finally lands the headband scratch on Gaara, proving his resolve as a true shinobi.
  • Team 7 rings test where Kakashi reveals the real lesson: those who abandon comrades are worse than scum.
  • Naruto and Sasuke’s clash in the Valley of the End, where friendship collides with revenge.