description Naruto Overview
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 Hokage and earn the acknowledgement of those who have mistreated him for his entire life.
Naruto joins Team 7, a ninja squad made up of two of his peers—prodigy Sasuke Uchiha and clever Sakura Haruno....
insights Ranking position
Naruto ranks #642 of 4125 in the Anime ranking, behind Jormungand, ahead of Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops - The New Age.
help Naruto FAQ
Why does Naruto have the Nine-Tails sealed inside him?
The Fourth Hokage sealed the Nine-Tailed Fox inside newborn Naruto during the attack on the Hidden Leaf Village. That event happened 12 years before the start of the original Naruto anime.
How many episodes are in the original Naruto anime?
The original Naruto TV anime ran for 220 episodes from 2002 to 2007. Studio Pierrot produced the adaptation before continuing the story in Naruto Shippuden.
When do Team 7 and Kakashi become central to Naruto?
Team 7 forms early in the series when Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are assigned to Kakashi Hatake. Their first major arc together is the Land of Waves story with Zabuza and Haku.
Is Naruto based on a manga?
Yes. The anime adapts Masashi Kishimoto's manga, which began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999. The manga's ninja village structure, chakra system, and rival dynamic between Naruto and Sasuke define the series.
explore Explore More
Similar to Naruto
See all arrow_forward
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
