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Naruto

EN: Naruto JP: ナルト AR: ناروتو (Naruto)
Release Year 2002
Type TV Series
Status Completed
Studio Pierrot
Episodes 220
Season Autumn 2002 (Original Series)
Age Guidance PG - Teens 13 or older
Last Verified 2026-11-12
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Series Synopsis & Editorial Overview

Based on Masashi Kishimoto’s global manga phenomenon and produced by Studio Pierrot starting in 2002, the original Naruto television series spans 220 episodes of action, coming-of-age teamwork, and martial adventure.

Growing up isolated in Konohagakure, Naruto Uzumaki channels relentless optimism and grit as he trains alongside Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno under sensei Kakashi Hatake. Explore verified production data, opening episode summaries, and licensed streaming sources below.

Season 1 • Episode 4

Episode 4: Pass or Fail: Survival Test

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Episode Summary: Kakashi Hatake tests Team 7’s unity using an unforgiving two-bell exercise. (Original Air Date: 2002-10-24)

Episode Library & Availability Status

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2026-11-12 Verified Official Video Watch Video
Ep 1
Episode 1: Enter: Naruto Uzumaki!

After struggling with Academy graduation, Naruto discovers the secret bond uniting him with instructor Iruka Umino.

2002-10-03 Licensed Platforms View Details
Ep 2
Episode 2: My Name Is Konohamaru!

The Third Hokage’s spirited grandson adopts Naruto as an unlikely mentor.

2002-10-10 Licensed Platforms View Details
Ep 3
Episode 3: Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes?

Genin graduates receive three-person squad assignments, placing Naruto onto Team 7 with Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno.

2002-10-17 Licensed Platforms View Details
Ep 4
Episode 4: Pass or Fail: Survival Test

Kakashi Hatake tests Team 7’s unity using an unforgiving two-bell exercise.

2002-10-24 Licensed Platforms View Details

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