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Naruto

2002 – 2007Show4 seasons220 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureAnimation
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic–8.2Rotten Tomatoes–82%

A cathartic, uplifting animated series about growing up and fantasy, with standout score and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

4 seasons · 220 episodes · best: S1E133 "Namida no houkou! Omae wa ore no tomodachi da" 9.5

Episodes

7.6

Story

Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.

Feels like

  • Epic Shonen Journey
  • Ninja Fantasy World-Building
  • Found Family & Brotherhood
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • High-Energy Combat Choreography
  • Inspirational Underdog Story
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Generational Trauma & Healing
  • Persistent Hope
  • Cultural Phenomenon

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hayato Date, Masaaki Kumagai, Harume Kosaka
Written by
Katsuyuki Sumisawa, Junki Takegami, Satoru Nishizono
Music by
Toshio Masuda

Everyone

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Facts

October 3, 2002 · February 8, 2007 · Ended

First aired
October 3, 2002
Last aired
February 8, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 220 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
92 countries

Tropes

Tournament Arc, Five-Man Band, Spiteful Spoiler +9

  • Tournament Arc
  • Five-Man Band
  • Spiteful Spoiler
  • Out of Focus
  • Last Confession Wins
  • Nobody Poops
  • Hoist by His Own Petard
  • The Needs of the Many
  • Please, Don't Leave Me
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • Me's a Crowd
  • Aborted Arc

12 of 722 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Naruto?"

Questions about Naruto

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Naruto?

NetflixPrimeHuluCrunchyrollThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TV

In the United States, Naruto streams on Netflix, Prime, Hulu, and Crunchyroll, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is Naruto worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.4).

Is Naruto okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Naruto?

88 h

About 88 hours: 220 episodes in 4 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2007.

Will I feel good after watching Naruto?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Naruto in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Naruto use?

Tournament ArcFive-Man BandSpiteful SpoilerOut of FocusLast Confession WinsNobody PoopsHoist by His Own PetardThe Needs of the ManyPlease, Don't Leave Me"Well Done, Son" GuyMe's a CrowdAborted Arcand 710 more

TV Tropes lists 722 tropes for it, including Tournament Arc, Five-Man Band, and Spiteful Spoiler.