Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2012)

Overview

Young ninja-in-training Rock Lee only practices taijutsu, but he's determined to do his village proud and become a great ninja anyway.

Cast

Yōichi Masukawa as Rock Lee (voice)
Yōichi Masukawa

as Rock Lee (voice)

Koichi Tochika as Neji Hyuuga (voice)
Koichi Tochika

as Neji Hyuuga (voice)

Yukari Tamura as Tenten (voice)
Yukari Tamura

as Tenten (voice)

Masashi Ebara as Might Guy (voice)
Masashi Ebara

as Might Guy (voice)

Junko Takeuchi as Naruto Uzumaki (voice)
Junko Takeuchi

as Naruto Uzumaki (voice)

Chie Nakamura as Sakura Haruno (voice)
Chie Nakamura

as Sakura Haruno (voice)

Episodes

Rock Lee is a Ninja who can't use Ninjutsu / Rock Lee's Rival is Naruto poster

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April 3, 2012

Welcome to the Hidden Leaf Village, home of Uzumaki Naruto. One day while walking down the street, a young girl is acco…

Love is a part of the Springtime of Youth / Love makes both sides Crazy poster

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April 10, 2012

Rock Lee has a crush on Haruno Sakura. He mounts numerous "love offenses" on the target of his affections, but Sakura e…

A Competition with the Genius Ninja, Neji / Tenten's Must-Win Battle poster

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April 17, 2012

One of Lee's teammates is Hyuuga Neji, a talented ninja who many refer to as a genius. So talented in fact, that he too…

Guy Sensei Didn't Do It! / Guy Sensei's Rival is Kakashi Sensei! poster

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April 24, 2012

Lee's beloved teacher Guy-sensei is arrested for lewd behavior! Lee promises to clear his teacher's name, but Guy claim…

I'm Going to Teach Konohamaru Kempo / I Save my Lucky Undies for Physicals poster

I'm Going to Teach Konohamaru Kempo / I Save my Lucky Undies for Physicals 0.0

May 1, 2012

Konohamaru usually practices ninjutsu with Naruto. But now he's sought out Rock Lee to learn better hand-to-hand combat…

The Leaf Village Sports Meet / Calvary Battles are pare of the Thrill of Youth poster

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May 8, 2012

The Hidden Leaf Village is holding a sports meet! Lee is called upon to read the Athlete's Pledge of Fair Play, but scr…

Orochimaru is a B-Type Scorpio / Love Letters are the Ultimate Trap poster

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May 15, 2012

Lee and his team are on guard duty at the front gate, but they'll have to be more vigilant than the TSA to prevent Oroc…

Even Hokages Wear Out / Orochimaru is Persistent poster

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May 22, 2012

Lee and his team are on bodyguard duty for the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, while she's off on a gambling binge... and Tenten…

Hinata is Neji's Cousin / Hinata's Weak Point is Naruto poster

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May 29, 2012

Neji's cousin Hinata is trying to get some training in, but it's not easy with Lee getting in the way. And Guy, Kiba, A…

Teamwork Symbolizes Youth / The Culprit is Among Us! poster

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June 5, 2012

After seeing Shikamaru and Choji in action, Lee attempts to strengthen his friendship with Neji and perfect their own c…

A Field Trip to the Old Capital! / Girls' Rooms and Candy Boxes poster

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June 12, 2012

Lee and Naruto are both vying to be on Sakura's team for a research trip to the old capitol city. But when they're stuc…

The No-Ninjutsu Lifestyle! / I Want to Share an Umbrella with Sakura poster

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June 19, 2012

Fed up with their pupils using their ninja skills for the simplest of tasks, Guy and Kakashi set out to teach them some…

Student vs. Master! Rock Lee vs. Might Guy! / I will Surpass Guy Sensei poster

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June 26, 2012

The ninjas of the Hidden Leaf are being tested on their combat skills, and Team Guy must win a match against their sens…

I'll Restore the Reputation of Ninjas! / Death! poster

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July 3, 2012

Fewer children in the Hidden Leaf Village are choosing to become ninjas. Lee goes to talk to Guy-sensei about the issue…

The Pool's Finally Open! / The Super Happy Orochi-Pool Park! poster

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July 10, 2012

It's summer in the Leaf Village, but the pool's empty! Lee and the gang set out to fill it, but are they playing into O…

The Warring Chef Triad! / Time to Tone Down Guy-Sensei! poster

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July 17, 2012

Lee and the gang are out camping, but it's not easy to cook in the great outdoors. When Shikamaru comes up with a plan …

The new Naruto Movie Premiere! / Please go see the new Naruto Movie! poster

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July 24, 2012

Lee and Tenten grab the latest issue of Jump to get the scoop on the new Naruto movie! But the moment they get it, a br…

Boom! The Shinobi Fireworks Show! / Bang! Tenten's Acting Weird! poster

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July 31, 2012

The Leaf Village is holding a fireworks show, including a contest to see which ninja can make the biggest boom. Guy-sen…

Summer Means Seashell Styles! / Watermelon Wars! poster

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August 7, 2012

Team Guy and Team Kakashi head to the beach. Lee wants to scope out Sakura's "amazing" new bathing suit, but Guy-sensei…

I want to be friends with Gaara! / The Rock Lee Impostor Strikes poster

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August 14, 2012

Gaara, Kazekae of the Hidden Sand Village, is coming to visit the Leaf Village. Thinking Lee might still be mad about h…

A Hot Night for a Chilling Tale / The Hokage Tears aren't for Decoration poster

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August 21, 2012

It's a sweltering summer night, but Guy-sensei wants Lee and the boys to cool themselves off without air conditioning. …

Always Do Your Homework at the Last Minute! / Class 3-Lee! We Are Team Guy! poster

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August 28, 2012

Lee and Naruto seek help from their friends the day before their summer homework is due. Unfortunately for them, they a…

Naruto is Lee, Lee is Naruto! / I Dream of Taking the Nine-Tails for a Walk! poster

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September 4, 2012

Ino catches Naruto and Lee trying to peep on Sakura while she's in the bath, but when she misfires with her Mind-Body S…

I'm Sai's new Agent / Win Lady Tsunade's Heart! poster

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September 11, 2012

It's the Leaf Village culture festival, and Lee is convinced Sai wants to stand out more. Poor Sai... The “Mr. Leaf V…

Gaara's First Crush! / A Gift From Orochimaru! poster

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September 18, 2012

When Lee notices the middle character on Gaara's forehead has changed from “Love” to “Romance,” he's convinced the Kaze…

The Green Flame, Dodge Lee! / The Yes-Man says No! poster

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September 25, 2012

Lee's convinced the upcoming dodgeball tournament is going to be a silly game for kids, until a few choice words from G…

My First Five-Star Sushi! / Friendship, Effort, and Victory! poster

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October 2, 2012

Lady Tsunade hits a lottery jackpot and promises to take Lee and the gang out for five-star sushi, but needs Kakashi an…

Hunting for Matsutake Mushrooms! / Lee and Neji Part Ways! poster

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October 9, 2012

Naruto, Lee and the others go out hunting for matsutake mushrooms, but there are none to be found after the abnormally …

We're here to Welcome Gaara! / The Ultimate Autumn Diet! poster

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October 16, 2012

Gaara's on his way to the Leaf Village again, and Team Guy is scrambling to make sure he feels welcome. The girls beg G…

Autumn Shinobi Safety Lessons! / Deidara's Art is Always a Blast! poster

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October 23, 2012

With a lot of ninjas getting injured do to carelessness, Lady Tsunade sets out to teach her charges the importance of s…

Nothing Beats Mixed Bathing! / October 27th WAS Orochimaru's Birthday… poster

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October 30, 2012

Guy-sensei gives the gang a rare break, but will it end up being broken by Orochimaru's "Orochi Hot Springs" trap? Oroc…

Sakura's My Nurse! / One Vote for Rock Lee! poster

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November 6, 2012

Lee fakes being sick so that Sakura will nurse him, only to find that his rival in love is using the same tactic. Sasuk…

Might Guy - A Story of Love and Hair / Substitute Narrator! poster

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November 13, 2012

When Orochimaru's poison leaves Guy-sensei completely bald, it's up to Lee and the gang to find him the right wig. Our …

Save Ichiraku Ramen! / Vacations are for Training! poster

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November 20, 2012

When Naruto's favorite ramen stand, Ichiraku, meets hard financial times, Lee tries to help the restaurant revamp its i…

Caring for Animals is Hard Work / Shout it out! At Naruto! poster

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November 27, 2012

Owing them all many debts of gratitude, Lee tries to bond with the many summoned ninja animals of his comrades. With so…

Tenten vs. Temari! / Orochimaru's Search for Love! poster

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December 4, 2012

An encounter with the Sand siblings turns ugly when Temari insults Tenten, igniting the Leaf ninja's desire for a Chuun…

Guy-sensei is the New Hokage! / IQ: 200. Status: Troublesome. poster

Guy-sensei is the New Hokage! / IQ: 200. Status: Troublesome. 0.0

December 11, 2012

When Tsunade leaves on a diplomatic mission to a neighboring village, she leaves the only shinobi who wasn't busy in ch…

Infiltrate Akatsuki's Hideout! / Cleanup is a Chance to Wash Away the Past! poster

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December 18, 2012

Lee's team stumbles upon Akatsuki's hidden base, and Deidara is determined to chase them out before the rest of his tea…

Christmas is the Last Chance for Love! / Orochimaru's Search for Love! poster

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December 25, 2012

The Hidden Leaf Village holds a big Christmas party, but with so many ninjas competing for one another's affections, wi…

A New Year's Escape Clause! / Naruto Under Surveillance! poster

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January 8, 2013

Lee and the gang catch the adults in a game tournament, and the grand prize is not having to give their pupils a New Ye…

An Endless Nightmare / A Creation from the Future! poster

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January 15, 2013

Trapped by Orochimaru's blizzard, Lee and the gang fight to stay warm.

Shino Loves Insects / Tenten Fights a Maiden's Battle poster

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January 22, 2013

Shino's bugs refuse to leave his body because the weather's too cold, so Lee and his pals help him search for replaceme…

17 Nights of Staying Out of Sight / Cleaning the Bathroom Cleanses the Soul poster

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January 29, 2013

When the team gets assigned to infiltrate an illegal chakra-trading ring, Lee goes to Sai for advice on how to blend in…

The Staff Will Eat The Beans Afterwards! / The Raikage Is Under Attack! poster

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February 5, 2013

Lee's team gets to play the ogres for the annual Setsubun festival, but Orochimaru schemes to ruin the fun.

A Firey Snow Sculpting Contest! / The Battlefield called Valentine's Day! poster

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February 12, 2013

When the freezing cold leaves Lady Tsunade feeling down, the village organizes a snow sculpting contest to cheer her up…

The Legendary Sannin, Jiraiya! / Infiltrate the Women's Bath! poster

The Legendary Sannin, Jiraiya! / Infiltrate the Women's Bath! 0.0

February 19, 2013

Jiraiya trains Lee, Naruto, and Konohamaru. Tsunade takes Sakura and the girls to the hot springs. Chaos ensues.

Dogs need Dog Friends / It's HIM! poster

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February 26, 2013

Kiba enlists Hinata and the girls to find Akamaru some canine companions. Lee and his team run into Sasuke on their way…

Yamato Gets a Mission / Leaf Village of the Dead! poster

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March 5, 2013

Lee, Tenten, and Sai, led by Captain Yamato, embark on a mission to recover a stolen scroll. Orochimaru creates a virus…

White Day, Destroyer of Alliances! / Take Care of the Princess Dolls! poster

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March 12, 2013

It's the day before White Day, and a sinister trio of villains has ruined the village supply of sweets. It's been quite…

Taking Care of Guy Sensei! / Lady Tsunade's Marriage Interview! poster

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March 19, 2013

Lee wants be an adult like his sensei, and he gets the chance when Guy turns into a baby after drinking a youth-restori…

The Final Battle / Our Final Mission is S-Ranked! poster

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March 26, 2013

The final battle against Sasuke is now. Lady Tsunade tasks Lee's team with an S-Ranked mission: Prepare a cherry blosso…