Season 1
(2002)
Overview
Deep within the Hidden Leaf Village, young ninja Naruto Uzumaki carries sealed inside him the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit, which once almost destroyed the village. Always an outcast because of his secret, now Naruto battles alongside his teammates Sasuke and Sakura to prove to himself and everyone else that he's the greatest ninja ever. But he's got a long list of challenges to face before he gets there!
Cast
as Naruto Uzumaki (voice)
as Sasuke Uchiha (voice)
as Sakura Haruno (voice)
as Kakashi Hatake (voice)
as Hiruzen Sarutobi (3º Hokage) (voice)
as Neji Hyuga (voice)
as Might Guy (voice)
as Rock Lee (voice)
as Tenten (voice)
as Ino Yamanaka (voice)
as Zabuza Momochi
as Shikamaru Nara (voice)
as Choji Akimichi (voice)
as Shino Aburame (voice)
as Hinata Hyuga (voice)
as Kiba Inuzuka (voice)
as Gaara (voice)
as Iruka Umino (voice)
as Kabuto Yakushi (voice)
as Haku (voice)
as Dosu Kinuta (voice)
as Zaku Abumi (voice)
as Kin Tsuchi (voice)
as Temari (voice)
as Konohamaru Sarutobi (voice)
as Asuma Sarutobi (voice)
as Kurenai Yuhi (voice)
as Kankuro (voice)
Episodes
Enter: Naruto Uzumaki! 6.9
October 3, 2002
Welcome to the Village Hidden in the Leaves, where deadly serious Ninja roam the landscape and the seriously mischievou…
My Name Is Konohamaru! 6.6
October 10, 2002
Naruto finally graduates from the Ninja Academy and claims to know it all. Well, at least that what he tells Konohamaru…
Sasuke and Sakura: Friends or Foes? 7.4
October 17, 2002
On the way to becoming a ninja, Naruto must team up with his classmates, the pretty Sakura and the pretty serious Sasuk…
Pass or Fail: Survival Test 7.8
October 24, 2002
Now that Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are a team, they meet with their sensei, the enigmatic and aloof Kakashi.
You Failed! Kakashi's Final Decision 7.8
October 31, 2002
With the threat of failure hanging over their heads, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura try everything they know to pass the gru…
A Dangerous Mission! Journey to the Land of Waves! 7.2
November 7, 2002
Tired of doing lame missions, Naruto asks the Hokage to give them something challenging. The Hokage caves and gives the…
The Assassin of the Mist! 7.5
November 14, 2002
Naruto and his squad arrive in the Land of the Waves and learn that an evil businessman named Gato has taken over the l…
The Oath of Pain 7.4
November 21, 2002
With Kakashi captured, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura must defend against Zabuza's attacks. Naruto realizes that working tog…
Kakashi: Sharingan Warrior 7.4
November 28, 2002
With Kakashi free, the fight between him and Zabuza resumes. Kakashi decides to show Zabuza what the Sharingan is reall…
The Forest of Chakra 6.2
December 5, 2002
With Zabuza gone things are now settling and Tazuna can go and build the bridge without fear. Or so everyone thinks. Ka…
The Land Where a Hero Once Lived 6.3
December 12, 2002
While Naruto and Sasuke train, Sakura watches over Tazuna. During a nice dinner, Sakura notices a man's face torn from …
Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns! 6.0
December 19, 2002
Naruto has a dangerous encounter with Haku in the forest, but is Haku there to cause trouble? Naruto and Sasuke better …
Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors 6.2
December 26, 2002
Round two with Zabuza has started, but this time...Zabuza has Haku fighting along side him. Haku and Sasuke go at it wi…
The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight! 5.7
January 9, 2003
Naruto finally joins the battle on the bridge. But when Naruto stupidly gets caught in the middle of Haku's jutsu as we…
Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters 6.3
January 16, 2003
Naruto and Sasuke continue to fight Haku and are getting beaten bad. After having Naruto try and escape a few times, Sa…
The Broken Seal 6.3
January 23, 2003
Naruto and Sasuke continue their rigorous battle against Haku. When Haku targets a vulnerable Naruto, Sasuke risks ever…
White Past: Hidden Ambition 6.4
January 30, 2003
Naruto takes out his rage on Haku, who doesn't stand a chance. However, Naruto realises that Haku is the boy he met bac…
The Weapons Known as Shinobi 6.8
February 6, 2003
Kakashi prepares to stop Zabuza once and for all, but Haku has other plans. Zabuza's employer shows up and he's decided…
The Demon in the Snow 7.6
February 13, 2003
Thinking of Haku, Naruto angrily confronts Zabuza, but he learns that cruel reality is the fate of a ninja.
A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam! 6.3
February 20, 2003
Naruto and his team return to the Village Hidden in the Leaves after their battle in Land of Waves.
Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals 5.8
February 27, 2003
After the three ninjas take their leave, Sasuke realizes he has a powerful rival out there. The next day, Kakashi annou…
Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke! 7.1
March 6, 2003
Rock Lee challenges Sasuke to a one-on-one fight. Naruto grows angry and attacks him, only to be beaten in one attack. …
Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off! 5.7
March 13, 2003
A reunion of all the rookies isn't a very happy one, as all of them prepare to take the Chuunin Exam. With so many riva…
Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins! 6.0
March 20, 2003
The first test of the Chuunin Exam is just that, a written test. When Ibiki issues a strict set of rules, Naruto fails …
The Tenth Question: All or Nothing! 6.4
March 27, 2003
Ibiki declares what seems like a harsh and unreasonable rule for the hardest part of the first exam.
Special Report: Live from the Forest of Death! 4.9
April 2, 2003
Konohamaru, the grandson of Leaf Village's Third Hokage, shows up at the Chunin Exam site. He comes along with Moegi an…
The Chunin Exam Stage 2: The Forest of Death 6.6
April 2, 2003
The second exam is about to begin, and every ninja must sign a form so that their team can get either the Heaven or Ear…
Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest 6.8
April 9, 2003
To prevent further problems, Sasuke thinks up a password to determine friend from foe, but will it be that simple? Mean…
Naruto's Counterattack: Never Give In! 7.3
April 16, 2003
Sasuke is about to give up and give their scroll to the enemy, when Naruto stops him and accuses him of being a fake. N…
The Sharingan Revived: Dragon-Flame Jutsu! 7.2
April 23, 2003
Sasuke is still stuck in his trance and even Sakura's pleas can't get him back to normal. Meanwhile, Anko searches for …
Bushy Brow's Pledge: Undying Love and Protection! 6.6
April 30, 2003
Since Sakura was the only one who did not get injured in the previous battle she must watch over and protect her teamma…
Sakura Blossoms! 6.9
May 7, 2003
Lee in his weakened state is having trouble defeating Dosu. Sakura realises everyone has been protecting her until now …
Battle Formation: Ino-Shika-Cho! 6.6
May 14, 2003
With Sakura defeated and facing certain death, more reinforcements step into the fray. However, they sense an even bigg…
Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength! 6.2
May 21, 2003
Kiba, Shino, and Hinata decide to try and eliminate their opponents by taking more scrolls. They arrive upon a battlefi…
The Scroll's Secret: No Peeking Allowed 5.8
May 28, 2003
To heal their wounds, Naruto and his team take a much-needed rest after their battle against the Sound ninja. But it ha…
Clone vs. Clone: Mine Are Better Than Yours! 6.6
June 4, 2003
Naruto's team joins Kabuto on their journey to the tower, but on the way, they are trapped by the genjutsu (illusion te…
Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again! 6.2
June 11, 2003
The exam is over, but did they truly pass? An old friend arrives to explain and show his concern. Meanwhile, Anko infor…
Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination! 6.4
June 18, 2003
With so many participants still left, the groups are told that they will be pitted against each other in preliminary ma…
Bushy Brow's Jealousy - Lions Barrage Unleashed! 7.0
July 2, 2003
Unable to use his chakra against Akado, Sasuke has to rely on good old-fashioned taijutsu to defeat him. Kakashi senses…
Kakashi and Orochimaru: Face-to-Face! 6.8
July 9, 2003
While Shino and Zaku finish their fight, Kakashi works on Sasuke's cursed seal. However, someone sinister shows up to r…
Kunoichi Rumble: The Rivals Get Serious! 7.0
July 16, 2003
Kankuro takes on Kabuto's teammate, Misumi, in a quick battle, proving how tough the Sand ninja really are. However, th…
The Ultimate Battle: Cha! 7.3
July 23, 2003
Sakura and Ino prepare to settle the score once and for all! However, when Sakura becomes the victim of Ino's Mind-Body…
Killer Kunoichi and a Shaky Shikamaru 7.0
July 30, 2003
Temari of the Sand Village battles against Tenten from the Leaf Village. After the battle its Shikamaru's turn, but can…
Akamaru Unleashed! Who's Top Dog Now? 6.7
August 6, 2003
The match between Kiba and Naruto kicks off, with Kiba immediately proving he has the upper hand in the battle. Everyon…
Surprise Attack! Naruto's Secret Weapon! 6.7
August 13, 2003
The battle between Naruto and Kiba draws to a close, with each of them giving it everything they've got. After being tr…
Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold! 7.0
August 20, 2003
Kiba alerts Hinata, as he's being taken away, that there are only a few fighters left. He warns her that if she fights …
A Failure Stands Tall! 7.2
August 27, 2003
Hinata will not give up so easily, especially with Naruto watching her. Will Hinata be willing to give up her own life …
Gaara vs. Rock Lee: The Power of Youth Explodes! 8.5
September 3, 2003
The second-to-last match finally arrives! Rock Lee must face down the mysterious and dangerous Gaara, a ninja who is s…
Lee's Hidden Strength: Forbidden Secret Jutsu! 7.3
September 10, 2003
As the battle between Lee and Gaara continues, Gai remembers how hard Lee used to train and how Lee has pretty much no …
The Fifth Gate: A Splendid Ninja is Born 7.8
September 17, 2003
The match between Gaara and Lee draws to an end as Lee unleashes his ultimate move. But will even this be enough to def…
A Shadow in the Darkness: Danger Approaches Sasuke 6.5
September 24, 2003
As Chouji faces off against Dosu, Orochimaru gives an order for Kabuto to abduct Sasuke. He also tells Kabuto that if h…
Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet! 7.0
October 1, 2003
Naruto wants Kakashi to train him, but Kakashi has other plans. Ebisu arrives to an unhappy Naruto and makes a deal wit…