01SeriesNaruto
2002 · 220 episodes
The story
What's it about?
Naruto Uzumaki grows up shunned by his village because a demon fox is sealed inside him. Instead of breaking, he swears to become Hokage — the village's leader — so everyone will have to acknowledge him. His journey becomes a story about hatred, forgiveness and breaking cycles of war.
Meet the main characters
Protagonist
Naruto Uzumaki
A loud, stubborn ninja who carries the Nine-Tailed Fox inside him and never goes back on his word.
Deuteragonist
Sasuke Uchiha
Naruto's rival and best friend, the last Uchiha, consumed by revenge against his own brother.
Antagonist
Madara Uchiha
A legendary Uchiha who manipulates events from the shadows to trap the world in an eternal dream. Orochimaru, Pain and Obito stand in his shadow along the way.
Side characters
Teammate
Sakura Haruno
A medical ninja who grows from bystander to powerhouse.
Mentor
Kakashi Hatake
The copy ninja who leads Team 7 with one eye and a thousand jutsu.
Ally
Hinata Hyuga
A gentle heiress whose quiet courage mirrors Naruto's.
Teacher
Jiraiya
The pervy sage who trains Naruto and believes he is the child of prophecy.