Episode 1
Homecoming
23m8.2 / 10
A figure passes through the gates. It's an older Naruto, who has returned from a long training journey with Jiraiya. Naruto Uzumaki is back!
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Directed by Masaaki KumagaiWritten by Satoru Nishizono
TV series
Naruto Shippūden
2007TV-PG20 seasons8.5 / 10
After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.
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After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.
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Episode 2
The Akatsuki Makes Its Move
23m7.8 / 10
Naruto and Sakura team up and challenge Kakashi to a survival challenge to show off their progress.
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Directed by Atsushi NigorikawaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 3
The Results of Training
23m7.7 / 10
Naruto’s and Sakura’s combined skills force Kakashi to use his Sharingan right off the bat. Naruto masterfully unleashes his jutsu one after another.
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Directed by Yuki SugiharaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 4
The Jinchuriki of the Sand
23m8.7 / 10
Gaara is quick to detect Deidara’s presence, and an aerial battle ensues with Deidara on his giant bird and Gaara atop sand.
Episode credits
Directed by Kiyomu FukudaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 5
The Kazekage Stands Tall
23m8.4 / 10
Naruto and Sakura defeat Kakashi in the survival challenge. Tsunade assigns them to a three-man squad led by Kakashi, who tells them they are now his equals.
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Directed by Yuki KinoshitaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 6
Mission Cleared
23m8.6 / 10
In order to protect his village from Deidara’s explosive clay, Gaara uses his chakra to create a giant sand shield.
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Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 7
Run, Kankuro
23m8.5 / 10
Gaara, his strength completely exhausted, is whisked away by Deidara. Kankuro ignores Baki’s efforts to stop him and immediately sets out in pursuit with a platoon to rescue Gaara.
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Directed by Hayato GodaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 8
Team Kakashi, Deployed
23m8.2 / 10
An urgent message from the Sand Village detailing the Akatsuki’s kidnapping of the Kazekage reaches the Hidden Leaf Village. Tsunade wastes no time in ordering Team Kakashi to the Sand Village.
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Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 9
The Jinchuriki's Tears
23m7.5 / 10
On her way to the Sand Village, Temari encounters Kakashi and his team. Kakashi admonishes Naruto when he tries to rush ahead…
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Directed by Masaaki KumagaiWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 10
Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom Dragons
23m7.5 / 10
The Sand ninja fight against time to treat Kankuro. Even the Sand’s poison expert, Granny Chiyo, is baffled. The only hope lies with the reinforcements sent by Tsunade.
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Directed by Akitaro DaichiWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 11
The Medical Ninja's Student
23m8.1 / 10
Sakura treats a critically ill Kankuro. After extensive training she’s now a full-fledged Medic Ninja, and Sakura amazes everyone with her sure, steady hands.
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Directed by Atsushi NigorikawaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 12
The Retired Granny's Determination
23m7.6 / 10
Pakkun finds the hideout of the Akatsuki. Team Kakashi and Temari prepare to set out to get Gaara back, but Temari is ordered to stay behind and help guard the village.
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Directed by Kiyomu FukudaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 13
A Meeting With Destiny
23m8.5 / 10
Guy prepares to use a forbidden secret jutsu. Meanwhile, Naruto falls under Itachi’s genjutsu, and all the anti-genjutsu training he underwent with Jiraiya races through Naruto’s mind.
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Directed by Neko OkumaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 14
Naruto's Growth
23m8.2 / 10
Guy prepares to use a forbidden secret jutsu. Meanwhile, Naruto falls under Itachi’s genjutsu, and all the anti-genjutsu training he underwent with Jiraiya races through Naruto’s mind.
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Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 15
The Secret Weapon is Called...
23m8.0 / 10
Granny Chiyo and Sakura rescue Naruto from Itachi’s genjutsu. Without a moment’s delay, Kakashi begins a counterattack.
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Directed by Hayato DateWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 16
The Secret of Jinchuriki
23m8.0 / 10
Chiyo and Kakashi realize that the attack was just a diversion, and that the Akatsuki have already begun the process of extracting the Tailed Beast from Gaara.
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Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 17
The Death of Gaara!
23m8.3 / 10
Teams Kakashi and Guy take a short rest. Granny Chiyo watches Naruto dozing off and is reminded of Sasori as a child. The pursuit resumes, and when Chiyo wonders why Naruto puts such effort into...
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Directed by Masaaki KumagaiWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 18
Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry!!
23m8.1 / 10
Teams Kakashi and Guy reach the Akatsuki hideout. They hurry to infiltrate but are thwarted by a five-seal barrier. The only way to break the barrier is to remove all five seals at once.
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Directed by Akitaro DaichiWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 19
Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy
23m8.0 / 10
Breaking the five-seal barrier set off a trap, which now has Team Guy battling amazingly accurate copies of themselves. Back at the Akatsuki hideout, Deidara and Sasori struggle to take the Nine-Tail Jinchûriki.
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Directed by Atsushi NigorikawaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 20
Hiruko Vs. Two Kunoichi!
23m8.7 / 10
At last, the showdown between the old woman and her grandson begins. Sakura is confused by Sasori’s strange appearance, and Granny Chiyo explains that this is Hiruko…
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Directed by Kiyomu FukudaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 21
Sasori's Real Face
23m8.5 / 10
Granny Chiyo and Sakura manage to expose Sasori, who amazingly looks no older than he did twenty years earlier.
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Directed by Neko OkumaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 22
Chiyo's Secret Skills
23m8.3 / 10
Sakura is caught by Sasori’s tactic and surrounded by a poison cloud.
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Directed by Mitsutaka NoshitaniWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 23
Father and Mother
23m8.1 / 10
Chiyo and Sakura take cover, and Sasori wastes no time unleashing a ruthless attack.
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Directed by Seiki TakunoWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 24
The Third Kazekage
23m8.1 / 10
Sakura counters the Iron Sand attack of the Third Kazekage puppet with superhuman strength.
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Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 25
Three Minutes Between Life and Death
23m8.4 / 10
Sakura destroys the Third Kazekage puppet thanks to a secret antidote she had taken.
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Directed by Masaaki KumagaiWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 26
Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!
23m8.8 / 10
Sakura and Granny Chiyo are engaged in a fierce battle with Sasori, who is able turn himself into a human puppet. They somehow bring Sasori down within the time limit, but he ends up reviving.
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Directed by Atsushi NigorikawaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 27
Impossible Dream
23m8.8 / 10
Although stung with poison herself, Granny Chiyo uses the last of the antidote on Sakura. Mocking the tender scene between Granny Chiyo and Sakura, Sasori attempts to end Granny Chiyo's life.
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Directed by Akitaro DaichiWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 28
Revival of the Beasts
23m7.7 / 10
Team Guy senses the result of the Sakura and Granny Chiyo’s desperate struggle while still in battle with his deadly copy. Although Guy’s team members are showing fatigue, their copies remain strong!
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Directed by Kiyomu FukudaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 29
Kakashi's Enlightened!
23m8.0 / 10
Sakura hurries to get to Naruto with Granny Chiyo, who is suffering from the poison. The members of Team Guy rush to assist Team Kakashi. Meanwhile, with all preparations complete, Kakashi reveals his Mangekyo Sharingan.
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Directed by Yuki KinoshitaWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 30
Aesthetics of an Instant
23m8.7 / 10
Naruto loses all reason to anger and is gradually taken over by the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit. Having been forewarned by Jiraiya, Kakashi narrowly manages to suppress the Nine-Tailed Fox.
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Directed by Shigeharu TakahashiWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 31
The Legacy
23m8.7 / 10
Relying on Naruto's power, Granny Chiyo performs the Transmigration Jutsu on Gaara.
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Directed by Shinji SatohWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode 32
Return of the Kazekage
23m7.7 / 10
Gaara and his rescuers make a triumphant return to the Hidden Sand Village.
Episode credits
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Satoru Nishizono
Episode information updated Sep 7, 2026
More about Naruto Shippūden
Cast
Junko TakeuchiNaruto Uzumaki (voice)
Noriaki SugiyamaSasuke Uchiha (voice)
Chie NakamuraSakura Haruno (voice)
Kazuhiko InoueKakashi Hatake (voice)
Showtaro MorikuboShikamaru Nara (voice)
Satoshi HinoSai (voice)
Akira IshidaGaara (voice)
Hideo IshikawaItachi Uchiha (voice)Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 500
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- ナルト 疾風伝
Networks & production
TV TokyoJapan- TV TokyoJapan
PierrotJapan- RakuonshaJapan
AniplexJapan
Themes
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