Naruto TV Show Facts

Naruto debuted in the US in 2002.
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Naruto and his friends are young ninjas-in-training who are learning to protect their village - and each other. Check out this awesome Japanese cartoon!

Naruto - Main Characters

  • Naruto - Naruto is a mischievous young ninja who is still working to develop his skills in the hope of leading the ninja village one day.
  • Sasuke - Sasuke is a top-of-his-game ninja who is from the legendary Uchiha ninja family. He's a hit with the ladies, but he's more focused on avenging his family.
  • Sakura - Sakura is one of the cleverest and wittiest ninja trainees, who Naruto has a huge crush on. Too bad for him that she only has eyes for Sasuke.
  • Iruka - Iruka teaches the Ninja Academy and is a mentor to Naruto because they are both orphans.
  • Naruto - Fun Facts

  • The Naruto cartoon is based on the popular Japanese comic book (manga) of the same name.
  • Naruto is on its second series - the first lasted for nine seasons.
  • Naruto is produced by Studio Pierrot, which also produces Blue Dragon and CLAMP School Detectives.
  • One of the Naruto directors is Jeff Nimoy, who has written for Digimon: Digital Monsters and Americas Funniest Home Videos.

    Naruto - Quotes

    "I'm not going to take back my words. That's the way of the ninja!" - Naruto

    "Everyone... everyone... has risked their lives to come after you!" - Naruto
    "Well, how good for them." - Sasuke

    "Uh, Naruto, your speech was cool and all, but if you lose any more blood, you're going to die." - Kakashi.

    "I won't forgive you. I'll rip you apart!" - Naruto

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