Other Names: None

Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: Naruto is a young ninja-in-training who's different than the average ninja. When he was a baby, a 9-tailed demon fox tried to destroy the village of Konoha, and killed the 4th Hokage (leader) of the village. The fox was sealed within Naruto Uzumaki. Because of that, he was always alone and despised by the villagers. Naruto feels he has something to prove to the villagers, always trying to get attention and often getting into trouble. He attends the Ninja training academy in Konoha, and this is where you meet some of his friends.... and opponents. Accompanied by Sasuke Uchiha, the sole survivor of a powerful clan, and Sakura Haruno, a girl in Naruto's class that he has a crush on. They are trained by Hatake Kakashi, a highly skilled ninja, and embark on various missions together.

Main Characters: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchicha, Sakura Haruno, Kakashi Hitake

Anime Series: Yes (199 episodes) and 2 specials, 3 movies, and an OAV

Anime Company: Viz Media/Shopro Entertainment (US)

Dubbed Theme: Rise

Artist: Jeremy Sweet and Ian Nickus

Opening Theme 1: Rocks (Episodes 1-25)

Artist: Hound Dog

Opening Theme 2: Haruka Kanata (Episodes 26-53)

Artist: Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Opening Theme 3: Kanashimi wo Yasashisani (Episodes 54-77)

Artist: little by little

Opening Theme 4: GO!!! (Episodes 78-103)

Artist: FLOW

Opening Theme 5: Seishun Kyosokyoku (Episodes 104-128)

Artist: Sambomaster

Opening Theme 6: No Boy, No Cry (Episodes 129-153)

Artist: Stance Punks

Opening Theme 7: Nami Kaze Satellite (Episodes 154-178)

Artist: Snorkel

Opening Theme 8: Re:member (Episodes 179-)

Artist: FLOW

Closing Theme 1: Wind (Episodes 1-25)

Artist: Akeboshi

Closing Theme 2: Harumonia (Episodes 26-51)

Artist: Rythem

Closing Theme 3: Viva Rock ~Japanese Side~ (Episodes 52-64)

Artist: Orange Range

Closing Theme 4: ALIVE (Episodes 65-77)

Artist: Raiko

Closing Theme 5: Ima Made Nando Mo (Episodes 78-89)

Artist: The Mass Missile

Closing Theme 6: Ryusei (Episodes 90-103)

Artist: Tia

Closing Theme 7: Mountain A Go Go To" (Episodes 104-115)

Artist: Captain Stridum

Closing Theme 8: Hajimete Kimi to Shabetta (Episodes 116-128)

Artist: GagagaSP

Closing Theme 9: NAKUSHITA KOTOBA (Episodes 129-141)

Artist: No Regret Life

Closing Theme 10: Speed (Episodes 142-153)

Artist: Analog Fish

Closing Theme 11: Soba ni Iru Kara (Episodes 154-165)

Artist: Amadori

Closing Theme 12: Parade (Episodes 166-178)

Artist: CHABA

Closing Theme 13: Yellow Moon (Episodes 179-191)

Artist: Akeboshi

Closing Theme 14: Pinocchio (Episodes 192-)

Artist: Ore Ska Band

Number of Tankoubon (volumes): 34 (318 chapters)

Length of Time in Weekly Shonen Jump: 1999-Present

Story and Art: Masashi Kishimoto

Other Information: Naruto started airing on Toonami on September 10, 2005