Naruto Dattebayo Episodes: A Brief Overview

The story begins with the Nine-Tailed Fox (Kurama) attacking Hidden Leaf Village (Konoha), causing mass destruction and countless deaths. To stop the beast, the Fourth Hokage sacrifices himself and his wife to seal the Fox inside their newborn son, Naruto Uzumaki. Orphaned and feared by the villagers who don’t know the truth, Naruto grows up lonely and misunderstood, but he’s determined to become Hokage — the strongest ninja and the leader of the village — so that everyone will finally recognize and respect him.

Naruto Dattebayo Anime Information

Title: Naruto Dattebayo
Genre: Action, Adventure, Martial Arts, Fantasy
Director: Hayato Date
Writers: Masashi Kishimoto (original), Katsuyuki Sumisawa, Junki Takegami
Studio: Studio Pierrot
Network: TV Tokyo
Original Run: October 3, 2002 - February 8, 2007
Total Episodes: 220

Naruto Dattebayo Episodes: A Brief Overview

• Formation of Team 7 (Episodes 1-6)

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura are grouped into Team 7, led by Kakashi Hatake.
Episodes 4-6: Bell Test – Kakashi tests their teamwork in a challenge to snatch two bells ().

 • The Land of Waves Arc (Episodes 7-19)

Team 7 is sent on their first serious mission to protect bridge builder Tazuna in the Land of Waves.
They encounter the deadly rogue ninja Zabuza Momochi and his partner Haku.
Episodes 10-12: Climbing trees with chakra training
Episodes 8, 9, 13-19: Team 7 vs. Zabuza & Haku

• Chunin Exam Arc (Episodes 20-67)

Episodes 22: Sasuke vs Lee 

First Phase - Written Exam 
Episodes 24, 25: Tests information-gathering and intelligence.

Second Phase - Forest of Death
Episodes 28-30: Orochimaru attacks Team 7
Episode 30: Sasuke is cursed by Orochimaru
Episodes 31-33: Battle with Sound Ninja
Episode 34: Gaara vs. Rain Ninja
Episode 36: Team 7 and Kabuto vs. Rain Ninja

Third Phase - Preliminaries

Episode 39: Sasuke vs. Yoroi 
Episode 40: Shino vs. Zaku Abumi 
Episode 41: Kankuro vs. Misumi
Episode 42: Sakura vs. Ino
Episode 43: Tenten vs. Temari, Shikamaru vs. Kin
Episodes 44, 45: Naruto vs. Kiba 
Episodes 46, 47: Hinata vs. Neji
Episodes 48-50: Gaara vs. Rock Lee
Episode 51: Choji vs. Dosu
Winners: Sasuke, Shino, Kankuro, Temari, Shikamaru, Naruto, Neji, Gaara, Dosu

Naruto Meets Jiraiya

Episode 53: Naruto meets Jiraiya
Episode 54: Gaara kills Dosu 

Episodes 54-57: Jiraiya trains Naruto in summoning jutsu

Final Rounds Begin

Episodes 60-62: Naruto vs. Neji - Naruto wins 
Episode 64: Shikamaru vs. Temari - Shikamaru gives up
Episodes 66, 67: Sasuke vs. Gaara - Interrupted by enemy attack

• Konoha Crush Arc (Episodes 68-80)

Orochimaru invades Hidden Leaf
Episodes 69-79: Third Hokage vs. Orochimaru
Episode 75: Orochimaru summons the First and Second Hokage, Third Hokage sacrifices himself using Reaper Death Seal, sealing Orochimaru’s arms

Episodes 78, 79: Naruto summons Gamabunta to fight Gaara’s One-Tail form (Shukaku)

• Search for Tsunade Arc (Episodes 81-101)

Episodes 81, 82: Itachi, Kisame vs Kakashi, Gai, Kurenai, Asuma

Episodes 83-85: Sasuke meets his brother again. Itachi and Kisame come after Naruto but encounter Jiraiya instead.
Episodes 87-92: Jiraiya trains Naruto to use Rasengan
Episode 94: Naruto uses Rasengan against Kabuto
Episode 95: Jiraiya & Tsunade vs. Orochimaru
Episode 101: Kakashi’s real face revealed (comedic filler)

• Tea Country Race Arc (Episodes 102-106)

Team 7 helps Idate Morino win a race, facing multiple enemies in the process.

• Sasuke Retrieval Arc (Episodes 107-135)

Episodes 107, 108: Naruto vs. Sasuke (Round 1)
Episodes 110, 111: Rescue Squad formed
Episodes 113, 114: Choji vs. Jirobo
Episodes 115-117: Neji vs. Kidomaru 
Episodes 119-121: Kiba vs. Sakon & Ukon
Episodes 120-123: Shikamaru vs. Tayuya
Episodes 123, 124: Lee vs. Kimimaro
Episode 125: Gaara, Temari, Kankuro arrive to help
Episodes 126, 127: Gaara vs. Kimimaro
Episodes 129-131: Sasuke's backstory
Episodes 128, 129 & 132-134: Naruto vs. Sasuke (Final Battle). Sasuke wins and leaves the village

• Post-Sasuke Missions & Filler Arcs (Episodes 136-220)

Episodes 136-141: Search for Sasuke 
Naruto, Sakura, and Jiraiya attempt to find Orochimaru’s hideout in the Sound Village.

Episodes 142-147: Mizuki Capture Arc
Naruto and Iruka team up to stop the traitor Mizuki.

Episodes 148-151: Bikochu Search Arc
Team 8 searches for the rare Bikochu insect to track Sasuke.

Episodes 152-157: Kurosuki Family Removal
Naruto, Neji, Lee, and Tenten face Raiga Kurosuki and his men.

Episodes 159-160: Gosunkugi Capture
Team 8 clears a man’s name and captures Gosunkugi.

Episodes 162-167: Cursed Warrior of the Bird Country
Naruto, Neji, and Tenten investigate mysterious ghosts.

Episodes 169-173: Sea Country Arc - Kaima Capture 
Anko, Naruto, Ino, and Shino uncover Orochimaru’s secrets.

Episodes 175-176: Gold Mine Mission
Naruto, Kiba, and Hinata hunt down hidden treasure.

Episodes 178-183: Star Guard Mission
Naruto and Team Guy protect a mysterious chakra-enhancing star.

Episodes 187-191: Merchant Escort Mission
Naruto, Choji, and Hinata guard a merchant from Nano Country.

 Episodes 195-196: Third Great Beast Arc
Guy faces a mysterious young imposter with a dark past.

Episodes 197-201: Konoha Drawing Plans Arc
Naruto and friends stop Gennou’s bombing plan on Konoha.

Episodes 203-207: Yakumo Kurama Arc
Kurenai helps Yakumo control her Genjutsu powers.

Episodes 209-212: Gantetsu Escort Mission
Naruto, Sakura, and Lee escort a dangerous criminal.

Episodes 213-215: Menma Memory Loss Arc
Naruto helps Menma recover his lost memories.

Episodes 216-220: Sand Village Support Mission
Konoha 11 assists Gaara in rescuing his student Matsuri from enemy ninja.

Conclusion

Naruto Dattebayo is a story about Naruto's journey of growth, overcoming challenges to achieve his dreams. The series offers thrilling battles, meaningful friendships, and valuable life lessons, making it one of the most beloved anime of all time.