Naruto (2002)
Anime series · 35 episodes · Studio Pierrot
ActionAdventureComedyDramaFantasySupernatural
Studio Pierrot's Naruto is an action-adventure shounen series following an orphaned, outcast ninja. Driven to become his village's leader, Naruto Uzumaki navigates a world of supernatural threats and personal struggles, exploring themes of coming-of-age and found family.
Naruto screencaps & stills
Reference frames from Naruto.
Naruto in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
The story centers on Naruto Uzumaki, a boisterous young ninja residing in Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf village. Before Naruto’s birth, a powerful entity known as the Nine-tailed Fox attacked the village, causing widespread destruction. To stop the rampage, the village’s leader, the 4th Hokage, sealed the creature within the infant Naruto, sacrificing his own life in the process.
Because of the Nine-tailed Fox sealed within him, Naruto is ostracized by many in the village. Despite this, he is determined to earn recognition and respect, aspiring to become the Hokage himself. His journey involves navigating the challenges of ninja training, forming bonds with allies, and confronting adversaries, all while striving to overcome the prejudice he faces and achieve his dream of leading Konohagakure.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Story
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Music
- Toshio Masuda
- Voice
- Noriaki Sugiyama as Sasuke Uchiha
- Voice
- Junko Takeuchi as Naruto Uzumaki
- Voice
- Kazuhiko Inoue as Kakashi Hatake
- Voice
- Chie Nakamura as Sakura Haruno
Where to watch Naruto
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Naruto colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Naruto happens
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Naruto background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Looks like it
Matched frame to frame, on style and colour.
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Similar stories
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Questions about Naruto
Who made Naruto?
Naruto (2002) was animated by Studio Pierrot.
Where can I watch Naruto?
Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, Tubi TV, Bilibili, iQ, YouTube, Hoopla list Naruto. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Naruto?
Fans most often recommend Black Clover, One Piece, Hunter x Hunter, Bleach. In look: Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody, Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower, The World is Still Beautiful.
See more of Naruto
Every reference frame and clip, searchable by what is in the shot — a character, a place, a light.
Frames and loops from Naruto (2002) © Studio Pierrot, shown at reduced size as reference for study and commentary. Rights questions: copyright@framethrower.ai.