Naruto: Season 2
Naruto Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 52 episodes. The series is an anime television series based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga series of the same name. It follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of the village. The overarching narrative of the show features Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, as he struggles w
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Naruto Uzumaki is a mischievous adolescent ninja who struggles as he searches for recognition.
- Naruto is a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers.
- Naruto dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of the village.
- The series is based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga series of the same name.
Season overview
Naruto Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 52 episodes. The series is an anime television series based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga series of the same name. It follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of the village. The overarching narrative of the show features Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, as he struggles while searching for recognition. The series is classified under animation, action and adventure, and sci-fi and fantasy genres.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns!
Oct 8, 2003
While Ebisu trains Naruto at a hotspring, he spots someone trying to peep on the women bathing! Ebisu attacks, but it doesn't go quite as planned. Naruto then demands that the stra
The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage!
Oct 15, 2003
While Jiraiya attempts to teach Naruto the Summoning Jutsu, while doing research as well, Dosu learns the hard way why Gaara is so dangerous. Meanwhile, Baki and Kabuto secretly me
A Feeling of Yearning, a Flower Full of Hope
Oct 22, 2003
Sakura goes to visit Sasuke and Lee in the hospital, along the way, she meets up with Ino and the two make the trip together. Lee tries to resume his training with limited success,
Live or Die: Risk It All to Win It All!
Oct 29, 2003
Since Naruto is having little to no success at summoning frogs, Jiraiya figures that if Naruto's to learn how summon Kyubi's chakra, he's going to need to be put into a life-threat
He Flies! He Jumps! He Lurks! Chief Toad Appears!
Nov 5, 2003
Overjoyed at his success, Naruto manages to enrage Gamabunta. With him not willing to accept that Naruto was able to summon him, Naruto challenges Gamabunta to accept him as his su
Hospital Besieged: The Evil Hand Revealed!
Nov 12, 2003
Due to the events with Gamabunta, Naruto is now stuck in the hospital. Shikamaru unexpectedly pays him a visit, saying the two of them are the types who never get girls to visit th
The Final Rounds: Rush to the Battle Arena!
Nov 19, 2003
Waking up late, Naruto hurries to the stadium where the Chuunin matches will be held, along the way he stops at his old training ground and meets up with Hinata. Naruto tells Hinat
Byakugan vs. Shadow Clone Jutsu!
Nov 26, 2003
The opening ceremony to the Final Matches begins and Sasuke is missing, worrying Naruto. The ceremony ends and Naruto starts his fight with Neji. Will Naruto's confidence lead him
Ultimate Defense: Zero Blind Spot!
Dec 3, 2003
Naruto begins his assault with his Shadow Clones but Neji analyses Naruto's actions and determines what he believes to be the real one. Unable to figure out why Naruto won't admit
A Failure's True Power
Dec 10, 2003
When it looks as if Naruto can't win, Neji continues to tell him that he cannot change his fate and that he has no idea what it feels like to carry a seal that cannot be removed. N
Hit It or Quit It: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!
Dec 17, 2003
With Sasuke still absent, and everyone anxiously anticipating his match against Gaara, the tournament is forced to move on to the next round. Meanwhile, Neji learns the shocking tr
Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!
Dec 24, 2003
Shikamaru takes on Temari, only he doesn't want to fight. Can the lazy Shikamaru even last the round? Or is there more to Shikamaru than meets the eye?
Dancing Leaf, Squirming Sand
Jan 7, 2004
It's time for Sasuke's match against Gaara, only Sasuke has yet to show up. Normally they'd disqualify him, but everyone's anxiously awaiting the match. Therefore, they give Sasuke
Bushy Brow's Jutsu: Sasuke Style!
Jan 14, 2004
Sasuke's match against Gaara finally begins! Gaara seems to have the upper hand at the beginning, until Sasuke shows off his newly found taijutsu techniques. Gaara is reliving the
Late for the Show, But Ready to Go! The Ultimate Secret Technique is Born!
Jan 14, 2004
With Gaara's ultimate defense in place, Sasuke's only hope of winning lies within the move Kakashi taught him...Chidori. But, how will Gaara react when Sasuke causes him to bleed?
Zero Hour! The Destruction of the Hidden Leaf Village Begins!
Jan 28, 2004
Sasuke's match is interrupted when Orochimaru puts his plan into action. Temari and Kankuro are ordered to get Gaara to safety until he recovers, leaving Sasuke to chase after them
Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission!
Feb 4, 2004
Knowing that Sasuke is in over his head, Kakashi sends Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru, being guided by a dog named Pakkun, to stop Sasuke from pursuing Gaara.
A Shirker's Call to Action: Layabout No More!
Feb 11, 2004
Naruto, Sakura, Shikamaru, and Pakkun are being chased down by several Sound ninja. Shikamaru decides to stop and try to hold them off so the others can catch up to Sasuke without
An Unrivaled Match: Hokage Battle Royale!
Feb 18, 2004
The battle of kings has begun as Orochimaru has summoned some unexpected help. How can the Third Hokage handle this uncomfortable situation? Meanwhile, Sasuke finally catches up wi
A Mistake from the Past: A Face Revealed!
Feb 25, 2004
While Naruto and Sakura continue to catch up to Sasuke, Temari trys to stall Sasuke long enough for Kankuro to get Gaara to safety, but Sasuke doesn't have time to waste on her! Me
Forbidden Secret Technique: Reaper Death Seal!
Mar 3, 2004
An unlikely ally appears to help Sasuke and allows him to continue to pursue Gaara. Meanwhile, the Hokage prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to rid his village of Orochimaru!
Astonishing Truth! Gaara's Identity Emerges!
Mar 10, 2004
While Shino and Kankuro fight the match they should've fought back during the Chuunin Exam, Naruto, Sakura, and Pakkun slowly catch up to Sasuke. Meanwhile, Sasuke has finally caug
Sasuke's Decision: Pushed to the Edge!
Mar 17, 2004
Sasuke struggles to keep up with Gaara's monstrous capacity. Only able to use Chidori twice in normal circumstances, Sasuke remembers that tragic day when his family died and reali
Assassin of the Moonlit Night
Mar 24, 2004
As Sasuke is about to be defeated, Naruto and Sakura show up to save him. With this Gaara begins to have flashbacks of his childhood. What happened in Gaara's past to make him expe
Light vs. Dark: The Two Faces of Gaara
Mar 31, 2004
Gaara continues to talk about his past. When Gaara states that Naruto can't become stronger when he fights for everyone else, Naruto recalls that if he didn't meet his friends, he
Naruto's Ninja Handbook
Apr 7, 2004
Naruto and Gaara continue their fight. Naruto begins to get an advantage, and Gaara transforms into the final form of Shukaku of the Sand. As he begins to put the squeeze on Naruto
Beyond the Limit of Darkness and Light
Apr 14, 2004
Transformed into Kyubi, Naruto and Gamabunta prepare to stop Shukaku by waking Gaara up. Though they succeed, the battle is far from over as Gaara won't stop until Naruto is dead.
The Third Hokage, Forever...
Apr 21, 2004
As the war draws to a close, Gaara admits his defeat to Naruto, and Orochimaru is forced to retreat as Sarutobi took away his arms. Now, all of the Konoha shinobi gather together t
Return of the Morning Mist
Apr 28, 2004
Two mysterious ninja infiltrate Konoha, and one of them bares the Sharingan. Just what are these two after? Why has Itachi Uchiha returned to Konoha?
Eye to Eye: Sharingan vs. Sharingan!
May 5, 2004
Kakashi takes on Itachi, with both of them using the Sharingan. However, Kakashi soon realizes that he stands no chance against the legendary ninja. Itachi reveals that he has not
Jiraiya: Naruto's Potential Disaster!
May 12, 2004
Jiraiya and Naruto begin their search for Tsunade, but are constantly sidetracked by Jiraiya's peeping and hitting on pretty girls. Jiraiya tells Naruto some stories about the 3rd
Roar, Chidori! Brother vs. Brother!
May 19, 2004
Sasuke remembers the day that Itachi single-handedly wiped out the entire Uchiha clan as he desperately searches for Naruto. However, Itachi and Kisame have already found him.
Hate Among the Uchihas: The Last of the Clan
May 26, 2004
Jiraiya and Naruto look on as Sasuke takes on Itachi alone. However, when the young ninja is severely outclassed, Jiraiya is forced to step in. Itachi and Kisame try to flee, but J
A New Training Begins: I Will Be Strong
Jun 2, 2004
Now that Sasuke is in safe hands, Naruto and Jiraiya can continue their search for Tsunade. When they arrive at a city with a festival on the way, Jiraiya and Naruto have some fun,
Keep on Training: Pop Goes the Water Balloon!
Jun 9, 2004
Jiraiya gives Naruto the task of rotating the water in a balloon until it pops. Naruto is confident that he will accomplish this stage of the training by night, but soon learns it'
Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf
Jun 16, 2004
After passing stage one of the training, Naruto moves into stage two: power training. Jiraiya realizes that, like him, Naruto has a hard time concentrating, so he paints a spiral i
An Impossible Choice: The Pain Within Tsunade's Heart
Jun 23, 2004
Naruto continues his training of the Rasengan, having mastered the stages of spin and power. The final stage proves to be the most difficult: control. Meanwhile, Orochimaru and Kab
Unforgivable! A Total Lack of Respect!
Jul 7, 2004
Jiraiya and Naruto catch up to Tsunade, whereupon she learns that Konoha wants her to be the 5th Hokage. She refuses the title, angering Naruto, who mistakes her for being a weakli
Inheritance! The Necklace of Death!
Jul 14, 2004
Naruto makes a bet with Tsunade, that if he can master the Rasengan in one week, she'll give him a necklace belonging the to the First Hokage. However, Shizune reveals some startli
A Dubious Offer! Tsunade's Choice!
Jul 21, 2004
While Naruto continues to try and master the third step, Tsunade continues to think about Orochimaru's offer. Jiraiya tries to convince her by taking her out for a drink, only she
Breakdown! The Deal is Off!
Jul 28, 2004
Because Orochimaru lied to her about not attacking Konoha, Tsunade begins her onslaught against him and Kabuto. Kabuto eats a food pill and begins to attack Tsunade with his medica
Attack! Fury of the Rasengan!
Aug 4, 2004
With Tsunade still paralized with fear and Naruto being a low level ninja, it is up to Shizune and Jiraiya to defeat Kabuto and Orochimaru. Orochimaru and Kabuto summon two giant s
The Fifth Hokage! A Life on the Line!
Aug 11, 2004
Naruto finally lands a Rasengan into Kabuto's stomach, but not before Kabuto assures Naruto's certain death. Can Tsunade save him and protect him from Orochimaru?
Deadlock! Sannin Showdown!
Aug 11, 2004
With Tsunade in her current conidtion, and Jiraiya still under the effects of the drug, Tsunade and Jiraiya must work together to defeat Orochimaru. And with all three ninja having
Kidnapped! Naruto's Hot Spring Adventure!
Aug 18, 2004
The group are on their way back to Konoha when they stop at a town with hotsprings. Unknown to them they are being watched by men looking for Tsunade. Naruto's room gets raided and
Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More!
Aug 25, 2004
Naruto, Tsunade, and Shizune finally return to Konoha so Tsunade can take over and become Hokage. Konohamaru finds out that Tsunade is the Fifth but refuses to believe it. Naruto t
The Will of Fire Still Burns!
Sep 1, 2004
Konohamaru locks himself in the office used by the 3rd to stop them from replacing his grandfather, the previous Hokage. Tsunade spends the day locked out of her office and researc
Sensei and Student: The Bond of a Shinobi!
Sep 8, 2004
As Lee decides whether or not to go through with the operation, Gai decides to give him some motivation. Meanwhile, Tsunade frantically struggles to increase the operation's succes
Gotta See! Gotta Know! Kakashi-Sensei's True Face!
Sep 15, 2004
After their mission, Naruto persuades Sakura and Sasuke to help him unmask their sensei, Kakashi. However, Squad 7 soon finds out that this is easier said than done...
Mission: Help an Old Friend in the Land of Tea
Sep 22, 2004
Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke find out their newest mission will be without Kakashi who has responsibilities elsewhere. Tsunade sends them to the Tea Country to protect someone, but th
The Race is On! Trouble on the High Seas!
Sep 29, 2004
The trio continue to follow Idate while fending off attacks by three Shinobi sent to kill him. They find out later just how important winning this race is to the Wasabi clan's futu
Run Idate, Run! Nagi Island Awaits!
Oct 13, 2004
While the Shinobi that is working for Wasarabi begins to beat up Idate, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura finally reach the same island. However, some old enemies appear to get in their wa