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NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals: Season 1

51 episodes Premiered Apr 3, 2012 Updated Jul 23, 2026

NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals is an animated series that focuses on the character Rock Lee, a young ninja-in-training who only practices taijutsu. The series is set in the Hidden Leaf Village, which is also the home of the famous Naruto Uzumaki. Rock Lee is determined to do his village proud and become a great ninja despite his limitations. The series is classified as animation, comedy, action and advent

Season overview

NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals is an animated series that focuses on the character Rock Lee, a young ninja-in-training who only practices taijutsu. The series is set in the Hidden Leaf Village, which is also the home of the famous Naruto Uzumaki. Rock Lee is determined to do his village proud and become a great ninja despite his limitations. The series is classified as animation, comedy, action and adventure, and sci-fi and fantasy. It has a TV-Y7 rating. The series features the voice of Hideo Ishikawa, who plays the role of Itachi Uchiha. The series is available to stream online and is based on a manga of the same name, which ended in 2014. The series premiered in 2012 and offers a unique perspective on the Naruto universe, focusing on Rock Lee and his ninja pals.

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Episodes

S1·E8

Even Hokages Wear Out / Orochimaru is Persistent

May 22, 2012 · 24 min

Lee and his team are on bodyguard duty for the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, while she's off on a gambling binge... and Tenten can only seem to screw up in front of her heroine. Orochima

S1·E10

Teamwork Symbolizes Youth / The Culprit is Among Us!

Jun 5, 2012 · 24 min

After seeing Shikamaru and Choji in action, Lee attempts to strengthen his friendship with Neji and perfect their own combo moves. The Leaf ninja are scheduled to take an IQ test

S1·E14

I'll Restore the Reputation of Ninjas! / Death!

Jul 3, 2012 · 24 min

Fewer children in the Hidden Leaf Village are choosing to become ninjas. Lee goes to talk to Guy-sensei about the issue, only to overhear his idol say "Ninjutsu is the most importa

S1·E19

Summer Means Seashell Styles! / Watermelon Wars!

Aug 7, 2012 · 24 min

Team Guy and Team Kakashi head to the beach. Lee wants to scope out Sakura's "amazing" new bathing suit, but Guy-sensei makes him train instead. Can Naruto and Konohamaru help him

S1·E24

I'm Sai's new Agent / Win Lady Tsunade's Heart!

Sep 11, 2012 · 24 min

It's the Leaf Village culture festival, and Lee is convinced Sai wants to stand out more. Poor Sai... The “Mr. Leaf Village” contest is just around the corner – Can Lee win a pai

S1·E25

Gaara's First Crush! / A Gift From Orochimaru!

Sep 18, 2012 · 24 min

When Lee notices the middle character on Gaara's forehead has changed from “Love” to “Romance,” he's convinced the Kazekage's got a crush on someone and sets out to learn their ide

S1·E26

The Green Flame, Dodge Lee! / The Yes-Man says No!

Sep 25, 2012 · 24 min

Lee's convinced the upcoming dodgeball tournament is going to be a silly game for kids, until a few choice words from Guy-sensei light a fire in his soul. After a fight with Orochi

S1·E32

Sakura's My Nurse! / One Vote for Rock Lee!

Nov 6, 2012 · 24 min

Lee fakes being sick so that Sakura will nurse him, only to find that his rival in love is using the same tactic. Sasuke won the last popularity contest, while Lee wasn't even rank

S1·E34

Save Ichiraku Ramen! / Vacations are for Training!

Nov 20, 2012 · 24 min

When Naruto's favorite ramen stand, Ichiraku, meets hard financial times, Lee tries to help the restaurant revamp its image. Worried about Lee's feverish training pace, Tenten and

S1·E36

Tenten vs. Temari! / Orochimaru's Search for Love!

Dec 4, 2012 · 24 min

An encounter with the Sand siblings turns ugly when Temari insults Tenten, igniting the Leaf ninja's desire for a Chuunin Exam rematch. Orochimaru begins to long for a normal life

S1·E42

Shino Loves Insects / Tenten Fights a Maiden's Battle

Jan 22, 2013 · 24 min

Shino's bugs refuse to leave his body because the weather's too cold, so Lee and his pals help him search for replacements. A maiden's battle…the floor of a department store sale.

S1·E47

Dogs need Dog Friends / It's HIM!

Feb 26, 2013 · 24 min

Kiba enlists Hinata and the girls to find Akamaru some canine companions. Lee and his team run into Sasuke on their way back from a mission, and Lee takes it upon himself to bring

S1·E48

Yamato Gets a Mission / Leaf Village of the Dead!

Mar 5, 2013 · 24 min

Lee, Tenten, and Sai, led by Captain Yamato, embark on a mission to recover a stolen scroll. Orochimaru creates a virus that turns humans into Oro-Zombies, and it's up to Lee to st