Episode 12: “Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!!”
- 12 of 220
- December 19, 2002
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Naruto |
|---|---|
| Episode | 12 of 220 |
| Japanese | 橋上決戦!ザブザ再び!! |
| Original air date | December 19, 2002 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 11: “The Land Where a Hero Once Lived” |
| Next episode | Episode 13: “Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube |
“Battle on the Bridge! Zabuza Returns!!” is episode 12 of the anime Naruto. It first aired on December 19, 2002.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Meanwhile, the Mist ninja returns, forcing Kakashi Hatake, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno into another battle. Naruto must finish his training and reach the fight as the confrontation on the bridge begins.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“R★O★C★K★S” — Hound DogAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Wind” — AkeboshiAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
Naruto follows a young ninja whose ambition to lead his village drives him to seek recognition and find his place among its people. Its story combines his personal struggle with the bonds and rivalries he develops alongside fellow ninja, as he pursues a future shaped by both friendship and conflict.
Read the article →References
- “Naruto”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Naruto”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Naruto”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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