Episode 14: “The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!!”
- 14 of 220
- January 9, 2003
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Naruto |
|---|---|
| Episode | 14 of 220 |
| Japanese | 意外性No. 1, ナルト参戦! |
| Original air date | January 9, 2003 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 13: “Haku's Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors” |
| Next episode | Episode 15: “Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube |
“The Number One Hyperactive, Knucklehead Ninja Joins the Fight!!” is episode 14 of the anime Naruto. It first aired on January 9, 2003.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Naruto reaches the bridge and enters the battle, but becomes trapped inside Haku’s ice-mirror technique. Sasuke is caught there as well, forcing the two to cooperate in their attempt to escape. Kakashi cannot assist them because he is occupied fighting Zabuza while protecting Sakura and Tazuna. Naruto and Sasuke must confront the technique without outside help.
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Music in this episode
- OP 1“R★O★C★K★S” — Hound DogAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Wind” — AkeboshiAnimeThemes
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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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