Episode 16: “The Broken Seal”
- 16 of 220
- January 23, 2003
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Naruto |
|---|---|
| Episode | 16 of 220 |
| Japanese | 解放された封印 |
| Original air date | January 23, 2003 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 15: “Zero Visibility: The Sharingan Shatters” |
| Next episode | Episode 17: “White Past: Hidden Ambition” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube |
“The Broken Seal” is episode 16 of the anime Naruto. It first aired on January 23, 2003.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Naruto and Sasuke continue their intense battle against Haku. Sasuke risks everything to save Naruto when he is targeted by Haku. This incident awakens a powerful force inside Naruto.
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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