Episode 18: “The Weapons Known as Shinobi”
- 18 of 220
- February 6, 2003
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Naruto |
|---|---|
| Episode | 18 of 220 |
| Japanese | 忍という名の道具 |
| Original air date | February 6, 2003 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 17: “White Past: Hidden Ambition” |
| Next episode | Episode 19: “The Demon in the Snow” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube |
“The Weapons Known as Shinobi” is episode 18 of the anime Naruto. It first aired on February 6, 2003.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Kakashi prepares to end his fight with Zabuza, but Haku intervenes with a different plan. Zabuza’s employer also arrives and decides to take control of the situation himself.
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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