

Episode 21: “Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals”
- 21 of 220
- February 27, 2003
- 23 min
- Aired
| Series | Naruto |
|---|---|
| Episode | 21 of 220 |
| Japanese | 名乗れ!現れた強敵たち!! |
| Original air date | February 27, 2003 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 20: “A New Chapter Begins: The Chunin Exam!” |
| Next episode | Episode 22: “Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube |
“Identify Yourself: Powerful New Rivals” is episode 21 of the anime Naruto. It first aired on February 27, 2003.
Summary
A summary of this episode has not been written yet.
Music in this episode
- OP 1“R★O★C★K★S” — Hound DogAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Wind” — AkeboshiAnimeThemes
Where to watch
Streaming services that list Naruto. What you can watch depends on your country. Acino does not host any video; each link leads to the service's own page.
Episode guide
All 220 episodes → · 17 of 220 episodes have a summary
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.
Episode titles and air dates come from Kitsu. The summary is written by Acino with AI assistance and checked so that it does not copy other sites.