Episode 23: “Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!”
- 23 of 220
- March 13, 2003
- 23 min
- Aired
| Series | Naruto |
|---|---|
| Episode | 23 of 220 |
| Japanese | 蹴散らせライバル!新人9人全員集合 |
| Original air date | March 13, 2003 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 22: “Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!” |
| Next episode | Episode 24: “Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube |
“Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!” is episode 23 of the anime Naruto. It first aired on March 13, 2003.
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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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