

Episode 38: “Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!”
- 38 of 220
- June 18, 2003
- 23 min
- Aired
| Series | Naruto |
|---|---|
| Episode | 38 of 220 |
| Japanese | 合格者二分の一!?イキナリ試合だってばよ!! |
| Original air date | June 18, 2003 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 37: “Surviving the Cut! The Rookie Nine Together Again!” |
| Next episode | Episode 39: “Bushy Brow's Jealousy: Lions Barrage Unleashed!” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube |
“Narrowing the Field: Sudden Death Elimination!” is episode 38 of the anime Naruto. It first aired on June 18, 2003.
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Music in this episode
- OP 2“Haruka Kanata” — Asian Kung-Fu GenerationAnimeThemes
- ED 2“Harmonia” — RYTHEMAnimeThemes
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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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