Naruto the anime was originally created and aired in Japan on October 3, 2002. So far over 220 episodes have been created by the Japanese animation company known as Studio Pierrot. Today this popular anime airs in more than just Japan, as Naruto is becoming a global phenomenon.

This above average and well done anime follows the story of Uzumaki Naruto, a boy trodden upon in his village. The village however, is a special village dedicated to the arts of Ninjutsu, and many powerful ninja's emerge from it.

Born and infused with a demon nine tailed fox, Naruto was hated with passion by many of the older villagers, and even their children picked up on it and started to hate him as well. Naruto however, felt loneliness and sadness in his life, a pain that isn't normal. He wants to be acknowledged and pledged on becoming Hokage, the title of referring to the strongest ninja in the country.

But he has a long way to go. And will meet many people he calls friends in this world of ninja's, where allegiances shift quickly as lightning. Join Naruto on his journey on becoming Hokage, or perhaps even greater. Currently, Naruto is already licensed, so maybe you're lucky and are able to watch it on your local cable television. Also don't forget about the manga, the comic book that started it all. Something worth reading, so by all means, you shall not regret it.

	Naruto in Japan Airs on: TV Tokyo By: Studio Pierrot First Aired: October 3, 2002 Air Time: Thursday 7:30 PM JST
	Naruto in the United States Airs on: Cartoon Network Distributor: VIZ Media First Aired: September 10, 2005 Air Time: Saturday 8:30 and 9:00 PM EST/PST
	Naruto in Canada Airs on: YTV Distributor: VIZ Media First Aired: September 16, 2005 Air Time:Fridays 8:00 PM and 2:30 AM EST/PST
	Naruto in the United Kingdom To air on: Jetix Distributor: Manga Ent. First Aired July 22, 2006 Air Time: Monday - Sunday 20:00 / 8:00 PM